Christmas Revival Edition
>What is Paladins?
http://www.paladins.com/
Paladins is a hero-based objective-focused first-person shooter (FPS) by Hi-Rez Studios, the makers of SMITE. Currently in closed beta, it's a free-to-play alternative to the likes of Overwatch, Battleborn or Gigantic. The main gimmick of the game is the card system: as you progress through a match, you randomly draw and select cards from your character's "deck" to augment your health, damage and abilities.
>Latest Patch: 0.11.1 (December 23)
http://paladins.gamepedia.com/Paladins_Closed_Beta_Version_0.11.714.4
http://paladins.gamepedia.com/Paladins_Closed_Beta_Version_0.11.714.8
>Official wiki, for character and card information
http://paladins.gamepedia.com/Paladins_Wiki
>The game's in closed beta, so I need a key!
Leave an email in the thread or wait for someone to post a code.
>General FAQ
http://pastebin.com/6ssZ5x7u
aaw yiss finally a thread
The game's in closed beta, so I need a key!
>>126453273
Post an email, scrub.
>>126453569
kyemanl27@gmail . com
>>126453273
I'm faster
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>>126453661
Architectronics + First Aid Kit (Barik)
Spawn two healthpacks that heal 400 HP each, every 5 secondes.
Is this intentional?
Merry Christmas from your mates at /smgen/.
>>126454132
y-you too
What do you think of the new game mode?
Siege engine only is pretty retarded. Makes me wish they would make a more linear map that is specifically for payload only.
Capture point only is pretty fun tho.
>>126455219
I haven't tried them yet. As I understand it, one of the modes does nothing but spawn alternating siege engines you have to push, and the other mode is "first to capture 5 points wins." They do make sense as "casual" gamemodes go.
Post mains. Fernando reporting in.
>>126456054
Grohk all day err day.
>>126456618
what cards are you using? He's like my least played hero.
>>126457804
I use a Chain Lightning build. The important cards are 100% damage to all Chain Lightning targets, and Arc Lightning (bounce range increased by 40%, can bounce off your totem).
>>126456054
Pip a best
>>126459324
How do you build Pip?
Oh shit it's back up, Merry Christmas palafucks!
>>126459626
I find a weightless focused build to be the most fun to use, so personally I built: from above, refreshing jog, weightless, infirmity and poison clouds
>>126460027
I've not fussed with a Weightless build. What's the point of it?
>>126463131
it's fun to jump over people while firing at them and watching them die from the clouds you leave when jumping, I especailly like that the clouds tick a few times after they've left them, too
What level are my /pals/ at? Level 14 here.
seriously how do i take a screenshot in this game?
>>126469620
/shot in the chat
If it's borderless windowed, you can use Print Screen.
>>126469931
thanks
Oh boy, it's back!
Grohk is overtuned as fuck right now, but reducing his CD's was probably a step in the right direction. 30 second cooldowns on everything was aids. Dude just does too much damage right now.
Attack/Defence feels like a grindy mess.
Fernando on Capture is just not actually balanced.
Buck's Concussion 2 shots a bunch of champions. It should just just be combined with Seismic Wave and have its damage reduced to compensate.
>>126471340
>Grohk is overtuned
?
>Buck two-shots people
??
I have 30k gold and my collection is completed yet. Should i buy chests now or wait for the next update?
>>126471875
*isn't complete
>>126471575
????
Grohk is consistently strong from level 1. Monolith totem is strong as fuck, and he has a lot of PEAK POWER cards scattered throughout each tier.
His only real dip being at level 3 where sow the seed is his only real option, which only really sees its true potential once you combine it with other higher level cards
Buck gains his broken ability at level 5, and I suggested that its damage be nerfed.
He's also just not that insane of a character until you get juggernaut at level 3, all cards before that are like tempo investment cards that you're forced to take to stay relevant early on.
ded
pls
what should we talk about? I hope the open beta starts soon. Too many think it's too difficult to get into the game.
>>126477991
Nah, it's just the fact the game gets boring fast.
>inb4 muh beta
>>126478189
I want this thread to be active.
>>126479432
It could be active, if there was anything game related to talk about, but welp. Nothing worth mentioning it seems.
No HP regen card while Weightless Pip = leave match and uninstall game
Their card system is flawed and will probably kill the game. You have something to think about.
>>126479774
At the moment I'm trying out cards nobody ever uses. I don't even think the card system is that bad afterall.
>>126480684
It's nice to see people using the dazing turrets on Barik.
