1:32 pm, March 30, 2017
LoneMonkey - Templar
Bom-bay - Illuminati
The choice is a difficult one, only one out of these two will cross the rainbow bridge into the New New NSFTSW game, i care for both toons and their respec [..]
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1:32 pm, March 29, 2017
Thanks all for the years of fun and community. No idea if I'll stay in old TSW or go to new TSW or just quit completely as Funcom managed to do the one thing we all didn't want them to do and not allo [..]
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12:32 pm, January 6, 2017
Hello everyone, Myndr here!
In honor of Russian Christmas (Saturday, the 7th) and in the spirit of filthy American Capitalism we have an event for you all today!
This coming SUNDAY (the 8th) we are in [..]
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1:32 pm, August 30, 2016
This past weekend, I got to see what happens when you successfully drop your faction's crate inside one of your facs that's under heavy attack. The magnificence was off the charts, and the carnage was [..]
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1:32 pm, August 12, 2016
Fusang, and other populated elements of the game, can be a downer for some peoples. I hear complaints about poor FPS, and general lag. I was one of those who suffered bad performance, and I started to [..]
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1:32 pm, August 10, 2016
What an awesome surprise to log in to TSW tonight and find the Fusang update had finally gone live! Excited, I jumped right in to Fusang with an eagerness I've not had since The-Time-That-Shall-Not-Be [..]
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12:32 am, August 7, 2016
This was discussed on yesterdays streaming ones and I didn't want it to get lost in threads.
The update is going to take place next week but the details of what is actually going to change can be fou [..]
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12:32 am, July 14, 2016
Hello!
there was recently well... hmm... "event" in wich talking abaut ED went sideways.
The air of that discusion was poisonus and i would like to avoid it while talking abaut ED, becous [..]
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12:32 am, July 2, 2016
Event coordinators will post results here.
I'd like coordinators to identify themselves, the time, the faction, and the BG
Then for check point 1 (15 minutes), list the participating players (or link [..]
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12:32 am, June 28, 2016
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodwench
For groups, I'd like to be able to inspect the passives, for me I don't care so much about the active build. I'd also like to see [..]
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12:32 am, June 26, 2016
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodwench
For groups, I'd like to be able to inspect the passives, for me I don't care so much about the active build. I'd also like to see [..]
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12:32 am, June 20, 2016
The dozen or so matches I’ve played in Stonehenge in the past several days since the 1.15.1 patch was launched have demonstrated the precarious balance inherent in PvP. It was tempting in th [..]
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1:32 pm, June 15, 2016
Since I’ve posted a few curve fittings to some of the known rating to chance formulae in the game, I figured it might not be a bad idea to put them all in one thread. It will also be easier [..]
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12:32 am, April 19, 2016
Looking back on previous pages of threads both here and in the general forums, one can't help but see that the sharing of ideas, tactics guides and builds have gone to be replaced with increasingly fr [..]
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12:32 am, April 9, 2016
I just posted a reply to a Suggestion Box thread: https://forums.thesecretworld.com/sh...-Box-Version-2
"[PvP] Please fix PvP because as I'm sure you can see from your database (i.e. Chronicles) [..]
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12:32 am, April 1, 2016
NEWIssue #14: Call of the Nameless is now out! Six all-new main missions and assorted side missions await in the sands of Egypt. This issue is available from the item store and may be purchased with [..]
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12:32 am, March 29, 2016
Thread title says it all. But, some of you may ask, why should the TSW PVP community boycott Issue #14?
The answers are as simple as they are plentiful.1. NO PVP ISSUE AS OF YET
You've heard it said [..]
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12:32 pm, March 15, 2016
In case you haven’t noticed yet, there has been at least a little bit of talk about Fusang at the end of the last live stream. You can jump to about 56:30 :https://www.twitch.tv/funcom/v/538 [..]
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11:32 pm, February 29, 2016
Hi !
As you have probably noticed the amount of pop for ED / SH is really low these days, it only happen during a daily challenge which is sad in my opinion.
So the goal of this thread is to provide [..]
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12:32 pm, February 15, 2016
In the past you could do Shelter and see lots of yellow "6/12/20" come off of people as the Thirst buff was applied (Equilibrium did not show a number, but was also applied). Now signets on [..]
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12:32 pm, February 4, 2016
Just saw the new Signet Reward booster in the item store.
