The BEST Change For NEW PLAYERS In Path of Exile 2

[@LVHAXOR316]

I played Poe 1 since its original beta and i always hated gems sockets in the gear i'm so happy for this change in Poe 2

[@Matshiro]

It was nice for first few years, after that it was just sad when you got better eq on SSF etc.

[@ohm_ow1726]

that age of mythology song never gets old ;)

[@SaschaS.-xp9df]

Yeah, love that game. 👍

[@RG32822]

AoM Retold is pretty good. Very faithful graphical update with a more powerful editor.

[@matthewsinger6397]

Said the same 😂

[@beforesunsetboxing6017]

Agreed, people will finally be able to actually fully see the 2D art hidden under the sockets. Also - that feeling when you can just equip a dropped item without worrying about socktes and bricking your build - I bet it will be priceless.

[@NarsBarso]

there was an option in settings to hide the gem sockets lol

[@WitherAndrot]

Gem sockets system is absolutely brilliant, no need to shit on it when new system is introduced

[@Ryden0389]

NGL some players are dumb if they can't figure this out. Honestly it's a huge ego boost to me cause it seemed so damn intuitive on it's own to me.

[@m.s.3121]

100% agree, that was so painful for me when I started poe 10 years ago and to this day it can be so annoying "hey nice item, ok lets play tetris for 10 minutes" later it almost doesn't matter so its a pure early game inconvenience.

[@Bigpeppp]

The Age of Mythology music is making me feel something

[@foodforthegods]

Hey Tri, this reminds me of another potentially huge help I saw in the reveal stream. On the passive tree, below the option to "inspect" a node, which I assume breaks down what the node does for your build, it looks like they went a step further and added a "compare" option as well. Seems obvious what it will do but it's pretty cool! Maybe in your interview you can ask Jonathan about that and about other QoL we haven't yet seen. Cheers!

[@honeydruid]

Agree 100%. This is why I hated PoE...I played it but hated it. This change gets me all in on PoE2.

[@KaldwinUnderscore]

I'm wondering if there's gonna be any lore implications for us essentially becoming Gemlings, socketing gems directly into ourselves instead of equipment

[@sivadirective9060]

I've seen it explained as gear having one or two sockets depending on the peice, but the links are tied to the actual skill itself rather than the gear. Body armour can have two sockets so potentially two 6links on one body armour, could be wrong though.

[@amorencinteroph3428]

@@sivadirective9060 That was an older build of the game, irrc. Currently there's a skills menu you socket the gems into. Sockets on gear are for 'stat runes' you can equip to the item to fill a stat void you're needing filled.

[@amorencinteroph3428]

They could have it be a specific item your character is said to wear to channel gems instead of their equipment as a whole. Except for the Gemling Legionaire ascension for Merc, that guy's obviously doing some surgery.

[@TheAtmaNex]

One of the best changes that GGG made.

[@andyespinozam]

Oh I didn’t know this. Well that’s actually a really good thing, I played PoE but not much and yes, the thing about gems and gear is really annoying and you easily loose track on what you are using and actually that made me quit the game after some 40 hours. This is nice

[@theephtv7935]

Your channels blowing up man. Big congrats!

[@jgaiter3]

OMG it’s such a relief to hear that! Glad they made this change.

[@Daethbane]

100%. When I finally cracked my knuckles and learned PoE in Kalandra my brain nearly exploded 😂

[@NolteGameOver]

I like those things in poe1, is a core part of the game. But Im glad they improved for poe2

[@mkdance6845]

I love the background music from Age of mythology 🔥

[@TrigonShade]

I just hope respeccing your still tree will be far more forgiving than in POE

[@amorencinteroph3428]

Apparently in POE1 they made it easier already. In POE2 it costs 'gold', which is a currency only used for vendor buying and respeccing.

[@tylerwolff5104]

The gem system is why I never got into POE1. Seemed like the entire goal was to gem around 1 ability and spam it through the entire game. After 30 levels of fireball I gave up.

[@YouFrAGit]

Ok this is great. I never got into PoE because of the gems on gear. I’m old it got confusing quick lol hopefully Poe 2 won’t be so confusing for my old ass 😅

[@kielmessersmith1956]

Yeah first character I built just got bricked just trying to get a fully linked chest piece. Never got it before I ran out of currency or after I got a bunch more. Couldn't even get the same broken pattern back. So I just made a new character.

