Neverwinter Beta: Control Wizard

[freeAgent]

Here is a short writeup of the different classes: http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/neverwinter-days-choosing-your-first-class/

I've heard there may be another class (or more than one) coming out soon after launch as well.  As far as respecs go, I don't think it will be a huge deal since there are so few options when it comes to leveling up your character.  They have essentially made it impossible to really break your character no matter what options you select.  Success in combat is supposed to be based more on player skill than the character build.

[SeanD]

Drow race released 60 days after launch.  Everyone seems to be assuming that the Ranger will be released at the same time.

[dalebert]

I really wanna play a drow too; just not $200 worth. I'll prolly start with a cleric and make a drow control wizard or vice versa. Thinking of a halfling in the meantime.

[freeAgent]

It might be interesting to play a Drow, but I worry that there might be too many of them running around.  Drow aren't supposed to be common on the surface!  ...and they're not supposed to get along with the surface races either

[cavalier973]

They have essentially made it impossible to really break your character no matter what options you select.

That's an element of 4th edition rules, I think.

[freeAgent]

They have essentially made it impossible to really break your character no matter what options you select.

That's an element of 4th edition rules, I think.

Yeah, it is supposed to be that way in 4th edition.  All the character classes were supposed to have been mathematically balanced, and from what I've read they did a pretty good job at it.  Neverwinter definitely departed from a straight representation of the pen and paper game, though, and I know they've been trying to tweak the balance.  They buffed the Control Wizard after the initial beta weekends, for example, and nerfed the Devoted Cleric.

[cavalier973]

Looks like the Open Beta is going on right now.  Its patching up my download as I type.


edit:  My mistake, the Open Beta starts April 30

[dalebert]

Open beta started early for people who bought packs. HotN got in 5 days early. GoN got in 3 days early. It's tomorrow around Noon Eastern for everyone though. I'm having a lot of fun so far. Lvl 22 Devoted Cleric.

[freeAgent]

Looks like the Open Beta is going on right now.  Its patching up my download as I type.


edit:  My mistake, the Open Beta starts April 30

cavalier973, if you're interested in joining the guild that Dalebert and I are in, create your character on the Dragon shard and search for a guild named Karma.  Otherwise, you can leave your character name and handle here and I (or Dalebert) can add you.  We've got a pretty nice casual guild going.

[dalebert]

The guild is growing by leaps and bounds and the game isn't even open to the public yet. I've already had some crazy fun dungeons runs with these guys while voice-chatting on Mumble.

[SeanD]

Soooo Open Beta starts and there is NO logging in.  Shit most of the time can't even get the loader to load.  Guess the server is just a bit overwhelmed.  Kinda expected it but hoped for better.

[dalebert]

Yep. They underestimated demand. They better get their shit together.

[SeanD]

So 2 1/2 hours to fix login problem.  2 1/2 hours more to fix the lag and desync issues.  Think I saw 4 hotfix patches applied while I was playing and got a bit smoother every time.  Not that bad actually.

So of course made a big tit Treifling CW named Satana (yup Avengers reference).

The game kicks you after 15 minutes afk.  Kinda pissed me of when I had to log back in after dinner and was number 5830 in queue.  I'll just try later.

[cavalier973]

What roles do you need in your guild?

[cavalier973]

My character's name is Michael Ironheart, my handle is cava1ier973