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pileopoop Apprentice Member Joined: 8/14/08 Posts: 95	12/08/08 5:16:10 PM#26 Report this post This post has already been reported Blizzard annouces new mmo and I JIZZ IN MY PANTS! Take the Hecatomb™ TCG What Is Your Doom? quiz.
Daedrick Advanced Member Joined: 7/23/08 Posts: 105	12/08/08 5:43:18 PM#27 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Waterlily Source. This is the internet, a lot of what you read is biased and unchecked. quoting for emphasis ------------------------------------- Before: developers loved games and made money. Now: developers love money and make games.
vader999 Novice Member Joined: 3/01/06 Posts: 116	12/08/08 5:44:13 PM#28 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I might be wrong but I get the feeling all these people who love WoW hate all these WoW clones, may as well just play WoW they say even though they are getting sick of it. To make WoW 2.0 would be a tremndously stupid decision. Simply a different world with different characters, classes and skills but with the same quest heavy, simple skills/items system wont be hit past the initial box sales. By the same token neither will a full on UO skill system, AO item system, EvEs marketplace and politics in a full loot open PvP world. I've never known Blizzard to make a bad game, WoW may be simple but so was Diablo, its just that many of us here were already experts in the genre before its release. There must be a fun satisfying quality to it for a newcomer of which there are very few left which leads me to believe they will aim there game to a more intermediate level of gamer and a decent game to boot.
BuzWeaver Advanced Member Joined: 1/27/07 Posts: 788	12/08/08 5:50:27 PM#29 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Lets see what happens tomorrow. The Old Timers Guild Laid back, not so serious, no drama. All about the fun! www.oldtimersguild.com An opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it. - Jef Mallett
pileopoop Apprentice Member Joined: 8/14/08 Posts: 95	12/08/08 5:53:24 PM#30 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) No one called troll yet, so. TROLL! Take the Hecatomb™ TCG What Is Your Doom? quiz.
redcap036 Novice Member Joined: 8/19/07 Posts: 929 I'm not a troll, I'm an Ogre! Ogres like trolls, Me thinks dey taste great BBQ'ed!	12/08/08 5:57:16 PM#31 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Don't care, tell me about it tomorrow. O--------------------------------------------------------------------------O Old mmorpg's don't die, they just respawn somewhere else! Video games aren't the only thing changing, you are too! Diversity is what we need, not cloned Conformity! Here hold my monkey! O--------------------------------------------------------------------------O I'm playing; TCoS(pc), Wing's of War: WW1 & WW2(tt) & Fallout3 BE TROLL AWARE! - http://www.urban75.com/Mag/troll.html
saint4God Novice Member Joined: 7/09/07 Posts: 676	12/08/08 6:18:53 PM#32 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Without details or references, the thread does sound like a redherringsociety.org/ http://www.allaboutgod.com/
grimfall Hard Core Member Joined: 4/25/07 Posts: 414	12/08/08 6:26:22 PM#33 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Sharajat BTW, the last time we heard this talk it was that Starcraft would just be "Orcs in Space." So how the hell did that work out for those crystal-ball readers who thought Blizzard would just copy a game? I think we're going to hear the "Orcs in space" line a lot, from people ignorant of the history of the most consistently successful gaming company ever. Most WoW fans don't even realize that Starcraft is really Warcraft III with a different skin.
Elikal Elite Member Joined: 2/09/06 Posts: 2579 No compromise, even in the face of Armageddon.	12/08/08 6:28:22 PM#34 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) No matter what you think about WOW, when Blizzard talks about their next MMO, EVERYONE will listen.