[@solovalentino7124]

I loved the extra complexity of gem sockets. Made me have to think. Which i loved. Hopefully GGG doesn't make shit to oversimplified

[@EricBoukaram]

I love your energy man

[@SteelKreel]

1:07:00 thank u for saying this. D4 was my first ARPG. And while it’s not the best experience post-campaign, it’s still a fun and chill time for what it is. I am however looking forward to taking my (former) Destiny 2 hardcore addiction and replanting that into POE 2. I think both game can coexist and all the negativity around D4 in the POE community is very off putting to me, and honestly very toxic

[@the1deadman543]

I put 200 hours into Poe 1 and never got through the campaign 😂 and I have thousands of hours into Diablo games , le, grim dawn ext ext . Mainly because of bricking my build and to stubborn to follow a stupid guide. I refuse. But Poe 2 will be my b++tch and I'm determined 💪 I can't wait for this game

[@SylosiaLP]

At some point sockets became so normal to me I completely forgot that its a super shit system for accessibility xD Definitely looking forward to this enabling more messing around with skills on the go.

[@matthewsinger6397]

Nice age of mythology music ❤

[@barrywise7185]

YU EE ERA INTO YOU Love the Egyptian themes in AoM Medieval 2 Total War has some bangers as well

[@elicojack5261]

It was so annoying in poe1 like one lil change and nothing works anymore

[@satibel]

I'd argue the swapping items is still somewhat of an issue with most attack skills being weapon locked.

[@AlqantDBlank]

Well, they can't just spoon feed everything to the player. Gotta leave some things for us to figure out, but I am sure if that proves to be troublesome in the future, they will fix it.

[@satibel]

@AlqantDBlank yeah I'm not saying it needs changing, but I'm pretty sure you'll often get times where you get what would be a great upgrade but it's an axe instead of a quarterstaff. It will be more of a "why can't I attack?" "D'oh it's not a sword it's an axe"

[@misinnio]

​​​@@satibel but they did this so we can have weapon identity. In poe1 there is no difference if you play with mace, sword or axe, gameplay will be the same. Considering everything i think that this is a good change.

[@satibel]

@@misinnio yeah I think that's more of a ui issue than something that needs fixing, Like blink the skill in red or show a warning next to the weapon or the skill button that you have disabled skills.

[@lavq7000]

The nice thing is that now we have the Weapon Swap system. So we can use 2 different weapons and gems associated with those weapons . And that will be "automated"

[@Andromediens]

This was one of the reasons why I didn't play PoE1

[@smezbuilds9897]

Having to put gems in gear in POE1 was a major reason I got put off of playing it

[@MetalHev]

Its kinda funny that all games that copied PoE's skill system did away with the gem-on-armor thing before poe.

[@saschamotz8029]

A lil bit sad that the old systems are in again!but its ok!new systems i guess are better but its ok!😁 but....but...the stunning awesome optics,dam is poe2 a beauty!!!😁👍😁

[@DGP24]

If that was the biggest no-no Trust me, the game will slaughter casuals. Make a pool check if they are afraid. No more brutal 6 portals for certain encounters require players to be skilled or geared enough. Trust me, they are still afraid.

[@arox2962]

I wanna play Age of Mythology now

[@WastedCheez]

The change that made me hyped for Poe 2 and the reason I disliked Poe 1.

[@ALandarion]

Yeah but wouldn't it make it kinda boring? I mean this was a big part of a game - first you don't care about sockets, then you start caring about sockets more than about stats, and finally you have to combine both sockets and stats to make a perfect gear. You had to think and make choices, - are the sockets the right colors? Is a link worth more than a stat? Do you have enough resources to make the links on the item which has good stats? etc. And now it seems that any gear with higher stats will be an upgrade which makes it kinda less meaningful.

[@swaglee6503]

Came for the video stayed for the background music

[@rcane6842]

That means taking out one of the "chase" mechanics of the game, right? And rendering all other items useless. I'm still relatively new in POE1, and I feel that feeling of "chase" - when I get a new item, I really inspect all its affixes and test if it goes well with my overall stats.

[@Sorain1]

Okay, but is this loss worth it? I'd argue it is. Having to farm up currency and especially burn time rerolling sockets and colors and links on a potential upgrade item is basically the definition of 'busywork' to be removed. The affixes are still there, so the chase for a fully maxed out item with the right affixes remains. It's just now when an upgrade drops, you can actually use it immediately instead of having some unknown pile of busywork before you can get back to fighting.

[@rcane6842]

We'll see how the rest of the community will react to it once the game is available. Hopefully it won't be simpler than D4's item mechanics.

[@Vel0ciraptor]

We equip gems directly INTO our character in PoE2?! Sounds a bit like a keister situation. Here’s to hoping my character doesn’t lose their abilities when they grunt or sneeze too hard during a boss fight.

[@МаксимЧернышев-д7я]

but does it still socketed in armor lorewise? or we go to vaal roots and jam them in our meatsuits?

