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Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/08/09 4:54:06 PM#1 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Would you pick up this game again if they did a relaunch with their expansion "Legions", made some system improvments to bring it up to par with the LOTRO engine, but made it a Free 2 Play MMO?
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skeaser Hard Core Member Joined: 6/13/07 Posts: 3442 Don't die mad, just die.	7/08/09 4:55:16 PM#2 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I hate you... The thread title made me think it was happening, not another "what if" post. A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything. -Friedrich Nietzsche
Nicksd Apprentice Member Joined: 1/22/06 Posts: 410	7/08/09 4:55:54 PM#3 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Damnit, don't ever do that again. (and probably)
Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/08/09 5:00:40 PM#4 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by skeaser I hate you... The thread title made me think it was happening, not another "what if" post. I know I am sorry..... I would just LOVE it if this game would at least come back as a F2P option..... It will most likley never happen though :(
Yaboze Apprentice Member Joined: 12/21/07 Posts: 1	7/09/09 4:09:29 PM#5 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) There is no reason why Turbine can't do what they did for DDO for AC2. DDO was obviously losing players and had low subs. Relaunch AC2 as a Free to Play game, update the engine, which is an earlier version of the Lotro/DDO engine and put it out there as a digital download. Include the expansion as well. Start it clean. TBH, I would pay to play AC2 again, but regardless, I would definitely play a F2P AC2. DDO is now going F2P and I didn't even bother because it doesn't interest me. The game was pretty polished and had all class and crafting revamps already. It was a "working" MMO that just had a low player base and an engine that was probably too ahead of it's time for 2002. There is a fanbase that exists, there are other message boards with activity and people wanting this game revived. It may not be millions but I would say if they opened 2 servers, PvE and a PvP, they would be filled. There are lots of F2P games and even SOE has one, Free Realms. AC2 blows that game away. COME ON TURBINE!
Kataal Novice Member Joined: 8/05/06 Posts: 74	7/09/09 4:19:52 PM#6 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) yes, I definitely would. I never got to play AC2, and that saddens me greatly. Also, watch the exciting yet deceptive thread titles. they bring much disappointment.
mrcalhou Spotlight Poster Joined: 7/23/08 Posts: 1426	7/09/09 4:20:34 PM#7 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) T_T -------- "Chemistry: 'We do stuff in lab that would be a felony in your garage.'" The most awesomest after school special T-shirt: Front: UNO Chemistry Club Back: /\OH --> Bad Decisions
Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/09/09 4:28:03 PM#8 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Yaboze There is no reason why Turbine can't do what they did for DDO for AC2. DDO was obviously losing players and had low subs. Relaunch AC2 as a Free to Play game, update the engine, which is an earlier version of the Lotro/DDO engine and put it out there as a digital download. Include the expansion as well. Start it clean. TBH, I would pay to play AC2 again, but regardless, I would definitely play a F2P AC2. DDO is now going F2P and I didn't even bother because it doesn't interest me. The game was pretty polished and had all class and crafting revamps already. It was a "working" MMO that just had a low player base and an engine that was probably too ahead of it's time for 2002. There is a fanbase that exists, there are other message boards with activity and people wanting this game revived. It may not be millions but I would say if they opened 2 servers, PvE and a PvP, they would be filled. There are lots of F2P games and even SOE has one, Free Realms. AC2 blows that game away. COME ON TURBINE! You hit the nail right on the Head! This is exactally what I would do. One PvE and one PVP server and F2P. COME ON TURBINE!!
User Deleted	7/09/09 4:29:51 PM#9 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Not in a million years.
Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/09/09 4:45:27 PM#10 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Hammertime1 Not in a million years. Courious to see what your thoughts are on why they wouldnt want to do this. What would be the downsided to setting something up like this in your opinion?
