|
|
Post by illandous on Feb 7, 2020 21:50:45 GMT
Long time player, long time fan. Not my first post but I feel that It may as well be.
Looking at coming back. Steam has the game for 10$ US. (illandous is my screen name, heh)
Generic questions:
1. Key's and such. I have one of the two keys that I used to use. Can I get my stuff back I guess the only thing I'm really worried about is races that I've acquired. I just recall some ultra bur somethings for my bard (That I adore to play)
2. I have an old old bard ready for the last run in hells. I don't even recall his name. I don't have any Demi's and I recall something about "rebuilds". Are caster bards still basically required for late level runs?
3. the ER guild. Is it still a thing, I have an old wand still on my toon.
4. Player base. I don't expect that it was like it used to be, but meh.
5. Builds. I'm sure that I can rebuild some toons or something like that. I'm sure there is a penalty and restrictions. I honestly don't recall any of the builds I had, besides a bard, pariah (fun!), fallen angel battle cleric, some assassin build and of course a red dragon dude. Maybe I'm dating myself with those builds. Meh, I can burn the experience into something more "new"
6. I really don't want to read through 10 years of updates. Is there a summary somewhere on the current state of things? It just may help new players anyhow.
That's all I can think of for now.
Thanks,
ill
|
|
|
|
Post by Enius the White on Feb 7, 2020 23:29:50 GMT
Welcome back Illandous! I still remember you from back in the day, and HG will really enjoy having you around again. Here is a quick first pass at your questions: 1. Key's and such. I have one of the two keys that I used to use. Can I get my stuff back I guess the only thing I'm really worried about is races that I've acquired. I just recall some ultra bur somethings for my bard (That I adore to play)Your CD should allow you to enable the respective account fully, including subraces, etc. Not sure about the other account.
2. I have an old old bard ready for the last run in hells. I don't even recall his name. I don't have any Demi's and I recall something about "rebuilds". Are caster bards still basically required for late level runs?Tanky bards are now common, and bards are still indispensable throughout the late level runs. Reincarnation (http://wiki.hgweb.org/wiki/Reincarnation) now allows you to completely rebuild your character, with modest class and subrace changing constraints.
3. the ER guild. Is it still a thing, I have an old wand still on my toon.Yep, I think so. I saw a few ER were still active very recently. I'm sure they will be happy to see you. 4. Player base. I don't expect that it was like it used to be, but meh.Smaller, yes, but no less dedicated, and more friendly than ever. 5. Builds. I'm sure that I can rebuild some toons or something like that. I'm sure there is a penalty and restrictions. I honestly don't recall any of the builds I had, besides a bard, pariah (fun!), fallen angel battle cleric, some assassin build and of course a red dragon dude. Maybe I'm dating myself with those builds. Meh, I can burn the experience into something more "new"Those are all still viable, but the builds have likely changed. Scroll down to the Builds section, and have a look. You'll get lots of advice in game as well. Level 80 is now the top end, with Paragon levels and feats. 
6. I really don't want to read through 10 years of updates. Is there a summary somewhere on the current state of things? It just may help new players anyhow.The Wiki is an outstanding resource nowadays: wiki.hgweb.org/wiki/Main_Page |
|
|
|
Post by FunkySwerve on Feb 8, 2020 3:53:04 GMT
Welcome back! If you have difficulty accessing any of your stuff, just PM me. Funky |
|
|
|
Post by illandous on Feb 8, 2020 17:46:48 GMT
Quick check. The server does work with The Enhanced Edition v79.8193.5 right?
|
|
|
|
Post by Methes on Feb 8, 2020 18:59:07 GMT
Quick check. The server does work with The Enhanced Edition v79.8193.5 right? Not yet. It will in three days though. |
|
|
|
Post by Enius the White on Feb 8, 2020 19:06:22 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by FunkySwerve on Feb 8, 2020 23:23:20 GMT
Quick check. The server does work with The Enhanced Edition v79.8193.5 right? No, we're 1.69. EE players will be able to log in once we finish integrating the plugin referenced in the link Enius provided. Funky |
|
|
|
Post by illandous on Feb 9, 2020 4:01:01 GMT
Thanks for your help on this! I didn't see the old version of the game on GOG. So there is that. Guess I'll have to wait.
|
|
|
|
Post by FunkySwerve on Feb 9, 2020 5:29:23 GMT
Thanks for your help on this! I didn't see the old version of the game on GOG. So there is that. Guess I'll have to wait. Actually, I'm informed that EE comes with 1.69. Honestly not sure, as while I have purchased it, I haven't installed it. So, you should still be able to log in, but with the 1.69 client, not the EE client. Hopefully someone else can provide more information. Funky |
|
|
|
Post by Paradoom on Feb 9, 2020 7:56:37 GMT
For clarification:
GOG includes the EE and the 1.69 Client/Installation Files and a set of keys.
STEAM has only the EE version.
So my advice: buy it on GOG and you get it both (EE and 1.69) plus an extra set of keys for online playing.
|
|
|
|
Post by illandous on Feb 9, 2020 15:14:06 GMT
Thank you for the Clarification Paradoom.
|
|
|
|
Post by illandous on Feb 21, 2020 23:50:41 GMT
So I purchased the software on steam. 1.69 is not included in that version.. Soo I'll wait for the GOG one to go on sale.
|
|
|
|
Post by moe on Mar 1, 2020 2:53:41 GMT
Welcome Back Illandous! (I came back "recently" as well) 1. Still have a lot of old [ER] toons from back in the day 2. After I bought the Steam Version and realized it wouldn't get me to HG. I reinstalled the "Free Version" that Gog gave out some time ago. (I still have the install files) 3 files - almost 3GB. Then I did the 1.69 update, the CEP, HGX, Arf2, etc. So it can be done. Still had my CD Keys from before. I got the names mixed up between the Cd Keys, so all my subraces are on on CD Key and my Bank on the other - lol. It's all good. Then there is this thread on reinstalling: highergroundpoa.proboards.com/thread/25471/easy-install-higher-ground |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 3:38:32 GMT
Moe, is you make a post the DMs can fix that for you. |
|
|
|
Post by moe on Mar 1, 2020 15:40:37 GMT
Ain't nothing but a thang prepared. I still got lots in the bank with the subrace CD Key. I loaded the other account so my Grandson could play - and this way he got he BIG Bank to help out his lowbie toons. At one time I had 4 CD Keys (as my kids used to play back in the day as well) Found 2 - both work - I'm happy to be back.
|
|
