Isomac
Isomac
Since 7345 Days
http://www.pathofexile.com/
Path of Exile is a free online-only action role-playing game set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. It is currently under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand. New players are being added continuously to the Closed Beta Test.

Game Features
Completely free to download and play

A persistent online world capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of players

A dark and gritty game world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective

Battle dozens of foes across a variety of unique areas

Randomly generated levels and items for extreme replayability

Online ranking and ladders for every game mode

Visceral combat with dozens of combinable skills

Battle in PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition

Some info about the F2P model
6. What does Path of Exile cost to play?
Path of Exile is 100% free to play, for everyone, forever. Our website will allow the purchase of many in-game perks and aesthetic upgrades, but all of these are completely optional, and players can have a complete, fulfilling gaming experience without spending a penny.

7. I still don't understand how it's free to play - what's the catch?
There is no catch at all, once you download the client you are free to play for as long as you like, with no charge. The purchasable perks do not convey any gameplay benefit, but help you create a unique look for your character and its fighting style.

Screenshots






Videos

Templar class video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZycHZmvy2n0

Skill system video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwBmzi9zuqU

It's currently in closed beta but I think this has potential! They are giving one beta key every 30 minutes for registered users.. so yeah you need to be really lucky to get in :(
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Hail to the king, baby!

Sephiriah
Sephiriah
Since 6690 Days
This looks pretty cool =) Like NWN2 but better looking and free!

EDIT: Runescape can pretty much kiss its userbase goodbye if this releases and makes the grade. The grade being pretty low when you don't have to pay at all.
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Frozpot
Frozpot
Since 7336 Days
Woah, looks more like Diablo than Diablo....
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Oooh, Profound, isn't it?

Isomac
Isomac
Since 7345 Days
Posted by Frozpot
Woah, looks more like Diablo than Diablo....
Yeah that's what I thought too! I really hope this is good.

ARPG gamers have good times ahead! This, Torchligh 2, Grim Dawn and Diablo III :)
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Hail to the king, baby!

UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7105 Days
Looks great! Keeping an eye.
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"The hull has been breached and the SCIENCE is leaking OUT!"

Frozpot
Frozpot
Since 7336 Days
Posted by Isomac
Yeah that's what I thought too! I really hope this is good.

ARPG gamers have good times ahead! This, Torchligh 2, Grim Dawn and Diablo III :)
Damn you for joining 8 days before me >:8
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Oooh, Profound, isn't it?

Isomac
Isomac
Since 7345 Days
It could be worse! Poor Urukster :(

Btw the site has cool info on what they are fixing and adding to the game.

Check it out: http://www.pathofexile.com/betamanifesto/
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Hail to the king, baby!

UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7105 Days
Saw a livestream yestarday dude playing melee character, was pretty great. Would be neat get in beta to give it a spin.
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"The hull has been breached and the SCIENCE is leaking OUT!"

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
Finally! I'm installing the client right now :D
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Isomac
Isomac
Since 7345 Days
I got invite last week too :)
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Hail to the king, baby!
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none.

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
Oh, sweet. I was going to play on the USA servers.. should I maybe make a Euro toon too?
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BLackHawkodst
BLackHawkodst
Since 6464 Days
Think i'll pass.
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Prepare To Drop!!

Isomac
Isomac
Since 7345 Days
Posted by GriftGFX
Oh, sweet. I was going to play on the USA servers.. should I maybe make a Euro toon too?
I think the characters should show up on both servers.

Edit:
Today's deployment of the 0.9.3g patch added a European gateway to the Path of Exile Closed Beta realm. European players still play on the same realm as people on the American gateway, but are allocated to appropriate servers by default.
http://www.pathofexile.com/news/2011-11-22/europeg...
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Hail to the king, baby!
Victory needs no explanation, defeat allows none.

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
Posted by BLackHawkodst
Think i'll pass.
Shocking!
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BLackHawkodst
BLackHawkodst
Since 6464 Days
Yes it is.
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Prepare To Drop!!

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
Well I just started this up.. and HOLY SHIT!



You can only see about 1/3rd of it :D
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7444 Days
The hell is that? Graphical glitch or something lol

Seriously though, you cant say that is the skilltree because if it is, damn!
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IRAIPT0IR
IRAIPT0IR
Since 6285 Days
By the time you level up 4 years has passed by.

I mean damn!!
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Real Madrid C.F. fan.

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
Well this game has a load of potential, but I have to say, the zoom level and HUGE fonts are killing it for me a bit. The immense chart you see above is the passive skill tree. There seems to be a separate starting point for each class (you can see mine starting from the highlighted circle in the center), and no one character is meant to explore every bit of that space. It's still huge, but it's actually quite easy to follow. I really love how gems level, and how they take the roll of active skills. The potion system seemed a little newbie to me at first (they regenerate)--but they regen as you kill enemies, which is a pretty fair exchange, and you can get new and larger flasks too.

All in all.. I'm pretty pleased with what I see so far. The game is pretty clearly incomplete.. but it has loads of potential. I shall press on.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
I just now realized that this game is free to play. Nice!
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Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7444 Days
Posted by IRAIPT0IR
By the time you level up 4 years has passed by.

I mean damn!!
Maybe then Diablo 3 will be released lol
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IRAIPT0IR
IRAIPT0IR
Since 6285 Days
Posted by Sath
Maybe then Diablo 3 will be released lol
On consoles baby!!
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Real Madrid C.F. fan.

Sath - Missed the<br>hay
Sath
Since 7444 Days
Posted by IRAIPT0IR
On consoles baby!!
I meant period :P
Damn it man, git wit it lol

But seriously, that is one heck of an skilltree.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7578 Days
I want to like this game (love the gem system) but the camera is really killing it. Dungeons are really cramped too.
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7461 Days
If anyone has a friend beta key throw me a bone, I been trying to get into this for ages .. lol

Loving that FFX sphere grid system :P

As for the potion system, Diablo III seems to be throwing HP orbs at the player left and right aswell, not sure if that will change on harder settings.
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Marumaro for the WIN !!

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