All Posts by MrListerSir

Originally posted by Zorndorf

Wow insider came with hot news today.

Apparently Blizzard will have a big press conference next week.

Signs are they will announce a new Diablo game.

see www.wowinsider.com

Typical Zorndorf, so out of the loop and last month.

100% Vaporware!

Comedy gold.

Originally posted by Caligulug

 

That comp will play the game fine. When I first got into closed beta I was using a single core 3.0, windows XP, 2gigs of ram, and the same exact video card as you. I had no problem playing. 25-45 FPS on medium settings.

 

 

Don't let the babies that don't like the game sour you to it.

I couldn't agree more, I was also running nearly the exact same single core 3ghz system you describe when I first got into Gen Beta, and I had pretty much identical performance to your own. Though occassionally I would peak around 55 fps.

Medium settings on my end as well.

The last line really is a word to the wise though, this game is attracting more naysayers and whiners than you can shake a stick at, however most of them are simply bitter due to there own poor performance (stemming from a wide variety of problems, every one due to user error on the part of the end user and/or there lack of a proper system configuration and modern components).

Don't let any persuade you into "waiting" or any such nonsense, at worst you won't like the game, at best you will absolutely adore it. Either way, thats a chance one takes in the PC industry where you primarily are unable to rent prior to buying, unlike console gaming.

Fee based gaming is the way of the future, the sooner you accept that reality, the better.

And that is a fact.

Welcome to the Age of Conan Early Access Program!

You've chosen to be among the select few who can venture into Hyboria to carve out your destiny and establish your name before the masses arrive.

To start your journey you will first have to download and install the client available at https://register.ageofconan.com/ with your account xxxxxxxxxxxxxx,

Once installed the client can be patched to the latest version from May 14th, so that you're fully prepared to start your journey.

The gates to Hyboria will open on May 17th.

Welcome to Hyboria!

Regards,
Funcom

Downloaded it overnight, sitting on my comp waiting for updates on the 14th, and then its off to get ahead of everyone else on the 17th! woooooooooooo!!!

Only took 25 years for a good Conan related game to surface, but finally it has come, and yes it has been worth every second of the wait.

Originally posted by Vrika
No, I don't need a free trial. I'm just going to wait some time after release, when the NDA is really lifted and we get people and professional reviewers telling us how the the game plays after release.

And Mrlistersir, first the NDA hasn't been released. It has been partially released, not released, there's a big diffirence. Second, even Funcom admits that their client has certain problems and bugs not caused by the users or their systems. You claiming that it hasn't is the largest amount of ignorance I've seen in a while.

Nobody said the NDA was "released", I said it was lifted on Closed Beta content upto and including level 13 (which only recently happened) your reading comprehension requires adjustment.

Half my email might help you:

Dear Age of Conan Beta Tester,

First of all, we wish to thank you for all your efforts in the General Beta. Age of Conan would surely not have been the same game without you. As we now stand on the threshold of launching we are soon moving into an exciting new era for the game, and we hope you will continue to be there with us in the final weeks before launch! As of yesterday General Beta is now named Closed Beta.

We will hold the Closed Beta NDA for everyone but journalists until launch, but you are allowed to openly communicate about your experiences up to level 13. We still have many additions and improvements to the game prior to launch, as you will surely see by playing in the next couple of weeks. Even the early experience will improve greatly in the upcoming period, so we urge you to speak about it in public should you wish to.

As far as your comments towards FunCom and specific players systems, I disagree, as I have performed my own tests regarding this on a number of different systems I own and can confirm it to be specific systems.

The client remains stable on my newer systems and does not on the older ones.

The systems it didn't stabilise on were older ones mostly used for WoW during gaming tournaments held by my local internet cafe, of which I am a partial owner. The ones it did run fine on (consistently) were the newer models used primarily for CS and shooters.

Originally posted by Deto123

Oh boy there will be more kids in AOC then you think. Have fun getting ganked over and over. Wow no way will i play that again, i ll wait for a few better games on the horizon.

I will have immense fun getting ganked over and over, why? because I'm not a crybaby and can accept the fact that it is just a game.

Besides that, ganked by who?

I'll be six days ahead of release players come launch day, well past Tortage and heading into my 40s. Of course there will be the occassional squabble between pre-order players leading to inevitable bloodshed, call me silly, but I swore that was the point of the game.

Sounds like AoC just isn't for you, and waiting is the best option you can conform to in order to fit in with the masses. Enjoy waiting, while I seize the initiative and get ahead.

Originally posted by Leucent

Whats wrong with personal opinion lol if he/she doesn t like it and cancels to save some cash and do a wait and see approach? I m doing the same, but enjoying WAR beta too much.

Theres nothing wrong with it at all.

