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Topic: Planes of Power. First Impressions.
Azizza
VANDERSHANKED
posted 10-22-2002 05:42:06 AM
Well I just logged off after a few hours playing with the new stuff. The only plane I went to was knowlege since my paladin is to low to go to the other planes and I didnt' feel like dragging Az out of The Grey.
All I can say is WOW!. It is like a whole new game in some ways. Nothing as blunt as the new graphics with SoL, but the sound is much better. I now assume they implimented at least part of the new sound engine. I know music is now done with MP3s so that soudns amazing. All new Battle Music, some new tunes for various areas. Nice...
Now the Plane of Knowlege. This is a completely nuetral zone. You can't attack or cast offensive spells even on yourself. I didn't test to see if NPCs woudl attack if you tied to attack them. But even in /d you are protected from spells and such. When you enter an area of opposing faction you are warned that the teleporters will take you somewhere that you will get killed it. The teleporters seem well placed so that if you do port to a nasty area there will not be NPCs there to kill you immidiatly. However the NPCs there are still friendly to you. There are guildmasters for all clasases.. And.. And.. I can't even think about it withought drooling... The Liberary.. Every store bought spell is there. Every history book or Narroth is there for free. Some minor items... *Happy sigh*
The building itself is Huge. Probably the single largest I have ever seen in a zone. Although I could be wrong there. There seems to be a lot of quests given out here although I didn't really play enough to get into one. The zone itself is broken into about 4 parts. the Central nuatral area, A good area, a bad area, then the Vendors and Liberary. A bit hard to navigate but it should be easier after some experience there.

I experienced no problems except for the same strange graphics bug that I had after the last patch. This was fixed by cycling Texture Caching off and back on. There seems to be none of the Mess as there was with Luclin. The only real problems were from my own stupidity. I spent 5 minutes trying to figure out how to use the teleporter, only to realize that I had forgotten to activate the PoP expansion in my excitement to log on.

As soon as I get 55 back with Azizza I plan on doing some more exploring. This should be fun..

"Pacifism is a privilege of the protected"
Azureusu
Don't whip your dick out til she asks.. or til she's sleepin..
posted 10-22-2002 06:31:23 AM
In this vast library, was there not a dictionary?

Spellcheck of Marr?

Something man.. I've never seen you bork up your spelling this bad, Az...

Azizza
VANDERSHANKED
posted 10-22-2002 07:08:24 AM
Sorry. Bad cough is keeping me up. I haven't slept in about 36 hours. I apoligise for that. Should have run spell checker I know. But I am just beyond caring LOL..
"Pacifism is a privilege of the protected"
Palador ChibiDragon
Dismembered
posted 10-22-2002 09:08:37 AM
Local EB doesn't get their shipment of PoP in till today.

Still, I'm looking forward to using and abusing those teleports.

I believe in the existance of magic, not because I have seen proof of its existance, but because I refuse to live in a world where it does not exist.
UBT
Pancake
posted 10-22-2002 09:15:16 AM
yeah, Nae and myself won't be getting our game until today, because EB doesn't get it until today............. can't wait to go up there and buy my spells though =)
Delphi Aegis
Delphi. That's right. The oracle. Ask me anything. Anything about your underwear.
posted 10-22-2002 09:17:55 AM
The day that PoP comes out is the first day of WORK for me. Sadf.

There were a bunch of people coming in and asking about it though. I imagine I'll sell quite a few.

Can't wait.

Delphi Aegis
Delphi. That's right. The oracle. Ask me anything. Anything about your underwear.
posted 10-22-2002 09:19:56 AM
Oh, and if the mp3 intro music is any indication, it'll be nice to turn your music back on. Gaw. Can't WAIT to go to the PoK with my wizzy and buy spells I missed. Wish they had research spells, though.. :/
Hostile Makeover
Evil as chocolate covered thistles
posted 10-22-2002 09:22:26 AM
*mutters* Remind me again to never preorder with Amazon...

I'll have my copy either tomorrow or Thursday.

Sadf

Delphi Aegis
Delphi. That's right. The oracle. Ask me anything. Anything about your underwear.
posted 10-22-2002 09:30:48 AM
Never preorder with Amazon, Xyrra.

The only reason I never preorder anything is it may be cheaper, but you still have to pay for shipping and wait for it after it comes out. I'd rather just drive out to the mall and get it myself.

Palador ChibiDragon
Dismembered
posted 10-22-2002 09:59:44 AM
So, a question:

To use a port to/from the PoK, you just find one of the little "book on a stand" statues, and click on it? No waiting or anything? And people of any level can use them to go to PoK, and travel?

I believe in the existance of magic, not because I have seen proof of its existance, but because I refuse to live in a world where it does not exist.
Reynar
Oldest Member
Best Lap
posted 10-22-2002 10:06:39 AM
quote:
Palador ChibiDragon was naked while typing this:
Local EB doesn't get their shipment of PoP in till today.

Still, I'm looking forward to using and abusing those teleports.


EB is a terrible place for games. Try a best buy or a wal mart, they almost always have them in stock. I know the majority of my guild got them from either of those places with no problem.

