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Eskol
09-23-2009, 10:10 AM
I looked at a calender today and noticed 13days untill I am crying for mercy! I am just a little nervous...should I be worried about BP's invading and feeding my the tip of their blade? I mean I am obviously a noob as I have never played the game, but I know of alot of importers on here that will be getting the NA version which mean you guys were warming up to slay some noobies...can I stop BP's? without disconnecting the cable and if they kill me do they leave?
BP's cannot invade you unless you're alive to begin with. As a newbie being alive is not very likely. Not only that, you wont have a chance to even get your body back until after area 1-1, so you'll have time to adjust to the game before you'll even be able to have invaders come your way.
If you are alive, there's not much you can do to stop them. If they're in your level range, looking to invade, there's a chance you'll be the one they come after. If they succeed in killing you, you're dead, and thus it's once again impossible for anyone to invade your game. Plus, if the invader kills you, they get their body back, and can no longer invade anyone. So yes, they're gone if they kill you, and they can't come back. They likely wont return even if you kill them, since invaders cannot choose their target, it's all randomized.
If you're super paranoid once you get your body again, look for blue soul signs wherever you go to invite backup. Three on one will usually help, at least a little.
ZomDizae
09-23-2009, 10:44 AM
Best thing to do is trying to get ahold of a "Graverobber's Ring" + "Thief Ring" ASAP, equip both of 'em at the same time while in body form and as soon as the invasion message pops up, hide and go for quick and dirty backstabs.
Even if it sounds dirty, this is still considered fairplay unlike signing out of PSN. Mostly because stealth kills are also a part of the gameplay and no one will have a grudge against you just because you play "thief".
The other solution would be to just use the white-eye stone or "banish" miracle to banish a BP out of your world. It's a bit lame, but it's fair and the right thing to do if you just don't have time or don't want to fight.
Karkarov
09-23-2009, 11:46 AM
Don't worry about it, really, it is just another death and it will help you learn and adapt to pvp. No matter how good you are, your gear is, etc, as long as you play online and actually dont run from every BP you will get killed by one sooner or later. It isn't a big deal it is just part of the game. If anything it is a learning oppertunity. Maybe they used a weapon combo you didn't think of, maybe they ambushed from an area that you didn't expect but will now, so on so forth.
Personally I am looking forward to it and getting a chance to gloat over the dessicated corpse of Junktown!
Kungfu-Hobo
09-23-2009, 12:16 PM
Where can I get those rings? Can I just buy them or is it more complicated?
Karkarov
09-23-2009, 12:35 PM
Where can I get those rings? Can I just buy them or is it more complicated?
The thread would be better without spoilers..... but PROTIP!!! Search 1-1 very carefully... I think that is nuff said.
Kungfu-Hobo
09-23-2009, 01:40 PM
Where can I get those rings? Can I just buy them or is it more complicated?
The thread would be better without spoilers..... but PROTIP!!! Search 1-1 very carefully... I think that is nuff said.
I see. Well I will be sure to remeber that.
Leventa
09-23-2009, 01:55 PM
I intend to search every single nook and cranny of every level. I realize that this isn't an easy thing to do, but hey, we all gotta die sometime. Alot...
Eskol
09-23-2009, 08:11 PM
don't worry I plan to not die. I think with all the hype and crying about the difficulty I will actually be over cautious...hopefully untill i get the swing of things and can whoop ass!
Bearcut
09-24-2009, 05:47 AM
I wouldn't worry about it:
First of all: Your going to be in body form, meaning you have more HP then the invading BP in soul form.
Second of all: You can call for help
Third: They are within your level range, so even if you're a noob, you probably have a fighting chance.
Jorlen
09-24-2009, 10:36 AM
BP's cannot invade you unless you're alive to begin with. As a newbie being alive is not very likely. Not only that, you wont have a chance to even get your body back until after area 1-1, so you'll have time to adjust to the game before you'll even be able to have invaders come your way.