Sharajat Novice Member Joined: 12/14/07 Posts: 939	12/08/08 6:31:14 PM#35 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by grimfall Originally posted by Sharajat BTW, the last time we heard this talk it was that Starcraft would just be "Orcs in Space." So how the hell did that work out for those crystal-ball readers who thought Blizzard would just copy a game? I think we're going to hear the "Orcs in space" line a lot, from people ignorant of the history of the most consistently successful gaming company ever. Most WoW fans don't even realize that Starcraft is really Warcraft III with a different skin. This has to be trolling. No one alive can be this ignorant, right? In every country and in every age, the priest has been hostile to liberty. He is always in alliance with the despot, abetting his abuses in return for protection to his own. -Thomas Jefferson
tillamook Guide Joined: 9/14/05 Posts: 4377	12/08/08 8:00:35 PM#36 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by pileopoop No one called troll yet, so. TROLL! yeah, must be trolling
Moretrinkets Apprentice Member Joined: 3/06/08 Posts: 498	12/08/08 10:47:27 PM#37 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) it could be a sandbox, or some FPS MMO like Stargate Worlds, but I would like to play something like Spore but with the MMO component
Swiftblade13 Apprentice Member Joined: 2/02/06 Posts: 633 "My days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle" - Firefly	12/08/08 11:43:42 PM#38 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) this could be f'ing fantastic news... it could be total bullshit.. or to a lesser extent it could just be another huge letdown on the way....... I think the only way I could get really excited about an MMO nowadays is for Blizz to make a TRULY different MMO... time will tell Grymm EQ1 and SWG pre-CU vet. Vanguard SOH victim WoW fanboy (retired for now) Currently playing Aion
Roosevelt Novice Member Joined: 8/23/08 Posts: 348	12/09/08 12:47:55 AM#39 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I have a feeling tomorrow alot of us are going to be quoting the new punisher movie. "Sometimes Id like to get my hands on God!" _____________________________ At the turn of the century... In 2008... Cracked.com voted Roosevelt as the most badass President of all time. This is his story....
Tridian Apprentice Member Joined: 6/27/07 Posts: 196 Dont be a fool.	12/09/08 12:52:00 AM#40 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Zorvan While I would hope for a Starcraft mmo, I doubt it. And while whatever it is will undoubtedly be on par with WoW, that's why I can't get excited about it. WoW's been done, and unless they plan to go a whole different route, a new one will just be WoW reskinned, and I really have no interest in that. I think it may be something different. While they may go the route WoW did, I believe they have enough money and the balls to do something different. Either way its not like they would lose subscriptions. If they dont like the new one they will stay with wow. I have enjoyed blizzards games and have confidence that this next one wont be so bad. But thats just me.
pencilrick Elite Member Joined: 12/11/07 Posts: 1074 Before WOW, there were MMORPG''s. After WOW there were online solo single RPG''s.	12/09/08 1:12:37 AM#41 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) It would make sense to me for it to be another fantasy MMO. Why? WOW is long in the tooth and has to be gradually phased out by another game or those fantasy players will look elsewhere. Fantasy MMO's are the staple of the MMO market. And for the fanbase of an aging and very introductory MMO, a more challenging fantasy MMO makes perfect sense. I have a feeling there are many, many WOW players looking for a new game and experienced enough to kick off the "training wheels" and go a bit more hardcore. We will see.
Kordesh Elite Member Joined: 1/12/06 Posts: 1208	12/09/08 1:18:21 AM#42 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Activision/Blizzard should be banned from making future MMOs after the incredible harm they've inflicted to the MMO industry and community on a whole...
Roosevelt Novice Member Joined: 8/23/08 Posts: 348	12/09/08 1:21:30 AM#43 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Kordesh Activision/Blizzard should be banned from making future MMOs after the incredible harm they've inflicted to the MMO industry and community on a whole... Making a game that 11 million people enjoy is incredible harm? People can go around blaming WoW all they want, but its the developers who tuck tail and run or come up with a carbon copy clone game that are the real villians here. _____________________________ At the turn of the century... In 2008... Cracked.com voted Roosevelt as the most badass President of all time. This is his story....
firefly2003 Advanced Member Joined: 1/16/08 Posts: 730 EVE, Saga Of Ryzom,Star Quest Online,SWG, Ultima Online, Fallen Earth, Darkfall	12/09/08 1:51:21 AM#44 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Who cares.... more vanilla train ride MMOs for the dumbed down masses..... For the number of times that SOE has destroyed the game I loved, even after it was very clear it was not what the majority wanted, I feel that they should start making donations to us- Paradox (SWG) http://www.fragglerockforever.com/swg/antiTCGloot.gif
Dreamagram Novice Member Joined: 6/14/07 Posts: 785	12/09/08 3:07:31 AM#45 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Just realized, the OP said "Blizzard/Activision", possibly meaning "Activision Blizzard", which is not the same as Blizzard Entertainment. Activision Blizzard is the distributor / publisher coming out of the merger between Activision and Vivendi Games (and thus Blizzard Entertainment's distributor), and may very well publish non-Blizzard MMOGs at any point. So even if there was a "Blizzard/Activision" title announced, it'd likely not be a Blizzard one. ;-) --- 1. Xfire numbers are indicative but highly inaccurate for determining an MMOG's subscriber numbers. 2. Xfire numbers are perfectly viable for identifying trends in an MMOG's subscriber numbers, keeping in mind any current or recent "use Xfire!" campaigns.
