Graphically its beautiful, some nice ideas. Beta was a decent ride mixed with frustration and fun. In the end though its still the same horrid UI that ultimately made me quit FFXI.

All i can say is, yes, hell yes. If they made a sequel, or whatever you want to call it. Another game like DAoC, with some changes of course, but keep the core elements that made DAoC great, I would play it. Hell, i'd give another 5 or 6 years of my life to the game.

Are you trying to do this in "Don Control" ?   Where you're overlooking the city?  If possible you may want to possess or try to control the safe cracker. Or maybe he's just not skilled enough to open that particular safe.

Originally posted by Kyleran

daily is low, and you have to be quick to get access.

I've noticed that those who really wanted to play were able to get accounts through persistance.

 

 

The sad thing is it shouldn't matter if you're a hardcore gamer or a casual gamer, if you want to play any game you shouldn't have to be even half as presistant as it takes to get into this game. For how exclusive they are making this game they almost should have just had an application process. People interested apply to play, and go from there.

Either way I still stand by one of my older posts. I will still try Darkfall but I'm patient enough to wait for a US launch. If that day never comes, or comes at too late a date that I've lost interest, its just less money and one less player for them.

" *Bonus Items* apply to the 90 Day, 1 Year, and Lifetime Subscriptions: Bag of Holding, The Amazon Curved Bow, The War Mammoth, The Ring of Acheron, The Drinking Cape, The Killer Rhino, The Enruned Kosalan Ring. "

So, sub to the 90 day, 1 year or lifetime and you get all that stuff?
Not too bad if you were already on one of those sub plans.

Originally posted by britzban

Originally posted by Capn23

did that pig just sh*t gold coins?

 

ROFL....yes he did.

LMFAO, thats awesome!

I don't see this holding up in any sane and logical court system in the present day.

Whoa, watch out Blizzard, I see some major competition there.

In all seriousness, I'm not gonna lie, I would probably try that game, just for kicks. Probably give me a good laugh just running through a few quests.

Originally posted by Respit

Originally posted by Anubisan

Originally posted by Cereo

Wait, didn't you crash 1,507 systems in one day? Leave DF alone, it has enough problems.

 

LOL... I think he prefers to go by the handle Crash Override.

 

Crap, I just figured out what the heck you guys were talking about. ; )

Ahaha, i knew my name would catch up to me eventually. Can't help it, that was one of my favorite movies back in the day. Still have it too :P

Anyway as far as the release of a US Server, I heard it was supposed to be within the next month, I cannot confirm that. I agree it would be more worthwhile for them to open another EU server. I do hope they open an NA server though. It would be nice to try. I hope Aventurine as a company seriously branches out and gets help in transitioning and opening more servers. Seems they could have done things much better in that area.

We know its coming, though I haven't heard an exact date, though its supposed to be within a month. A US Launch of Darkfall. A server located within th US, etc. More Digital Copies to go along with it. 

With that in mind, my question for my fellow North American gamers is will you try it? Or will most of you, that are eager to play it keep trying for a copy for the EU server?

Those of you that were fortunate enough to get a copy and are now playing on the EU Server, but live in the US, will you stay there? Or will you reroll and play on the US server, for whatever reason. Maybe lower ping times, better population at peek times, etc.

Now as text can be ready many different ways I want to clarify that this is in no way a stab at anyone playing or anyone that wants to play but can't get their hands on a copy. I'm just trying to satisfy my own gamers curiosity. So before anyone flames me or warns me about the game or tries to convince me how great it is will say this. Regardless I will try it, it looks interesting. I will however wait for a US server/launch. If that fails to happen, there are other games out there. I'm just trying to get a feel for the numbers, how many North American people are interested in playing but willing to wait for the US launch.

Thank you and happy gaming.

Opening a USA Server and a fresh batch of DL copies by the end of March to beginning of April last I heard. Sounds like a good thing. I don't want to play on a EU server, i'm sleeping or at work when most of them are playing.

Originally posted by Deadman87

Originally posted by Unfinished

Originally posted by Deadman87

Originally posted by finaticd

The majority of the positive reactions are from the 8% or less, minority of players able to tuff it out the past 9 months, the game is no where close to being worth it for most players due to game mechanics and bland content.

PvP system - failure

PvE Raids - failure (read the official forums for more info)

Player progression aside from levels - failure

PvE Group content - failure

Trade skills - failure

class balance and class design - failure

 

/sigh

 

Could please back that up with something else than the word "failure"?

I can help you out here. You say "the PvP system is a failure because..." and then follow up with a *reason* as to why the PvP system is a failure.