If you are alive, there's not much you can do to stop them. If they're in your level range, looking to invade, there's a chance you'll be the one they come after. If they succeed in killing you, you're dead, and thus it's once again impossible for anyone to invade your game. Plus, if the invader kills you, they get their body back, and can no longer invade anyone. So yes, they're gone if they kill you, and they can't come back. They likely wont return even if you kill them, since invaders cannot choose their target, it's all randomized.
If you're super paranoid once you get your body again, look for blue soul signs wherever you go to invite backup. Three on one will usually help, at least a little.
Extremely solid advice, just wanted to say.
LostKiam21
09-25-2009, 06:16 AM
I have to say that being a BP to invade someone else's game is incredibly enticing. Stalking your prey...waiting for the right time to attack. It's so nerve wrecking, its exciting. Questionay: Do you run out of Black Eye Stones? o.O? I hope nawt.
ZomDizae
09-25-2009, 06:24 AM
I have to say that being a BP to invade someone else's game is incredibly enticing. Stalking your prey...waiting for the right time to attack. It's so nerve wrecking, its exciting. Questionay: Do you run out of Black Eye Stones? o.O? I hope nawt.
Your [insert color]-eye stones won't be consumed - you can use 'em an infinite amount of times.
harlequ1n
09-25-2009, 06:34 AM
Pitty I'll have to wait for another week or so for my import copy to come to Europe :(
Ilikemyname
09-28-2009, 04:42 PM
Ok...Only 702,000 seconds left.... no problem....*taps foot patiently and breaks into cold sweats* :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4
Heh, I couldn't resist.
ProjectZwei
09-28-2009, 08:42 PM
I have to say that being a BP to invade someone else's game is incredibly enticing. Stalking your prey...waiting for the right time to attack. It's so nerve wrecking, its exciting. Questionay: Do you run out of Black Eye Stones? o.O? I hope nawt.
Agreed. I cannot wait till next week! AHHHH!!!
Karkarov
09-29-2009, 10:56 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4
Heh, I couldn't resist.
80's hair metal.... *shudder* Well still a great song but god man the wigs, THE WIGS!!!!
ZomDizae
09-29-2009, 11:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4
Heh, I couldn't resist.
baaaahhh: "This video is not available in your country due to copyright restrictions. "
Out of curiosity, what is it?
Karkarov
09-29-2009, 02:04 PM
It is the 80's rock song "The Final Countdown".
ZomDizae
09-29-2009, 03:22 PM
It is the 80's rock song "The Final Countdown".
Ahh, thanks for that. haha.
DH321
10-01-2009, 04:30 PM
5 MORE DAYS! OH MY GOD!!
Freeze me until that day, just DO IT.
zippy
10-02-2009, 05:43 AM
:tongue: waah!! It's so nice to see others who share my thoughts:p , it has been a month since I opened my ps3.
Volomon
10-02-2009, 08:53 AM
I can't start my own thread but I was just curious does anyone know exactly what they changed? Did they just improve the dialog? Did they do anything else to the game itself? Also is anyone else worried about the game population? What if you go to invade someone and no ones on your levels or near your level? What happens?
Eskol
10-02-2009, 10:03 AM
From what I've gathered when you Invade or get Invaded, it is level based, meaning that you if you invade or are invaded it will be someone within 10 levels of you. Also the game (from what I've heard) will not be changed at all, Fromsoft did such a good job with the game I think just english subtitles and voice overs and maybe a patch or two will be released on the NA version.
From what I've gathered when you Invade or get Invaded, it is level based, meaning that you if you invade or are invaded it will be someone within 10 levels of you. Also the game (from what I've heard) will not be changed at all, Fromsoft did such a good job with the game I think just english subtitles and voice overs and maybe a patch or two will be released on the NA version.
I've read somewhere that Atlus is reworking the menus, item names, etc and all non-voice over dialogues to make it more american-friendly.
