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• Crazy good expansion, with small but great improvements to UI and the integration with Steam is awesome. ... : Nitrium
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  Dear Relic, I sent you a very polite email. Please respond to it. Even if you don't send me a beta key... : Fenring42
  • just hop in that steam chat room alco posted. You'll get one in 2 seconds. : twifosp
  • Per yesterdays thread, I used litany of fury in the email, but alas, no key awaits! : exit button
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  Still waiting on my email :( : noobja
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    Do the chatroom option, if the guy is online it only takes a few minutes if not seconds of idling. : Alco23
    • Yup, I got mine in seconds. : twifosp
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      I got it now, will download will I get home today. How large is it? I want to play tonight!!! : noobja
      • will=when* : noobja
      • it says it's 4 GB on disk, but the actual download is likely compressed. : Arctic Fox
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  I like all the new stuff that I've tried. Imperial guard infantry have about as much strength as a wet pa... : Arctic Fox
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    Arctic Fox, I agree. Last night's Bane Blade was nobody's fault but our own and therefore it should not b... : The Grolar Bear
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      I've got to play some Space Marine battles against the Imperial guard sometime. I've played them for so l : Arctic Fox
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        The Land Raider is a beast. It's got enough health where having it on the front lines isn't that big of ... : TheStupidOne
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          I mean look at this http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110108132342/dow/images/thumb/e/ea/Retri_s... : Arctic Fox
          • The game has honestly cleaned up very well. I'm liking the new UI improvements and the game just looks s... : TheStupidOne
• I love it. Curbstomping IG tards with the Swarmlord is AMAZING. : TheStupidOne
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  Is it just me or do tyranids suck even more now. : twifosp
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    Uhh I'm having no problem as Tyranid. Swarmlord is a mass murdering machine, and honestly IG is very eas... : TheStupidOne
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      IIRC, 1v1 has always been almost exclusively Tyrannid, Chaos, with just a few Space Marines (in that orde... : walker270
      • I dont feel like any one races is any more OP'd than the next these days. : noobja
  • Definitely just you. : dewdman
  • All you. : walker270
  • Last I heard Nids were used by a large proportion of the top 10 players in competitive gaming, so they ca... : Arctic Fox
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  That guy who was on Steam is now on the RN forums, send him a PM for a key. http://forums.relicnews.com/s... : exit button
  • Took 5minutes to get a key : exit button
• Can't wait to finish work for the day so I can finally hop on Beta :( : Smoochy666
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  I pumped out a squad of Catchan Devils last night and they have pretty strong specials against T1 units. ... : Alco23
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    Yeah, they're like a hardcore version of the SM Scouts (which is funny, because I think they're voiced by... : Arctic Fox
    • Also, they really hammed up the nerd jokes with the voiceovers for the Imperial Guard. Upon upgrading ... : Arctic Fox
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  The Inquisitor is _so good_. And the Baneblade... I played a game the other day and all the way through ... : Memphis-Ahn
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    I had trouble figuring out the right sort of balance with the Inquisitor. What wargear do you buy? : Arctic Fox
    • I just start off with a Holy Brazier, that way I have a single target stun + an AoE damage. Then I just g... : Memphis-Ahn
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      Oh man... you buy gear? I have a lot to learn about this game. : dfay
      • http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=25092189 for some gameplay hints : Arctic Fox
  • I really didn't like the Inquisitor. It seems to die very easily. I have been using the Lord General with... : Wisp!
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  so with the switch to steam instead of gfwl can you not play with retribution players if you only have th... : extrahappyturtle
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    Yes, which pretty much kills their MP.

