All Posts by seryth

Originally posted by GrayGhost79

Just a funny side note lol. AoC Rushed out the door, Warhammer released not that long ago. Whats the only new MMORPG that has a chance comming out around Christmas time? All I want for Christmas is DarkFall. Sad thing is so does my Wife lol. I can already see it now.... She's going to get me a copy for christmas and herself a copy and I'm going to get her a copy for christmas and myself a copy lol.

Each of you buy 1 copy and swap boxes under the mistletoe! 

Originally posted by onlinenow25

Read what the OP says then read what GreenChoas says.
 

The OP does not like grouping.

Killing Boss'

PvPing

 

What are the main things in MMORPGS? 

Grouping

Killing Boss'

PvPing

 

This is not the right game type for him at all.  He shouldnt in fact even be playing anything online if this is how he feels.  Even FPS games require grouping to an extent.  Unless its FFA Killing. 

And RTS games are just the same online.  You can go up against computers online which are scripted or play against other people.

He really does need to leave and go ------------------>

Beause he would hate MMOs of any type.

I copy/pasting this from his post "I am so sick to death of MMOs forcing players to group, forcing them to socialize just to experience the content."

While I agree with the fact that MMOs are meant to be multiplayer...as the acronym explains, but certain forced grouping situations are really annoying.

I never said anything about the PvP-ing.  You don't like it?  There are games that offer PvP-free environments.  I love PvP.

Also, the OP mentioned how he dislikes how bosses need to be defeated a certain specific way.  I agree with him.

What GreenChaos did is generalize what the OP said and pretty much told him to get lost.  That's what my comment was about.  Now, how is it, that most ever other person who posted something here has something constructive to say?

Originally posted by GreenChaos

You don't like grouping.

You don't like pvp.

You don't like boss fights.

 

ummm.  Single players games that way ----------->

 

 

 

WOW!  Quite the reply there.  OP said he didn't "FORCED" grouping.  And he didn't like the almost scripted nature of boss fights in most MMOs, where you have to do things a predetermined way to win.

While I agree with some of the things the OP said, I will be waiting for this game with much anticipation.  Don't flame him for posting his opinion...this is after all a public forum.

You're all a bunch of racits!  I hate you all...oh and I hate dwarves in WAR.

I play a Loremaster on Silverlode (Firedorn) and just hit 50 recently.  As the previous poster said, a LM has a tough time to solo in the start, but once pets come in and you can manage aggro well enough, it becomes a lot easier.  LM in groups is great too, mostly for CC and the occasional last second heal (on a cooldown).  Also helps to keep healers active by transferring power to them (mana heal).

Pets make for good off-tank, or at higher levels, high burst DPS with the lynx.  Overall, I have not regretted leveling my LM to 50.  Now I gotta start experiencing the high-end content.

Look me up if you roll Silverlode.

Originally posted by Gazenthia

Originally posted by seryth
  Either that, or they're not really MMOs.

I think we all know that people, most likely the greater (overwhelming) majority of the MMORPGing public, would go with the latter thanks to WoW. I, myself, personally DO associate the loading screens with single-player games because that is where I have most often encountered them as opposed to where in WoW as an MMORPG I enjoyed seamlessness.

I do so enjoy and miss the seamlessness that is WoW with very few load screens (log on and zoning).  However, I do now enjoy the time I have to rub the sweat off my palms during the loading screen. 

Originally posted by Lazarus71

Exactly what I keep saying to people who claim the social structure of the game is ruined by the bad chat system.  Its identical to the chat system in all the MMO's you mentioned lol.

And to reply to ZORNDORF:

Chatting doesn't exist on consoles? I scoff at your remark.../scoff.../scoff.../scoff

And loading screens?  I guess I played LOTRO, DDO, VG, EQ, GW, (continue ad nauseum) on consoles.  Either that, or they're not really MMOs.

Originally posted by Gazenthia

Just in case you thought otherwise: I don't believe consoles are ever any better than PCs. I was just pointing out that AoC doesn't actually require bleeding edge rigs to perform well, and the latest gen of consoles may meet the minimum requirement.

The last console I ever bought or played on was the PS2, the year that it launched :/

Originally posted by Gameloading

yeah, they made a console game only to realse it on the PC a year before they release on the actual console, makes a whole lot of sense

this is a PC game that's going to be on a console, not a console game that is going to be on a pc.

IMO, I think they thought of both from concept and not a decision that was made afterwards.  This game was designed with both platforms in mind.  And come on....the XBox is just a PC in a fancy plastic case.  We are talking about Microsoft.

I own a Wii and a PS3.  Some games are just better on PCs, some on consoles and some really makes no difference.  Hell, some games are better on the Wii then they would be on PS3.

It doesn't make a lick of difference if AoC was designed from the ground up to be XPlatform.  If the content sucks, that's what will make a poor game.  If things are packaged well together, the game will be good as well.  If it has mass appeal, then the chances of it succeeding are better.  To say (like the OP) that you can't make a game with an interesting story, good fun, good graphics and good performance because the console is a lesser platform is just plain ludicrous.  Let's look at the success of GTA4. 