Jorlen
10-02-2009, 11:41 AM
What's odd is that I'm actually anxious for the NA version even though I've clocked in 150+ hours in the Korean version. I'm looking forward to playing again, this time trying out a different build/strategy. There are so many build options, playstyles, weapons and armor in this game and they're all so different. I'm also looking forward to going online with the new crowd :)
Kihou
10-02-2009, 04:24 PM
From what I've gathered when you Invade or get Invaded, it is level based, meaning that you if you invade or are invaded it will be someone within 10 levels of you. Also the game (from what I've heard) will not be changed at all, Fromsoft did such a good job with the game I think just english subtitles and voice overs and maybe a patch or two will be released on the NA version.
I've read somewhere that Atlus is reworking the menus, item names, etc and all non-voice over dialogues to make it more american-friendly.
Yes this is true, some of the English in the other versions was Engrishy so that will be fixed. The voice over dialogues are going to be untouched since they already are perfect for the game.
ICE PICK
10-02-2009, 04:26 PM
for some reason this site will not let me create my own thread........
but i am beyond amped for this game and i had a few questions i was hoping maybe someone could answer for me
1. i heard that the online is just a mere auto match and you cannot even party up with your friends....is this true?
2. (for those who imported like i wished i had) i plan on starting with a wanderer or a thief but i wanted to know how good the caster classes are and if the spells are really good as compared to a melee based character
3. any really good tips or tricks to know your 1st time through?
4. is there something that you can do to ruin your character so that in the future he can not be used to do something that you want him to?
5. is it true that EVERY stat can be fully maxed to 99 and each character has the potential to be fully buffed up?
Karkarov
10-02-2009, 04:37 PM
for some reason this site will not let me create my own thread........
but i am beyond amped for this game and i had a few questions i was hoping maybe someone could answer for me
1. i heard that the online is just a mere auto match and you cannot even party up with your friends....is this true?
2. (for those who imported like i wished i had) i plan on starting with a wanderer or a thief but i wanted to know how good the caster classes are and if the spells are really good as compared to a melee based character
3. any really good tips or tricks to know your 1st time through?
4. is there something that you can do to ruin your character so that in the future he can not be used to do something that you want him to?
5. is it true that EVERY stat can be fully maxed to 99 and each character has the potential to be fully buffed up?
1: Om my god do we need an online functionality sticky. Co op is not auto anything. A soul form player drops a soul sign and a living player within their level range sees it in their game and summons them. If you coordinate with friends via chat, phone, texts, etc etc it is easy to set it up so a friend summons you or you summon a friend. PVP is auto match making but you still can only invade people within your level range who are alive. There is also dueling much later on which works exactly like co op, you drop a sign, someone summons you then you duel.
2: Every starting class has it's advantages. There are enemies that are easier to beat with spells, there are also enemies that are resistant to magic, every weapon and every spell has a time and place to use and a time and place to not use. There is no one "right" way so play whatever suits your style best.
3: Get used to the concept of dieing but treat it less like you getting beaten and more like a chance to learn something.
4: Short answer, no. Unless for some reason you just have to wear a female or male only item and are the wrong sex.
5: Short answer, yes.
ZomDizae
10-02-2009, 04:43 PM
for some reason this site will not let me create my own thread........
but i am beyond amped for this game and i had a few questions i was hoping maybe someone could answer for me
1. i heard that the online is just a mere auto match and you cannot even party up with your friends....is this true?
2. (for those who imported like i wished i had) i plan on starting with a wanderer or a thief but i wanted to know how good the caster classes are and if the spells are really good as compared to a melee based character
3. any really good tips or tricks to know your 1st time through?
4. is there something that you can do to ruin your character so that in the future he can not be used to do something that you want him to?
5. is it true that EVERY stat can be fully maxed to 99 and each character has the potential to be fully buffed up?
