The Official DC Universe Thread (TPWW posters are on Countdown(PvE) and Blood Will Run(PvP) servers for PS3) [Archive]

Kalyx triaD

07-07-2008, 06:06 PM

About - FUCKING - time we get some sort of sign... anything - telling us that this game is still in crunch mode. Here's some screens to jack off too. For the stupid and nonexistant; DC Universe is an MMO set within the DC Universe made exclusively for the PS3 by an in-house Sony studio. Conversely XB360 will recieve an exclusive MMO set in the Marvel Universe (616 presumely). Although details were vague its been generally assumed that you'd be creating a superhero (or villain) to interact with some of DC's most famous cities, coming in contact with its heroic and not-so-heroic celeberties. Jim Lee is handling art direction. He's awesome, don't worry.

First Shots:

http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/886/886522/dc-universe-20080707100102188.jpg http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/886/886522/dc-universe-20080707100102719.jpg http://pcmedia.ign.com/pc/image/article/886/886522/dc-universe-20080707100103875.jpg
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U-Warrior

07-07-2008, 06:30 PM

Pretty sweet.

But the Marvel MMO got canceled a while back. Sucks since theres less than a dozen characters in DC that I give a shit about.

Kalyx triaD

07-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Aw man, too bad for Marvel and XB360.

U-Warrior

07-07-2008, 06:56 PM

There was a war about to break out whether you should be able to create your own character and interact with the MU, or just play as marvel characters. So, its probably good it was canceled before blood was spilled.

And ya know, this is a little off-topic, but I couldln't give a fuck. Why can't we get a Marvel or DC game that is exclusively based on stuff thats actually happened. Not this optional side story crap like in x-men legends. The whole game.

I find myself completely detached from these games when I play them, because everything that happens is meaningless. You KNOW nothing major is going to happen. No one is going to die or anything. You are not playing a comic book game. You are playing a game based on a saturday morning cartoon, thats based on a comic.

I would like to see something along the lines of a storymode like DBZ games. Where you chronologicaly play all through all the crossovers in the title's history. You may know whats going to happen, but playing thrtough all these stories you read as a kid is still way cooler than playing some half-assed story made by a game developer.

Kalyx triaD

07-07-2008, 07:05 PM

I would much rather play stories written by comic talent, or have a game that has fresh issues as DLC to keep it going. It's an idea I had for a Batman game years ago. Release a 'starter game' that features some story arcs and a fully realized Gotham City and update the game via DLC with new story arcs and/or characters.

But you know the relationship between good ideas and the game industry...

Nowhere Man

07-07-2008, 07:15 PM

Could this finally be the coming of a DC game that doesn't suck horribly?

As much as I vastly prefer DC's comics over Marvel's, they have yet to have a game that isn't a total waste of time. So I'm rather looking forward to seeing if this one will change that.

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2008, 12:40 AM

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 01:04 PM

HeartBreakMan2k

02-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Looks like a giant clusterfuck. I hope it ends up better than my expectation.

Nowhere Man

02-08-2009, 01:19 PM

That does look pretty fun. I'd really like to see how the flying looks compared to the super-speed.

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 01:22 PM

Looks like a giant clusterfuck. I hope it ends up better than my expectation.

What do you know of MMOs?

HeartBreakMan2k

02-08-2009, 01:26 PM

No I mean I get that, it's just I had higher hopes for the combat system to be honest.

HeartBreakMan2k

02-08-2009, 01:27 PM

I mean, it looks like there are nice options. I had just hoped the collision would be much improved over other MMOs and it's not... at all.q

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 01:38 PM

Yeah, the collision is funny looking. It still looks way more engaging than CoH. Anything that gets me playing an episode of Justice League Unlimited is win.

HeartBreakMan2k

02-08-2009, 01:40 PM

That and it seemed like 90% of characters shown had super speed and super strength. Like they were defaults or something. Way more excited about Marvel Ult Alliance 2 even though it's not a mmo.

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 01:47 PM

lol You can't fault what players are gonna create, that's out of the devs hands.

Marvel UA 2 should be great, but definitely a different experience.

Disturbed316

02-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Sounds good, although I would have preferred the Marvel one.

Fignuts

02-08-2009, 04:25 PM

wtf even happened in final crisis. Like, I got 3 pages into the last issue, and was tired of it already. No fucking idea whats going on. The wholedamn thing was just a complete mess of subplots and required tie-in reading. Fucking awful.

This is exactly why I prefer marvel crossovers. They keep it fucking simple, and it's much more character driven, which is better imo.

I mean, I know they are trying to be as epic as possible here, but they sacrifice any decent flow by cramming way too much shit into one story. Shoulda had Geoff Johns write this shit, cause Sinestro Corps was a perfect example of how to tell a proper epic storyline.

Boondock Saint

02-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Enjoyed Final Crisis more than Secret Invasion, honestly.

