Originally posted by Cyrael

There's a suspicious number of first post users who joined the site on the same day in this thread...

 

I haven't played Wizard101 recently myself, though I certainly enjoy the game - it has more varied content than most AAA games I've played, and it's good to see they're still continuing to expand.

 

I couldn't agree with you more.  I started playing Wizard101 since it seemed like a fun game to play with my kids.  It is a very family friendly game.  I have come to really enjoy it though and it is now the only MMO I play anymore.

Originally posted by MellowTigger

Originally posted by stygianapoth

i just can't get into either wizard/pirates cause

 1) it's children game

2) it's structured and linear

3) it's f2p (meaning p2w)

Wizard101 does have some problems, but these aren't them.  I'm a middle-aged computer programmer who enjoys the game.  My list of complaints:

1. There is a random number generator instead of an AI for way too many minion/pet/summon actions.  It's very frustrating to watch the stupid-bots who are supposed to be helping me.
2. Soloing has become quite difficult for me, and people are so spread out across the many zones that I can't find help for the quests I run.  (See complaint #1 too.)
3. There is too much time wasted in battle animation, such as: useless skill activations at the end of battle, unexplained delays between animations, useless skill activation to dispel charms or wards that don't exist, time spent watching a pip heal someone already at max health.
4. There is poor proximity detection in some areas.  I swear I've been pulled into combat while running tightly against the wall and over the plainly visible sidewalk.

I do like the game, though.  I have a 38 storm mage as my main character.  I keep playing because it is highly structured (therefore low stress, very predictable) with very amusing animations.  I actually laughed out loud the first time I saw the ninja pigs.  The sandstorm animation with its sounds may still be my favorite overall spell.

 

I've also played some of Pirate 101.  I find that I only partially like it.  Amusing animations, yes, and I like the grid combat much better than the stationary circle.  I like the ship combat, and I like the companion concept very much.  I greatly miss "MAGIC", though, while watching all that mundane weaponry flashing around.  And there's so much instance-zoning that's it's frustrating to walk between any two quests. The minigames I found so frustrating that I'm pretty sure I'll devote myself to Wizard 101 rather than face them again to refill my potion bottle.

MellowTigger, I have been playing W101 since early Jan. 2009.   I am a great grandmother and found this a great way to leave the real world behind.   I have to agree there is a lot of useless animations and Flashes that tend to hurt the eyes.   Wizzy has had several issues over the years and most of them have been fixed.

I did run some of Pirate101 in closed Beta and just could not get into the game.  That is one game I will not be returning to.

I currently have a Life wizard  (Level 87) purposely stalled in Azteca.  I am running that wizard back in Avalon to help my Fire wizard on another account.    Like a lot of other Players, I was looking forward to entering Azteca.  Now, I think Azteca needs to go back to the drawing boards and Test.  This World was rushed.  There are too many things wrong and it is leaving a lot of players frustrated to say the least.  Some of my Personal friends that were playing, quit after getting into Azteca and if the game continues to progress backwards, I see a lot more leaving. 

Game difficulty has gone through the roof but the gear is not suitable for Azteca.  It might be for Celestia.  It has gotten to the point that a lot of young players and their families can't keep up with it and more stressful than most jobs.  It has gotten to the point it is no longer the fun, magical game that so many started playing. 

If you are into playing extreme challenges, I wish you the best.  But I do warn you, unless Azteca is balanced and drops upgraded, there are no rewards worth fighting  for in this world.