 

Do you really need a re-hash of ALL of the things players had serious issues with in every single thread? I am pretty sure you are very familiar with the 'counter-view' and the things players found dissapointing by now.

 

The counter-views that has been torn to shreds time and time again? Yes, it seems like we need to do that again, as it seems it cannot be done enough.

 

Why don't you tell me why the PvP system is a failure? And before we start, what are we comparing it against in order to call it a failure? World of Warcraft? Warhammer? Both?

PVP System being a failure can tie into the class balance issue. Pretty awesome when you can be stealthed and take a pot shot on a guy before he knows where you are and kill him by the time he takes 5 steps towards you (95 more to go). Did I mention that unfortunate soul was a tank class?

You can go on for ages arguing and defending the few things that were done right (assuming they worked and weren't bugged) and the things that completely destroy the game. AoC had as much potential to be an awesome game like Vanguard did.  Great potential, great ideas/lore behind the games. Complete failures when looked at, comparing their good to bad.  In the end with certain games the only people defending it will be the hardcore fans that seem to have unlimited cash to throw into these money pits.

I'm in no way trying to say that every "successful" game out there like WoW and other well known MMOs are the top of their class and deserve the clouds to part, the sun to shine and trumpets to blast a resounding sound around the world but obviously those games, while not appealing to everyone are doing something right as they're still around and still going strong.

There will always be games that fail and die, sometimes a slow painful death. Some that are mediocre and survive and milk as much money as they can. And then the well known, popular games that redefine the MMO world for their generation. Now I know i'll probably get flamed and it might be blasphemy to say it but how long until WoW is no longer on top? Eventually that game will dwindle and die as something new that offers a majority of the MMO populace something they want and holds their attention. When that happens as gamers we either adapt and find something else that appeals to us or you freak out and go live with the Amish.

It has and hasn't changed. (DDO that is)

Not all quests, but a good majority of them, especially the beginner quests - around the level 1-3 range do offer a "Solo" difficulty rather than the standard "Normal, Hard, and Elite"

They've added quite a few new things since it was released of course but in the end it seems a lot of people still do what they did back then. Run the quest on Hard/Elite or quest chain for the better loot or quest reward. As well as to farm reputation for the Houses.

Originally posted by coolrahim786

i have problem for some reason after i install flashplayer nothing happens it says it installed but nothing wat should i do someone help

kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do   - Flash Player Tech Support

www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/faq/    - Flash Player FAQ

Originally posted by skeaser

Originally posted by Arndur

No I we don't need a milion people all running around in tights next to each other saving the same princess ;)

 

You don't want this?

Hawt!

Who doesn't want that! A female friend willing to dress up like Link with you.

I have to agree with both posts, about WoW and LOTRO as well. Keep in mind though that LOTRO Lore-Master while a "mage" i've never seen it described nor played as a straight DPS class. It has a lot of utility beyond DPS for crowd control.  The Hunter is the class considered the "ranged dps" or it was the last time I played :P

Originally posted by Mobidoy

Originally posted by Knived11

I'm going to have to recommend LotRO its not everything your asking for but its most, you can solo, the crafting is decent, Plenty of good PvE content. Overall its a good game, their is a free trial i recommend you try it.

 

I forgot to mention that i did try LOTRO, twice... Dont know why but i never got hooked. I have also tried Vanguard but sadly, i had problems running it on my system... Unless they made it run smoother on system with experience and wisdom ( old computer), i wont be able to try it again.

Vanguard has all those things, in a manner. It does depend when you last tried it. I know they've made some adjustments to the game as far as older systems being able to run it. In the end though I can't say for sure. I used to love the game, had great potential but I don't see it becomming the gem it could have been.  All I can recommend is just get out there and try out those free trials or obtain a buddy key, maybe you'll find a hidden gem that you can get into.

I'm actually in the same boat as you. I like PVP, so we're different when it comes to that but I haven't been able to find a game to cement me in my chair like they used to. Jumping between WoW, WAR, AoC, LOTRO and a few others, nothing can keep me for over a few months at a time before I need a month off.

Good luck with your search, hope you find something you enjoy.

Nice post, very informative.

I'll give you this advice, or anyone for that matter. Not just pretaining to LOTRO but any game. When you start that game, or any for that matter....take in what you want to get out of it.  If you go into the game only worrying about XP and grinding it will more than likely end up dull and boring, like a job where YOU have to pay them.  Take in the sights, the story, the lore of the world and get involved with the community. Makes any game that much more enjoyable.

one last time, i hope, looks good in the overview