No levels is such a stupid thing...  kills the advancement that is typical for RPG games... turns it intoo a full action game.

No classes, is just awesome when done right, just picking skill trees instead of pre formed classes...  Its the freedom every RPG fan is looking forward to.

Originally posted by Rejaku

The German and French versions of the order page got a countdown, currently at roughly 6 days 23 hours remaining:

http://nw.de.perfectworld.eu/founderspack

This would mean the EU version of the game roughly releases 5 days later... then the US version..

When will an mmorpg succeed to finallygive us an endgame base on politics and intrigue? The more i look at game of thrones, midkemia and other fantasy epos, he more i realise this is what is missing.... A way to infuence the world trough roleplaying..

but how to put this intoo a simple mmo?

someone got no clue on the difference between porn and lightly erotic.. ah well, its not even erotic, its just half nude.

Not the fact that there is an add with half nude female on my screen, but the fact that i am actually surfing the internet for private stuff is more of an offense where i come from.  

Nevertheless the way they present woman in this game is rather tasteless and withouth class, ... if done right, erotica can be a sensuall or exciting thing, but this is just.... meh..

Originally posted by ZedTheRock

While I am going to be playing and I did purchase the $60 Founder pack to support the game it is in no way the best MMO ever.  It was a very fun game but it is limited in almost all deep MMO systems but hopefully with the Foundry it will extend the shelf life of the average Themepark MMO.

 

Open Beta for non-Founders is the 30th.

Look at it like this, ...

Its free, atleast to me it is, starting at 30th April, certainly not the best game ever, but i am expecting a lot from the community and the foundry.

To my knowledge it will be one big server, more like the orriginal GW

Originally posted by Po_gg

Enjoy while it lasts, we can't know ofc for certain how will Turbine revamp the classes, but since they keep talking about simplification, probably wardens would be affected a bit more than the easier classes.

I didn't play my warden since Isengard though... maybe I should dust her off a bit, the only problem is I don't want to waste time with refreshening my memories of the gambits, if the system will change in the near future. I'm lazy :)

They should not revamp their classes and make them simpler,,,,  having a deep world with a deep class system is what gives the game its place in the world..

The only thing what will help to keep more starters attracted to the game is adding better annimations and character graphics, because while the world still is very beautifull, the annimations and armor really start showing its age.  

THere is so much in this game, like epic weapons, that make it a long term campaign, i hope they learned the SWG  and DAoC atantis lesson very well, never change a succesfull  game at its core, because you will chase away your loyal playerbase and only get bad mouth to mouth advertisement...

The only thing i have learned for game update 10, is that they plan to replace the STR base of the Wardens with AGI, but in the same newspost, it stated that all gambits still kept buffing the same stats..

Originally posted by Allacore69

 

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Originally posted by gillrmn

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Originally posted by Lord.Bachus Sad thing isthat skydrive doesnt work from safari on an ipad, maybe you should reconsider offering the documents a different way since more and more people use tablets to browse the forums.

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Skydrive is quite popular and I am sure there must be a way to open its document in any application.

 

 

There are also skydrive apps which I use on my touchscreen phone which downloads the files directly on my mobile.

 

Most probably it is about your plugin (adobe acrobat plugin) which might require to be activated everytime you open it. Nevertheless, you can press download button and save the PDF file for viewing on your device.

 

A quick google search shows that an app exists for iOS:-

https://apps.live.com/skydrive/allapps/ios

 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skydrive/id477537958?mt=8

 

There are other workarounds too. So you should be able to open it! :)

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I can open skydrive on my PS Vita!

 

Some settings prevented Safari from recognising Skydrive on my ipad, now its set right...

tough demo files in 7s zip format,,, is still a no go...(was another thread)

TOugh i really must admit its awesome stuff that Gill shares with us.  Which makes me wondering if he is working with the development team, he is also very active on the official site.

Originally posted by Sho0terMcgavin

Originally posted by Allacore69

You do not need one. The game is open to everyone on the 30th. And the only way to have early access is to buy the packs. Hero of the North has 5 days early access (25th) and The Guardian Pack has 3 days early access (27th).

Not to mention, there are no more closed betas.  30th April is open beta to all.  25th April, Hero of the north open beta launch. 27th April, Guardian of Neverwinter open beta launch (Hero of the north and Guardian are founder packs).

 

http://nw.perfectworld.com/founderspack

Either that, or the Mob knows something we dont....

Once or twice a year i return to the lands of Tolkien, just to play the most awesome class in MMORPG history, the Warden.  

So was i in for a surprise to find out that since my last visit the warden became even more interesting, they added ranged gambits and now the 3 stances influence how a lot of the Gambits work.

