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LeoNatan
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 Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 05:32 Post subject: Company Of Heroes: Online [R] |
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Company Of Heroes: Online
- Official web page: LINK
- Publisher: THQ
- Developer: Relic
- Genre: Strategy
- Release date:
US: September 2010
- Story/Description:
| Quote: | Take command of your company as you wage online warfare across the ravaged battlefields of World War II-era Europe.
Choose from one of six different divisions, from the brutal German Blitzkrieg to the deadly efficient Allied Airborne, each with its own combat style and unique abilities. Strategize on and off the battlefield as you customize your army and enter each fight with your own unique set of battle-tested Heroes, upgrades, and devastating Commander Abilities. Become the ultimate military commander as you unlock new abilities with every conflict and build your army with every victory.
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- Multiplayer: Yes
- Preview(s): Destructoid
- Screenshots: IGN
No topic on this, so here we go. This is a free to play game (with microtransactions), based on the popular Company of Heroes real time strategy video games. It is said that microtransactions would only be good for people who do not wish to play in order to advance, so theoretically, people who are willing to play and advance in ranks and points, should find it enjoyable without spending a cent.
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 07:40 Post subject: |
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I hope GW lets them do something similar with Warhammer 40K. Gimme my Imperial Guard.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 08:26 Post subject: |
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I doubt THQ would allow it, as it would be a direct competitor to the 40K MMO (and probably much better - imagine a Dawn of War 2 type of MMO in a huge persistent world), so it would split the customer base, and most would go the free anyway.
They are doing this because they can't milk the CoH cow any more, so they are taking everything and rehashing it as "CoH:O" and hope they get enough micro-transactions to make some more bucks. CoHO has been in beta testing in the Asian market for quite a while with a third-party developer (probably a cheap one), so it is practically risk-free for both Relic and THQ. 
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 08:40 Post subject: |
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Mhh, I own CoH and all the AddOns. What's the difference with CoH:O then? oO
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 08:42 Post subject: |
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CoHO has a lot of MMO elements, like heroes (which command the units and give them bonuses), bonus cards etc (that give small boosts in certain attributes). Read the attached Destructoid preview for more information. 
Also, people who have purchased previous CoH games will supposedly get a bonus in gratitude for their support.
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 14:12 Post subject: |
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Going to have to relearn the game. This looks like fun is coming to pc gamers.
From the official sight.
We are preparing for internal testing of Company of Heroes Online and as part of these preparations we will be making updates to Companyofheroes.com. Some of you may notice changes to your account page, specifically a place to enter a beta key. This change is simply in anticipation of future testing, no keys have been sent out at this time. We will make sure you all know where and when you can participate in our beta testing as the time arrives.
Signing up right now.
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tywyn
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| Posted: Thu, 8th Jul 2010 14:56 Post subject: |
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It does seem kinda lame how the british and PE aren't in though. Oh well.
Edit: I just thought about this. I hope to god the upgrades you get from progressing/microtransactions aren't timed. Like in 9/10 asian online games, you buy shit and get to keep it for a week or so.
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crossmr
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 01:43 Post subject: |
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They've had this here in Korea for a little while. I played it a bit. It is interesting. it changes the game slightly, but not really that much.
Upgrades are based on uses.
you need to use points to buy more uses for those things.
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 04:21 Post subject: |
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Company of Heroes kicked ass. Hopefully this is a breath of fresh life for an excellent game.
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 13:25 Post subject: |
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Any ideas as to why I haven't received activation email? I have nothing blocked.
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 13:27 Post subject: |
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@CompuGeek
What do you mean, activation mail? 
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tywyn
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tywyn
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 15:27 Post subject: |
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| CompuGeek wrote: | | I understand there are no beta keys, I did not get that email for activation. Wondering why. |
Maybe they have a problem with their mail server?
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 21:24 Post subject: |
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| CompuGeek wrote: | | tywyn wrote: | | CompuGeek wrote: |
Signed up but before you can sign in at the sight...
Account has not been activated. Please check your email (including spam/junk folder) for activation link.
» To resend your account activation email to XXXXXXXXX Click Here |
This email
Thank you for signing up for Company of Heroes Online. Your account information and activation instructions can be found below:
You must activate this account before you can log in. Please click the link below or paste it into your browser to complete the process.
Thank you,
The Company of Heroes Team
Yes the account can be activated, but no beta keys have yet been dispatched. |
I understand there are no beta keys, I did not get that email for activation. Wondering why. |
Check your spam folder?
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| Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 2010 21:31 Post subject: |
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| SilverBlue wrote: | | CompuGeek wrote: | | tywyn wrote: |
This email
Thank you for signing up for Company of Heroes Online. Your account information and activation instructions can be found below:
You must activate this account before you can log in. Please click the link below or paste it into your browser to complete the process.
Thank you,
The Company of Heroes Team
Yes the account can be activated, but no beta keys have yet been dispatched. |
I understand there are no beta keys, I did not get that email for activation. Wondering why. |
Check your spam folder? |
Have you tried restarting your computer?
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crossmr
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| Posted: Sat, 10th Jul 2010 02:14 Post subject: |
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| djaoni wrote: | | SilverBlue wrote: | | CompuGeek wrote: |
I understand there are no beta keys, I did not get that email for activation. Wondering why. |
Check your spam folder? |
Have you tried restarting your computer? |
Have you tried beating your head against the wall? I mean.. it wouldn't do much but it would do about as much to solve his problem as restarting his computer would.
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| Posted: Sat, 10th Jul 2010 04:26 Post subject: |
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| crossmr wrote: | | djaoni wrote: | | SilverBlue wrote: |
Check your spam folder? |
Have you tried restarting your computer? |
Have you tried beating your head against the wall? I mean.. it wouldn't do much but it would do about as much to solve his problem as restarting his computer would. |
Two birds, one head...beat my head against my computer until it restarted.
Nah, I've tried everything, even another registration.
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| Posted: Sat, 10th Jul 2010 04:43 Post subject: |
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Try another email? I know some sites don't send emails to certain "email hosts". Like there are quite a few who don't send to yahoo emails.
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Wed, 21st Jul 2010 00:30 Post subject: |
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PCGamer takes a peek at CoHO:
http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/07/19/company-of-heroes-online-preview-shellshock/
| Quote: | | Whether it’s your division commander, or the new new army items and hero units gifted by random drops after every battle, the additions made by Company of Heroes Online are all about specialisation. Army items are assigned to your base before a fight, and can grant general buffs to certain types of troop, making your tanks move quicker, for example, or improving the accuracy of your Riflemen. Hero units, meanwhile, are unique special units that gain experience on the battlefield, earning new abilities every time they level up. These abilities vary from a simple increase in sight radius to, in one case, an Axis Halftrack that can self destruct on command to cover an area in flame. |
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| Posted: Wed, 21st Jul 2010 01:35 Post subject: |
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Will it be offered in the west? Or China only?
Sense Amid Madness, Wit Amidst Folly
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Wed, 21st Jul 2010 01:39 Post subject: |
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No no, September 2010 is the release for the "west" (inc. Europe  ); it has been in testing in the East ( ) for quite a while.
Can't really understand why... Perhaps they have high tolerance for bugs and are still willing to drop loads of cash for microtransactions?
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| Posted: Wed, 21st Jul 2010 13:11 Post subject: |
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My guess is they just wanted to try it there first to see if the idea would actually work.
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