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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,228 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    I have been testing this game out the past few days with the one free character. I really like the game and want to buy it. The problem I have is I cant find games online? It takes forever to find a game and the game seems to be disconnecting me from lobbies before games. I have no issues in other games and my NAT is open.

    Is it because I am using the free version or is not many people in UK/IRE and Europe playing it? There is no point me buying it if this is how its going to be. Cheers.

    There are a ton of people playing it and you should have few problems playing it online.

    I sometimes find I have the same issue as you. It sometimes resolves if I quit out of the game and restart it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 632 ✭✭✭Forest Demon


    FutureGuy wrote: »
    There are a ton of people playing it and you should have few problems playing it online.

    I sometimes find I have the same issue as you. It sometimes resolves if I quit out of the game and restart it.

    Ok thanks. I don't have the best broadband at the mo (DSL 5mb D/.5 up, Ping 38 or so) and this game might be fussier than others for match making so it might just be that. Only eircom available in my area but they are upgrading it to fibre in a few weeks.

    I think I will pick up KI at 20 quid and play offline for a bit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Ok thanks. I don't have the best broadband at the mo (DSL 5mb D/.5 up, Ping 38 or so) and this game might be fussier than others for match making so it might just be that. Only eircom available in my area but they are upgrading it to fibre in a few weeks.

    I think I will pick up KI at 20 quid and play offline for a bit.

    Theres load of people on ranked, can never find a 20sec gap on search

    Can always inv me or Ramza if you're looking for games


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    My thoughts on KI after playing it for a few hours solid

    It doesn't play much like any other FG. This isn't a bad thing. It's really different and it requires a different approach. I tried playing it like SF and it didn't really work. It feels like the original KI did (which makes sense), but just with less bugs and stupid crap :pac: And I think it's a good thing, it's always nice learning a new game that feels different than the others

    Tieing in with my first point, there's no real footsies or zoning (outside of fullscreen, and maybe Glacius as an exception), the game is very, very high/low. This is what the original KI was like. AFAIK every character has an overhead that opens into combos? I feel like fireballs have very limited usage in this game, but like I said, it's not a bad thing

    Counter Breaker is a great mechanic. The combo system is well balanced.

    Overall the game feels different and it's a breath of fresh air, also to note that the game looks fantastic. As far as game balance goes, I haven't got much of an opinion yet, but I can definitely say Spinal is one of the best if not the best.

    Still getting to grips with game mechanics, overall, I like it :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    NorCal Regionals 2014

    Killer Instinct pools will be streamed on Friday (today) at 10pm GMT while Top 8 will be streamed on Saturday at 8pm GMT. Everything will be streamed here http://www.twitch.tv/iplaywinner .

    I've put the links for the pools below (A-D). There are many open slots so hopefully there will be a lot of people registering on site so we'll get a packed KI tournament.

    http://ncr.challonge.com/ki_2014_poolA

    http://ncr.challonge.com/ki_2014_poolB

    http://ncr.challonge.com/ki_2014_poolC

    http://ncr.challonge.com/ki_2014_poolD


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    Ramza wrote: »
    My thoughts on KI after playing it for a few hours solid

    It doesn't play much like any other FG. This isn't a bad thing. It's really different and it requires a different approach. I tried playing it like SF and it didn't really work. It feels like the original KI did (which makes sense), but just with less bugs and stupid crap :pac: And I think it's a good thing, it's always nice learning a new game that feels different than the others

    Tieing in with my first point, there's no real footsies or zoning (outside of fullscreen, and maybe Glacius as an exception), the game is very, very high/low. This is what the original KI was like. AFAIK every character has an overhead that opens into combos? I feel like fireballs have very limited usage in this game, but like I said, it's not a bad thing

    Counter Breaker is a great mechanic. The combo system is well balanced.

    Overall the game feels different and it's a breath of fresh air, also to note that the game looks fantastic. As far as game balance goes, I haven't got much of an opinion yet, but I can definitely say Spinal is one of the best if not the best.

    Still getting to grips with game mechanics, overall, I like it :)

    My impression is it's alright

    The scrub entry level is what puts me off the game, and the RPS combo mechanic
    Getting guaranteed damage in this game is so difficult it makes random retarded decisions all the less daunting for bad fg players
    also wish pokes did a lot more damage, chip needs to be higher also

    Play sabrewulf players for 2 hours and you'll see


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




    NCR Top 8.
    For those who missed it or would like to watch again.

    Winners
    MrGrimmmz vs EG Justin Wong
    EG Pr Balrog vs GutterMagic

    Losers
    LCD vs pH Hoodaman
    FRQ Steeeve vs Intergration (aka Truviet the infamous foul mouthed RQer online)


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient




  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen





    The new Sadira skin has been released.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,239 ✭✭✭UberPrinny_Baal


    Killer Instinct "Combo breaker" pack, 25% off this week if you have Gold

    http://majornelson.com/2014/05/06/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-3/?linkId=8152365


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    EastCoast Throwdown 2014

    Saturday 10/5/14
    KI pools are on Team Spooky from 5pm GMT.