For the record, my preferred poison is the PC game.  I got consoles so that I can gather with friends and play some group games and have beer and play the drums and guitar and think I'm a rock star!   On my PC, I prefer to shoot, slice and maim the whole lot of you (or die trying, which is what usually happens).  Then the wife calls me and I go AFK.

Originally posted by Gazenthia

Originally posted by csthao

Well, there's one thing that really puzzles me then...If there are so many people still having a hard time playing AoC because it requires a mid to top notch rig to run it, how the hell can a console handle it when the specs should not even be THAT close to a computer. I mean today's console games have terrific graphics, but in the end it will never be better than a computer.

I don't think it really requires much to run well. I think people are/were exaggerating that bit. I run AoC much better than LotRo. However I understand that there are certain pieces of hardware, drivers, etc that clash with the game.

Well, no...in the end the console will never be better than a computer.  In the beginning of its life, though, it will be better than most.  The reason why a console would run it better than a PC with equivalent hardware is because of all the other unnecessary applications and services running in the background, coupled with more peripherals, etc.

Also, to support Gazenthia's point that there are too many factors that will affect the way a game runs, LotRO runs better than AoC in my case.  Is his rig better than mine?  Who knows, but he runs a newer game better than an older game.  Wouldn't you think it would be the other way around as well?  Basically, way more factors affect a PCs performance.

If you plain dislike the game, that's fine.  If you find it boring, that's fine.  If you think Funcom sold out because they want to make a multi-platform game, then please send me some of what you're smoking; I haven't had a fix in a few years.

Oh!  And Funcom is trying to bridge the gap between PC and console players, unlike most game makers.  If you think that's not a step forward in evolution, you probably think evolution is going from toilet paper to a bidet.

The gaming industry is changing and companies want to...get this...make money!   I believe Funcom is doing something daring and not too popular (FFXI is the only other XPlatform MMO I know of).  The game has not been watered down because of this.  You're just probably upset you can't do AFK combat because there are too many mindless mobs on you at a time and you can't just click and watch.  If you want a click and watch game, there are many Barbie DVDs you can purchase too...they have an interactive section.

My advice to any person playing a trial.  Play it through 'til the end.  You don't know what gems may be hidden in a game.  4 hours of a trial is nothing compared to what you can gain if you play through the entrie alloted time.  They allow you to play 3,7,14, whatever days for a reason...by that time you should get a good feel for the game.  It's not just to give you more time with it, it's for you to be able to reach the "point of no return", that is where you just want to continue.  Give these trials a chance.

Oh...and LOTRO rox!

 That would be sad.   Very sad.  Canucks get US (equivalent) version.  That would suck so bad.  I would just get a UK edition via EBay and play through the Atlantic Fiber Line (long live lag).  Sad indeed.

Originally posted by IXBreaker

Hey guys,

Thanks for the replies.  Normally, I think I (personally) would go for a sager or something, but I'm apprehensive towards recommending a brand to a friend that's not commonly known.  The reason I find Dell so appealing, despite the horror stories, is because the customer service is so accessible -  that and there are 3 year warranties (with accidental care), which I think is a must-have when getting a laptop.  But, if I'm just being unfair to these other resellers, someone please allay my fears (for my friend).

 

I purchased mine 1 year ago, the only kink (as with all notebooks), make sure to keep your cooling system clean.  Get the dust out to avoid overheating.  I had a Voodoo before my Sager (NP5950), although it was really pretty and snazzy looking, it performed really well and tech support was great too.  But now that I've tasted what owning a painted notebook is like, it's done for me.  There's really no reason, other than show, to get your rig painted.

If you go for Sager in the US, go to www.sagernotebook.com.  If you live in Canada, it's www.aetsolutions.ca and for latter, tell them FIREDORN sent ya.  They'll take good care of you.  Tech support is still done through Sager in the US.

Originally posted by Mathos

Im playing 2 free mmo's that are beter then swg but ones still in beta ROFL........................

try the free trial see what you think first beats spending 20$ then finding you dont like it.....

 

Try the trial.  You got nothing to lose except $20 if you buy it and don't like it.  And BTW, Station Pass is awesome!  I pretty much have access to all SOE titles, except EQ1 for 1 low monthly price....now that's great.  But I don't play any SOE games right now, but when I did, it was great.  But I don't, so...but I used to....I'll just shut up now.

Grats bud!  Great work!  Props to you!  Send me a beta key, when you get a chance.

Runescape should have been called ruinscape.  It just plain sucks.  I prefer taking a pencil, sharpening it and shoving it in my eye. 

 Sager!  When you don't need the glitzy paint job and want honest to goodness power...as far as notebooks go.

http://www.sagernotebook.com/

World of Worldcraft

World of Blizzard

World of Diablo

World of World of World of Warcraft (or WOW3)

Now that's out of my system, I can comply to your request.

The common mortal on these forums will use "World of..." to give a possible game a title.  They are not the brilliant minds in charge of branding and imaging at these companies, responsible with coming up with an inventive and original title.  Cut them some slack...

World of Massively Multiplayer Online Games Titles