They're actually so annoying since they can apply to you from above, while still being tucked away.
>>126480684
I used cards nobody uses as well, because I ended up with a pretty shitty deck too many matches in a row.
Explosive Flask spam Pip seems viable, anyone tried it?
>>126479432
See, the thread will disappear in 2 hours. I ain't bumping no shit anymore. Rip Paladins General.
>>126483140
Flask's CDR card?
>>126483372
Well not just that, but a Pip build that'd specialize around spamming explosive flask. Something like:
Reload > Rebound > Marathon > Rupture > Acid Cloud
>>126483143
Don't be a baby. The game is still getting attention and new players for as long as the thread lasts.
>>126471875
>>126471974
Skins are coming out sometime soon, and HiRezErez hinted that they'd require a bunch of duplicates.
>>126459324
Pip needs a genderbent skin with how fucking fabulous he is with that mascara.
key please: [email protected]
thanks
All I want for Christmas, is waifuuuuu~
>>126488814
email used
>>126489351
sent
>>126490802
[email protected] I never got the key. Nothing in spam either. Does it usually take a while to send? Thanks.
>>126492474
PB3RR90D580B951209
PB3RP674BFF5451206
looks like I can see the keys i've sent. Redeem whatever you want.
>>126492685
Cool thanks. Grabbed the second one.
Plz gib key
[email protected]
>>126493671
try the 1st key 1 post above.
>>126494198
I can't activate it yet, haven't even started the download
It's pretty likely that one will be taken once i'm done
I would like a Key sent to me please.
[email protected]
Glad to see we've got so many newbies tonight.
I could use a key as well, if you please.
[email protected]
>>126497830
I don't see it ;_;
>>126497830
Other person sent to here, haven't gotten anything yet either. Server issues?
>>126499801
we've been bamboozled, rused, duped, lead down the wrong path.
Key please. I want to play it, badly.
[email protected]
>>126494198
Yep, finished downloading now, key is taken, as i guessed.
I'm really interested in this game, please, would really appreciate a key.
[email protected]
>>126500408
>>126500512
sent
3 keys sent but not redeemed, give me a signal when to post the 3 of em.
2 more invites left. If the possible sending fails - will post em here as well.
>>126503952
I'm >>126500512
Did not receive any key.
Would really like to play this game. If possible could I get a key from someone?
dphillips642ymail.com
>>126504580
[email protected] damn non working shift key.
>>126504526
make sure you're here for the next post in 40 seconds.
>>126504580
screw the email, you may be lucky to snatch one in 40 seconds.
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>>126504952
I'm >>126504526
Got the first one, thank you very much.
>>126505046
hf.
>>126504952
got the 3rd one, thank you. happy holidays.
>>126505396
happy holidays, lad.
>>126504952
took the last one, thanks friend
Holy shit, that's a lot of newbies in this thread.
>>126507368
you can only hope they stick around.
Just tried pip, and holy shit, so much fun. If only he wasn't furry fagbait
>>126509021
A dodgy-as-fuck grenadier with a small hitbox can be maddening to deal with.
>>126509250
Shit he has a smaller hitbox? That's major in a shooter.
>>126510850
Can't confirm if his hitbox is actually smaller, but I wouldn't be surprised.
seems like hirez still can't into matchmaking,
>>126512779
There's no real ranked or matchmaking system yet. They're still building the game.
>>126507368
It's why we gotta keep these threads alive senpai.
>>126512779
Apparently they don't want to split the playerbase up so much right now.
>>126514047
That's part of the problem SMITE has: there's so many different modes that some players relegate themselves only to one or two modes and don't play anything else. That's even before you get into the ranked/casual divide.
It's been quite a few patches; should I add anything to the pastebin?
>>126515145
Probably clean up the card progression bit towards the top of the pastebin. Now that we have constructed, you should mention that.
Need a key please: [email protected]
>>126516028
Gesendet Brudi.
Gönn dir
>>126516862
Nichts erhalten mein Freund.
>playing Hi-Rez games after the Tribes: Ascend debacle
Fellow German looking for a key to finally get started on this game.
[email protected]
>>126517660
Sent, meijt.
>>126517858
Did not get anything. Can you post it here? Got the client downloaded and open here, just need to input the key.
>>126518136
PB2RQ131F002051216
>>126518307
Thank you very much!
>>126516891
Steht gesendet, wenn noch immer nichts gekommen ist lad den client runter und ich poste einen Key
Hello /NaziPals/!
>>126519169
no dickgirls, pls
Can someone post a key here? Emails invites have some problems atm.