Kalyx triaD

02-08-2009, 04:32 PM

Nowhere Man

02-08-2009, 09:29 PM

I dunno, I managed to follow Final Crisis pretty easily without all the tie-ins. Sure, it's annoying that they overload the main storyline with sub-plots, but it's not like Marvel doesn't do the exact same thing. Civil War was just as much of a mess at times, and it wasn't nearly as large-scale as FC (cosmically speaking, at least).

Although I'll definitely agree that Sinestro Corps was a much more enjoyable story. Keep Morrison on the trippy stuff like Doom Patrol or All-Star Superman, and let Johns do the heavy-lifting on the events.

HeartBreakMan2k

02-08-2009, 09:51 PM

lol You can't fault what players are gonna create, that's out of the devs hands.

Marvel UA 2 should be great, but definitely a different experience.

Not necc faulting the developers. But he did make is sound as though everyone has a super travel type yet the only two options listed were flight or speed. Not to say that those ARE the only two options, but should everyone really have a super travel ability?

Kalyx triaD

02-09-2009, 10:52 AM

True. Perhaps my character doesn't need any such form of travel. Betting it's a gameplay mechanic more than presentation.

Kalyx triaD

03-01-2010, 03:53 PM

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/03/500x_dc_scr_icnact_powergirl_008_r1.jpghttp://cache-06.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/03/500x_dc_scr_icnact_powergirl_011_r2.jpghttp://cache-04.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/03/500x_dc_scr_icnact_powergirl_003_r1.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/03/500x_dc_scr_icnact_powergirl_012_r2.jpg

They still making this? Well miss Kryptonian Double D herself, Power Girl appears as one of your mentoring heroes in the game. Such a ridiculous gestation period, but if it comes out sharp it'll be worth it.

Funky Fly

03-02-2010, 05:00 AM

(Good) games take a long time to develop, especially shit as complicated as MMOs, since bugs are more likely to cause major problems in that type of setting. Be patient.

Kalyx triaD

06-01-2010, 12:40 PM

Enter the DC Universe this November.

Lock Jaw

06-01-2010, 03:45 PM

If I was still into games, and liked playing MMOs, I'd be all over this.

Fignuts

06-01-2010, 04:19 PM

Might end up being my first MMORPG.

Kalyx triaD

06-02-2010, 03:33 PM

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.44 Magdalene

06-02-2010, 03:46 PM

Still looking a little sloppy, but I'm more interested now than I was when it was announced.

dronepool

06-02-2010, 04:13 PM

Might end up being my first MMORPG.

Same. I played this at NY Comic Con 2009 and it wasn't too bad for the 2 minutes that I got to play. I really hope you can travel to Mars or other planets with flying characters.

Kalyx triaD

07-24-2010, 08:25 AM

Fignuts

07-24-2010, 11:55 AM

looks hottttt.

Lock Jaw

07-24-2010, 02:42 PM

That was pretty amazing. Really wish I played videogames now.

Funky Fly

07-25-2010, 02:14 AM

Good reason to buy a PS3, I'd say. Does it have a fee?

dronepool

07-25-2010, 02:35 AM

This just might be my first MMORPG. That 5 minute trailer is EPIC.

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2010, 04:19 PM

November 2nd.

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2010, 04:20 PM

Good reason to buy a PS3, I'd say. Does it have a fee?

:|

Funky Fly

07-25-2010, 04:31 PM

:|

As you might have guessed by my general not having a PS3ness, I am not in the know about this. Some MMOs don't have a monthly fee. Some online only console games don't have a fee. How about you quit stonefacing me and give me a straight answer? :foc:

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2010, 04:38 PM

I'm just saying I don't know.

Funky Fly

07-25-2010, 04:40 PM

":|" indicates condescension, as opposed to lack of information. Get your smilies right.

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2010, 04:46 PM

That smilie says lick of that. If I wanted to condescend I'd text your ass.

Funky Fly

07-25-2010, 04:54 PM

http://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/attachments/burbuja-inmobiliaria/14085d1251294358-barroso-cree-que-espana-se-beneficiara-de-la-recuperacion-economica-en-2010-facepalm_implied.jpg

No, it says this.

Kalyx triaD

07-25-2010, 04:57 PM

I'd just fucking write "*facepalm*" or some shit like that. I don't even have a PS3, why would I rib anyone for not knowing about certain shit about it?

Fuck this.

Funky Fly

07-25-2010, 05:00 PM

Shoulda just wrote "I dunno" or some shit. AAAAAANYWAY, the game.

Apparently they said $15/month at E3 this year.

Fignuts

07-25-2010, 10:43 PM

Funky is right. That is the wrong smiley.

Fignuts

07-25-2010, 10:43 PM

Also, smileys are for gaylords.

Kalyx triaD

07-27-2010, 09:28 AM

If you want to whip up a hero or a villain and go at it in DC Universe Online, you'll need to pay $14.99 a month to get all of the MMO action. Additionally, since day one, SOE has been dancing around whether or not PC players could play PlayStation 3 players and vice versa, but the company has now confirmed that players will only play with and against people using the same platform.