    Feb 02, 2011 11:38am PST
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    Yes, which pretty much kills their MP. : Gylis
    • What? Quit fragmenting the community! : Duffman8369
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    Yeah, you can't. But the impetus to upgrade is huge -- you not only get access to all the races (Chaos in... : Arctic Fox
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      No gfwl should be all the the motivation you need! Steam integration is really sleek too. : Gylis
      • that too. Fuck GFWL in the ass. : Arctic Fox
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      Plus it's all that for $30. I'd be frustrated if this was happening w/ a $50 game : geedeck
      • It's $60 wth. : Cliffzorz
      • i think the move to steam was a good idea, im just assuming it'll be pretty hard to find a pre-retributio... : extrahappyturtle
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      There's also the chance that Relic will be more active in balancing the game, since they won't have to go... : walker270
      • And they won't have to pay Microsoft for releasing those patches. So yeah, more frequent patching is pre... : Gylis
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      so if I never bought chaos rising I can buy the new expansion and get all of the MP content? does that in... : maulla
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        You get all 6 multiplayer races, I believe. They're saying it's a stand-alone game. : Arctic Fox
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          all of the maps and stuff from vanilla and chaos rising, too? : maulla
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            I'm unsure, but that's the implication: To accomplish this transition, Dawn of War II - Retribution wi : Arctic Fox
            • You won't get the single player stuff from DoW2 and Chaos Rising, but ALL MP content will be yours when y... : TheStupidOne
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    It sucks but it's really for the best. GFWL has been nothing but a huge albatross around their neck. So ... : TheStupidOne
    • I'm looking forward to the new matchmaking system. I'm hoping ranked games will actually be worth a damn ... : Arctic Fox
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      This. GFWL was holding this franchise back. The community should be much healthier now. : Dr_Cube
      • The fact that there's actual chat channels now is HUGE. Matchmaking does not make a community. I look f... : TheStupidOne
• Was looking forward to playing the beta, but the old 9800 pro can't run it : edge198
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  What is in the patch I just downloaded? : Crabs Jarrard
  • http://community.dawnofwar2.com/blog-post/retribution-beta-patch-33 : Arctic Fox
• Downloading it now. Can't wait :D : Godhatesfatpeople
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  they need to unlock Last Stand :( : Degenerate
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    That'll come on release. This beta is for MP balance tweaks, as well as load-testing the Steamworks match... : Arctic Fox
    • I understand that but it doesnt change the fact that I want Last stand unlocked >:( : Degenerate
• dont forget to join the steamgroup chat channel, its lonely in here :( : theWhite
• I just received a beta key from the e-mail I sent last night, so.... yeah, people still waiting might hav... : walker270
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  Just got my key earlier, installing now : geedeck
  • awesome! We're getting the band back together, man! : Arctic Fox
• Land Raider is awesome. : stygian_whisper
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  I just saw that it's $60! Does it come with the previous DLC? I really want to play DoW2 with shackers ag... : Cliffzorz
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    It's a stand-alone game with 6 races, Steamworks instead of GFWL, new units for every army, revised multi... : Arctic Fox
    • I'm sold. : project13
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      Oh awesome, so it's like Dark Crusade. I feel better about it being full console price now. : Cliffzorz
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        Where are you seeing the $60 price tag? What currency? Base version is $30 on steam. To get it to $6... : walker270
        • NZ$ : Alco23
        • He lives in the Shire. : Dschinghis Khan
        • $60USD. There are like 5 to pick from all saying they have different special units. But that's all there ... : Cliffzorz
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    I'm seeing $30 USD. : project13
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      he's in New Zealand or something so the price will be batshit insane : Degenerate
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        oh, well then.. That's the FUCK YOU price for living in the most awesome part of the world. >:( : walker270
        • It's the hobbit tax :P : Alco23
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          I've offered to hook him up over Steam if he'll Paypal me the cash. : Arctic Fox
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            You'll have to offer him a better net connection too. Sounds like Cliff is close to his monthly cap again... : Alco23
            • he said he'll be fine in March once he goes back to Uni, unlimited there : Arctic Fox
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              My cap at home is 3gigs. T-H-R-E-E : Cliffzorz