Just running a Javelin and running after it to my ennemie gives me so much kick, as the impact of the Javelin feels like a train hitting the ennemie...  And after that dancing around the ennemies while using my mellee weapon.  Just plain awesomeness..

I just love the feeling of this class...   

.....  And its what Lotro is good in, making every class feel totally different with interesting mechanics of their own.   

If you want naked girls, go play the Utherverse..  and make your naked dreams come true.

This is nothing even remotely close to that.

Originally posted by neorandom

Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

Originally posted by gillrmn

Raising the budget in future is a priority for devs. However, a lot will depend on how things work out during launch. But the words of devs are:-

"You cannot create a complete city now, though you can create a village. But letting authors create their own cities is definately on our priority list".

 

As for technology, they can raise the budget limit to as much as they want, there is no limitation. Problem is that they dont want players to feel any kind of lag in the game. So once they sort it out, they will do something.

 

Another problem is that their detection of budget limit is not optimal. E.g. using same object over and over is no problem, however adding dynamic light increase the strain on the objects. These kind of calculation are not yet implemented. They are fguring out a better mre comprehensive way t decide budget limits.

 

Yes persistent zones from foundry is being worked on. But it is something quite tough to implement so it will take time.

 This sounds like divine music to my ears, lets hope the game becomes an instant succes making sure you guys can continue developing this

A lot. Its being updated a lot. Last 3 months, foundry has changed in everything and is a comletely new beast. one month after launch, a lot of revolutionary features are going to be implemented. So I won't worry about updates.

 

 

 

 

 

Actually i am quite happy with all of this, makes me go to bed tonight with a broad smile..

 

Tough with all the updates, i hope you can keep backward compatibillity with older created content, having to redesign your dungeons after every upgrade sounds like a core to me ( WoW mods anyone?)  I really hope you can delvier on this.

 

the sto mission maker foundry never had issues with this, and these guys work for the same company now that pwe owns both games, so i doubt theres too much issue with foundry missions losing compatability.  they tend to just add new foundry assets rather then removing any old ones.

wow mods need constant updating because they arent part of wows code, all foundry content is the game itself, you are just doing the job of the dev team by using the tools to make a dungeon yourself.

in that respect, people that make awesome content in a foundry, are really slaves!

I didnt even know STO had a foundry/mission maker, never played, never even had any interest in the game. 

But its good to know they pulled this off.

Originally posted by gillrmn

Raising the budget in future is a priority for devs. However, a lot will depend on how things work out during launch. But the words of devs are:-

"You cannot create a complete city now, though you can create a village. But letting authors create their own cities is definately on our priority list".

 

As for technology, they can raise the budget limit to as much as they want, there is no limitation. Problem is that they dont want players to feel any kind of lag in the game. So once they sort it out, they will do something.

 

Another problem is that their detection of budget limit is not optimal. E.g. using same object over and over is no problem, however adding dynamic light increase the strain on the objects. These kind of calculation are not yet implemented. They are fguring out a better mre comprehensive way t decide budget limits.

 

Yes persistent zones from foundry is being worked on. But it is something quite tough to implement so it will take time.

 This sounds like divine music to my ears, lets hope the game becomes an instant succes making sure you guys can continue developing this

A lot. Its being updated a lot. Last 3 months, foundry has changed in everything and is a comletely new beast. one month after launch, a lot of revolutionary features are going to be implemented. So I won't worry about updates.

 

 

 

 

Actually i am quite happy with all of this, makes me go to bed tonight with a broad smile..

Tough with all the updates, i hope you can keep backward compatibillity with older created content, having to redesign your dungeons after every upgrade sounds like a core to me ( WoW mods anyone?)  I really hope you can delvier on this.

Originally posted by neorandom

Originally posted by Alber_gamer

Originally posted by Soto

Originally posted by Lord.Bachus

Originally posted by Soto
I checked around and was unable to find a disc to be sold anywhere. Even gamestop has nothing about this game in its inventory of soon to be released games. So, is the game only bought via download? If so that sucks! I am old school and love print copies of stuff I buy. Not just digital stuff...cheap!!!

The game is free to play, so that probably means noboddy will be selling you free boxes...

Just because the game is free to play is no reason not to sell the dvd/boxed version. And the game is not 'really' free...that is why there is a cash store. To continue with the game and get the most from it you will need to pay for the DLC.

If by paid DLC you mean the Menzoberranzan Renegade class, it'll be avaialbe to everyone a couple of months after launch, so there is no need to pay for it. There is also absolutely no exclusive levels, dungeons, tools, or content in the form of paid DLC.

 

The game is only for free digital download, and people can choose to support the developpers and get a few ingame perks, much as a Kickstarter, only that the game is actually real and already developped.

 

There is no Pay-to-Win.