D Mac

07-28-2010, 06:11 AM

Surely they'll have a free month if you buy the game.

Lock Jaw

07-29-2010, 03:29 AM

I've never played an MMO because monthly fees for games still seems baffling to me. I mean... I've bought the game... just let me play it. Not to mention, by paying monthly it becomes almost like an "obligation" for me to justify my payments and play it a lot, which seems to take all of the "leisurely fun" out of it being a game.

Kalyx triaD

07-29-2010, 04:07 AM

Maintaining MMOs isn't a cheap endeavor.

D Mac

07-29-2010, 06:18 AM

Funky Fly

07-30-2010, 01:09 AM

Kalyx is right, the cost of servers alone is astronomical. Add to that support staff like programmers who do constant bug fixes, admins, etc and it's not cheap.

Kalyx triaD

08-18-2010, 12:02 PM

Fignuts

08-18-2010, 04:23 PM

Considering that everyone will be using an original superhero/villain, it would have made a lot of sense if it took place in the Kingdom Come universe. And it would of been badass.

But I can see from a marketing standpoint why they would go with Earth-1.

Also, hope the JSA is in it, and you can fight them. Prolly gonna make a more old school type of villain. Most of the ones I've seen in screenshots and videos look like they were designed by Rob Liefield.

Kalyx triaD

08-18-2010, 07:36 PM

Jim Lee did a good job, though.

Kalyx triaD

10-09-2010, 02:43 AM

Kalyx triaD

12-14-2010, 04:18 PM

With a few guys downloading the beta as you read this, I'm gonna list some questions and I want people playing to answer them. Later on...

RoXer

12-14-2010, 04:22 PM

3 hours, 25%

RoXer

12-14-2010, 08:44 PM

Took 8 hours

D Mac

12-15-2010, 05:23 AM

Kinda addicting.

Kalyx triaD

12-15-2010, 08:39 AM

Yes? YES?

RoXer

12-15-2010, 11:50 AM

Yeah

RoXer

12-15-2010, 11:54 AM

If I was a big enough nerd who wanted to spnd time playing an nmmo I would consider getting this. Paying the monthly subscription too.

They didn't say you couldn't change colors or names in the begining. Maybe you can later on in the game and I just haven't found it. Not a big deal, just would have liked to known that. Its a pain in thbe ass to start a group/leagu/guild/whatever. Gunna try starting a TPWW one. its frozen on me twce so far but its a beta so I don't m/ind

12-15-2010, 01:52 PM

LOGIN QUEUED
You are number 475 in line.
Estimated wait: 31 min

GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE. I will not be paying for that shit

Kalyx triaD

12-15-2010, 02:16 PM

wow.

The Destroyer

12-15-2010, 02:19 PM

I doubt login queues will be an issue by the time you have to pay for it.

12-15-2010, 02:19 PM

Been hanging at 19 minutes for awhile now. About to turn this off and delete it

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:20 PM

I'm at 16 min. I hope it doesn't freeze during gameplay and I have to wait some more when I boot it up again

12-15-2010, 02:21 PM

You should add Tough and play some GT5 with him

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:23 PM

What's his psn?

12-15-2010, 02:23 PM

i will give you one guess

12-15-2010, 02:24 PM

he just went offline tho

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:25 PM

Oh

Who else is playing this? Me, g, dmac. Who else?

12-15-2010, 02:25 PM

17 minutes

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:32 PM

12 mins

Meet up in the mail room by the corner by martian manhunter. Then I'll start a group and then name the league. I will be the leader. Not you.

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:33 PM

What is your superhero name?

sgandman

12-15-2010, 02:35 PM

16 min

I wasn't planning on playing more than once so I just blew through the character stuff.

12-15-2010, 02:37 PM

How do I get to that place. When I played yesterday I had to escape from a ship or something. Guess I backed out half way and it didn't save so I am still level 1.

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:39 PM

You have to finish that level. When I got a message I. Looked around the menus fcor at leazst 15 mins to find the message before giving up. Didn't my mail would be waikting for me in a different room.

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:40 PM

Hate to say this but you should probly back out and create an actual character

12-15-2010, 02:40 PM

I am turning this off. It's been almost an hour of waiting. By the time I am in, I will have to go to bed.

12-15-2010, 02:42 PM

WOW WTF. Backed out then accidentally pressed X, and now I am playing.

12-15-2010, 02:42 PM

And it saved my points and stuff

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:43 PM

lol me too

RoXer

12-15-2010, 02:56 PM

And it froze

12-15-2010, 03:00 PM

i am in the safe house

12-15-2010, 03:01 PM

in the mail room by martian manhunter

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:02 PM

Dontsee you

What's yolur name? Sgand?