1. It's NOT automatch; while Demon's Souls' co-op system's point is to team up with strangers just for the short moments you need help(or want to help someone else), there's still a way to set up a co-op session with one of your friends but there's certain requirements to be met.
2. Mages can pretty much burn anything down in two hits, IF you know what you're doing and how to customize your character.
That being said, I support your initial plan to start out with a wanderer; very cool class. Keep the mage for a second playthrough. (-_^)
3.http://atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4289
4. Not really, but I advise against "over-balancing" your stats or you'll end up mediocre at everything.
5. Yes, final character level is 712.
EDIT: Ahh I got beaten.
Bushido
10-04-2009, 04:17 PM
I got the game today guys. Its awesome BUT online play won't be availlable until October 6.
ICE PICK
10-04-2009, 04:24 PM
I got the game today guys. Its awesome BUT online play won't be availlable until October 6.
where did you get your game from?
Bushido
10-04-2009, 05:22 PM
I got the game today guys. Its awesome BUT online play won't be availlable until October 6.
where did you get your game from?
I live in NYC. Got it from one of the local dealers here. Where do u live?
sebas215
10-04-2009, 06:25 PM
I got a question does the bonus artbook and soundtrack come with deluxe edition or do u need to ask for it at gamestop
I got a question does the bonus artbook and soundtrack come with deluxe edition or do u need to ask for it at gamestop
The game comes with those extras only if you have pre-ordered.
Strider_Laharl
10-04-2009, 08:50 PM
ah man, i want it now O_O
ICE PICK
10-04-2009, 08:57 PM
ah man, i want it now O_O
ya 1 of the guys i watch on youtube got his hands on it tonight.....im calling gamestop and seeing if they will hook me up tomarrow
Strider_Laharl
10-04-2009, 09:13 PM
someone on my psn list has it now ;_; i'm so jealous. i don't know why since i played the korean release for 150+ hours and got the platinum....but i can't wait to play it again O_O
Bushido
10-05-2009, 01:19 AM
I got a question does the bonus artbook and soundtrack come with deluxe edition or do u need to ask for it at gamestop
The game comes with those extras only if you have pre-ordered.
Mine did not come with that stuff. I hope I can get that stuff after release date.
ProjectZwei
10-05-2009, 03:35 AM
I got a question does the bonus artbook and soundtrack come with deluxe edition or do u need to ask for it at gamestop
The game comes with those extras only if you have pre-ordered.
Mine did not come with that stuff. I hope I can get that stuff after release date.
I guess not all stores come w/ the extras you get from pre-ordering. I would ask anyways just in case they forgot to give it to you.
ICE PICK
10-05-2009, 05:13 AM
I got the game today guys. Its awesome BUT online play won't be availlable until October 6.
where did you get your game from?
I live in NYC. Got it from one of the local dealers here. Where do u live?
im in WV...i just called gamestop i was like "my friend got this game yesterday and im trying to get it today i was wondering if you guys can hook me up....im assuming he got the game from gamestop"
he was like "no we never break street dates we can lose our jobs and we dont even get games till the day before they are released"
i hardly believe that most people that i know of that get games early get them from that.....but around here in this crap hole we have NOTHING ELSE besides gamestop or like wal mart or something....no game crazy, go cool mom and pop video game stores......nothing :(
I need to find one of these "mom and pop" video game stores. Anyone know of any near Seattle.
Thx.
Sgel
SpiritThief
10-05-2009, 07:27 AM
*plays Tool ~ The Patient*
Pathard
10-05-2009, 08:15 AM
*plays Tool ~ The Patient*
O.o I'm listening to that.. right now.
