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#21 Pitstarter

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 05:49 AM

As a 2Mb rural line (very reliable service though) user, I support this idea!

#22 skamage

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 06:12 AM

I'm guessing with them ramping up invitations to beta that this is how they are trying to tackle downloads. Most speculation is that founder's will have access before Aug 7th.

#23 ReconDoc

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 09:45 AM

I would hope founders get access before the 7th, call it a perk if you will. But I do agree initial launch on the 7th may see the servers swamped and long download times at best speeds if there is not a pre-release....or that's my thinking.

#24 Vhal

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Posted 18 July 2012 - 12:46 PM

If MWO follows suit, its usually at least a two day before release DL.

Edited by Vhal, 18 July 2012 - 12:47 PM.


#25 Xune

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 12:10 AM

yep pre 7 aug download would be very nice

#26 Xathanael

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 12:17 AM

Where's Paul when you need him?

#27 Dragonlord

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 02:39 AM

Considering the rate at which they have invited founder lately, I wonder if there will be a need for it.
If the continue to let in 1000 founders every day or two, then there would not be a need for an early download as it is already being done gradually.

Edited by Dragonlord, 19 July 2012 - 02:39 AM.


#28 look no hands

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 06:36 PM

Since the client is supposed to be huge, why not make it availible as a torrent? I do not mean ONLY availible as a torrent, just an option. Granted I have no idea how difficult this would be to implement, but if it is not too hard to do, I do not see a downside to it at this moment.

#29 Tibs

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:14 PM

View Postlook no hands, on 19 July 2012 - 06:36 PM, said:

Since the client is supposed to be huge, why not make it availible as a torrent? I do not mean ONLY availible as a torrent, just an option. Granted I have no idea how difficult this would be to implement, but if it is not too hard to do, I do not see a downside to it at this moment.

that is a good idea haveing options helps alot

#30 light487

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Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:00 PM

If it's 4GB disk space you can expect anything from 1gb to 2.5gb installation package.. that's what I've come to expect for such games over the last couple of years when downloading through Steam.. Even it it's only 1gb.. for some people, especially if the servers are overloaded, it would take a while..

So a pre-download ability would be optimal for all involved, including the devs.

#31 Rhyshaelkan

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Posted 21 July 2012 - 03:51 PM

View PostDragonlord, on 19 July 2012 - 02:39 AM, said:

Considering the rate at which they have invited founder lately, I wonder if there will be a need for it.
If the continue to let in 1000 founders every day or two, then there would not be a need for an early download as it is already being done gradually.



This. Perhaps the reason they are releasing batches of beta-keys is to not overwhelm the download servers.

#32 Praxiis

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Posted 25 July 2012 - 07:39 PM

Blizzard had a predownload for diablo 3 when it came out. Unfortunately there servers were overloaded at release still. I'm sure this game won't be as huge and as someone said the 7th is the founder's early access. Hopefully that will decrease the downloading time by a lot. Even so an early download would be a fantastic idea as not to overload the servers at launch.

#33 Shammus

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Posted 25 July 2012 - 10:16 PM

I also hope the client will be available for pre-download. I just joined the ranks of Founders and am anxious to get started.





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