    Sunday 11/5/14
    KI Top 8 starts at 8pm GMT on Team Spooky.

    http://www.twitch.tv/teamsp00ky

    Pool 1
    MegaIsaac X
    Floridian Demon
    Hippie
    Chocolate Thunder
    RG|Rico Suave
    610Stealthy

    Pool 2
    PaulB
    The Grown Man
    EDC TrueLionheart
    ERGZ T00LMAN
    KPB| Mike Masters

    Pool 3
    GJ
    JMJ X
    KPB|Crusher
    KN| Mikemetroid
    Gimpy9000

    Pool 4
    RG|F.Champ
    Weaponer
    Zaichiek
    PHYCOTICA
    Flood

    Pool 5
    EG JWong
    Monsoon
    Ichiban
    KPB|Gerry
    friskydingo

    Pool 6
    Shin Tristan
    Xi Bass iX
    Tswagg
    G4S KT
    turbocars4fun

    Pool 7
    KPB r3cursion
    Ghost
    IC | EWtH Grief 88
    SC|TSF Ramon
    CDjr

    Pool 8
    C88 Onikirimaru
    CLOUD
    Fluttershy
    PIE|PoeM
    WNBA|RM 7L


    Finally, they revealed Sadira's 4th accessory set on the weekly Mircosoft Studios' KI stream yesterday.



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Killer Instinct — Top 8

    Winners bracket
    EG|Justin Wong vs. RG|Rico Suave
    Paul B vs. CDJR

    Losers bracket
    Oni vs. Chris
    Weaponer vs. Crusher

    starting now: http://www.twitch.tv/teamsp00ky


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Killer Instinct at UFGT-X

    Friday 23/5/14
    Pools from 9pm - 1am at http://www.twitch.tv/bgcallisto

    Saturday 24/5/14
    Top 16 to Top 8 from 12am - 2am at http://www.twitch.tv/bgcallisto

    Sunday 25/5/14
    Top 8 starts at 5 pm at http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    UFGTX - KI Top 8

    Starts at 5pm on http://www.twitch.tv/leveluplive

    Winners bracket
    GGA|Dizzy (S.Wulf) vs. HB|Tyrant (Spinal)
    LU|Alex Valle (Fulgore/Thunder) vs. EG|Justin Wong (S.Wulf)

    Losers bracket
    EG|PR Balrog (Orchid) vs. FRQ|Steeeeve (S.Wulf)
    NB|Luis Vile (S.Wulf) vs. The Maciaga 5 (Sadira)

    Wolfkrone (Spinal) just missed out making it into top 8. pretty cool seeing more known top players picking up the game and in this case playing and doing well with a character thats not seen often. http://www.twitch.tv/bgcallisto/b/531743931 Wolfkrone match starts at 8:22:30 for those who may want to check it out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




    UFGTX Top 8

    Warning: Maximilian on commentary. despite being a bit goofy/annoying as he usually is, he does a good job explaining whats going on through out each match.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    E3 Microsoft Press Conference

    Gamespot: http://www.gamespot.com/e3/microsoft-press-conference-2014/

    Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/twitch

    The E3 Microsoft Press Conference starts at 5:30pm 9/6/14 and its expected that they will finally reveal some characters/info for Killer Instinct's season 2.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




    DDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMNNNNNN!!! SO SICK!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    Cinder hint at the end?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    Ramza wrote: »
    Cinder hint at the end?

    has to be Cinder :D


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭Ramza


    2gen wrote: »
    has to be Cinder :D



    best theme


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen


    09_tjcombo05.jpg

    09_tjcombo02.jpg

    09_tjcombo06.jpg

    more on Eventhubs.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,239 ✭✭✭UberPrinny_Baal


    If they bring back Fatalities, TJ better punch people into the screen again.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,228 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Combo looks like he has trained in MMA.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen



    Some scrubs messing around with TJ Combo at E3. he doesn't look polished yet, i guess theres still some work to do before he is released sometime this autumn.

    Pr Rog whos at E3 right now seems to be getting hype for him though
    https://twitter.com/PR_Balrog/status/476445269127467008
    https://twitter.com/PR_Balrog/status/476445699538558976


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen




    Interview with Dave Lang


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen






    from Jwong's youtube channel.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen



    Some excellent TJ Combo footage and analysis from Max. If you're not a fan of Max don't worry he doesn't go all "YO vIDeOGamEs" in this video.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭2gen






    TJ Combo Walkthrough with Keits.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭Nutrient


    After seeing this videos its helped make Combo more interesting too me

    He's very unique, just hope his theme ain't ass


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