12-15-2010, 03:03 PM

yeah you can't miss me. maybe there are more than 1 of these

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:03 PM

Well yeah

12-15-2010, 03:03 PM

emmpeedee's 3rd precinct station

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:07 PM

Go to th watchtower. Its portal next to the mailboxes

12-15-2010, 03:08 PM

ok now what

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:10 PM

I dunno. This is dumb. Are we on different severs?

12-15-2010, 03:12 PM

Probably

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:13 PM

Go back to the mail room and I'll keep signing in/out to nget the same game for like 15 min

If that doesn't work, fuxck it

12-15-2010, 03:15 PM

click start and go to text icon and look for people nearby. when you see your friend add him to your friends list and invite him to a party by clicking X on his name. Btw yes, it is best to msg him and meet up somewhere. After inviting him to a group then you can create a league. I would prefer if I could search for someone then add them and inv him. Also having a league in its on category to make it like a clan. Also I would like a locate and follow feature added so we could instantly join a friend.

i don't know how to get in the same server tho

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:17 PM

Yeah that's what I was doing with random strangers last night

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:23 PM

Are you gman or sgand?

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:24 PM

There is a green guy named gman. I guess thatgs not you

12-15-2010, 03:28 PM

sgand

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:30 PM

Every tim I try to create a league it won't let me, and I've already grouped

RoXer

12-15-2010, 03:32 PM

Gunna eat. Go pl,ay and level up

RoXer

12-15-2010, 04:39 PM

Clan is made. Let me know and I'll inv you. Gotta figure out hgow to do missions together though.

12-15-2010, 07:35 PM

I can see myself playing this when it's released. My only concern is how much more "friend friendly" it needs to get. That and the monthly fee, of course.

D Mac

12-17-2010, 03:57 AM

Anyone else having problems with the sound effects going out?

12-17-2010, 10:17 PM

Not really that. Just the constant freezing

12-18-2010, 12:00 AM

I just made a cool $6 selling a code on eBay :cool:

RoXer

12-18-2010, 12:25 AM

Why are we the only ones playing this?

The Destroyer

12-18-2010, 02:44 AM

I would be, but I was too lazy to get signed up for the beta.

I'll let you guys work out all the kinks and bugs then check it out when released properly. :y:

D Mac

12-18-2010, 05:31 AM

It was fun at first, then it got boring. Done with it.

RoXer

12-18-2010, 01:31 PM

I love how most of the VO work are just the nerdy programmers reading off a page. Hell, Dr. Sarah is voiced by a man.

12-18-2010, 01:52 PM

Yeah I thought that was a glitch, but apparently not. Maybe the real VO is for the final copy.

D Mac, did you at least try it out after that intro mission? Did you mess around in the open world

D Mac

12-18-2010, 02:32 PM

Yeah I did the Grogg mission where you fight gorillas and beat Grogg with the Flash.

RoXer

12-18-2010, 02:35 PM

This thing is literally freezing every 5 minutes

12-18-2010, 02:36 PM

Yeah I just froze.

D Mac

12-18-2010, 02:38 PM

Funny, I haven't had 1 freeze at all.

D Mac

12-18-2010, 02:38 PM

Just the sound effects and voice overs going out.

RoXer

12-18-2010, 02:46 PM

I love how "super speed" is about 30 mph

12-18-2010, 02:50 PM

Funny, I haven't had 1 freeze at all.

And yet you're not gonna play anymore, while us who love the game freeze constantly. it's not fair

dronepool

12-18-2010, 04:08 PM

Why are we the only ones playing this?

The codes aren't unlimited.

12-21-2010, 05:24 PM

Since being pushed (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/04/dc-universe-online-delayed-until-spring-2011/) to an amorphous "spring 2011" release window back in October, DC Universe Online (http://www.joystiq.com/game/dc-universe-online) has been given a solid launch date once and for all: January 11 in North America and January 14 in the UK. Sony Online Entertainment confirmed the dates in an interview with IGN, also announcing the game's $199 lifetime subscription price (a bit over 13 months worth of sub. fees), as well as it's main pricing structure: $49.99 on PC / $59.99 on PS3 with one month subscription, $14.99 for subsequent months.

"We're going to be here for far more than a single year. We've got a lot of universe to build, and we're not going to stop anytime soon," game director Chris Cao said of the lifetime subscription pricing. Cao also detailed an end-of-the-world event that will take place within DCUO before it launches in January. "Jim Lee and our friends at DC are going to join us in a live, end-of-beta event where players will fight alongside and against the iconics as Brainiac's menace yet looms," he explained, adding, "It will be an epic end and thank you for beta. And it will set the stage for the real struggle to come in live."

Another struggle to come alongside the game's launch? How to get players to choose another mentor -- as expected, Superman was the favorite "by far." Of course, we'll be bucking the trend with a super villain mimicking hip-hop personality MF Doom. Too obvious?

RoXer

12-21-2010, 05:47 PM

Hmmmm:-\

Fignuts

01-12-2011, 05:28 PM

Saw this at the store today, and thinking about going and getting it. A lot of people are saying the mandatory update and install takes like an hour and a half to two hours. Others say like 45 minutes. I just got a new modem and router, and everything is running superfast now, so I think I'll be in the latter camp.

