Above all, don't get discouraged by your losses.
I've also found that focusing on a bloodline you like for awhile helps. Also, simply getting used to remembering all of the abilities at your disposal, and remembering to use them when they would benefit you. Forgetting that you could have hit your Q, spaced out of harm, or used that cc on R is common at first, but after you learn a bloodline more you grow into using all of their abilities like second nature.
edit: This page is a pretty good summary of basics.
We've currently developing a similar game called SquabPie http://squabpie.com/ It's still in early alpha, but already playable (one small server) and quite stable. We have WASD controls, skill shots, no predefined classes with customizable weapons instead; deathmatch and "team vs team" modes. Visuals are not very stunning :) because there are only two (and a half) developers, but we're working on it. We don't have much players yet, but there is always one or two devs hanging out in chat, so we can keep you company.
Try to find a team, the game is a lot more fun when you play with the same people consistently. 2s can be a lot of fun, but the game is balanced around 3s so I recommend going there (right now any BL + Stalker is the most common setup in 2s). Yes, do the tutorial and familiarize yourself with the concept. Try playing scenarios if you can - you will get more "alive-time", it might be hard to get into one since nobody really plays scenarios..
Here and here are two great beginner guides. The game has a steep learning curve, that's for sure - but it is really rewarding once you get into it.
Finally: there is a help channel (the chat in the lobby works a bit like an IRC-server). Just type "/j help" and ask away! There is a reddit-channel as well ("/j reddit") but it's usually quite dead in there.. Good luck and enjoy the game!
It includes all of the bloodlines that were available on release, the first four on each category of this list (and in-game lists)
Personally, I think it's worth it, this game is fantastic!
I'm guessing its this thread. http://www.bloodlinechampions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=24310
Kaww summarized it pretty well imo.
And you're a fool if you dont think the people who play BLC wouldnt be on reddit also. A lot of the pros frequent the reddit also.
The game just has lots and lots of grind in it inherently. Funcom is just a terrible publisher forcing these things. Not to mention we dont even have all the items at once, and does all the BS sales shit.
That being said, it seems like this is your game and champions is the most bang for your buck edition. Funcom just created tons of hurdles that pushes you away easily with the massive grind not even all the stuff you could be getting so you have something to work for.
I don't understand why shit has to be on rotation anyways. Bloodlines, titles, all of that jazz. Titles are the like the easiest thing to implement and people pay for that still they should all be available. Sure some season specifics could be a nice touch, but most should be available. And then different priced titles could be cash only. Avatars dont take that long either, fuck avatars are easy way to have stuff to market.
Hell I look at the old leveling system and I don't see why they had to remove that. Easy form of progression. Don't make it like a exponential leveling increase or anything just straight linear so you ding fairly consistently. And then have avatars or titles at certain levels.
I was able to install it using the Enhanced Steam plugin.
The Bloodline Champions community page had a link to it's steamdb.info page (https://steamdb.info/app/6370/)
You can click the play button in the banner and it should install it just fine
Yeah I decided to do that earlier, but no response yet =/
Thanks though. I'm reinstalling as we speak to give it another try.
Edit: format derpins
DreamHack Winter 2011 will be held during the 24th-27th November in Jönköping, Sweden. Alienware is together with 2GD hosting a BLC tournament with 12 invited teams and 4 teams qualifying on spot. The prize pool is 10k USD with 6k to the winning team, 3k to the 2nd team and 1½k to the 3rd team. The tournament will be streamed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. http://www.dreamhack.se/dhw11/2011/11/09/bloodline-champions-tournament/ http://www.bloodlinechampions.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19782
I would try posting this one the forum if you don't get any good answers. There are a lot more guys over there :)
Personally, I like to play stalker but are not good enough with i to give tips I think.
No I'm afraid they've finished it now, sadly:
Plus, IGN seemed to have removed their free trial, which is a pain. It was a nice way of getting new players some free stuff.
Here's someone interested in revitalising the wikis too.
I'd be happy contribute, but I think you'd probably need people who play at a higher level than me (there are some high grade redditors lurking around here).
If you want make an account from this link. It gets you about a 1/3 head start on bloodcoins to buy your first champ! (ingame currency) http://www.bloodlinechampions.com/register.php?refid=1500365954
Those patch notes were outdated at first, but should have been fixed now.
Otherwise they can be found here too: http://www.bloodlinechampions.com/news.php?cat=46&id=17836#title
Edit: Actually they do not seem to be fixed yet.