Our local walmart had over a dozen copies just sitting around last night =)

"Give me control of a nation's money, and I care not who makes its laws."
-Mayer Rothschild
Super Kagrama
ROFLELFOLOL!!!11!1 YUO CAN'T RAED MY POSTSSE!@!11
posted 10-22-2002 10:08:47 AM
I still demand someone get me pictures of the Plane of Innovation.
i shoueld joeg threw the foreast moer offeand!!11
Palador ChibiDragon
Dismembered
posted 10-22-2002 10:19:27 AM
quote:
There was much rejoicing when Reynar said this:
EB is a terrible place for games. Try a best buy or a wal mart, they almost always have them in stock. I know the majority of my guild got them from either of those places with no problem.

Our local walmart had over a dozen copies just sitting around last night =)


I've heard that our local Wal Mart had them too. But Wal Mart isn't within walking distance of my apartment, and the mall is.

Not to mention, I know some of the people down at the local EB (a good friend and GM of mine used to work there, and I got to know a few of the others), and they know what kinds of stuff to point out to me when it comes in.

I believe in the existance of magic, not because I have seen proof of its existance, but because I refuse to live in a world where it does not exist.
Len the Studious
Pancake
posted 10-22-2002 10:21:02 AM
quote:
A sleep deprived Super Kagrama stammered:
I still demand someone get me pictures of the Plane of Innovation.


[ 10-22-2002: Message edited by: Len the Studious ]

Delphi Aegis
Delphi. That's right. The oracle. Ask me anything. Anything about your underwear.
posted 10-22-2002 10:42:06 AM
quote:
Palador ChibiDragon obviously shouldn't have said:
So, a question:

To use a port to/from the PoK, you just find one of the little "book on a stand" statues, and click on it? No waiting or anything? And people of any level can use them to go to PoK, and travel?


The plane of knowledge is open to anyone who wishes to learn. (You can go there as a level 1. ) The outer planes of existance, however, I think have the level 46 limit.. I'll see.

Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 10-22-2002 10:51:41 AM
*whine*

I want PoP...

And I won't have money for it for either another week, or three weeks, or maybe even 5.... (when I get paid) *sadf*

Tier
posted 10-22-2002 10:53:47 AM
I'm not even sure PoP is useful for non-planars except for ONE zone, and then some...
Gikk
SCA babe!!!
posted 10-22-2002 10:54:42 AM
Teleporting.

Only reason, til I get 4 levs on my warrior, and.. uhm... 34 on my druid.

Azrael Heavenblade
Damn Dirty Godmoder
posted 10-22-2002 12:52:37 PM
Ordered it yesterday, should be here soon *paces in anticipation*...Its sweet that I won't need to run all over the place to get all my spells for my various characters...
"The basic tool for manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them." - Philip K. Dick
Azizza
VANDERSHANKED
posted 10-22-2002 01:47:21 PM
quote:
Palador ChibiDragon spewed forth this undeniable truth:
So, a question:

To use a port to/from the PoK, you just find one of the little "book on a stand" statues, and click on it? No waiting or anything? And people of any level can use them to go to PoK, and travel?


Correct. And there is really no "finding to it" THe manual even shows you where they are

"Pacifism is a privilege of the protected"
Azizza
VANDERSHANKED
posted 10-22-2002 02:31:44 PM
Oh and one thing I forgot. It seems that more than a couple spells slipped though. I found a new level 30 group healing spell for Paladins. Didn't really look for any others but I am sure there are a couple.
"Pacifism is a privilege of the protected"
Reynar
Oldest Member
Best Lap
posted 10-22-2002 03:07:53 PM
From what it sounds like getting to level 65 will be a breeze.

Couple guild mates are well into lvl 62 already.

It'll be interesting to see what a soild group of level 65 players, with decent AA will be able to do.

"Give me control of a nation's money, and I care not who makes its laws."
-Mayer Rothschild
Emily
Why's everybody always hittin on me?
posted 10-22-2002 03:32:27 PM
quote:
Reynar's account was hax0red to write:

Couple guild mates are well into lvl 62 already.


Yeah, um, die plz~~!

I just want 60. Now all these "Level 61 Rogue LFG"s is really rubbing me the wrong waaaaaay...*cry*

Anyone know of any new hunting/exp zones in PoP?

Should've done something, but I've done it enough
By the way your hands were shaking
Rather waste some time with you

Should've said something, but I've said it enough
By the way my words were faded
Rather waste some time with you...

Reynar
Oldest Member
Best Lap
posted 10-22-2002 04:39:06 PM
quote:
The logic train ran off the tracks when Savannah said:
Yeah, um, die plz~~!

I just want 60. Now all these "Level 61 Rogue LFG"s is really rubbing me the wrong waaaaaay...*cry*

Anyone know of any new hunting/exp zones in PoP?


Lub joo too =P

On the plus side, you shouldnt see many level 61+'s hunting in zones where you are, to get really good exp post 60 you need to be hunting things level 54 and above.

"Give me control of a nation's money, and I care not who makes its laws."
-Mayer Rothschild
Pesco
Is a copyright of Peachis. Don't underestimate his pants, either.
posted 10-22-2002 05:19:28 PM
Got PoP but cant log in atm and have class in a few minutes. I'm still debating whether to ding 61 or go AA and abuse Planar EXP to get AM3.

Hmmmm.. choices.

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