Fortnite

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

WOOOOOO

muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

Recent previews / press releases have given me the impression that it's basically a glorified tower defense game. How spot on would you say that assessment is?

Zudz wrote:
muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

Recent previews / press releases have given me the impression that it's basically a glorified tower defense game. How spot on would you say that assessment is?

It strikes me more and something similar to Dungeon Defenders. So yeah, 3D base defense where you have to build traps and actually fight except that there is a salvaging and crafting system added on.
Seems fun.

Falchion wrote:
Zudz wrote:
muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

Recent previews / press releases have given me the impression that it's basically a glorified tower defense game. How spot on would you say that assessment is?

It strikes me more and something similar to Dungeon Defenders. So yeah, 3D base defense where you have to build traps and actually fight except that there is a salvaging and crafting system added on.
Seems fun.

Not inaccurate but the joy is in the implementation, humor, and polish. The classes are cool and the cooperative nature is fun, even with pubs like I played.

Next alpha/beta, I'm going to play with people I know.

muraii wrote:
Falchion wrote:
Zudz wrote:
muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

Recent previews / press releases have given me the impression that it's basically a glorified tower defense game. How spot on would you say that assessment is?

It strikes me more and something similar to Dungeon Defenders. So yeah, 3D base defense where you have to build traps and actually fight except that there is a salvaging and crafting system added on.
Seems fun.

Not inaccurate but the joy is in the implementation, humor, and polish. The classes are cool and the cooperative nature is fun, even with pubs like I played.

Next alpha/beta, I'm going to play with people I know.

Just sent you a friend request. Hopefully I'll have time during the next test to play with you.

I have it too. Hit me up with a friend request edwing at the googs.

Will do!

muraii wrote:
Falchion wrote:
Zudz wrote:
muraii wrote:

Played in the alpha today. Not sure what the terms of the NDA are so I'll just say it's a blast. I'm running a very low-spec machine with crappy Internet and it was completed playable. Very impressed.

Recent previews / press releases have given me the impression that it's basically a glorified tower defense game. How spot on would you say that assessment is?

It strikes me more and something similar to Dungeon Defenders. So yeah, 3D base defense where you have to build traps and actually fight except that there is a salvaging and crafting system added on.
Seems fun.

Not inaccurate but the joy is in the implementation, humor, and polish. The classes are cool and the cooperative nature is fun, even with pubs like I played.

Next alpha/beta, I'm going to play with people I know.

Thanks for the input guys. Sadly, it sounds like this is going to be a pass for me.

Wife woke up this morning and after starting the coffee maker hopped on Fortnite. She's still going.

She's not typically an FPS player, but it's grabbed her. Of course there's so much more than fighting. Super fun, and I like some of the recent developments.

I have an invite if anyone's interested.

EDIT: Taken.

Just went and checked, looks like I still haven't received an invite, so I'd be keen if you still have it.

Redwing wrote:

Just went and checked, looks like I still haven't received an invite, so I'd be keen if you still have it.

Happy to. I guess PM with your info.

Thanks for the invite muraii! Won't say much since it's still under NDA, but I played a solid few hours tonight and enjoyed myself. Looking forward to more.

:thumbs-up:

I've got 2 invites to hand out. They want me to put in your email address. PM if interested.

EDIT: And it seems the game is now running 24/7.

EDIT 2: One left.

A few folks in IRC #gwj are talking about setting up some play time. Thus far I've only played with pubbies. I'm slightly socially awkward so I haven't played with any GEJers but I'd really like to build some forts with y'all!

Should we Doodle a time that works with folks interested? Also, I've been using Discord but not for its intended purpose. If y'all're down I'll set up a server.

There's been a large update, there is now a persistent world you have to build in and defend for certain missions to unlock new difficulties.

Home base has been retooled and world map progress reset. Gold and building parts already earned are refunded.

Blueprints and inventory remains. Characters have also been revamped. Plus a while lot of interface and art updates.

Also a new quest system!

Yay! The game was pretty boring before. Let's see if the new update captures me.

Nmad toh! Must try!

Edwin wrote:

Yay! The game was pretty boring before. Let's see if the new update captures me.

muraii wrote:

Nmad toh! Must try!

Hit me up!

This video isn't amazingly interesting, but it's nice to see the devs on camera.

Mermaidpirate wrote:

This video isn't amazingly interesting, but it's nice to see the devs on camera.

Wow. I'm definitely not prepared for the later Outpost fights. Still, was expecting that with how hard they get just in the first zone.

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Sent you an invite. I won't be able to play any time in the near term, but hopefully in the future.

\o/

Ok I'm going to jump in to a mission, if anyone friend requests me it should ding me, I'll keep an eye out.

Edit: I'm done for the day. I got a friend! I knew it was a long shot that anyone would jump in randomly on my sat morning with 0 notice

I have 2 extra invites for this. I may have another if my wife isn't interested. If you're interested just PM me with an e-mail I can send it too.

If you haven't played since the fall, as was the case for my family, the mechanics have changed substantially. There is the

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NDA

and a lot of little

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NDA.

My whole family's playing (but unfortunately due to computer availability not all at once, yet). It is magnificent. My wife and I have a lot of academic things we should've been doing this weekend, but we probably dropped in a cool 15 hours. Similar situation last weekend.

Hit me up (muraii) if you're looking for a game.

Yeah I haven't played in about a month but they really seemed to be zoning in on what the game is. Curious to see how long before it officially releases.