[@ascendedsleeper5693]

I guess we just socket them in next to our cluster jewels... wherever that happens to be on the human body.

[@Masterof7s]

This has long been my biggest gripe with PoE in tandem with the passive tree: The game does not allow you experiment on the fly. If you brick you're build and end up with a Zdps build, you can't simply respec (because no one bloody responds to trade requests for orbs of regret), you have to build a whole new character, slog through campaign again, and hope you don't brick again. Yes you can follow a build guide, but what if I want to do something off-meta or just dick around and see what works? PoE doesn't allow me to do that.

[@SaschaS.-xp9df]

I love the AOM music! 😁😎

[@niquus1137]

how many skills can we have?

[@Rawsheeve133]

AOM MUSIC GOES HARD

[@DV8N1]

I still fear for new players. Embrace the suck and buckle up!

[@NarsBarso]

i prefer the poe1 item sockets system, not a fan of this change. even when i was a new player learning the game, i never had issues with understanding it at all. to call it confusing and jarring seems a bit of an overstatement.

[@WitchDimension]

They coulda made a way to transfer your gem slots, that woul dof been cool

[@Nick-tl7ts]

This game looks so goooood

[@agz4370]

Wasnt this one feature what made poe so special? Poe 2 will be completely different game.

[@Galkatokk]

You still have sockets and up to 6-links, they're just not in the gear anymore but on your character, sort of like a separate equipment screen. So you still get highly varied and modifiable skills.

[@Lettuce_Play]

Gave you sub. For Early Access, do you know if there was still going to be “tier packages” to purchase in order to earn the right to play it? I do recall a little while back something about this. But also that when the game fully release it will be free like first game. But for now, I can’t find the place to make the purchase for a tier. Thank you for any help.

[@TalkativeTri]

Yes, there will be tiers, but even the lowest should (99% sure) give access to early access. The other tiers will come with cosmetic goods (either in-game or physical items). Here is an example of what GGG does for PoE1: www.pathofexile.com/purchase

[@warnerjb]

I always thought their respect system was the biggest piece of garbage that made me quit the game. sockets where no big deal.

[@Xpider04]

Why nobody talk about new controling character with keyboard, not with mouse

[@matthewbentley1236]

yeh, for me that's the biggest change, WASD is such a huge improvement over click to move.

[@ltlsWhatltIs]

I'll stick with controller.

[@chancegamesone]

but aren't some skills only usable with certain weapons equipped?

[@Sadlhefoke]

100% my opinion.

[@ulkem]

Gem system for the second game sure looks interesting, let's not jump into conclusions that it's better or any less complex. Besides, I was a new player once and I was confused too. Then I did my research and learned the system. It made me proud, felt like I earned it. This is one of the core attractions of the game. It's one of the things that make it unique. What's next? Let's use gold for trades instead of orbs because it's confusing to new players. Let's make passive tree linear, it would be less confusing. That atlass tree looks awefully complicated, bring the ax!

[@cit9915]

I’m going with potion spam going away.

[@markpm4]

I Hope i got to play because of the beta Key so bassicly i hope i be there at 6 dec 😢

[@soon2bboosted]

Skills being attached to gear sounds like a stupid mechanic. Never play POE for this one reason.

[@VitchAndVorty]

I knew they will be using Undecember's idea... that's based on their idea... so, in a way...

[@saintapoc4031]

....So it's going to be just like Undecember

[@itzzzdubstep1811]

Idk, sounds to me like Poe 1 was a little to hard for you huh, i mean lot of people want to go to the boring diablo Loot and Item System

[@garregalen83]

Only early access, when does the full game release?

[@Siris6771]

Unsure, the plan is EA for 6 months to a year

[@satibel]

@@Siris6771 was, I'm not sure if it's still gonna be the case with all the delays, yeah expecting a year is fair but it could also be 2. (not criticizing, just managing expectations, imo it's better if it's released when it's ready.)

[@Siris6771]

@@satibel honestly, with how much they can be perfectionists, my prediction is 18 months, but we kinda have no idea the state it's gonna be in December, which is kinda why I just stick to what they've actually stated

[@satibel]

@@Siris6771 yeah they usually wing leagues but I think they might be overcompensating quite a bit on poe 2, because they can finally correct all the minute details they couldn't in poe 1.

[@angrywoodbooger3353]

sockets in your gear was iconic and sets poe in its own league...please dont drift to far from the core that makes poe great, for the purpose of ease of use.

[@Sorain1]

Well this is a big part of why they had to make it PoE2 and not just another update. Because yeah, it's fundamentally very different. PoE 1 will remain supported because of this and because they know some people want it the way it is.