Also, one of my minor gripes has been answered. Apparently you can choose not have new equipment visually on your character, but still get the stats for it. That is great, because I didn't want my character looking like a colorful space marine, by the end of the game.

01-12-2011, 05:36 PM

Everyone should pick server 1 so we will not have any problems down the road.

Fignuts

01-12-2011, 05:36 PM

Noted.

The Destroyer

01-12-2011, 05:41 PM

I'm definitely holding off for reviews.

That and I'm getting sucked into WoW now anyway and I'm reluctant to be torn away from it. :(

RoXer

01-12-2011, 06:00 PM

Gunna wait a for maybe a month to see if all the technical aspects have been worked out

Fignuts

01-12-2011, 06:03 PM

hmmmmmm I thought about doing the same. Might just grab a wii instead, since I have the money to do so atm.

01-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Yeah there are way too many problems right now. Main issue is the freezing every 10 minutes.

01-12-2011, 06:26 PM

Maybe there should be a "Pick Server 1" in the thread title

Fignuts

01-13-2011, 03:24 AM

Ended up getting it anyway. Love it so far. There was no server 1 in the menu. Forget which one I picked.

No problems with freezing so far.

This is my first MMO so I went PvE. When I get used to everything, I'll make another character on a PvP server.

Made a spider-man/gun toting assassin guy.

Dark-Slicer Diago

01-13-2011, 10:52 AM

I feel like picking this up but I'm not sure if I should get the PC or PS3 version, which one do you guys think I should get?

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 11:56 AM

If your PC can handle it, defo the PC version.

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 12:00 PM

Speaking of which, want this myself but will have to wait until April when I get me a new GFX card.

Dark-Slicer Diago

01-13-2011, 01:26 PM

I'm pretty sure my PC can handle it as it runs Cata without any issues(unless Rogers wants to be dicks as they usually are to me). I have an Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 which should handle it.

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 01:32 PM

Yeah, only needs a 7800+GTX minimum, should be fine.

Still stuck on an ATi x1600 here. Can't wait for my HD 5780.

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 04:55 PM

I take it you people are playing on the PS3 though.

Screw you all.

Dark-Slicer Diago

01-13-2011, 05:02 PM

My brother showed me somewhere that the PS3 and PC versions would be synced together, not sure if it really is though.

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 05:06 PM

They tried it on the initial beta, but didn't work too well so it's not going to be there at launch at least.

01-13-2011, 05:06 PM

I take it you people are playing on the PS3 though.

Screw you all.

PC Gaming :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

If my computer could handle it, I might give it a try because I read that the lag isn't as bad there and doesn't freeze. :-\

01-13-2011, 05:07 PM

They tried it on the initial beta, but didn't work too well so it's not going to be there at launch at least.

Yeah I think a dev on their forums said it isn't gonna happen anymore

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 05:28 PM

Yeah, Steam has got me back into PC Gaming so hard though. Once I get this upgraded it'll probably be my main gaming machine.

Requiem

01-13-2011, 05:45 PM

not at all worth $15 a month

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 05:53 PM

By the time I get my GFX card, just realised The Old Republic should be out pretty soon. May give this a miss after all.

01-13-2011, 05:56 PM

I am not "current" with PC game piracy, but can you download this and be able to get working the first free month?

#BROKEN Hasney

01-13-2011, 05:57 PM

Nah, need a unique cd key.

Fignuts

01-13-2011, 08:15 PM

For all the Hassles that come with PC Gaming, I still feel like it is the superior format.

Frankly what makes it so, is user created content. Sooooooo many downloaded maps and mods for Battlefield 2. All free.

Fignuts

01-13-2011, 10:31 PM

omgomgomg i saw batman

Fignuts

01-13-2011, 10:32 PM

I am in the Countdown server btw. Looked for Server 1, but didn't see it.

01-13-2011, 10:43 PM

In the beta, it was World (Server) 1,2,3 and 4. Maybe now they have names?

Fignuts

01-13-2011, 11:19 PM

There are some with numbers, and some with names. No server 1 that I saw.

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 09:57 PM

Just picked it up for the PS3. I'm downloading all the crap for it now...been 90 minutes already :-\

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 10:11 PM

Yeah, mine took about an hour for everything. Definitely worth it though. Loving this shit.

01-14-2011, 10:12 PM

List all the servers it lets you choose from when you go create your person

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 10:24 PM

Cool, 75% done now.

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 10:25 PM

I'm seriously thinking about a Flight/Dual weapon/Mental build...what are you guys working with?

01-14-2011, 10:28 PM

flight, melee(?), and ice. might switch to fire tho if i get it.

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 11:13 PM

Acrobat, dual pistols, gadgets. Got a spider-man mercenary guy who can turn invisible. He's awesome.