Also looking for a key
I need a key mates
>in sake of Christmas
[email protected]
PALBCADB0A1A51201
>>126522940
>PALBCADB0A1A51201
got it thanks
PB2RR82DEACF651219
PB1RRAD621C6551219
wew
>>126523214
thanks
Why is Fernando so muchfun?
>>126526909
Because built the right way, Fernando is outright unkillable when he's on the point.
How good is Fernando's jousting knockback?
I need to punt cunts off my capture point, desu.
>>126527129
I've not fussed too much with the knockback charge, so I can't say.
>>126527331
Need Hi-Rez to go full clown shoes with it and allow you to shunt idiots.
Also give it an actual shield amount and not 1000 between 2 cards which just actually doesn't scale at all into the late game
>>126527129
The "charge" cards aren't worth it. Use every possible card to buff your shield and health regen while on point. Let others do the damage.
>>126530139
To be King of the Point Fernando, you need:
>King of the Hill
>Queen of the Hill
>Field Dressing
And whatever other armor cards you can grab.
Beyond that, just hope your teammates aren't mouthbreathers and can force the enemy off YOUR POINT.
>>126530139
I mean we all know that right now, but assumedly card balance is all subject to change and with that will bring more viablefunbuilds.
Let me dream of jousting.
Is this the best build?
>>126530475
You may as well go full armor at that point.
>>126530545
I think having a shield that can soak up alot of damage helps more than having a ton of HP. It's like having 6000 HP on cooldown. I just wish his default charge would last longer.
Evie shouldn't have two abilities that allow her to escape.
ded
>>126531847
Specced correctly, her Blink is more of a super initiation tool, great for 1v1 ganks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_O-5wpTYrk WHY DOESN'T HE JUST CRAFT THE CARDS HE NEEDS
WHY DOES HE GIVE JEWREZ MORE MONEY
>>126536091
Because he's Incon. Bro-like nature aside, he's already in deep being a SMITE pro. Still, consider the rammifications: Paladins is now a game that is associated with FIFA-esque pack opening videos.
>>126536091
wasting one hundred dollars on stuff you get for free
>he's level 5 and just played a few games
>>126536556
Again, for what it's worth, this guy is one of the biggest names in the SMITE pro scene, so he's already in good with Hi-Rez.
>In character select, pick Fernando
>Waiting for the match to start
>Timer hits 0, stays there for ~5 minutes
>Close game, try to open it again
>Launcher asks me for a key
What.
>>126536091
What the fuck is wrong with his eyes
>>126537016
login server is down at the moment.
>>126537052
Incon honest-to-God has Tourette's syndrome.
this memebuild is pretty fun
>>126538487
I don't recognize those cards.
>>126538545
all dodge roll cards
>>126539207
Having fun the right way, m8.
Please give a key.
[email protected]
>>126539207
wait a seconde
Scout deals damage?
>>126540238
it can, with the right card
>>126540238
i fired an arrow at the same time as activating scout
it can deal damage with a legendary card but that one's rather shit
>The game's in closed beta, so I need a key!
[email protected]
>>126543287
>>126539946
I sent you both keys using the site. So if you don't get em, it might be a problem with paladins
Evie > Cassie > Skye
Any hints how to aim with pip better? like how does his AA work?
>>126544523
Pip is the game's grenadier. You have a grenade launcher, so learn to arc your shots. Note that you have a maximum range to your attacks, so be aware of that.
>>126544672
Old pip was so much better ;_;
>>126544672
Also, your shots detonate on impact, so you can't bank shot with it.
>>126544329
You I like.
>>126544329
>Dealing with an immortal pariah ice witch
m8
>>126545562
actual backstory and lore when? I want to know more about the characters. They should also produce more art.
>>126545986
You can read the small lore blurbs on the wiki. At the moment, that's unfortunately all we have to work with right now.
>>126544329
Evie>Everyone
ded
The only reason i'd care if paladins died is evie.
She's so cuteeeee
give me the best way to annoy the enemy team?
>>126551075
Unkillable Fernando
Turret Barik
Adhesive Pip
Chain Lightning Grohk
Buck and his Cataclysms
Dodge Roll Cassie (>>126538487 >>126539207)
Illusionist Evie
Skye in general
>>126552410
And Ruckus with a disarming Emitter.
>>126552520
Are status effects even worth it?
>>126553223
They certainly help. Think about it. Ruckus can equip a card that says if he turns on his emitter, enemies in a radius around him are disarmed (can only use specials). Or equip a similar card that says if Ruckus turns on his Emitter and an enemy attacks him, they are automatically disarmed.