Inchcombe
10-05-2009, 08:48 AM
It's all a matter of shipping. Online retailers may get the shipments early and try to send them out on certain dates in order for the game to arrive in the mail to the person the day of the game release.
fame_Mcswagg
10-05-2009, 10:01 AM
my copy was shipped out this morning from amazon.com there is a chance it will get here by 7 if they put it out on the struck
SolidMGSnake
10-05-2009, 10:41 AM
My amazon order just shipped today. Cant wait!
fame_Mcswagg
10-05-2009, 10:47 AM
hey solid I'm from syracuse. small world
Karkarov
10-05-2009, 11:38 AM
Most retailers "including gamestop" probably have it sitting in their backrooms / storage area's right now. The law says they can not sell it until tommorrow and it really does piss me off when people talk about how their friend from wherever or their "mom and pop" (I don't know how mom and pop stay in business considering the helacious competition) store does it. If they can't follow the laws they shouldn't be allowed to sell the games.
If you are one of the lucky massive minority who gets a game early for whatever reason also do your gamer buddies a favor and don't tell them about it.
darkwonders
10-05-2009, 11:47 AM
Most retailers "including gamestop" probably have it sitting in their backrooms / storage area's right now. The law says they can not sell it until tommorrow and it really does piss me off when people talk about how their friend from wherever or their "mom and pop" (I don't know how mom and pop stay in business considering the helacious competition) store does it. If they can't follow the laws they shouldn't be allowed to sell the games.
If you are one of the lucky massive minority who gets a game early for whatever reason also do your gamer buddies a favor and don't tell them about it.
Servers aren't up till tomorrow anyways, so they don't get to experience the full game anyways.
kolobos
10-05-2009, 12:00 PM
my copy just shipped
<3Baroque
10-05-2009, 01:19 PM
2:40PM Pacific, no email from Amazon. Status has been preparing for shipment. :(
blammo
10-05-2009, 01:51 PM
2:40PM Pacific, no email from Amazon. Status has been preparing for shipment. :(
Me too. :(
Septiego
10-05-2009, 01:53 PM
2:40PM Pacific, no email from Amazon. Status has been preparing for shipment. :(
Same for me. It actually says the estimated shipping date is October 7th!? I'd obviously like to have the game tomorrow, but I at least hope they get it shipped by tomorrow.
<3Baroque
10-05-2009, 01:59 PM
Update: while my Amazon order is still marked as preparing to ship, I called Amazon and the rep verified it has already shipped and they had their own tracking number.
I think if your scheduled date is still Oct 6th then despite whether your account has been updated your game has shipped.
Septiego, did you have release date delivery?
blammo
10-05-2009, 02:04 PM
Update: while my Amazon order is still marked as preparing to ship, I called Amazon and the rep verified it has already shipped and they had their own tracking number.
I think if your scheduled date is still Oct 6th then despite whether your account has been updated your game has shipped.
Septiego, did you have release date delivery?
In a moment of sheer impatience I called Amazon as well- they guaranteed it will be here tomorrow. Still shipping today they say. :)
Septiego
10-05-2009, 02:17 PM
Update: [...] Septiego, did you have release date delivery?
Hm.. I don't know to be honest. I just pre-ordered it like normal.
It doesn't bother me that much though. I'm a pretty patient person. A day or two won't matter much.
John_Fat
10-05-2009, 02:27 PM
Just checked my order status on Amazon and it says "Shipping estimate: October 13, 2009" :confused:
Anyone else seeing that?
<3Baroque
10-05-2009, 02:36 PM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
Inchcombe
10-05-2009, 02:42 PM
Most retailers "including gamestop" probably have it sitting in their backrooms / storage area's right now. The law says they can not sell it until tommorrow and it really does piss me off when people talk about how their friend from wherever or their "mom and pop" (I don't know how mom and pop stay in business considering the helacious competition) store does it. If they can't follow the laws they shouldn't be allowed to sell the games.
If you are one of the lucky massive minority who gets a game early for whatever reason also do your gamer buddies a favor and don't tell them about it.
I can tell you for a fact that as soon as GameStop has a shipment of games that aren't street dated, they are shelved and sold immediately. This game does NOT have a street date in our system, and therefore will be sold as soon as it arrives, tomorrow or wednesday.