Also, just made a hero who is flight, bow, sorcery. Kinda meh on him.

Krimzon, I am on Countdown as a villain, and Blood will run as a hero. Apparently the servers are numbered, but it doesn't tell you what number they are when you are picking it. Just when you restart and pick your character, there is a number next to the world he inhabits.

So if anyone can find out what this server 1 is called, that would be great.

#BROKEN Hasney

01-14-2011, 11:20 PM

Well, pick a server name you'd want people to join you on and I'll edit the title.

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 11:22 PM

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 11:24 PM

I'm so torn between acrobat/flight...I know I wanna have a psionic commando who can kick ass with dual steel rods but that kinda dude doesn't fly, unless he makes a telekinetic bubble around him!

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 11:34 PM

Acrobat is FUN. It's not just jumping and shit. You can climb walls and ceilings like spider-man.

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 11:34 PM

AAnd you can glide, which is kinda like flight anyway.

Kalyx triaD

01-14-2011, 11:36 PM

You'll eventually be able to get moves based on your movement choice. Flyers can make little twisters and suck up enemies and debris.

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 11:36 PM

G, just say Countdown and Blood Will Run

Fignuts

01-14-2011, 11:40 PM

Countdown(PvE) Blood will run(PvP)

Krimzon7

01-14-2011, 11:41 PM

I'll be on Countdown, barring any setbacks.

The Destroyer

01-16-2011, 07:05 AM

Ah sod it, I'm going to give it a try. What have I got to lose besides the purchase price...

The Destroyer

01-16-2011, 08:58 AM

This had better be worth the many hours and many gb it's taking to download.

The Destroyer

01-16-2011, 01:23 PM

And now with the login queue...

Krimzon7

01-16-2011, 01:44 PM

yeah the game takes an insane amount of time to load, etc...but I'm having a fucking blast playing it!

Fignuts

01-16-2011, 02:04 PM

It takes a long time the first time, but after that it is fine.

The Destroyer

01-16-2011, 02:58 PM

For such a nice looking game, it seems to run very well on my PC.

Not sure how long it'll take me to get used to the control system though, it's an obvious necessity with the game being on PS3 as well though I guess.

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 02:48 AM

God damn Teen Titans. Got all the way to raven's spirit form, and just wasn't strong enough. Beat the first spirit, but then you have to beat two at once. Could barely handle the first one.

Also, one major gripe about this game, is how you have to wait like 3 minutes before you can use another health pouch or whatever they are.

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 02:50 AM

Could probably use your help on that one Krimzon.

RoXer

01-18-2011, 02:56 AM

That was easy (in the beta)

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 03:34 AM

What level were you when you tried it? I was level 9, but I was also by myself. Donna Troy, Starfire, and Cyborg were simple. Nightwing was kind of a bitch, and Raven is just a whore.

RoXer

01-18-2011, 03:36 AM

I dunno. Whatever level the enimies are. Around there.

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 03:39 AM

RoXer

01-18-2011, 03:42 AM

Don't you have to destroy those crystals first?

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 04:48 AM

What crystals?

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 08:53 PM

Damn, the fan service in this game is just RIDICULOUS.

RoXer

01-18-2011, 09:00 PM

The fucking crystals in the middle of the floor

Krimzon7

01-18-2011, 09:20 PM

Dunno. The standard enemies were annoying, but nothing to worry about.

I'm level 11 now, so I'm gonna try again tomorrow. Still couldn't hurt to have someone else tag along to keep that second raven spirit busy.

When are you goin in? I'm a 11 now too. Handblasting/Mindcontrollng BAMF. Whatchu wanna do?

Fignuts

01-18-2011, 10:13 PM

Well I'm 12 now, so I kicked the living crap out of them myself.

Krimzon7

01-21-2011, 06:09 AM

I went through it just now, before work...the fire chick was tough, and Raven was a little difficult. But I finished it pretty quickly.

Just beat Harley Quinn as well. She was tough for some odd reason.

Fignuts

01-21-2011, 03:21 PM

aaaaaahahahahahahahahaha

Just got attacked by a guy the same level as me, and I used my new transformation power. Turned him into a little dog. Wish I could have seen his face, because he obviously had never seen that power before. Just tried to scamper away, but I got him.

Eklipse

01-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Just got this a couple nights ago. I have a few questions.
Is an ice character more suited for a dps or tank role?

What would be a good weapon type for each class?

Thanks!!

Fignuts

01-23-2011, 10:13 PM

I don't know what dps or tank means.

Krimzon7

01-27-2011, 06:16 AM

A tank is the guy who has a HIGH health bar, and a lot of power in the punch. You pretty much draw the ire of any enemy and keep them busy while the controller debuffs the crowd, and the healer keeps your ass alive.

If you're an ice guy...stick with tanking! DPS is damage per second, but who knows what that means!

Eklipse

01-28-2011, 06:11 PM

Almost lvl 20. I like the quest system in this game a lot better than WoW.

