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How will you prepare for release date?

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  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    My release plan will depend on the actual release date.

    If release is in autumn/winter, I could probably arrange vacation on work during the first 1 or 2 weeks for release. If release is in spring/summer, I will have to ask for a day off to enjoy release.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Build an new PC, preparing in all alphas and betas what classes I like and making guides on them. xD
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    1. Make sure PC etc is all up to date
    2. Stock the cupboards
    3. Say Goodbye to the world
    4. 2 Weeks Ashes holiday here we come B)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I'm going to attempt not to have a heart attack from the increasing hype, prepare my body, mind and soul, and then...

    Image result for anime swimming gif
    It's swiiiiiiiiiiiim time! :smiley:
    (I'm probably going to jump into the world's ocean(s) the first chance I get, regardless of gear and potential sea monsters XD)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    If my girlfriend agrees to buy the game then just a couple of days off. If she doesn't you may see me on making a murderer season 2.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Well i already resigned, bitch slapped my boss and i burned all the bridges behind me. Now i am starting new life as professional AoC player and i am going to make millions..   
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    if it starts in summer im off on holiday if not well there goes my holiday time 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Save my vacation for that year (2019 let's hope) and get a massive pile of sugary treats and play my butt off.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Beorn said:
    Step 1: Make sure the wife is away for around a week
    Step 2: Same with kids
    Step 3: Mute my cellphone
    Step 4: Close windows and curtains (no I ain't home)
    Step 5: Be ready to get punished by the wife and kids when they read this.

    Damn I'm doomed




    Well said haha, I think there are a lot of people right there with you!


    http://aocwiki.net/Main_Page -Comprehensive guide to Ashes of Creation.

    http://imperiumaoc.com/ -Ashes of Creation Guild.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    As the time approaches, it will be time to build a new computer. Though my current system will run most games, it will just be time for a system with current technology.

    Currently running a i5 Ivy Bridge, with a GF760.

    Having 32GB memory is nice though, its fun running some older MMOs off a ram drive. (If said game is less then 25GB, which is getting rarer and rarer these days)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Depending on release day (Weekday or weekend(including Friday)) I will take around a week off work, buy fruit, easy meals and make sure I have enough coffee in the house to spend the week in-game.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited September 2017
    I'm seeing a running theme, it must be the perfect way to prepare:

    1. Ensure PC is on par with recommended requirements.
    2. Clear schedule of work and other menial tasks.
    3. Stock kitchen with convenience foods and a lot of booze.
    4. If you have them, stave off the kids for as long as possible (I'm still free of that haha ;) ).

    I'll probably add sinking my teeth in to video's and other sources of information to get all the hints/tips before I jump in!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    The sad answer is that I will probably just live my life as normal until it comes out. 

    However, I will very likely upgrade my gaming setup just before release.  But for better or worse, got plenty of time before I have to worry about that.  
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I will probably take a week or two off from work. 

    Lot's of coffee, costco run, and sleep 24 hours prior. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    UnknownSystemError said:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpVqXrvyBYM
    I started that video thinking alright, I'm going to see something funny, but I left feeling contentment.  Thank you.  
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    What I'm really interested in finding out, is if some of the head start people are going to stick to the head start servers with everyone else, or go to the launch day servers when they go live. 

    If all of the alpha/beta people are on the head start servers, then no one really has an advantage, but if some of those people wait and start on the later servers, then they will have a big jump on the experiential knowledge needed to get ahead of most every new player rather quickly.  I'm conflicted. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Diura said:
    1. Make sure PC etc is all up to date
    2. Stock the cupboards
    3. Say Goodbye to the world
    4. 2 Weeks Ashes holiday here we come B)
    Don't forget to shower occasionally.   :D
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Warkov said:
    What I'm really interested in finding out, is if some of the head start people are going to stick to the head start servers with everyone else, or go to the launch day servers when they go live. 

    If all of the alpha/beta people are on the head start servers, then no one really has an advantage, but if some of those people wait and start on the later servers, then they will have a big jump on the experiential knowledge needed to get ahead of most every new player rather quickly.  I'm conflicted. 
    Thing is that people who play Alpha are going to, and I assume, have at least a year more experience in the game. Not just a 3 day head start or anything.

    Consider people like ourselves as well whom have discussed and theory crafted the game for years before it is even released. 

    Or even more extreme people whom have played MMO's and been gaming for many decades. 

    Experience scales greatly. It's situational, and not something that the developer should really worry about too much aside from..."Easy to be good at hard to master" mentality.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited July 2018
    Spun666 said:
    Warkov said:
    What I'm really interested in finding out, is if some of the head start people are going to stick to the head start servers with everyone else, or go to the launch day servers when they go live. 

    If all of the alpha/beta people are on the head start servers, then no one really has an advantage, but if some of those people wait and start on the later servers, then they will have a big jump on the experiential knowledge needed to get ahead of most every new player rather quickly.  I'm conflicted. 
    Thing is that people who play Alpha are going to, and I assume, have at least a year more experience in the game. Not just a 3 day head start or anything.

    Consider people like ourselves as well whom have discussed and theory crafted the game for years before it is even released. 

    Or even more extreme people whom have played MMO's and been gaming for many decades. 

    Experience scales greatly. It's situational, and not something that the developer should really worry about too much aside from..."Easy to be good at hard to master" mentality.
    So I actually think IS making the head start servers exactly because we will have so much more experience compared to the new players at the time.  They are hoping by having separate servers for head start (that we've been so eager to play on), that we will not want to wait and/or start over on the regular servers once it goes live.  They are counting on our laziness and apathy to wrangle all of our advantages into one place, so as not to impact no players so much. 

     I'm wondering if other alpha/beta players realize any of this.  And with some proper planning you could be a rather big fish in a small pond.  At least initially, but if you can keep the momentum going....well you know the rest.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Warkov said:

     I'm wondering if other alpha/beta players realize any of this.  And with some proper planning you could be a rather big fish in a small pond.  At least initially, but if you can keep the momentum going....well you know the rest.
    Yeah, I think will help. Especially cause so many of us will most likely be in some form of pre-release guild. Those large groups I think will be impatient and play asap.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Ready to go  Got super computer, time off of work and 32 monitor.  All i need is pizza and the game now  
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    If I am working by then, I will definitely take some vacation days. I just can't wait for Alpha 2 phase. Then, it's my turn to enter the amazing world that they're building. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    pc just upgraded, plenty of weed drinks food lets goooo
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I'll spend my time learning the game and making friends.  Then when release gets here, definitely taking a week of vacation and telling work no travel during the first month!  
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited July 2018
    By launch day I hope to be fluent in all things Ashes....  I plan to do this by getting in early (Apha 1) and testing and learning, and testing and learning some more..  I will have my place well stocked and ready to go too!  As one of the OTG guild members, I'm retired and plan to LIVE in Verra. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    get the cult ready and get ready to become the new pope ^^
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    nagash said:
    get the cult ready and get ready to become the new pope ^^

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    nagash said:
    get the cult ready and get ready to become the new pope ^^


    My hat is bigger ^^

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Rumbleforge said:
    nagash said:
    get the cult ready and get ready to become the new pope ^^

    <3 Ghost. Great band. Also kind of how I picture my posse and I ingame.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    nagash said:
    My hat is bigger ^^

    You popes, always trying to one up each other with hats.  
    *shakes head*

    ;)
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