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~Beyond the Border~ => Akyu's Arcade => Topic started by: Alice★f on November 15, 2010, 06:49:10 AM

Title: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 15, 2010, 06:49:10 AM: Okay, trying this again *hopes that I didn't screw up like last time*

Ahem~
Nexon just released a new MMORPG, and it's pretty damn good. Great graphics, awesome attack moves, and it runs on Valve's source engine. (Used in Counter Strike, Team Fortress, etc.) I don't fully understand what this means, but I'm guessing that the engine allows the game to run more smoothly, physics are great, etc.

I notice that the graphics run pretty smooth on my computer (It's a laptop that isn't wholly designed for gaming, by the way.) and it's pretty stable and virtually free from bugs from this point.

It was just in Beta stage just a few weeks ago, and now it's been released here in North America. (In Korea, it's known as "Mabinogi Heroes")

It's pretty new, Nexon's still adding some stuff, so you can be excited about new features that they're going to release once they're ready.

Yes, the game has a plot, but don't expect too much, though. You pretty much fight...fight... and do stuff. There's a storyline to follow, but the game pretty much cuts to the chase and places the enemies in front of you.

I don't really play MMO's, but this one got me hooked. (It's pretty different from a traditional MMO, though) It also has preset settings for game controllers, and there's also a specific one for an XBOX 360 controller so you can just jump in and play.

Features:
Destructible Environments
Awesome Graphics
Cool Attack Moves / Finishers
Beautiful Girls
Controller Compatible
Invite Buddies / Voice Chat / Video Record
Use Objects as Weapons
FREE

Download Setup (2GB) : http://vindictus.nexon.net/Support/Client.aspx (http://vindictus.nexon.net/Support/Client.aspx)
Vindictus Wiki: http://www.vindictuswiki.com/ (http://www.vindictuswiki.com/)
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnKJpXZxmyU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnKJpXZxmyU)

My User: Reika76
My Specs: Nvidia 8600M GT 256 MB / 4 GB RAM / Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 / Windows 7 Enterprise
My Settings: 1440x900 / High Quality / 40 - 50 FPS -or- 1920x1080 / Normal Quality / 40 - 50 FPS

Post your experiences with the game, opinions, things you find, questions... You can also put your username below.
I hope this game doesn't get old quick. I barely started playing it on Friday...
EDIT: I think I'll ditch Cosmic Break. Time for an avie change~
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on November 16, 2010, 01:00:17 AM: I already saw this mentioned a couple of times on a certain board and it got my attention back then. Now with all this advertising I guess I'll have to check it out.
Which server are you on ?
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Jana on November 16, 2010, 01:22:46 AM: I also pop on to play from time to time, on the East server. You guys are in California, so I assume you're both on West?
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Gc on November 16, 2010, 04:52:15 AM: Playing on East, lv23 (almost 24) Lann named "Darkholme" (don't look at me funny)

Not usually an RPG fan, but I like this one.

Also, there are still a (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_09_0000.jpg)* few (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_10_0002.jpg) bugs (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_10_0003.jpg).

* She stopped talking after "He was try"
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 16, 2010, 04:56:45 AM: Quote from: Gamecubic on November 16, 2010, 04:52:15 AM
Playing on East, lv23 (almost 24) Lann named "Darkholme" (don't look at me funny)

Not usually an RPG fan, but I like this one.

Also, there are still a (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_09_0000.jpg)* few (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_10_0002.jpg) bugs (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3185156/Vindictus/2010_11_10_0003.jpg).

* She stopped talking after "He was try"
-4 Messages!?

Okay guys, I'm online right now. I'm playing on the East server. My character is an Evie that is at LV 12 or 11.... I think 11...

Anyway. I'll be on for about two hours. I'm going for speed this time.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Gc on November 16, 2010, 11:03:27 PM: Nexon Quality Programming? :

- Complete quest which required me to beat the Gnoll Chieftain alone on Season of Macha
- Report to Kirstie
- "The program has encountered an unrecoverable error" right before getting anything
- Gets back on
- Didn't get any xp or gold for the sidequest
- Go speak to Kirstie again
- Kirstie starts giving another sideque- VINDICTUS LOADER HAS CRASHED, GAME SHUT DOWN
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: An Odd Sea Slug on November 17, 2010, 01:36:24 AM: Very hesitant to try this after the tragedy that was DFO. Tell me, how goes the lag and experience gain?
Title: Re: Bigdicktits Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 17, 2010, 01:48:11 AM: Quote from: Gamecubic on November 16, 2010, 11:03:27 PM
Nexon Quality Programming? :

- Complete quest which required me to beat the Gnoll Chieftain alone on Season of Macha
- Report to Kirstie
- "The program has encountered an unrecoverable error" right before getting anything
- Gets back on
- Didn't get any xp or gold for the sidequest
- Go speak to Kirstie again
- Kirstie starts giving another sideque- VINDICTUS LOADER HAS CRASHED, GAME SHUT DOWN
I thought the game saved stuff as soon as you completed it? ???
The only time Vindictus crashed on me was when I ran it on a 1080p display, alt+tabbed, disconnected the display, (reverting to 1440x900 res) and switching back to vindcitus.
Quote from: Odda C. on November 17, 2010, 01:36:24 AM
Very hesitant to try this after the tragedy that was DFO. Tell me, how goes the lag and experience gain?
Lag is minimal even if you have a shitty 1.5 mbps connection. (Like me.)
Exp-wise, I'm not sure, since I don't play many MMO's, so I don't have much to compare it to. There's a few things that I don't like about this though, like armor being too heavy for your character, not having enough item item slots, requiring a certain level to use clothes. (Weapons and spells are understandable, but the rest doesn't make sense...)
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Furienify on November 17, 2010, 01:59:25 AM: ^I lol'd
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 17, 2010, 02:30:37 AM: AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Why couldn't I play this game when it was in BETA!? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7hh2AfR2wY) [NSFW]
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on November 18, 2010, 12:27:29 AM: Quote from: Morphine❖ on November 17, 2010, 02:30:37 AM
AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Why couldn't I play this game when it was in BETA!? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7hh2AfR2wY) [NSFW]
DAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
It's a good thing I'm alone in the living room or else my family would look at me as if I were crazy.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Ryuu on November 18, 2010, 02:48:44 AM: on east