So Issues 11 and 12 added EFB and removed the PVP-specific gear grind. I started playing again right after I12 was released and (due to thos [..]
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11:32 pm, February 3, 2016
My first Shambala game today, right after server restart, was with 5 people.
[07:13] [#pvp] [Luxian]: shambala is now 5v5 now?
[07:14] [#pvp] [*Jagour]: dont think so?
In fact the other team had mo [..]
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12:32 pm, February 2, 2016
These are the buffs that you can get in Shambala (according to http://www.twitch.tv/funcom/v/38450752 starting at around 8:20 min.):Single BuffsFortified Will
Icon: Square with vertical grid
Buff: I [..]
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11:32 pm, February 1, 2016
Hi all!
We’d like to keep you all updated about a couple of changes to Customer Support services coming up in the next week.
First up, the Live Chat service will no longer be available beg [..]
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11:32 pm, February 1, 2016
Despite the launch issues with Shambala, I've really enjoyed it. It had me playing all weekend long!
That's all. Figured it couldn't hurt to say something positive on these forums.
Nice job TSW/Func [..]
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11:32 pm, January 30, 2016
Am I wrong in thinking that Funcom need help with their geography?
Two markers in the PvP window (P key) seem way off the mark to me:
1. the Shambala marker, with the same lattitude as Hokkaido, is [..]
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12:32 pm, January 16, 2016
Dear Funcom & Co,
Some of you reading this might have picked up it's in another thread, but I can't help but feel I need to get this message across.
I like having options in your game, as m [..]
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11:32 pm, January 14, 2016
Dear Funcom & Co,
Some of you reading this might have picked up it's in another thread, but I can't help but feel I need to get this message across.
I like having options in your game, as man [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
There are a couple of ways to get information or contact Funcom for assistance if you have questions. For in-game help please log into the game and use the /petition command. If your question is not a [..]
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11:32 pm, January 13, 2016
Oh, NO! Todays patch ****** Anima Shot? I guess people will stop using AR now, or will they?
Have fun nerfing Funcom :D
Here some ideas for replacement builds. I'm reconstructing those builds from [..]
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11:32 pm, January 11, 2016
Hi all!
We’d like to keep you all updated about a couple of changes to Customer Support services coming up in the next week.
First up, the Live Chat service will no longer be available beg [..]
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11:32 pm, December 23, 2015
Hello PVP players,
Please always remember that the rules of conduct apply to PVP.
I am not saying this with the intention of stopping anyone from breaking them (because those who do, tend to not r [..]
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11:32 pm, December 18, 2015
i thought i would take a moment to give some feedback after playing some pvp with the issue 13 changes.
first and foremost i really love the ability to change uniforms in every battlefield whenever y [..]
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11:32 pm, December 17, 2015
NEW!
The Orochi tower may have been conquered, but Kaidan’s survivors still need your aid. In Issue #13: Trail of Shadows, new missions await from your favorite characters, including Harumi [..]
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12:32 pm, December 12, 2015
Beginning this Monday, December 14th and lasting through December 25th, we will be having 12 days of special deals on various items in the item store. Each deal is only available for a single day, so [..]
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11:32 pm, November 18, 2015
Hey folks,
With the Holiday season fast approaching, please note that certain Customer Support services may be limited through the coming weeks. Players may expect extended wait times on their in-ga [..]
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11:32 pm, November 17, 2015
Hi cookies!
Please take a moment to help me welcome a new member of the Community Team! He's been a part of Funcom for quite a while now, providing his expertise to assist players as a kickass GM. [..]
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11:32 pm, November 12, 2015
The most brutal and difficult challenges in The Secret World await your pleasure. Test your mettle against two fresh Nightmare Raids and earn incredible rewards!
The two Nightmare Raids not only ta [..]
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11:32 pm, November 10, 2015
Hi cookies!
The Funcom Durham office has recently relocated to another office building in the Durham area. We've been hard at work over the last several weeks getting this organized, and we're just n [..]
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12:32 pm, November 3, 2015
Hey,
I just want advices from healers, so please if you don't know a thing about healing a raid go away.
So before i12 healing survivability was ok, all stats were pretty good with some training.
A [..]
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12:32 am, October 22, 2015
This year, we asked you- the community- to share with us your teams for Extra Life, which happens on November 7th this year. Some teams are streaming 24 hours, some only when they can. No matter whe [..]