 

 

I hope that answered all your questions.

you mean you can buy the dark elf race seperately in a few months, and probably buy a spider and buy a panther, remember also that they stated the value of the pack at 700 bucks but 200 as a pack, so expect those individual items to add up to 700 bucks when bought seperately in a few months from the store.

 

the game is ftp, but nothing they sell will ever be available for free, at best youll grind a ton of astral diamonds, trade them for zen, and buy them with your blood soaked sweaty tears!

So what is the problem?

Isnt a gaming developer allowed to make money?   The i want all for free attitude does not work in our western Economy..  There is only one country where everything is free... Thats North Korea, sadly they dont have anything to give for free that people really want. 

Just pay for the things you want, if its not pay to win, the model chosen by game developers is okay with the majorrity.

Originally posted by Beoelf21
yeah there is pvp...my experience in beta 4 was me"rogue" being cc'd the whole time by wizards then dieing,,,,but it was pvp for sure.

Oh no, this game has tools to counter hidden stealth classes...

Originally posted by Derros
I'm surprised that character slots are so cheap only @ $5, especially since it's been said new classes are going to be free.

Its been said that they might be free...

But i think that would be a mistake, it would be a perfect way to generate money.

I have found a list of prices for the ingame store, they actually are quite nice, tough with the low cooldown on healpotions people could actually buy win in PvE (not in PvP, you cant use heal items in PvP)

I see the store bought mounts and companions are rather expensive, but they are far from a neccesarity to buy, as there are enough of them you can get through ingame actions.

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STORE

*ITEMS*
Packs:
-Adventurer's Helper Pack z1,500
Potions:
-Greater Stone of Health z1,500
-Scroll of Mass life X5 z500
-Scroll of life X5 z300
-Stone of Health z500
Keys:
-Enchanted Key z125
-Enchanted Keys X10 z1,125
Wards:
-Coalescant Ward z1,000
-Preservation wards X10 z100

*BAGS*
-Greater bag of holding z1000
-Bag of holding z600
-Companion active slot z350
-Comapanion Idle slots X4 z100

*Fashion*
Outfits:
-Noble Finery z1,200
-Courtesan's wear z1,500
-Wedding attire z3,000
Dye Packs:
-Neverwinter Royal Dye packs X4 z350
-Dye removers X4 z300
-Ebon Darkness Dye Packs X4 z350
-Winterwolf Dye Packs X4 z600
Dye Bottles:
-Black Dye bottles X4 z500
-blue Dye bottles X4 z200
-Green Dye bottles X4 z300
-Pink Dye bottles X4 z500
-Purple Dye bottles X4 z200
-Red Dye bottles X4 z200

*Companions*
Special:
-Galeb Duhr z3,000
-Honey Badger z3,500
-Ioun Stone of Allure z2,000
Animals:
-Hawk z1,500
-Wolf z1,500
Hirelings:
-Acolyte of Kelemvor z2,000
Wards:
-Coalecent Ward z1,000
-Preservation Wards X10 z100

*Mounts*
Special:
-Heavy Worg z4,000
-Heavy Howler z4,000
-Medium Worg z3,000
Horses:
-Amnian Horse z500
-Calimshain Horse z500
-Tethyr Horse z500

*Professions*
-Professions Assest Pack z700
-Professions Booster Pack z300

*Services*
-Change Appearence Token z200
-Character Slots X2 z500
-Companion Active Slots z350
-Companion Idle Slots X4 z100
-Manycoins Bank Slots X8 z600
-Rename Token z400
-Retrain Token z500

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* 100 zen =  $1 or near that price.

Since this is the way they need to make money, i can only advise them to push a new character class a month and a new race every few months and sell them for 500 zen ...   If they can make it work like LoL, they might actually make a lot of work... and the way they build classes there are allready 25 (x3) =75 classes they can borrow from the official 4th edition rulebooks... 

On top of that this might be the game where you could actually sell speedleveling potions, as the lower levels will get rather repetitive the more you play them, and most good foundry content might actually be for the higher levels. So far it seemed to me that there was only 1 main quest and that might get rather repetitive the more times you have to walk that path.

So far it seems they hit the nail on the head with their store.... 

Originally posted by sirphobos
I bought the $60 pack since that's what a new game costs most of the time anyways, I definitely can't see dropping $200 on the more expensive one though.

Sadly perfect world is known for its unrealistic pricing... tough with this game it seems that you can play and be competitive without ever playing a dime...

This would actually be the game model where people pay for the actuall content, and the more content they add, the more money they can make...

So give us a free to play game where people pay for new classes, new races, extra character slots, and unlocking new content....

Which would mean the game would be like a free trial with one character to level 20 and for all other zones after that, you´d have to pay an acess/unlock fee.  Now as i write this, i realise that this model is allready available in DDO...  How silly of me, but that model is just awesome.