Holden do you play on a PS3 and if so what server would you recommend?

Long time lurker, seldom post. I have a few questions about this game. Hopefully some of you can help answer them for me. I have been playing mmos since I beta'd Asheron's Call back in 1998(or was it 99?). I have always like the sense of community and feeling of accomplishment that comes with mmo's from leveling up your character to gain better skills sets, and improved gear.  I have played just about ever mmo that has come along, but the ones that stuck for a long period of time were AC, AC2, SWG, AO, GW, CoH, WoW, and LOTRO. I'm sure I left some out, but I probably didnt play them long enough to remember.

I recently purchased a 40" HD TV for my bedroom and a PS3.  I have been eyeing this game since they announced it and go to Youtube quite often to view gameplay videos. Knowing what I stated above, and that crafting for me isn't something I am necessairly fond of (in other words not a game breaker for me), should I get this game? It seems alot of people are having fun playing it, and I am one of those people who likes to get into a game the first month it is released. Do you guys think this product has staying power? Is there enough end game content to keep me busy for at least a month or two once I reach cap till they update? 

Anything else you guys might be able to tell me would be greatly appreciated.

it is obvious walking into any retailer, and you can see the console is clearly crushing the PC, not the other way around. Almost every retail branch I walk into , including Fry's now has a slowly dwindling PC Gaming section, with more space being consumed by consoles. So sadly I think you are mistaken.....

Do I prefer gaming on a PC?  You betcha! Is it the wave of the future? I highly doubt it....

Originally posted by khanstruct

Originally posted by uquipu

Originally posted by khanstruct

I loved UO. It was one of the very few MMOs that could hold my interest for more than a few days. It also has a lot more staying power than most games being churned out today (its still here). I truly hope that UO stays around, at least long enough to inspire someone to pull us out of this post-WoW rut.

 

So you're playing UO?  What's the problem?  UO has like a hundred thousand subs today, if memory serves.

Are you unhappy with UO?  I don't get it.

 

No, I'm not currently playing UO. But no, I don't have a problem with it either. UO is a great game that I played for a long time, but my time in it has passed. I'm just currently looking for new flavors.

That and I'm much more busy these days making games rather than playing them :(

Oh do tell....What'cha working on?

WoW is actually a good stable product, with a ton of content. Too bad half the community are dim witted, a$$hats.....

I'm playing Fallen Earth and loving it, I dont see an issue with MMO's, it is just finding  one that is a good fit. I'd rather play an MMO by an indie developer(Icarus) then one develop by a bigger name(Cryptic comes to mind) and play a half-baked, rushed out the door product. (Star Trek Online)

That magazine has changed so much and switched editors so many times in the last few years, I wouldn't really take stock in anything they say. I just ended my subscription of 15 years because most of the articles they have in there nowadays are utter rubbish.

If it takes you only 45 minutes to determine whether or not you want to play a game, then MMO's are definetly not for you.

I have created a forum account to post on  the official forums but still have not received a confirmation email, this is going on one whole day now. Is there any way to have it resent or to expedite the process?

I decided to give the game a go and bought it thru Steam. I'm probably going to go melee starting out and wondered if I should go Enforcer.   Planning on leveling skills Melee, Armor, Dodge, and Athletics.  Does that sound about right? Any input is greatly appreciated as I hear no respecs are available, and I don't want to gim my character.

Look forward to seeing you all in the Wastelands!

Good to know, now whether to go ranged, or melee? LOL

So eventually items deteriorate to the point of being unuseable?

Wow guys thanks for the recent replies. My fav mmo of all time was Asheron's Call 1, which had a skill based system. In my opinion talent trees took some of the luster out of figuring your build out.  I currently play LOTRO, and WoW, and neither seem to really hook me for long.    LOTRO is not delievering on their content as promised, and WoW while a good game, has a horrid player base.  I'm 38 yo and looking for something more "mature".  Any other tips you guys may have for me?

Oh my laptop has almost identical specs to my desktop, except windows vista 64 bit, can I expect similar performance?

Is there such a thing as item deterioration, and are repair cost heinous?

Tired of cookie cutter mmo's, I'm contemplating buying this game.

First a few question....

1. I'm thinking of buying it thru steam, any special offer items?(horse or buggy?) Do these items make much of a difference starting off? Can I easily obtain a horse on my own?

2.  My system spec are

 a. Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 ghz(E6600)

 b. EVGA Geforce 9800 GT OC(512 MB)

 c.  4 GB  RAM.

d. Sound Blaster Xtreme Gamer

e. 2.5 Mbps connection(AT&T DSL)

    What kind of performance, graphics should I expect with those results?

3. No respecs? But can I have multiple characters on one account? And if so how many?

4.  Do you grind dungeons for gearing up or do you make end game items? I believe I read somewhere 95% of items are crafted?

5. Lastly and most importantly, community.  Is there alot of asshattery and douchebaggery or is it a pretty mature community?

   Thanks for your time!

Originally posted by redrum666er

To quote Ronnie James Dio

"Like a rainbow in the dark"

LOL 2 funny!!! I love that song btw!

Originally posted by Jackdog

like I said 4 pages of bugs and complaints in the US boards1.05 feedback forum since the servers came back up, that is more threads than the general forums over there get in a week. Cal it minor complaint or spin it how you want the proof will be in the third quarter financial report on whether it was a success or not.

Unless you have  logged in and actually tested the changes for yourself, please STFU.

Tried that but GM Odom comfirmed with me it is something on their end they are aware of , and he will get back with me.

I set up the forum login on the account management page, where it say Create/Update forum login.  So i dont know what else to do.

I bought the full game yesterday and upgraded my trial account. From the account management page I set up my forum login but it is not allowing me to access the forums. I keep getting invalid login/password,  1 of 5 tries to login. Anyone have any ideas?  And for some reason when I submit my email for them to send me my forum login/pw, it says invalid email address. But is shows the same one I'm entering on the account management page. WTH?

Well I begin day 1 of the trial tomorrow, I downloaded it last night(>8GB). Looking forward to takin this game for a spin!