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12:32 am, October 14, 2015
"You can now pre-order The Park – Funcom's upcoming psychological horror thriller, set in The Secret World's Atlantic Island Park, where a dark and sinister secret is just waiting to be [..]
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1:32 pm, October 11, 2015
Postcard from FusangSo reach out, reach out, get a hand brothers and sisters
Grow on your kindness, love harmony and peace
Empty yourselves of everything, gain in loosing, thrive in your freedom
I [..]
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12:32 am, October 10, 2015
Don't miss the all new 'What is The Park?' video, where you can hear Creative Director Joel Bylos, Audio Director Simon Poole and Art Director Gavin Whelan talk about the upcoming game.
The Park is [..]
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12:32 am, September 24, 2015
"For the first time ever you can zoom around on the Hover-Tech Stealthboard. The board gives you the unique Veil-Mode Ability, which allows you to cloak from enemies for a short time and lose a [..]
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12:32 am, September 16, 2015
Hi everyone, Senior Community Manager sezmra here! In August, we saw the release of the hotly anticipated update, Issue #12: To the Dark Tower Below! We introduced a host of new improvements to the [..]
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12:32 am, September 11, 2015
A quote I heard from a player in a failing NY Raid
Now as far as I am concerned, Tanking is both fun & easy, IF you put the effort into it, and this is not an unknown issue in the game, peopl [..]
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12:32 am, September 3, 2015
Before I12, the tank uniform was great for tanking(obviously), but was also good for healing and dps.
Now with the new uniforms, using a dps or tank uniform and healing is quite detrimental.
(Every ve [..]
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12:32 am, September 3, 2015
I posted this in the official suggestion box thread on the general forums and thought I'd post it here lest it be lost in the sea of suggestions for pets and vanities.
[PvP] Allow the change of suits [..]
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12:32 am, July 2, 2015
The Secret World is celebrating its third anniversary with a bang! The celebrations start today and last for two weeks, until the 15th of July.
Take part in the Guardians of Gaia event, where huge [..]
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12:32 am, July 1, 2015
Hi everyone, it's sezmra here again to bring you the latest news for The Secret World, directly from those lovable developers of ours!
We are simply thrilled to celebrate the third anniversary for [..]
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12:32 am, June 26, 2015
Join us for the fourth installment of The Streaming Ones, a live Dev stream brought to you directly from Funcom!
Lead Designer Tilty and Lead Writer Scrivnomancer will be covering Issue 5 and all [..]
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1:32 pm, June 18, 2015
for all time which im pvping alwyas was 2 too OP weapons it was blade and rifle. after AOE fix blade just normal weapon but now 99 % pvping peoples use only rifle in pvp. everybody spam anima shots an [..]
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12:32 am, June 12, 2015
We are introducing The Secret World: Ultimate Edition! It contains the full game with all content updates so far, along with the exclusive new outfit the Zenith Core, rare and powerful starter weapo [..]
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12:32 am, June 11, 2015
I'm starting a new thread since mattman1995 asked that the pro-merge petition thread not include anti-merge sentiment.
The ostensible goal for the pro-merge forces is that a merged Fusang will have a [..]
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1:32 pm, June 8, 2015
PvP players don't ask for much, and we haven't gotten much either! I understand that Issue 13 will have a PvP update, but that's not going to be for like a year, so I think merging Fusang Battleground [..]
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1:32 pm, June 7, 2015
I know funcom loves the wheel, it's a selling point. However, in the case of augments you should add an alternative interface as follows:
Clicking on an augment slot above a slotted ability brings u [..]
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12:32 am, June 6, 2015
"Hi folks!
This is sezmra here again, checking in with cookie in hand. May's been a pretty exciting month for us here at the office! We just released Issue #11: Reaping the Whirlwind, and we [..]
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12:32 am, June 5, 2015
It has come to our attention that a number of accounts linked to Steam have had their game keys for The Secret World revoked. This has resulted in those game accounts being closed for one of two reas [..]
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1:32 pm, June 4, 2015
Not too long ago I would not have asked this question, but my eyes have been recently opened. Play in Fusang for any length of time and the illusions of PvP peel away, one stinking onion layer at a t [..]