Anvir Novice Member Joined: 3/18/04 Posts: 123	12/09/08 3:45:39 AM#46 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Dreamagram Just realized, the OP said "Blizzard/Activision", possibly meaning "Activision Blizzard", which is not the same as Blizzard Entertainment. Activision Blizzard is the distributor / publisher coming out of the merger between Activision and Vivendi Games (and thus Blizzard Entertainment's distributor), and may very well publish non-Blizzard MMOGs at any point. So even if there was a "Blizzard/Activision" title announced, it'd likely not be a Blizzard one. ;-) Maybe it's true, I hope not tho
Gravarg Apprentice Member Joined: 8/24/06 Posts: 580	12/09/08 3:55:44 AM#47 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Pssh, anyone with half a brain could tell that it isn't going to be diablo, or starcraft, or warcraft, it's....it's...it's THE LOST VIKINGS MMO! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Vikings Click and Bump the pic!
Moodah Apprentice Member Joined: 6/12/08 Posts: 167	12/09/08 4:05:53 AM#48 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Thinking logicaly for a bit, I figure IF blizzard in fact does announce a new mmo in a foreseable future, it will be anything BUT a WOW clone with different skin. I mean - why would they eat away at their current top hit while it is still going strong (and considering the lackluster competition in general - with a couple of bright exceptions ofc), and will probably be going strong for some more years. At this point they probably have enough money to be able to experiment a bit and try covering another part of the market, instead of creating competition for themselves.
Cabe2323 Novice Member Joined: 8/03/06 Posts: 2953 The nine most terrifying words are: I''m from the government and I''m here to help. -Reagan	12/09/08 8:30:27 AM#49 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Moodah Thinking logicaly for a bit, I figure IF blizzard in fact does announce a new mmo in a foreseable future, it will be anything BUT a WOW clone with different skin. I mean - why would they eat away at their current top hit while it is still going strong (and considering the lackluster competition in general - with a couple of bright exceptions ofc), and will probably be going strong for some more years. At this point they probably have enough money to be able to experiment a bit and try covering another part of the market, instead of creating competition for themselves. IF (big if btw) Blizzard comes out with a NEW mmo anytime soon you can bet it either won't be subscription based or it will include a "Station pass" type of subscription that includes World of Warcraft. There is no way that even Blizzard can compete with World of Warcraft. Currently playing: LOTRO & WoW (not much WoW though because Mines of Moria rocks!!!!) Looking Foward too: Bioware games (Dragon Age & Star Wars The Old Republic)
Guillermo197 Elite Member Joined: 2/21/06 Posts: 1844	12/09/08 8:34:56 AM#50 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Zorvan Originally posted by Reklaw Originally posted by Zorvan While I would hope for a Starcraft mmo, I doubt it. And while whatever it is will undoubtedly be on par with WoW, that's why I can't get excited about it. WoW's been done, and unless they plan to go a whole different route, a new one will just be WoW reskinned, and I really have no interest in that. Wired's chat with Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime has him state, *"I can answer that. It's not going to be a World of Warcraft sequel."* When pressed he said, "So let's just say it's going to be different and it's not going to be a sequel to World of Warcraft. It will be different. We're not trying to replace World of Warcraft with this new MMO. We're trying to create a different massively multiplayer experience, and hopefully World of Warcraft will still be going strong when that one is released." http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/10/16/blizzards-next-mmo-wont-be-a-world-of-warcraft-sequel/ other interview So it won't be WoW. That doesn't mean it won't be WoW-like. That's the problem. It won't be WoW-like either as most devs that were part of the initial WoW development team are gone and no longer working at Blizzard. When www met dot , they then stumbled upon Secret Society , wich happened to be a Guild , wich in turn told dot about the net .