However, perhaps you can enlighten me as to what positive results bitching and forming polls about subjects out of ones control will provide? especially on these forums where communication has been dragged through the mud to the point of not even being a helpful medium.

The answer is nothing, there is no point to it, other than to whore attention and cry over the internet in the hope that someone feels sympathetic for whatever wrong you think has been done to you (you being used as a generalisation, not directing at you, the poster, just to be clear).

And yes, the retail client is on my computer actually, is it is for a few others as well by now (about 10k of us):

Welcome to the Age of Conan Early Access Program!

You've chosen to be among the select few who can venture into Hyboria to carve out your destiny and establish your name before the masses arrive.

To start your journey you will first have to download and install the client available at https://register.ageofconan.com/ with your account xxxxxxxxxxxx.

Once installed the client can be patched to the latest version from May 14th, so that you're fully prepared to start your journey.

The gates to Hyboria will open on May 17th.

Welcome to Hyboria!

Regards,
Funcom

Yes, it is different from the other clients to a degree, however its not the client that is the cause of the issues, it is people systems and there inability to properly diagnose and account for problems within said system, in order to ensure a quality gaming experience.

Then theres the "I don't want/cant afford to upgrade" group, kiddies playing on 4 year old systems crying about poor performance, unable to tell why there little computer that rocked World of Warcraft with no problems can barely pull 10fps on AoC.

In the end, the problem is pretty easily narrowed down to nothing but user error/accountability,

Have fun grinding honor and rep in WoW, I'll stick to something a little more adult.

Originally posted by Agricola1

All server types will have PvP, if you want meaningfull PvP (whatever that means) then the normal ruleset would probably be the way to go. I'll be on the RP-PvP server myself, as you can't RP in Conan without being able to chop off your enemies head whenever you please. Also for me there is no meaning to PvP if you can only do it over there and all the smack talkers hide 24/7 in safe zones.

So it's either one way or the other, you can't have both. If you don't like being ganked then find some friends to back you up, it isn't a solo game in FFA PvP servers.

Holy crap, your signature is so full of win that the glass is overflowing - I'm stealing that for use elsewhere :P

Comedy gold.

I certainly don't plan to wait, though I respect your opinion and right to have one.

I will be playing starting the 17th. When most of the kiddies who whined about the five dollar fee for Early Access will be packing lunches for class, I will be lopping off heads and getting a good head start on things so I can be well past Tortage on launch day in order to avoid the flood of new players.

Despite what naysayers spew, it is a breath of fresh air imho, I've been involved with the game since mid-closed beta, and I couldn't be more excited for the release.

War Mammoth! yes indeed.

Originally posted by Linuxxx

I'm sitting on a 2 year old comp, and i have no problem with pvp.

Same here, although actually understanding how a computer works, and being able to properly diagnose a system bottleneck does help.

90% of the "my computer lags, etc.." posts are bottlenecked systems belonging to users who simply do not have the knowledge on how to determine there is even a problem to begin with.

Hence, they come here, blame the game manufacturer and fail.

Originally posted by XImpalerX

    If a game comes out, lets say AoC. On the box it clearly states the system requirments. If I match the req exactly and the game runs like crap isn't that false advertising? At the very least you could get a refund, but if I bought a gun and on the box it said "If you meet the requirments you wont kill anyone" and you kill someone..somebody is getting sued.

  Dont know if thats the best analogy, but you get my drift. Vanguard was a classic example of false advertising. Can PC game companies be held accountable for this? Or do they get a free pass due to there being loose laws or no law governing this? Maybe some fine print in the EULA when you first install protects them?

   

April Fools was awhile ago, though hilarity ensued when I read this out loud at work a few moments ago.

I'm a Paralegal employed by a firm that specialises in Commerical Law and Family Law, and trust me when I say you have absolutely no leg to stand on with that arguement.

If you doubt it, feel free to do the research yourself, I'd suggest starting by familiarising yourself with the practices and procedures of law pertaining to the state you reside in, as they vary from state to state.

Originally posted by Miner-2049er

I played FFXI for 18 months, left for about 3 years and I am now back playing again (3 months now).

There is just so much about the game to love and I'm really enjoying an MMO again when I was beginning to wonder if I would. Also it wasn't my first MMO, so it's not because of that.

They have added a lot more you can do solo, but the game is still at it's heart a game for grouping and I just feel that that helps to make the community stronger. It doesn't take long before you're bumping back into players you've already grouped with and people get to know you.

Even though I'm still a long way from where I was when I left I'm not feeling stressed or rushing. Most games I get caught in this mad rush to max level but in FFXI I'm just happy to enjoy the world.

 

Coming back to this game I'd forgotten how common it is that other players give you helpful buffs and stuff just 'cos they can. This happens in all games but in FFXI it seems to happen all the time. Obviously there are idiots playing this game (I guess) but I see so many more helpful people. I think it's remained a genuinely friendly and altruistic MMO.