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12:32 am, June 4, 2015
For the first time ever we are introducing Customizable Sprints and Vehicles to the game!
Our very first vehicle is the Franken Chopper, and you can get it in the Item Store. After doing a new miss [..]
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12:32 am, May 26, 2015
So it come to conversation by a fellow Faction player and then raised the concern with some friends from other Factions since Beta, regarding what is currently happening in Fusang and they said immedi [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2015
Be sure not to miss this latest update to The Secret World. This is what the story has been building towards since launch! Experience the season 1 finale and get the answers you have been waiting fo [..]
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12:32 am, May 7, 2015
Beyond the Veil
Touring The Secret World’s Issue 11: Reaping the Whirlwind (Spoiler Heavy Edition)
Quote:
We sat down with Funcom’s Communications Manager Tor Egi [..]
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1:32 pm, April 17, 2015
(Skip to next set of parenthesis if the intro is TL;DR for you)
Lights flash from the stage and violins begin to play; a deep, smooth voice speaks into the concert hall:
"This announcement, rig [..]
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12:32 am, April 16, 2015
Hey all!
I’m Senior Community Manager Laurie “sezmra” Payne, and I will be keeping you up to date each month on what is going on in The Secret World. I’ve b [..]
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12:32 am, April 2, 2015
A new dance fever has taken hold in The Secret World. Old rivalries, and even the boundaries of time and space, have been put aside to give the masters of The Secret World the chance to master synch [..]
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11:32 pm, March 24, 2015
We invite you to join us for a whole Golden Week of great bonuses, brand new outfits and items with tons of bling and the Gilded Rage event! The event has just started today and will last until the [..]
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11:32 pm, March 19, 2015
Today we are releasing the all new Fall of Tokyo pack! It contains three Issues, two Sidestories and one exclusive Outfit. One of the Issues is the upcoming Issue #11: Reaping the Whirlwind! It will [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2015
GENERAL
* Fast travel has been added to the map UI.
* Using /reset now automatically resurrects you at the closest anima well.Tilty says...
In order to make travelling through the bigger playfields ea [..]
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11:32 pm, March 11, 2015
iv made simmilar comment in discusionj of changes with this patch, here i would like to discuse them with community to provide better feedback, so pleas dont close/merge
four winds ,
EF thing, not g [..]
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11:32 pm, March 9, 2015
Hi guys,
I’ve just returned from my whirlwind visit to the US office (and a quick trip to Canada) and I am jetlagged. Still, the nice unicorn that I sat next to on the plane after taking my [..]
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12:32 pm, February 27, 2015
Quote:
Originally Posted by nusquam
Regarding matchmaking: The coders looked into it not too long after that post you quoted and reported "It wasn't nearly as comple [..]
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12:32 pm, February 17, 2015
So Funcom is eventually going to make it possible for PvP'ers to have a method of 10.5ing their Venice gear, however, not much has been stated beyond this. I was wondering what everyone thinks Funcom' [..]
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11:32 pm, February 13, 2015
Date: February 28, 2015Time: 6pm GMT - 10pm GMTLocation: The Horned God (and PvP)
Hey there,
TSW Database will be hosting another PvP event on February 28, 2015 from 6pm GMT to 10pm GMT. ^^
We'll b [..]
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11:32 pm, February 12, 2015
We wish to invite you to celebrate Valentine's Day in The Secret World. This year you can enjoy the all new Satchel of Amorous Delights! It offers unique and exclusive clothing, outfits and jewelry, [..]
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11:32 pm, February 12, 2015
Date: February 22, 2015Time: 6pm GMT - 10pm GMTLocation: The Horned God (and Stonehenge)
Hey there,
TSW Database will be hosting another Stonehenge PvP event on February 22, 2015 from 6pm GMT to 10p [..]
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11:32 pm, February 11, 2015
Heya folks!
So here's the deal. Speaking on behalf of myself and many others that I have consulted with full premade matches are some of the most competitive and thrilling matches there have been. So [..]
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12:32 pm, February 11, 2015
I was initially going to pose the question; should Funcom add sub forums for the different battlegroups... but I realize it may be significantly easier to just add a tag to differentiate which posters [..]
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11:32 pm, February 4, 2015
"For the past few weeks we’ve been splitting our time between the player experience revamp and Issue #11.
The revamped experience has expanded slightly in scope by improving the tutori [..]
