Xbox One isn't doing too much right in my opinion, not a console fan and usually run with xbox but if I was giving someone my money it would be Sony.

I'll be one of the people to try this out.
I played in closed beta and it wasn't bad but not really what I wanted at the time.
I am always willing to play F2P games and give them a shot.
From what I hear, a lot has been released and changed since I tried this some summers ago. Excited to see what it has to offer.

Really I didn't find it that bad. Yeah the voice acting is sub par at best and most of the times doesn't match up with the sub titles but it is pretty solid from the 17 levels I have played. The excitement of new dragons in each area is what is keeping me playing as well as the combat isn't too bad imo.

Most video game companies probably pull at random but I actually have no facts on that. If there is a question "does your system meet the minimum specifications" and you answer no then of course you wont get in. As for a lot of games like FFXIV AAR they ask for specifics and I think that they pull a specific number of of people that "meet" specs, "exceed", and "outperform". I know they probably do this to see how people with mediocre systems, good systems, and amazing systems run the game.

Being a member of the media definitely gives you a plus to getting in, if you notice MMORPG has access to almost every beta that is out. They also talk about every game not under NDA. I would say this is probably because you are more likely to actually test the game in the way it is meant to be tested. So many people now days just play the betas but give 0 feedback. I feel like being a member of the media you give both the positives and definitely the much need criticisms that the devs need to hear.

Also, being part of a large guild or running a guild probably gives you a large benefit. I know many devs want to test the raids, dungeons, and actual multiplayer parts of the MMO. A lot of people run solo through Betas for whatever reason and this gives them an edge because they know they will bring people into the beta that will actually play together.

Anyway, that's just my two cents on how betas work. Excuse any grammar and spelling mistakes, I am feeling way to lazy to skim back over and fix everything haha.

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Originally posted by Roxtarr
They just left a huge door wide open for WildStar

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Originally posted by nightmaarez
does WildStar seem a little goofy/kid-ish? The graphics are fine, but it just seems like they have a non-serious approach on how an MMO should be. I just saw what the Settler class is like, and it sounds weird for an MMO. Putting down blocks to protect your friends, building villages, putting down merchants? It sounds like something from Club Penguin. In my opinion, it just seems like Carbine Studios is not being as serious as they should be. Now I have barely done any research, but from what I have seen so far it looks like a game that a 10 year old would play on the Wii U. Carbine also hasn't shown us much gameplay, so we can't really see if WildStar is kid-ish, or an "adult/mature" MMO like WoW or Rift. 

 

Just my two cents

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Actually there is a good amount of game play available on their website and on youtube. As for the child theme, I'll agree the graphics are childish but the theme is more grown up if you've seen any of the official videos. As for Carbine Studios they are taking a humorous approach at their game and have been ever since the initial CGI trailer.

Idk, waiting to see first hand through beta personally anyway.

There is a difference between art style and graphic quality. Ascetics and graphics aren't the same thing. I personally don't like cartoon style (WoW, Ratchet and Clank, and most cell shading games) but really this game looks nice and I will definitely give credit where credit is due.

Graphic quality is on par with all new age MMOs and I think you may just be upset at the art style and letting that get in the way of seeing how nice the game actually looks. As someone stated in a previous reply, this game is light years ahead of WoW graphically.

$20 a month is too steep. 10-15 a month and I'm fine. I dont personally like cash shops or F2P games either. I'd rather it be B2P or P2P. GW2 is the only game that has done B2P correctly that I've played (even though I don't play it anymore). I'm excited for WildStar and will play it regardless of the payment type.

Haha good point on the announcement of the new class. A funny way to hint at it but then again this is a funny dev team. I'll be looking forward to this. Thanks for sharing!

I thought the next generation of MMOs would move away for the e-sport thing. Kinda a bummer. Again it is a rumor and who knows how itll actually be.

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Originally posted by Datastar
Definition of Gear Score

Gear Score (GS):  A numerical value assigned to a virtual character to demonstrate the players overall power from gear equipped. (Not to be confused with Player Skill(PS) as this value requires no skill.)  For further information on Gear Score(GS) please reference Terrible Game Mechanics for related Data.

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That made me laugh. I'll probably quote this definition from now on.
Seeing as how I feel like this may be one of the better AAA releases within the last few years I really hope that they don't dumb it down with trivial things like gear scores.

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Originally posted by DAS1337
Hey guys, do you think this game will run on my calculator?  Nevermind, I already know the answer.  But I'm going to ask anyways because I am super ignorant!   

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Originally posted by Asheram
Since I got an email from SOE with an invite to the CB might as well throw this key back in the mix - DPIA-AC7R-Z4GM-3222-F42K good luck and enjoy. 

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Really looking forward more so for expansion characters like Samurai and Ninja if they decide to add both of those. Other than that I will probably play Lancer the most because it resembles the Dragoon class.

While I didn't donate much, and lets be honest may have lost some hope in the last 48 hours that this would get funded, I'm glad to see this make its goal and a stretch goal so far. I hope this turns out how everyone hopes it will.

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Originally posted by TheJoda
63 hours to go with little over 400k left to hit their goal......better question would be.  "What will you be playing when hoping for  a new kickstarter for CU."

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If it isn't funded they won't start another kickstarter. This is it for them. As much as I would love for it to get funded it is looking slim. If by a miracle it gets funded I am going to check out Wildstar and try and get into the Chinese Monster Hunter Online. Maybe try TESO beta. So far right now the only game that is in the near distant future I am going to buy is FFXIV ARR

With a name like Elder Scrolls it doesn't really matter how bad it will be as long as it isn't any worse than SWTOR it will be a successful MMO in terms of $$$$

Still incredibly disappointed in this. I had high hopes and after about 2 months through beta I couldn't do much more. I wish they wouldn't have closed DF1 down for this.

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Originally posted by BigHatLogan

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Originally posted by kidas52 How is that more like TES IP exactly?? Don't quite remember TES being famous for its PvP content.

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There is no point in making TES an MMORPG at all unless it involves PVP.  Otherwise why not just make another single player game?  Or a cooperative mode option in a single player game or something if people want to explore with friends.  MMORPGs only make sense if PVP is involved.

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Couldn't disagree more. PvP isn't the only thing to MMORPGs. It may be the only thing you like in them and if that is the case I can only guess that you are newer to MMOs than most or are young.

Don't get me wrong, I love competition, I love PvP but it is not the main focus of my game play. I wan't to meet people I don't know, create adventures and memories together. I love the idea of meeting people online that I may never physically see and dungeon dive and RP.

Idk maybe it's just me or maybe I'm just getting older but PvP lasts minutes while game friendships and memories of adventures last years.