Exhibit one:
Top Posts
Exhibit two:
Search Terms
Exhibit three: Not being able to log in and actually play last night, the first night of open beta.
The last one was, admittedly, a somewhat weak attempt. At just before 10pm EST I loaded up Rift, got to the server selection screen, and had the servers/characters piece load with a bit of a delay. When I selected the server, nothing happened, and eventually I got a disconnect message and was asked to retry. Did so twice, no go, gave up and went to play M&B:W.
So while I indeed could not connect, it’s not like I really tried that hard (compared to, say, F5’ing for two days straight just to buy Darkfall, or using the Contra code to log into LoL multiple times). Still, first time I’ve ever experienced something like this with Rift, and while it’s a negative (that whole “I can’t play” thing), it’s no doubt due to the fact that an ‘unexpected’ (can anyone claim they are surprised by how many people are interested in their open beta anymore?) surge in player interest.
This better not happen during the head-start or when the game officially goes live though. Hopefully in that regard, Rift WON’T feel like 2004 WoW.
Hardcore Casual 
The Rift servers all went down at around 7pm EST. Came back up about an hour later. Better for them to have problems now and fix em, rather than when they go live.
What, you don’t like getting stuck in the “put it in my butt” position by trying to loot?
I’m having trouble finding any enthusiasm for Rift after a tiny bit of research.
No collision detection right?
That was a huge huge huge thing in the pvp betterthanwowness of Warhammer.
Tanks meant something and cc could be lighter because positioning and tactics had some affect. Taunts were even done right in pvp (tank did much more damage to target until attacked 3x by target).
No collision detection and its just more bad wowstyle pvp.
Wtb more people manning up and playing Darkfall :\
I’m looking forward to the PvE, not expecting much from the PvP other than a nice occasional side-bonus. Have DF for my MMO PvP.
A lot of people in the UK haven’t been able to play at all. For this most recent beta, Trion switched to a port range that many ISPs block because its commonly used for P2P. Meh.
I got in just fine last night at around 7:30 Mountain time in the US. Had some friends log on and join me around 9 without difficulty either. Seemed nice and stable the whole time I was on.
Try harder tonight?
Wow, you’re the first result on Google when you type in Rift Review.
Indeed.
I was not sure if that’s just my Google or if it’s for everyone. Also don’t know how often YOU google me (and I might not want to know…)
Hah, now that cameo makes sense.