Although I may try other games I'm not leaving again soon.

 

 

 

I couldn't agree more, well said.

The only thing in that statement that differs from my own experiences over the last few years, is the bit about there being "idiots" in the game, I agree that there must be some around, but try as I might I have not been able to find one in over two years on Leviathan.

Not even so much as a smart assed comment, rude remark, nothing.

The community is unmatched in FFXI, you simply cannot find a better game to play if you are looking for an adult environment shared by people with interests in the Final Fantasy series similar to ones own. People are constantly going out of there way to setup parties or what have you, all for the benefit of someone who might not have a character as developed as someone elses.

JP Players have been great to me as well, no complaints there, and I haven't seen an elitist attitude since I started playing in 06. Its been a really great experience, and is a game I will continue to play for years to come, because it remains exceptionally unique in a sea filled with mmorpg clones and poor attempts at releasing a new, unique game.

It truly is a breath of fresh air as far as mmorpgs are concerned.

Originally posted by asasenpai

 

 

I'm not moaning it''s just when they made a good looking game like this Square made it impossible for me to play by making it a pay to play, And let me tell you this i really do admire this game so much that id want to play it but i can't cuz it costs to much for me to handle.

Ah yes, the old "I cant afford to pay to play, due to personal choice" arguement.

No, SE has not made it impossible for you to play, far from it actually, more so you have chosen to not do whats needed in order to be able to pay to play - personal decisions are no fault of the game developer.

FFXI is the cheapest, high quality P2P mmorpg on the market, providing an exceptionally unique game world that remains true to the series, and far above and beyond any other mmorpg in terms of endgame content, overall playability, grouping opportunities, variety of content, eighteen different jobs with a plethora of combinations to try, helping to build social skills, etc..

At 12.95 a month you cannot go wrong, don't have a credit card? buy a pre-paid one from any local convenience store or retail department store. Don't have the 25 bucks for a card? well then I suggest you either seek employment, or if you are too young make an effort to go around your neighborhood and see if you can mow some lawns for 10 bucks a lawn, anything is better than making zero effort and claiming its SE's fault for trying to profit off there product.

Pay to Play is the future of gaming as we know it, the sooner that gets accepted, the better.

Originally posted by v2guy

Since this game is under NDA..  i can't say why i Removed it from my computer and canceled my account today..

Im very sad i was hoping that my feelings about this game would have changed..

Anyways i hope that everyone finds this game fun !

Best  Wishs..

Hello new and original account cancellation post, oh how we have missed you around these forums!

/facepalm

Originally posted by Zorndorf

 

Playing ANY MMO at launch is a nightmare..

 

Too crowded. Everybody stumbles over each other and it is NOT because you miss the first days that you'll always be behind the first to go in.

In this case of Conan every sign is there that points to a very rocky and unstable (technical) launch so I think that you don't need to feel guilty in missing "the opening night". There will be many more nights to come.

I disagree, and find that to be rather inaccurate as a whole.

Care to back up your blanket statement with some actual facts and numbers?

Originally posted by mike470

For finding a better way to run their game?  They had no right to ban him, they were probably just so embarassed.

Embarassed about what? that they are making nice profits every quarter with there niche playerbase, as opposed to the user who was banned, that is than likely was a teenager and lives with his parents, ignorant to what a real days work actually is and has no source of income, topped off by the fact that its someone over the internet that they will never meet or have to deal with personally?

How proposterous.

You fail to realise that what you, and the user you are reffering to, consider to be "a better way"  might be a tad bit subjective in terms of what the majority thinks and what Flagship has already accomplished.

You are doing nothing more than attempting to "force feed" your opinion of what is a better way onto others who disagree. Not the best way to try and get a point across, if you had one to begin with.

I'll tell you what, when you present a design document here that is professional enough to be submitted to a company, then I will assume you have a clue about the inner dynamics and logistics of running a massively multiplayer gaming environment - until then, I remain with Flagship, who employ seasoned professionals with years of experience under there belts.

Originally posted by Aguitha

sadly, it look like Funcom did'nt learn from the horrible launch of Anarchy Online.   With only a few days before launch the game is still bugged like hell, crashes, lag, hitching, bad fps.   I was really confident that the folks at Funcom would have learned something, but as of today, Conan seems to be heading in the same direction of anarchy online.  

Hope i'm wrong, but i don't see how they could turn the game around in 2 weeks if this is the result for 4-5 years of developpement.

Sorry, but I find it hard to believe you were even around for the AO launch if the above is truly your opinion.

Anyone who was, wouldn't bother posting anything like this, because we who were actually there for AO's launch know how horrible it was and trying to compare it to AoC is ridiculous, especially when the game has not even launched.

Good work jumping the gun and posting complete fabrications though.