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Managing Editor Jon Wood recently spoke with the guys from Masthead Studios, the company developing the post-apocalyptic MMORPG Earthrise. In the interview, they talk about advancement, setting, PvP and more!
Read it all here. Cheers, |
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2/27/08 9:57:16 AM#2
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2/27/08 9:59:18 AM#3
It all sounds so shiny, like I sound when going for a job interview.
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2/27/08 11:36:39 AM#4
Originally posted by Lyolyo Yes it's in Bulgaria. The idea fo freedom of choice between factions combined with true skill-based system, dynamic PvP and flexible crafting is one of the best so far. And Masthead truly want to give the players what they want. |
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2/27/08 12:28:37 PM#5
Of all the games im following this is the one I am most interested in.
EARTHRISE FTW! |
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2/27/08 1:21:52 PM#6
All i have to say is AEON FLUX anyone 
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2/27/08 2:09:48 PM#7
We've seen a few of these companies popping up claiming they're making a 'world class' MMORPG. So far none of them have managed it, as evidenced by the train wrecks of those games that failed in 2007. We'll have to see if there are going to be any repeats.
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2/27/08 2:12:59 PM#8
The whole system is exactly like EVE (without spaceships and such) EVE= No levels, just skills--- There are four races, ancestry lines, and jobs that set up your attributes differently... but don't effect anything else (all skills are learnable) PVP in "high security" areas-> Police come and take you out for killing other players..
I personally enjoy this system much more than cookie-cutter mmo's. I'll have to follow this one! |
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Kyleran
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Joined: 9/13/06
A simple truth-"What people want and what is good for an mmo is not always the same thing"-mrw0lf |
2/27/08 3:02:37 PM#9
Originally posted by SoulPoppin No matter how hard I try not to go down the path, all I think about when I read about this game is Darkfall. (with a SCI-FI twist). Well, nice to see at least two companies are working on skill based games, one day we may actually get to play a new one.
"Just because you aren't paying doesn't mean it's not PTW." - Amaranthar |
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2/27/08 3:07:30 PM#10
I am beyond excitement when i think about a classless level-less game system! THANK GOD a company is breaking the lame mmo treadmill mold. Finally! a Skill-based system! |
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2/27/08 4:09:06 PM#11
Synthia makes me think of "The Sixth Day", and the one area humans can survive in makes me think of "Ultraviolet"s SETTING - not the plot :D I've never seen Minority Report though... I like skill based advancement for starters - looks like the only other MMO on my to-watch list though, up there next to TCoS EDIT: Forgot about Aeon Flux - that kind of encompasses both of those ideas, doesn't it? Does the madman know he's mad? Does the sane man know he's sane? I wonder which one I am.... |
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2/27/08 4:31:59 PM#12
Originally posted by steuss Ehmm sorry to break your mold. Star Wars Galaxies Pre-NGE was fully skill-based! You had complete freedom back then in SWG. That's why it was such an awesome game back then. It's just SOE that ruined such an awesome skill based system and dumbed it down to level-based console poo with NGE :( |
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Dracus
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Joined: 7/14/04
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." |
2/27/08 5:08:21 PM#13
That being said, the game is still in the very early phases of development. The guys tell us that they are developing both the game and the engine at the same time and that they are working toward launching a technical alpha in the near future. Caution Flag And that is why... Conservatives' pessimism is conducive to their happiness in three ways. First, they are rarely surprised -- they are right more often than not about the course of events. Second, when they are wrong they are happy to be so. Third, because pessimistic conservatives put not their faith in princes -- government -- they accept that happiness is a function of fending for oneself. They believe that happiness is an activity -- it is inseparable from the pursuit of happiness. |
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2/27/08 5:26:29 PM#14
Originally posted by Guillermo197 you hit it right on the head my friend. it was exactly what i was going to point out. you could be rebel or imperial, but still be in guilds that were either faction, and there was no level system just skill trees in different classes. the good ol days... |
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2/27/08 7:58:55 PM#15
"...the game’s advancement is skill based rather than level based. There are no levels and no classes, only skills that allow the player to advance in his or her own way." "That being said, the game is still in the very early phases of development." See you in 2012
Originally posted by SonofSeth Haha, funny line. I had similar thoughts. As a designer, you can say anything you want about what the game is going to be like while it's "in early phases" of delevopment. Two years from now, the quote will be... "we tried to implement <insert incredible concept here> as we promised, but couldn't get it to work the way we envisioned it. We had to scrap it and redesign the current system in the game as it stands".
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2/27/08 8:36:15 PM#16
Good article mmorpg.com. Cant wait to read more info about this game |
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2/27/08 10:44:42 PM#17
Don't be pessimistic till more details are released - the more support for good ideas and contributions early on, the harder they'll try to put said ideas in to the concrete game :) Besides, pessimism is for real life :D Games are all about optimism - or at least getting away from that other thing people call "reality" Does the madman know he's mad? Does the sane man know he's sane? I wonder which one I am.... |
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K.o.v.e
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Joined: 10/18/07
Tear down the veil, that bars your heart, from feeling this. |
2/27/08 11:32:14 PM#18
Im really excited for this one! 
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2/28/08 1:23:47 AM#19
Like Kyleran said, it's reminds me of Darkfall. But with sci-fi theme. This one can be big! ______________________________ __________________________________
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2/28/08 2:11:48 AM#20
Originally posted by steuss Finally? there is already one in developement if u forgot. Darkfall. And what i have been read about earthrise... seems that they do many same things. |
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