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12:32 pm, February 2, 2015
I decided to make a new consolidated thread of PvP builds because the old one is not frequently updated. I will leave it here for now, as I feel more people who can benefit from these builds will be i [..]
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11:32 pm, January 16, 2015
In the latest Chaos Theory, MJ Guthrie explains why she's a lifelong fan of The Secret World as she expertly reviews some of the unique facets of the game and its development. A great read to be sur [..]
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11:32 pm, January 12, 2015
WARNING: Wall of Text. Very opinionated. You may agree. You may disagree. Voice your opinions, but do so politely. This is not a suggestion so much as a topic of discussion. Thanks.
I'm not here to t [..]
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11:32 pm, January 9, 2015
Hello all!
Firstly, notice the snappy title. In the interest of my sanity, I am renaming the GD letters to the name of the month that they are most commonly released in. It makes more sense, it (ho [..]
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11:32 pm, December 30, 2014
Here's a simple way Funcom can release PvP related content and make it profitable. Also this idea works to encourage PVE players to buy it as well.
Step 1) Sell open world PvP versions of each region [..]
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11:32 pm, December 26, 2014
Hey folks,
I'm looking to gather enough interest from all Factions for either a bunch of SH or a bunch of ED matches on Testlive on a coming weekend. The idea being that so long as you get on there a [..]
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11:32 pm, December 20, 2014
Im a passionate TSW PVP Player since 5-6 months now and I still love PVP in this game. But I would like to see Funcom putting a little bit more effort and energy into TSW PVP within the next issues. W [..]
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12:32 pm, December 19, 2014
Was it really too hard for Funcom to readd the ONE piece of the Christmas event that involves PVP back into the game this year? Or correctly at least. Cause I have yet to see a Krampus in Fusang today [..]
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11:32 pm, December 4, 2014
Play now to enjoy the most revealing update to The Secret World yet!
Venture out of the quarantine zone in Tokyo and continue the main story as you explore new areas, fight new enemies, meet a new [..]
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11:32 pm, December 1, 2014
Hi everybody,
Hectic is the only word I have to describe the past few months. With one hand we’ve been pushing through our Halloween event and the scenario weekend, whilst the other hand ha [..]
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11:32 pm, November 20, 2014
You can now get your hands on the all new First Time Buyer's Pack in The Secret World. From now on, anyone buying 1200 or more Funcom Points in a single purchase will receive this great one-time bon [..]
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11:32 pm, October 30, 2014
This year there is a brand new event called The Broadcast, many fresh items (and even a new dance!) plus Halloween events from earlier years. The event starts today and lasts for two weeks until the 1 [..]
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12:32 am, October 26, 2014
hey,
some of you know i am around for quite a bit, very few of you know me a bit better than being just that stubborn old **** who always wants all the nice relics in one place, best with lumie tag o [..]
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12:32 am, October 21, 2014
Hello there!
So the new meta has been settled and i think we can safly comment now on some new and old problems PvP has
* PvP community, its size,events
We had amazing event some time ago(thanks ag [..]
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12:32 am, October 21, 2014
I made this suggestion some time ago, but then community dissaproved, i wonder if its opinion changed a little
My idea is to allow fourth choice of the uniform trully customaziable at faction HQ for [..]
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12:32 am, October 21, 2014
Hi Everyone!
This Halloween, join Funcom for a ghastly good time streaming LIVE starting at 1 PM, EST (click here for your local time). We will be hopping into Age of Conan, Anarchy Online, and The [..]
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12:32 am, October 17, 2014
Hi everyone!
Once again, it's time for the Extra Life event! Funcom is back and ready to play this year, and I hope you are too! Just like last year, we are excited to welcome returning and new p [..]
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12:32 am, October 13, 2014
As requested a full list of prizes distributed by your **** hosts.
(I personally did not do any of the distributing of prizes, your other hosts are to thank for that!)Funcom Prizes
Astral Fuse - St [..]
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12:32 am, October 10, 2014
The time has come for another Golden Weekend in The Secret World. From today and until Monday the 13th of October you can enjoy a ton of great bonuses and take part in a special event!Read all about [..]
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12:32 am, October 9, 2014
This has been something that has been requested previously, though it annoys me by far the most in SH, where the recent event only highlighted this annoyance even more for me. :rolleyes:
A premade h [..]
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