              • Someone could just copy the folder in steamapps and send it to you. You copy that folder into you shit an... : Crabs Jarrard
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            I'll take you up on that offer closer to release, when I get back to my flat with its huge download cap. : Cliffzorz
            • Roger that. Hopefully the NZ dollar improves for you in the meantime :D : Arctic Fox
  • Yeah, you're looking at a minimum of 2GB download. However, since it's steamworks you can just buy it fro... : Alco23
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  I tried emailing them but haven't got a key. Any other options? : Dontdrop
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    You might just have to be patient. I emailed last night and got a key sometime this morning. : taronish
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      Ah right. I emailed them last night as well. You don't have to say anything specific right? : Dontdrop
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        I said "Hey I bought Redemption from the THQ store, can I have a beta key please?" : Arctic Fox
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          Oh shit, that sounds like a lot better plan that me saying "Hey, I like and own your games, beta key?" I ... : Dontdrop
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            My was something like... Subject : "DoW 2 Key" Body : "Please? Thanks!" Got the key a while ago. : walker270
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              lol : Arctic Fox
              • I'm sure they're just paying some intern minimum wage to hit a button that automatically replies with a r... : walker270
            • Too verbose. : MeenMunky
            • Yep, me too. Figured its auto or the guy is going through a lot and doesnt give a shit what it says. Mine... : noobja
  • I emailed them with praises for their games and got a key about an hour later. That was about an hour ago... : Thund3rball
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  Hijack I'm checking now to see if there are any keys I can personally give you guys. Hold tight. : eonix
  • you are a gentleman and a scholar, eonix : Arctic Fox
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    Alright. I have 10 keys to give away to the Retribution beta. I love you guys so there won't be any silly... : eonix
    • The next TEN people, not TWENTY. : eonix
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      Yar! Will try and be on for games later tonight! : On the Brane
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        Sent! : eonix
        • got it, thanks! : On the Brane
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      i want one please : Jackass1233
      • also thx for doing that : Jackass1233
      • Sent! : eonix
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      i would love to get my mitts on one : Unleashed
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        And your mitts shall! Sent! : eonix
        • you're simply the best! : Unleashed
      • Hey hey, no hands jokes here! Or is the hand healed? : Crabs Jarrard
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      You're good people. I would kill you last. : Godhatesfatpeople
      • Sugar. Sent! : eonix
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      HI there : CrimsonHandHiro
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        Heyo! Sent! : eonix
        • Thank you again! : CrimsonHandHiro
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      I'll take one please. Thanks! : rheroux
      • Off-tario! KEY SENT! : eonix
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      SIX KEYS REMAIN!}r : eonix
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        me please. I love you long time! : Cheeziologist
        • SENT! : eonix
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      I'd like one please. : Goncyn
      • SENT! : eonix
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      I'll take it! : Volatus32x
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        SENT! : eonix
        • hey YO! : Volatus32x
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      I'll take a key , but I really want a key for Space Marine. : ArcKnight
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        LAST KEY! Sent! : eonix
        • Downloading now, <3 : ArcKnight
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      I'd like one! : Head Rush
      • aww :( : Head Rush
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      I have one already, but uh, if you have 10 keys but 20 people who reply get a key.... : jimmy_legs
      • Read that thread again :P : eonix
    • You should up it to 20 :( : cltcprd
    • me me me! : Gapyro
    • Too late? I'd like one. : razlebol
    • You are, as always sir, a gentleman and a scholar. Also, I'm looking forward to the "open" beta next M... : Xevo
  • Even though you won't get me a job there, I will accept your beta test. KEY ME! : etherboy
• IG feel crazy OP. Besides that, pretty much great. : Techy007
• Sweet just got a key from emailing them! who wants to play? I suck. : rak
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  which DoW2 race requires controlling the least amount of units in multi? : Degenerate
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    Spess Marines. : noobja
    • Seriously, instead of making a large army as SM go with your starting scout squad, a single TSM, and a si... : noobja
• Anyone interested in a quick game now? I'll be in TS. : Alco23