So much for a few days before launch huh?

Not everybody has fast internet and you're gonna give us like 17 hours to download 80-100 gigs? Really? 17 hours isn't a few days

I'm with you but they never said they would give us a few days of pre-download. They said that they would give us more information about pre-downloading a few days before launch, and we did get that.

Probably a good thing. The game will most likely be close to unplayable at EA launch if everyone logs on at exact same time. I consider delaying my start by a day or two myself to avoid the shenanigans.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, but I don't blame them. I believe there are a few reasons for delaying the download as much as possible:

1- To prevent data miners from spoiling the content.

2- They want to take all the time they can to ensure the game launches in the best state possible. If a significant change is required later, it might mean many players would need to re-download the game. This is just my speculation.

That said, I'll just be patient. I like to believe that if they're handling it this way, it's because it's what’s best for the game.

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Jauxerous#6197 wrote:

I'm with you but they never said they would give us a few days of pre-download. They said that they would give us more information about pre-downloading a few days before launch, and we did get that.

When will I be able to download the client?
A few days prior to the Early Access launch. We’ll announce the details in the news, so you won’t miss it!

Literally in the FAQ, word for word

i paid just like you mr.fast internet , and i need a whole night to download 100gb , give us preload a day early .

you are more concerned about mr.fast internet getting some random spoilers then half your player base downloading the game in time .

dont be like this GGG , if you go trough with it you will get a train of hate .

Damn brother sucks to be you if it takes longer than 17 hours to download a game.

Where do you live if your connection is slower than 10mbps? You should move to Finland we get faster connections for free.

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Lihastaja#0468 wrote:

Damn brother sucks to be you if it takes longer than 17 hours to download a game.

Where do you live if your connection is slower than 10mbps? You should move to Finland we get faster connections for free.

dont be hostile like this , back up your fellow POE gamers , a lot of countries have horrible internet including mine , or should i say the fast internet is very expensive . i hope GGG removes your comment that was toxic.

where do you see 17 hours? i saw they only giving preload on stand alone client? no steam client? so when its gonna be live stand alone users can play but steam users can only download then?

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Deviant#8289 wrote:

where do you see 17 hours? i saw they only giving preload on stand alone client? no steam client? so when its gonna be live stand alone users can play but steam users can only download then?

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3591631/page/1

It's actually like 18 hours but still