If any GameStop DOES get it today, then they would have gotten an email from corporate telling them not to sell. Seeing as how I work 20 minutes from the #1 store in the company and am only 30-40 minutes from the distribution center for Texas, I would've heard if we had it in any store by now, and probably snuck myself a copy just to drool (metaphorically) over the rulebook. I already have my artbook and CD for my preorder, those shipped a few days ago but can't be given out to anybody who doesn't have a reservation.
And to that point, wait until you pick up the game, don't go asking for it now.
In any case, be happy if you've got it.
And as for selling it early being against the law, as I've pointed out time and time again, there is no STREET DATE on the games, meaning Atlus never went to GameStop and said "Do not sell before this date" or that the volume of players is low enough (which admittedly, it is) to justify loading up in preparation for a bunch of people who didn't have it preordered.
There's no law against it, but if Atlus had told GameStop to not sell and they did anyways, then Atlus WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE to file a lawsuit against GameStop, the store location, and the employees who sold it.
To that effect, Halo 3: ODST had around 100 preorders at my store, but we were shipped over 200 and sold out 2 days after release. We've got maybe 3 regular and 1 deluxe edition preorders, so we'll be getting maybe 5 copies in.
And I neglected to say this earlier, but with the 3-5 titles we have that are street dated for the 6th and already have in the back, we just might be getting Demon's Souls arriving tomorrow in a box with more of those in order to keep the SD titles stocked.
WE ALL will just have to wait and see. I work tomorrow and don't get home til 10 at night, so lucky me if I get it then, I'll still have to wait.
Normally I can't actually talk about what titles might be in the back, but seeing as how they're not anything you'd want to raid the store for (The Biggest Loser video game *cough*) I don't see a problem with it.
MonkeySlime808
10-05-2009, 03:11 PM
well that was a long speech. 1 more day yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karkarov
10-05-2009, 04:12 PM
Awfully long speech there bud considering I only briefly mentioned Gamestop. It does amaze me how Mom and Pop, Amazon, and Game Crazy can all get it faster than the largest video game distributer in the entire world though. Also someone already posted in another thread over the whole release date delay fiasco that they called your corporate line and your customer care people there said there is no difference between a "release date" and a "street date". As we all know the release date of Demon's Souls is 10/06/09. Meaning anyone selling it before that is clearly violating what Atlus has posted. Not that I think Atlus will be hounding them over it.
So either the poor SOB at the counter is being force fed a party line that isn't really true or your corporate lackeys have no idea what they are talking about. Experience tells me it is probably a little of both. Regardless the call went out as mentioned by many already so we know that Gamestop will have the game at some point tomorrow. Knowing my local place and the UPS/FedEx guys that means between 12am and 1pm.
By the way if you think you have it bad I live within 1 mile of the UPS depot for my area and it takes them almost 12 hours to get an item they load on a truck there to my house. Which is why I always go USPS when possible or FedEx in a pinch.
Inchcombe
10-05-2009, 04:44 PM
Well that does suck. Maybe you could order something to the address of the UPS depot and say Attn: Your name and pick it up yourself the day-of.
And it's assistant manager by the way, sold plenty of games that ended up arriving 1-2 days before the suspected release date and had no repercussions about it, but still hanging under that deadly axe if I even speak about a street-dated game being on the premesis before the day it's released.
And seeing as how GameStop hours are set at opening 10am, it'd be pretty hard for the UPS guys to get it there any time before 10am and 1 pm. Seeing as how this time varies with how many deliveries they have to make that morning and at which point you are on the list, 10-2 like I said before doesn't seem too much of an exaggeration.
And as far as the lawsuits go, one store broke Halo 3: ODST street date when they got the shipment in and Bungie actually said they would ban anybody who connected to the servers before 9/22. The only way to be unbanned would be to give them proof of purchase (which of course, names the employee who made the transaction, along with the store's address and phone number at the top of the receipt).
