Path of Exile

[oaken1]

Okay.... apparently this game has been out for about ten years now but it’s new to me.
It’s an ARPG in the mold of Diablo II
Dark.... gritty...

there are ten acts in the story which will get you to level 60 or so

but apparently the real game starts when endgame activities begin

I’m still new so I still don’t know all the ropes and paths of play..... max level is 100 with six ascendancies I think?
I’m currently level 71 with two ascensions

the crafting in this game is amazing

every class shares the same massive passive skill tree so character customization is limitless
You can make a witch that wears heavy armor or a barbarian that teleports and casts fireballs

it’s complicated

skills are gained through the use of magic gems placed in sockets in equipment.... the skills gain experience with you and the gems level up and get stronger


I’m totally junked out on this game right now

anyone else play?

oh yeah.... best part..... it’s FREE!!!
Free to download and free to play

they make their money selling extra storage tabs and vanity items

 

[BigRedRage]

always thought diablo and diablo clones looked fun but never have time for such time intensive games

 

[HellMaryCards]

I've always wanted to try out this game, but it ain't available in my Steam Region

 

[oaken1]

The release of POE2 really interrupted the release schedule of POE1, but after an 11 month wait we get a new season tomorrow.

It looks like a great season. The very best part, to me, is that after all these years they are finally adding mercenaries!!
That is totally awesome. You get to equip them with upgraded skills and gear yourself and as the game progresses you meet stronger mercenaries.
They are also adding a couple new endgame bosses.

Check it out,..remember,...it's totally free..both to download and to play

 

[oaken1]

I've always wanted to try out this game, but it ain't available in my Steam Region

You can download it directly to your PC on the path of exile website. I use steam but it is not needed to play.
New season starts tomorrow at 1pm PST