Eklipse

01-29-2011, 12:55 AM

I don't know what dps or tank means.

C'mon dude. I've seen your trophies. You have atleast 1 Tank and 1 Healer set up. You have to know what they are...unless you're a total noob to mmorpg's.

Fignuts

01-29-2011, 05:55 AM

duh

Eklipse

01-29-2011, 01:09 PM

duh

Well, you may want to look into how gear effects each class. You may have a lot of gear on that benefits someone in a dps or control spec on your tank. It could really help you out a lot in regards to questing and doing instances.

Krimzon7

01-29-2011, 09:17 PM

Just learned this lesson the hard way. questing on my own with a controller handblaster, and i've got freaking healer pieces! Isis was kicking my ass!

Fignuts

01-29-2011, 10:49 PM

what are the classes, and what do they do?

Eklipse

01-30-2011, 09:44 AM

what are the classes, and what do they do?

You've got your tank specs. These are the characters that have a lot of HP, high defense, and can take a lot of damage. They also have high survivability. The best powers for tanks are Fire and Ice. For tanking as a Fire wielder, you want to put all your points into the immolation tree. This will increase your total health by 80% and healing recieved by 80% as well.

As far as Ice goes, you want to put points into the Cryogenics tree. By doing so, all damage recieved goes down by 20%. Also, by using your normal powers, you can increase your defense and toughness by 200% for a period of time.

Since tanks are the only specs I've really learned well in the game, I'll just give you a brief idea of everything else.

The specific job of the Tank is to keep enemies attacking them and not other party members. Since the Tank has the most health and will take less damage from attacks than both other specs, it's imparitive for the survival of the party that the tank do his job well, especially in higher level instances/alerts. Once the tank goes down, everyone else pretty much goes down quickly. Which is why it's good to have a good:

Healer. The Healer's job is to do just that: Heal. They keep the party alive by using their healing spells. They generally have far less health than either other spec, but have much higher power (magic). A healer would want to focus on getting high Magic and lots of Power (the blue bar). Same as tank, if the healer doesn't do their job well, the whole party can potentially go down.

Finally, you have the DPS, or Control. These are the characters that have balanced health and power. They cause higher amounts of damage than a tank, so what they can do is focus on attacking one enemy at a time until they die, then move to another. As long as the tank is doing their job effectively, the DPS/Control should rarely be attacked. There may, however, be times that DPS/Control does get hit, either by direct attack or an AOE (area of effect) attack.

All classes are important in their roles. If one falters, it's possible everyone fails.

Each class, I believe can do a DPS/Control role. Nature and Sorcery are definetley the best healing classes, while Fire and Ice are the best Tanking. So, base decisions on roles around that.

I can't remember how many party members you can have in DCUO...I think 5, but I'm unsure. The basic set up for a 5 person group doing an instance is:

1 Tank
3 DPS/Control
1 Healer

If it's 4 members, just decrease DPS/Control by 1.

In bigger alerts, you might have to have 2 tanks and 2 healers. These would be 10-member alerts. These are the most challenging, yet the funnest. You will get the best gear drops from these, but I think you can't do these until level 30. I'm level 22 atm and can't wait to get to 30.

Hope this helps bud.

Eklipse

01-30-2011, 09:56 AM

Also, if anyone has any tips on beating Manhunter with the Green Lanterns, please give me some help. I don't know if maybe it was a glitch or what, but he constantly healed himself last night. Any damage I caused was healed, so I dont know what to to. I made 5 attempts and gave up so I wouldn't have a huge repair bill.

Eklipse

01-30-2011, 05:29 PM

Nevermind. Got him today.
Was glitching last night.

I'd kinda like to find a site that has a database of DCUO quests, kind of like Thottbot did for WoW.

You could just type in the name of the quest, and it will bring up all the information you could possibly need. I'm having a really hard time finding an npc...perhaps I'll look it up.

03-24-2011, 02:06 PM

Here we are almost 3 months after release. Is anyone still playing this. Does anyone have active subscriptions

Eklipse

03-24-2011, 11:53 PM

My subscription renews automatically. I rarely play this anymore. Would be different if it were a bit easier to type and talk on headsets. I haven't played my ps3 much lately, so I guess that's why. I may play some this weekend.

09-19-2011, 09:44 AM

This is going F2P in Oct. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/119/1195161p1.html) That was the only thing holding me back from this game, so I guess I will start looking for a deal on this.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-19-2011, 09:46 AM

This is going F2P in Oct. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/119/1195161p1.html) That was the only thing holding me back from this game, so I guess I will start looking for a deal on this.

Why would you look for a deal? It's going to be a free download.

09-19-2011, 09:49 AM

PS3 buddy

#BROKEN Hasney

09-19-2011, 09:51 AM

From your article

Both PlayStation 3 and PC players will be able to download and play the game for free

Sounds like you won't need the disc or anything to me.