Karkarov
10-05-2009, 06:35 PM
Actually UPS (at least here) are jerks on the management level. I once had a PC I ordered that I requested no signature on delivery for because at the time I worked 2pm - 10pm and I knew I would not be there to sign. UPS decided to ignore me and determined all on their own a signature was required. I called and asked them to deliver on the weekend since I didn't work then? No, we dont deliver then. Deliver in the morning? No, we do not change our delivery schedules ever and we can't promise it. Let me pick it up at the hub so close I can hit it with a rock? No, customers are not allowed on the lot. Can you stop holding my package hostage please? No, we will deliver it to a UPS store an hour away and you have to pick it up there.
End result, like I said, if I have the option of anyone else I do not do business with UPS. Even if it means my shipping costs more.
I do admit the A in the 12am up top was a typo I missed though. You will just have to trust me when I say I know (give or take an hour) when my Gamestop of choice gets it's deliveries.
Inchcombe
10-05-2009, 08:22 PM
Well damn, that does suck.
Maybe UPS trucks go out full and work their way back to the hub so they arrive empty?
That would explain why it takes so long for you. Although those people do sound uptight with YOUR packages.
Pibbman
10-05-2009, 08:47 PM
Most retailers "including gamestop" probably have it sitting in their backrooms / storage area's right now. The law says they can not sell it until tommorrow and it really does piss me off when people talk about how their friend from wherever or their "mom and pop" (I don't know how mom and pop stay in business considering the helacious competition) store does it. If they can't follow the laws they shouldn't be allowed to sell the games.
If you are one of the lucky massive minority who gets a game early for whatever reason also do your gamer buddies a favor and don't tell them about it.
I can tell you for a fact that as soon as GameStop has a shipment of games that aren't street dated, they are shelved and sold immediately. This game does NOT have a street date in our system, and therefore will be sold as soon as it arrives, tomorrow or wednesday.
I can confirm that gamestop does this. While I don't work at gamestop, back in November 2007, while I was waiting for Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, the game wasn't street dated in their system. So I ended up getting the game on friday when it wasn't to be released until tuesday. Of course that event did seem to be a hit or miss because some people were able to get it, and some not at their gamestops.
SasugaRIVAL
10-05-2009, 10:23 PM
Which is why I always go USPS when possible or FedEx in a pinch.
God I hate the USPS... I live in an apartment complex and they never, NEVER even ATTEMPT to deliver packages to me. Like I will be at home the entire effing day waiting for a package, not hear one peep from outside, then I go to my door or the mailbox and I see a slip "Sorry we missed you!" BULL... Then I have to drive to the post office the next day (which is never open at convenient times). I mean if you aren't gonna try to deliver it, just leave it at the post office, call me and I'll just come and get it so I don't have to wait another day.
Like when I knew I would probably be getting a package, I actually had to wait by the window and AMBUSH my mail man to make sure that I got my package that day.
I just can't believe that they will go to my door, not even knock, and just put that note on there. Makes me rage so hard.
Plus decent tracking info is really important to me.
Pibbman
10-05-2009, 11:39 PM
Which is why I always go USPS when possible or FedEx in a pinch.
God I hate the USPS... I live in an apartment complex and they never, NEVER even ATTEMPT to deliver packages to me. Like I will be at home the entire effing day waiting for a package, not hear one peep from outside, then I go to my door or the mailbox and I see a slip "Sorry we missed you!" BULL... Then I have to drive to the post office the next day (which is never open at convenient times). I mean if you aren't gonna try to deliver it, just leave it at the post office, call me and I'll just come and get it so I don't have to wait another day.
Like when I knew I would probably be getting a package, I actually had to wait by the window and AMBUSH my mail man to make sure that I got my package that day.