fiona - amii
evie - aishou

I barely play though so lul
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on November 18, 2010, 07:59:26 AM: I'm on East, currently doing some grindan. I will, uh, give my name once I get past Lv.15~20 :V

also,
Quote
[23:55:04]
NEXON WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY REAL SOVIET MONEY FOR MY PANTSU WHY
[23:55:06]
FUCK YOU
[23:55:09]
*deletes account*
The entire Avatar Shop is just dumb.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 18, 2010, 08:04:16 AM: Aren't all MMO's like that? You pay for "extra features." Sucks really, feel sorry for the chump who spends their money of this sort of stuff.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: An Odd Sea Slug on November 18, 2010, 09:15:57 AM: Quote from: Morphine❖ on November 18, 2010, 08:04:16 AM
Aren't all MMO's like that? You pay for "extra features." Sucks really, feel sorry for the chump who spends their money of this sort of stuff.

No, but this is Nexon here.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Ryuu on November 18, 2010, 08:43:45 PM: Quote from: Morphine❖ on November 18, 2010, 08:04:16 AM
Aren't all MMO's like that? You pay for "extra features." Sucks really, feel sorry for the chump who spends their money of this sort of stuff.

uhhhh no that's just nexon
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 19, 2010, 02:10:27 AM: morphine = noob

I'll be online this week.
Also, members:

Please post if you're not going to be playing anymore / cancel account
Likewise if you join / create new characters
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Gc on November 19, 2010, 09:57:09 PM: I have a lv2 Evie named Onoduka, but I never play as her... I guess my lv24 Lann takes too much of my Vindictus time...
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on November 20, 2010, 12:11:25 AM: I have a lv19 Evie named Tsumugia. Going to be on later, after I re-visit Roblox and ACE Online. XD
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 20, 2010, 05:16:58 AM: I have a friend, his name is Valkyrie. He's an Evie and he's leveling up pretty quick. You can add him to your friend list if you'd like.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on November 21, 2010, 03:22:53 AM: That White Tyrant mission turns out to be much easier than I thought with 6 people in my party. Maybe that's because I play the healer and don't get hit often.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on November 21, 2010, 04:25:45 AM: How do you get six people in your party? I get 4 max.

What's your LV?
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: oO neutral Oo on November 21, 2010, 01:07:28 PM: I played before but stopped since it was none stop lag for me.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on November 21, 2010, 04:23:16 PM: Quote from: Morphine❖ on November 21, 2010, 04:25:45 AM
How do you get six people in your party? I get 4 max.

What's your LV?
In the White Tyrant mission, since it's a Raid boss, you get 6 people in your party. I'm level 20.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on December 19, 2010, 07:12:17 PM: Okay, here goes

Lv.34 Scythe Evie, East server, IGN (http://www.touhouwiki.net/wiki/Gengetsu).

Is everyone still playing this ? I can sort of help tearing Hoarfrost and Ainle apart.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on December 19, 2010, 11:52:43 PM: Lv 14 Evie

I will reinstall soon and join you guys...

If I can manage to log on, because pretty soon I'm going to be in not-America.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on December 20, 2010, 04:57:31 PM: Does playing from outside of America risk getting you banned ? Because I'm not sure if I can stay here forever either.

EDIT: Btw how many episodes are there in total ?
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Alice★f on December 20, 2010, 08:10:27 PM: I hear that Nexon won't let you log on if you're not in Korea, anywhere in Europe, N. America, etc.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on December 20, 2010, 08:19:51 PM: So apparently Nexon KR and Europe also bans everything outside of their areas ? I thought the ban thing was only Nexon NA's BS.
Someone on jaypee said that they managed to get on with the help of this proxy thing, though ...
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on December 20, 2010, 09:01:20 PM: I've been trying to connect to Vindictus over and over again and it always says "Authentication falied" or something like that. Nexon is probably forcing IP bans on Canadians, too. It's not Nexon NA, it's Nexon USA.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: trancehime on December 21, 2010, 12:11:26 AM: Yeah, I heard from my friend that Vindictus is now region-locked.

Kinda sad.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Formless God on December 22, 2010, 06:23:22 AM: What ? When did this Canada block happen ? I thought they once said everyone within the US and Canada can play ?

P.S. Lv.35 now. Just Death Label-overkill'd Singleshot right before the server went down BV
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: Wisp on December 22, 2010, 05:07:07 PM: Quote from: Anarchy Formless on December 22, 2010, 06:23:22 AM
What ? When did this Canada block happen ? I thought they once said everyone within the US and Canada can play ?

P.S. Lv.35 now. Just Death Label-overkill'd Singleshot right before the server went down BV
There isn't really a Canada block, I'm just having trouble connecting to Nexon game servers.
Title: Re: Vindictus Thread
Post by: dustyjo on December 22, 2010, 09:59:51 PM: so yeah I just tried this, pretty fun.

dustyjo, lv9 Evie, east

It'd be nice if the game didn't switch channels every 5 seconds