Originally posted by Astropuyo

Originally posted by Rhadovan

I would also mention that though Bioware is controlling the influx... it is quite the influx. Be expected to wait. Trying to log into The Harbinger server I was #800 in queue with a 50 min wait. 

I am not complaining as I understand the nature of a new game. However, I did want to let those reading this to know what to expect come actual launch day. 

 

To match sarcaasm with sarcasm I present.

You could of always spent the time to read the first few pages on your browser FAQ.

 

CTRL-Wheel mouse is your friend.

 

As yes. Your resolution and your lack of ctrl-wheel are at fault here.

The screens look fine for me with a native normal person don't need to be extreme resolution.

 

You keep X-com safe there with that monitor buddy?

 

l2net

 

I wasn't being sarcastic, fyi. I was actually informing intelligent readers of this article as some will no doubt (even with a warning) bitch and moan about queue times. No skin off my nose as I have plenty to do in the mean time (RL, skyrim, MW3, BF3, etc) to keep me plenty occupied. 

But you are correct when saying there are things to do in the mean time when sitting in a queue. 

If your sarcasm was directed at me... then, sadly, it was misguided. If it wasn't, then good day to you and happy gaming.

I would also mention that though Bioware is controlling the influx... it is quite the influx. Be expected to wait. Trying to log into The Harbinger server I was #800 in queue with a 50 min wait. 

I am not complaining as I understand the nature of a new game. However, I did want to let those reading this to know what to expect come actual launch day. 

I am a conservative gamer. And I do NOT agree witht he pundit one bit. I DO agree with Karat above me.

Apologies if this has been brought up before. 

Besides environmental effects, it would be neat to have an added "knowledge effect" in the game. Many books I read have wizards, or magic weilders, remember more complex spells using symbols, or ancient incantations. Sometimes these need to be drawn, or memorized only to be forgotten once used (think Raistlin, I think). 

Anyway, whether or not that is a good idea, I agree with the OP. A more wondrous, complex and meaningful "magical" experience would be awesome. 

They have to expand (updates/expansions, etc). It will get stale in a few months if they don't and lose their player base. 

And WTH is star wars without... wars; specifically space combat?

Love this idea. Im tired of getting nothing more than a repair bill at the end of most raids. 

Also, it kills immersion when you have to kill the same enemy 100x's over. 

Question: Is this the only armor we can get? Or just examples of armor that can be gained? 

I see what you did there! 

I personally would like to see a PvP system build around a persistent, ever changing, map. A type of conquest type map where one faction can dominate, if they so choose. In doing so, they would set the laws of the land, etc. Those opposing can build  resistance groups and such to fight back the oppressors. 

Think battlefield but on a more persistent level. Of course, there would need to be some safe zones, but you get the point.

It would also be cool to have each person control a "squad" much like Brother's in Arms. 

I dunno... just a massive persistent, non-instanced world that is ever changing by the PvP... 

Yeah... early here, so thoughts are so collected. 

I agree that the indie companies aren't helping the genre... there aren't many sanbox games being made by "AAA" companies. 

It seems the majority of folks want a themepark type game, or, rather, the AAA companies see that that is what folks want and continue making those instead. 

Could be off. But it IS only an opinion. ;P 

Political interjection has nothing to do with the conversation.

Probably could have come up with a clearer comparison... 

Sucks all this happened. I was about to resub, but found 2 issues that kept me from doing so. 1.) The current account security debacle. 2.) I don't want to pay 39.99 for Destiny of Velious... a bit overpriced, IMO. 

A very odd question, yet one that has been seen before. 

Were I to want to change vocations and get into game design, where/what should I do to begin? Should I enlist in a school such as ITT tech, or what have you, to learn? Or should I just get a C++ book and begin self-learning code and its applications? Both? 

Thanks! 

Originally posted by eagles12555

I am using a 1920x1200 monitor, so either use a smaller one or go for the 1gig video card?

I have a similar resolution and I upgraded to a 6850 1gig instead of a 768mb card. I couldn't imagine pushing that kind of resolution with less. If you have the $$, I would def do that. Besides... more is better is it not?! :P

If your using a high res monitor (like 1920x1080 or some such), look at getting a 1gig vid card. That will help push out the higher resolutions.

If you are using 1280x1024, then you'll be fine with the 768mb card.

Hope its not a Death Start / Star Forge story line... Seems it would be getting long in the tooth by now...

Something important, yes. But please, no large space station! 

Originally posted by VirusDancer

Originally posted by Rhadovan

I am more of a forum lurker than a poster. I to have noticed the angst. Is there another website similar to mmorpg.com that I can peruse? 

As was mentioned in another thread (whether still there or not), it is good business for the site to allow a certain amount of angst - let the emotions flow - and have debates rage on...

...something to do with the manner in which the site generates revenue via ad displays.

That I can understand. And I would agree. Still, I would like to read other sites and what not.  

I am more of a forum lurker than a poster. I to have noticed the angst. Is there another website similar to mmorpg.com that I can peruse?