I just can't believe that they will go to my door, not even knock, and just put that note on there. Makes me rage so hard.
Plus decent tracking info is really important to me.
Than call your local postmaster and complain to him about it. Your mailman doesn't need to be pulling crap like that just because he's too lazy to carry an extra pound.
ICE PICK
10-06-2009, 04:51 AM
both gamestops close to where i live open at 9 am or atleast they used to....its 15 after and i called each twice and they refuse to answer.........ugh guess im gonna try wal mart or something anybody know of places for sure getting them by now?
malfor
10-06-2009, 05:14 AM
both gamestops close to where i live open at 9 am or atleast they used to....its 15 after and i called each twice and they refuse to answer.........ugh guess im gonna try wal mart or something anybody know of places for sure getting them by now?
i think your just in to big of a rush lol dont realy blame you but my walmart doesnt have it in yet an most usely they wont have them out or in till 12 at gamestop anyway
Phillyfanboy
10-06-2009, 05:37 AM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
THIS LOL
ICE PICK
10-06-2009, 05:39 AM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
THIS LOL
i actually dont plan on dying that much....i tend to adapt extremely fast, and generally do well at most games atleast.....we should make a ongoing legit death thread where people just edit daily or so with how far they are in how many deaths so we can see the avg and the best
malfor
10-06-2009, 05:42 AM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
THIS LOL
i actually dont plan on dying that much....i tend to adapt extremely fast, and generally do well at most games atleast.....we should make a ongoing legit death thread where people just edit daily or so with how far they are in how many deaths so we can see the avg and the best
i will probly die ass soon as i enter the world lol he whats that shiney thing over there! splat rock on top of me lol
Inchcombe
10-06-2009, 06:36 AM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
THIS LOL
i actually dont plan on dying that much....i tend to adapt extremely fast, and generally do well at most games atleast.....we should make a ongoing legit death thread where people just edit daily or so with how far they are in how many deaths so we can see the avg and the best
Would we be counting deaths altogether or just body form deaths?
ICE PICK
10-06-2009, 06:43 AM
If you think something is wrong with your order, call Amazon. They have great customer service.
In the worst case scenario of your order shipping late, just remember the longer wait means there will be more bloodstains for you to click on and laugh at. ;)
THIS LOL
i actually dont plan on dying that much....i tend to adapt extremely fast, and generally do well at most games atleast.....we should make a ongoing legit death thread where people just edit daily or so with how far they are in how many deaths so we can see the avg and the best
Would we be counting deaths altogether or just body form deaths?
all deaths soul or body
Inchcombe
10-06-2009, 06:50 AM
I think I'll get a notepad on the way home tonight and write down souls lost from double-death.
I don't expect my count to be low at all, I'm going to start out with a barbarian, only wear gear that doesn't reduce stamina regen, and go with fist weapons.
Rollin' and dodgin' all night long. Oh, and cheap shots to boot.
Of course if I die too much and get frustrated I'll just go with a straight-up temple knight tanker.
Karkarov
10-06-2009, 06:57 AM
Don't get overconfident Ice Pick thats the biggest single mistake you can make in DS's. I have already seen reviews by guys who laugh about how easy Ninja Gaiden 2 is (a game most think is hard) who played this game and got owned, severely. I plan to not die alot too and I am quite good at this type of game as well... However when I say not a alot I mean I hope to clear it my first time in less than 50 deaths but I wont be stunned if I take more than that.
As for the USPS dude in question, call your regional bosses and rat the guy out. They are not doing their job and should be called down for it.
ICE PICK
10-06-2009, 07:34 AM
well if my rental place doesnt get it today some may get a head start on me but im going to keep a log as well...to me it will be very interesting to see how i stack up with people here.....ill make a thread if there isnt one up already but if other people want to do it by all means go ahead i look forward to seeing the stats if you do
Inchcombe
10-06-2009, 08:56 AM
Make the thread in the gameplay section instead of general discussion.
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