[@piplupxpp]

Why nobody say that it’s gunna cost $30 with the early access and how it’s not going to be free

[@fightingblind]

You also get $30 worth of mtx currency so 🤷

[@liiiinder]

Because it's sort of is free as you could buy 300 points for $30 or buy 300 points for $30 and get early access... Then you can spend those 300 points on stash tabs or mtx... If you can't afford that you can always wait for the EA to end and play it for free.

[@BobetoSlim]

Bro 30$ is a steal for the content you get. Its going to be 100% worth it

[@isardprat7900]

The game will be free on release

[@donovanhays]

This could be ok. Personally my favorite part of ARGPs is the math and puzzle type problem solving it takes to get the best build. People playing casually should be able to get through the campaign without feeling like they need an online calculator but don’t lower the overall ceiling. As long as this still allows for late game head splitting build mechanics to figure out I’m down for it. Make things fun for people who play 3 hours a week and hard enough to figure out and master for those that want to play 12+ hours a week. People who play casually shouldn’t complain that there is a mechanic that is hard to figure out as long as there is plenty of easier content for them to explore. I say all this because this change gives me the vibes of lessening the overall potential complexity of a system that allowed for many options but enough restrictions to force choices. The issue of not being able to see your gear behind the giant gems or other socketables could have been solved other ways. If magical gems imbuing your gear with new stats or abilities are socketing into your gear, then why are we calling them gems and where are they being socketed? Into the character’s body or just being held in their pocket? It seems not thought out or just simplified for the sake of making things easier for more people to figure out with less time investment, but I’m sure I’m missing something and looking forward to finding out when the game is out!!

[@robertg7249]

now you switch an item and your skills don't work cuz attributes xddd

[@Siris6771]

Honestly will kinda miss rolling sockets, it's a nice little dopamine rush when you get it

[@bobix986]

True that new players are confused at first, though the real fun is finding out new things and making use of newfound knowledge. I just hope they don't dumb down the game too much, the complexity is where POE shines. Where do "socketed gems are supported by" go, if not on gear, they removing that? Hopefully not and they add it in some shape or form.

[@SummonSkeletons]

you know you can keep playing poe1, it will still get updates.

[@bobix986]

@@SummonSkeletons Yup, and i will. Gonna give Poe 2 a try when it gets outta beta either way.

[@misinnio]

​@@bobix986these sockets added nothing to the gameplay, it was just unconvinience. You can get dopamine rush from slamming other types of currency on the items.

[@AvantTom]

Have they explained what the process of unlocking a 6 link will be? In poe1 grinding for a 6link is a Herculean task

[@miricervenova4653]

What is the name of the song pretty please? 😅❤

[@TalkativeTri]

Greek to Me - Age of Mythology.

[@miricervenova4653]

@TalkativeTri thank you very much and have a wonderful day Tri 🧡😇

[@BB-do3th]

Yes let's make everything simple. Next there will be auto looting then auto combat......... there is fun in difficult game play

[@TalkativeTri]

My goodness gracious exile

[@bryden72]

😂😂 come on now. Not everything in life has be to mega hard. People don't want waste time and resources and for all nothing if you don't get that roll your need. Pick ya power, pop it in, and crack on with ya know game play 😂

[@mikeg8343]

Dec6 ? Is that still the date? Pay2play or free when?

[@jgarcia6421]

The game is free, and they pushed back the launch because of technical issues, so they needed a lil more time to buff it out

[@mikeg8343]

@ you’re not helpful avoiding my question: when?

[@andreiandrei2708]

The most I hated/hate about POE is the monetary system... rest is ok for me.

[@Siimmba]

complete bulshit.. Making the right gear with off color and max linked sockets it is a thing. They making game more easy to dumb and lazy people witch is leading to failure. The game must be insanely hard to keep the value of being strong in it...

[@joosicky]

Comeooon why this soong

[@Leirbag-pescador]

I can see your hair chest

[@thickymcghee7681]

This dumbs down the game.

[@TalkativeTri]

Terrible take

[@bryden72]

Not at all. They've realised. The old system keeps so many people from just jumping on and having fun. Way to much to grasp and then use correctly. Not neededing to link sockets is a massive improvement.

[@kekplexis]

Fact

[@Айн-ъ3ж]

Not really. There is no skill expression in using chromatic orb 100 times on your body armour

[@TheRealValdil]

Too much noob pandering. Tencent influence no doubt.

[@Dexthesaga]

Ugh😮😢❤

[@Zeroflax]

The socket system has always been terrible. This change is great. Imagine getting the item you wanted and then its bricket because of the silly RNG in this game.

[@ravencla2317]

POE2 is a dead awful game. Screw GGG and their console catering philosophy, PC POE is dead