Somnulus Novice Member Joined: 8/19/04 Posts: 352	7/09/09 4:53:41 PM#11 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Greyloop Originally posted by Hammertime1 Not in a million years. Courious to see what your thoughts are on why they wouldnt want to do this. What would be the downsided to setting something up like this in your opinion? The only potential downside for Turbine would be if they actually had a new Asheron's Call in the works. They may still be holding on to the idea that at some point, they will re-release AC using the LOTRO engine but keeping the skill system, death penalties, etc. If that were the case, it wouldn't be in their best interest to revive a product that could be in a position to compete with a new AC release. Otherwise, the base idea is sound. Has anyone pitched it on any Turbine forums, via email to the devs, etc.? Abbatoir / Abbatoir Cinq Adnihilo Beorn Judge's Edge Somnulus Perfect Black ---------------------- Asheron's Call / Asheron's Call 2 Everquest / Everquest 2 Anarchy Online Shadowbane Dark Age of Camelot Star Wars Galaxies Matrix Online World of Warcraft Guild Wars City of Heroes
User Deleted	7/09/09 4:57:04 PM#12 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) My heart skipped a beat for a second :). dx 10/11 please :D
Brianadams73 Novice Member Joined: 5/05/07 Posts: 7	7/09/09 4:59:08 PM#13 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Yea AC 2 pwns i dont see why that cant just do what they did with DDO
qombi Apprentice Member Joined: 7/09/04 Posts: 1112	7/09/09 5:06:43 PM#14 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Awwwe I got my hopes up. : (
Tivian Novice Member Joined: 4/07/04 Posts: 174 That which does not kill us, makes us stronger!!!	7/09/09 5:12:30 PM#15 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I am affraid that the AC franchise is a dead issue since the debaucle of AC 2. You can't blame Turbine though, it was Microsofts fault for pushing AC 2 out the door before they were ready. We are stuck with the old AC forever!
Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/09/09 5:14:54 PM#16 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Brianadams73 Yea AC 2 pwns i dont see why that cant just do what they did with DDO Hey here's a thought... Maybe MMORPG.com reopened these AC2 forums because they are gearing up for this to actually happen....LOL I know I know its a dream but one can always wish right. Seriously though.....other then some money that would maybe have to be put out in marketing the idea sounds sound to me to.
Greyloop Novice Member Joined: 1/23/04 Posts: 41	7/09/09 5:18:15 PM#17 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Tivian I am affraid that the AC franchise is a dead issue since the debaucle of AC 2. You can't blame Turbine though, it was Microsofts fault for pushing AC 2 out the door before they were ready. We are stuck with the old AC forever! Yes you are correct in that there are many things that were out of Turbines control but now that turbine has broken away from microsoft the control is in there hands. I do not understand why a company would spend YEARS developing a product and then shelve it. That sure is a ton of work just sitting there on a shelf. Do you guys think that it really costs that much to keep 2 servers going on a game, maybe a website, some forums, etc? Maybe I just dont get it but it sure seems they could actually start making a profit if they did a F2P option.
User Deleted	7/09/09 5:36:07 PM#18 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Sure i would play AC2 if it was f2p, but ill doub they ever relaunch it.
Tivian Novice Member Joined: 4/07/04 Posts: 174 That which does not kill us, makes us stronger!!!	7/10/09 12:34:49 AM#19 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Couldn't tell you. Other than they don't want to spend the time or money to make it happen.
qombi Apprentice Member Joined: 7/09/04 Posts: 1112	7/10/09 9:15:10 AM#20 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Greyloop Originally posted by Tivian I am affraid that the AC franchise is a dead issue since the debaucle of AC 2. You can't blame Turbine though, it was Microsofts fault for pushing AC 2 out the door before they were ready. We are stuck with the old AC forever! Yes you are correct in that there are many things that were out of Turbines control but now that turbine has broken away from microsoft the control is in there hands. I do not understand why a company would spend YEARS developing a product and then shelve it. That sure is a ton of work just sitting there on a shelf. Do you guys think that it really costs that much to keep 2 servers going on a game, maybe a website, some forums, etc? Maybe I just dont get it but it sure seems they could actually start making a profit if they did a F2P option. I am curious if Asheron's Call 2 might be tied up because of who owns the rights. Does Microsoft own the rights or does Turbine?