All Posts by Ralsar

That is why I like the virtual game table.  You have all the tools you need to play a focused, story-driven campaign with a DM and players.  MMOs haven't been able to foster this environment so Wizards is being smart with their online offering.

Originally posted by Dracis

 

Actually, you're wrong. The model has only been successful in places like Korea and the Far East, but has proven unsuccessful in the Western markets, which include, N. America and Europe (It may also include other areas, but I'm not absolute on that).

 

So you may ask why would an MMO company want to go this route? Because a few companies who have tried it, and the biggest Western name SOE, have proved that although there is a small market for it, the players who do play and pay for items, actually pay more money than a $15 per month subscription fee. Just Google the John Smedly interview on the Station Exchange and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Right and those who pay more money per month on cash shop items make up for those who play for free.  It is a successful model that we will continue to see more and more. 

It has not proven unsuccessful in Western markets.  Why would you think that? 

Originally posted by elondor

mmo's will realize that the mmo population will die down when they start doing this.  i for one will never play a game that charges me real [MOD EDIT] money for [MOD EDIT] items.  how [MOD EDIT] ignorant.

The exact opposite has proven to be true which is why more and more companies are adopting this model.

Whew there are so many MMOs in development.  This one sounds pretty good.  Hopefully they can get a good product out.  The more sci-fi choices out there the better.

They add stuff for non-subs as well like the upcoming rank/perk system.  FSS has stumbled but they have remained involved with the community throughout and continue to improve the game a good pace.

Everything can be soloed though some of the elite nightmare levels and stonehenge areas work better with a group.  I've never been able to successfully solo The Wild.  Or at least not in a way that is worth doing.

The atmosphere is bleak all the time.  If you read the books you'll understand it better.  The demons have destroyed and burned everything.

That fairy on the main page makes me want to play the game

I've been playing since release and still enjoy the game.  A 7.0 is a good rating.  Not really a great game but still good fun.