Roots, slows, dazes can all play a part. Unfortunately, they're not all fully codified right now, and there's not an overt focus on status effects as much as a focus on damage and killing potential. Still, every little bit helps.
I need a code, thanks in advance.
[email protected]
>>126554705
PB1RQ670433FE51201
have fun
>There are people who post in reddit threads begging for keys repeatedly hoping to get one after several weeks of asking
>Alternatively they could just post once on 4chan
>>126555921
People don't realize it's a feedback loop. The more people you give access, the more keys generated, the more people you can invite, and so on and so forth. I'm so glad I found this general running a month ago and got my key then.
>>126555921
reminds me of this
http://www.mmobomb.com/giveaway/paladins-closed-beta-keys
>1463 comments
>100 keys
To everyone who got keys and is now playing the game: keep the gravy train rolling.
>After you earn a few levels on your account, go to www.paladins.com.
>At the very top of the page, click on ACCOUNT and log in.
>On your My Account page, look in the bottom right corner under Recent Invitations.
>Those are free invitations to the closed beta.
The next time anyone asks, send them an email invite from that page, or refresh the page when you do to get the key itself.
The cycle does not end with you, and if it does, I will beat the fuck out of you.
>>126559323
this should be in the next OP.
>>126559583
It's already mention in passing in the pastebin.
>>126559743
Let's add it to the OP too, gives it a bit more attention. Not everyone reads the pastebin.
>>126560517
Let's not make the OP too bulky. We'll worry about it later.
>tfw placing walls with Buck just to fuck with your teammates
>>126563016
YOU
YOU ARE THE ASSMASTER
FUCK YOU
>Play Paladins
>Be Australian
>My shots come a full second after firing
F-Fun times
>>126563016
>tfw showing a bunch of friends Paladins
>It's their first match
>Moment game begins, wall off spawn
>We got snowballed on hard
No regrets.
So who's the most broken character in terms of damage?
>>126563928
>siege engine has been destroyed
>enemy team insta respawns
>trap everyone inside the enemy base
>>126563953
Depends on how you want to do your damage (though none of them are really that broken).
If you want long-range artillery, Cassie.
If you want hit-and-run ambushes, Skye/Evie/Buck.
If you want good sustained damage, Ruckus.
If you want good area damage, Pip.
If you want area denial and point control, Barik.
If you want to ZAP EVERYTHING, Grohk.
>>126563953
What kind of damage? Objective damage would be Cassie: intense training and double tap disintegrate gates and vault in seconds.
Is this combo OP? I don't have that card on the left.
>>126564867
I think it only increases by 80% base chance of proc. I.e. it makes 12% into 12+12*0.8=21%. And it's not really OP, short fuse is much more of ass pain.
>>126564689
I thought Ruckus was the king of objective damage.
>>126564867
Depends on how that 80% is applied. Either way, you're improving the odds up to a minimum of a 1-in-5 chance of the DoT proc'ing off EVERY auto. It's essentially free Poison Darts, and Skye already has a fast attack speed.
>>126564867
More like Biohazard's nearly useless without it. If you grab Catalyst, perhaps you'd like some of the other status effect cards as well.
>>126565360
so it bumps Biohazard up to a 92 percent chance? Sounds pretty broken to me.
>>126565670
Oh no I didn't mean that, just meant that on a character with 100+ damage on every auto attack taking an average of 8-9 shots to proc it once isn't very good compared to other cards of that power level. Even if it'd just raise the chance to 20% that's a significant change in power.
>>126565181
Ruckus does a lot of damage with attack speed legendary but still less than Cassie. At least that's the feeling I get as I play both of them.
>>126564867
>>126565670
Did some testing in practice (not with the biohazard card specifically, but other cards that have % based procs). >>126565170 seems to be right, as when I had 3 cards at once that had would've had 90~% proc rates if catalyst was additive it often took multiple shots to get even a single effect in. Adding this information to the pastebin.
Card effect chances for Skye with Catalyst are:
Biohazard - 21.6%
Decay - 21.6%
Diminish - 18%
Disruption - 28.8%
Shell Shock - 21.6%
Weakening Poison - 28.8%
Card effects also do not stack it seems, so to apply zombie or a similar effect you'd have to proc it again AFTER the duration is up.
No die pls
Sorry for late-posting.
Thanks >>126523214 for a key. I just dinged 4 lvl, here we go pals.
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I will keep one for my gf. have fun