09-19-2011, 09:52 AM

jesus, i passed right over that

09-19-2011, 09:54 AM

probably gonna drop the servers before xmas anyways

The Destroyer

09-19-2011, 12:29 PM

Going F2P tends to be a bad sign. I give it a few months.

09-19-2011, 12:47 PM

not to mention a few months ago they merged all regional servers together

#BROKEN Hasney

09-19-2011, 12:48 PM

I don't think this one will be so bad though, if PS3 owners can download it for free and they push it on the PSN store, it should be fine. The PC F2P MMORPG market is way too crammed.

09-19-2011, 12:56 PM

i hope it sticks around for awhile. i had a lot of fun in the beta for the most part. i wonder if they will level cap the free users.

D Mac

09-20-2011, 02:07 AM

From your article

Sounds like you won't need the disc or anything to me.

Sounds too good to be true. You probably have to buy shit for your character to get anywhere in it.

#BROKEN Hasney

09-20-2011, 02:16 AM

Sounds too good to be true. You probably have to buy shit for your character to get anywhere in it.

Hopefully not. I played quite a bit of Chanpions Online when it became F2P and there was no cap or anything. The only thing I bought was Deadpool style guns and sword style and that was optional. Could have used one of the other 5 styles.

D Mac

10-20-2011, 01:29 AM

Rumor was that this was going to be free today. That is not the case as they are saying "late October." So probably sometime next week.

Oh and you won't need to buy the game on disc. They confirmed it will appear in the Playstation Store to download for free.

Kalyx triaD

10-20-2011, 01:35 AM

Probably gonna lock everything remotely cool about it (which isn't even much). Surely they need some way to make money off the thing.

D Mac

10-20-2011, 01:39 AM

This is from a faq from their website.

2. What is the Free Access Level and how much does it cost?

With the Free Access level you can enjoy all of the level 1 – 30 missions, Alerts, Duos, Arenas, and the Batcave and Fortress of Solitude Raids. There are limitations in terms of character slots, inventory, and other features. Be sure to see the complete access comparison matrix for full details. Best of all, this access level is completely free, just download the software and play!

3. What is the Premium Access Level and how much does it cost?

Premium Access is the next level up from Free Access. It contains everything from the Free Access level plus more slots, capabilities, and options. Be sure to see the complete access comparison matrix for full details. To achieve this access level you only need to spend 500 Station Cash on the PC or U.S. $5.00 (or the foreign equivalent) on the PS3 Marketplace. Best of all, Premium Access does not expire.

4. What is the Legendary Game Access Level and how much does it cost?

The Legendary Level is the "I want it all" way to play. It includes 16 character slots, a greatly expanded inventory (an even more inventory slots are available for purchase), free access to all current and future DLC Packs, and much more. This level of access gives you the most features and options, including unlimited cash balances. We have many game pass plans available to Legendary players so be sure to check the in-game Marketplace, PlayStation®3 Store or dcuniverseonline.com to choose the one best for you.

Captain of Fun

10-20-2011, 01:39 AM

I got rid of mine. Got really bored with it.

11-01-2011, 08:37 PM

fyi it's up to download. gotta search dc universe. 122mb download then like a 15 gig download in game, so let that shit run over night.

11-02-2011, 11:15 AM

come the fuck on. i create my character, and i swear to fucking god 2 seconds after starting, where it says destroy the door or something, the stupid game freezes. that was my biggest problem with the beta. why can't they fix that, i don't understand

D Mac

11-03-2011, 02:24 PM

Shit is BROKEN. I spent almost an hour creating the perfect character. A Brawler with a mohawk named TheBlackWolf, and try to get into the game and it keeps saying "invalid subscription." :mad:

Kane Knight

11-03-2011, 04:45 PM

Shit is BROKEN. I spent almost an hour creating the perfect character. A Brawler with a mohawk named TheBlackWolf, and try to get into the game and it keeps saying "invalid subscription." :mad:

Finally, they found a way to get the trash out.

D Mac

11-04-2011, 01:25 AM

Now I'm getting a "no response from server" error. Bout ready to delete this shit.

Kane Knight

11-04-2011, 08:59 AM

I've played it like ten times. You just suck too much to get on. And ostensibly, Kalyx is playing this game, so that should tell you how much you suck.

Kalyx triaD

11-04-2011, 02:22 PM

Haven't been on since launch month. So this is the part where you say it was a joke I'm taking too seriously or something.

Kane Knight

11-04-2011, 02:32 PM

Haven't been on since launch month. So this is the part where you say it was a joke I'm taking too seriously or something.

Nope.

I mean, it was a joke, but also a deliberate shot at you.

The notion that even you could get on despite quality control, but D Mac couldn't, is an intended shot at both. The difference being, in D Mac's case, it's done with affection.

I normally wouldn't bother to explain that much, but you did seem to think that the fact you hadn't logged on since launch month somehow changed anything. Seemed you were even slower on the uptake than normal.

Plus, we're now getting off the topic of how much D Mac sucks.