All Posts by Cotswold

There have been a lot of changes for sure, but it's still DAoC... if that makes any sense.    As you have already noticed, they have made the game a bit more "newb friendly" as well as changed the quest system slightly.  The realm abilities are a bit beefed up as well, which you will find out when you run across those high RR enemies.  Overall however it is the same game, so if you liked it then, you will still enjoy it now.

If you have not heard the buzz about the "origins" server you should check it out.  That alone is worth coming back, whenever it is released that is.

Someone just say "oh yea man, totally a multi-game subscription in the works." 

Seriously tho, no part of that could be a bad thing and just like a couple people have already said, it would sure help the DAoC pop. while on the flip-side it would get me to play WAR when it comes out.

I don't know if any of you have noticed yet, but there is now an EA/Mythic "Master Account" web page.

https://accounts.eamythic.com/

I hate rumors as much as anyone, but it doesn't take a whole lot more than this bit of info to make me think there will be a multi-game subscription plan in the works.  Perhaps around the time WAR drops???  I'm not saying... I'm just sayin'.  Am I just really out of the loop with this?  Has this already been announced?  Is my wishful thinking just getting the best of me? 

It has also been a long time since I have played any mid let alone the warlock, but he was dead on about the spec. info.  chamber vs. casting times.  I will say nothing beats the lock for finishing off a wounded enemy!!

Now that you can buy respecs my advice would be to go all out like you are doing right now and see if you like that style.  It sounds like you are enjoying it so why mess with a good thing?  Then of course if that doesn't fit you can always test out another spec. in the future.

Cross-realming is a HUGE knock on DAoC and I really hope they either only have one server or implement the L O N G relog timer for changing realms if there is clustering in the future.  Granted that will do little to fix the issue, but it will at least stop or slow people from starting in a new realm on the cluster.  I do have to say that if I for one will be excited for the state of the game if they do need to start a second Origins server.

As far as RAs go, it looks like they have addressed this situation already.  I think they got "super-powered" to keep up with the gear (including SC and Alc).  I really hope whatever changes they make to the RA system will aid PvE as well.  I know this server is really just a "RvR" server with all the focus on getting the old RvR feel back, but I for one miss the old social feel as well.  Any oldtime Albs remember going to the Pryd Bridge and finding groups?  I guess I just hope they don't throw the game away when trying to "fix" the RvR.

I'm not sure I really understand why the graphics are "outdated"?  Is it the style, detail level, backgrounds, avatars, animations, brightness/colorful...??  I guess I just don't see the lack of eye-candy perhaps.  I know it is a matter of personal taste, but I think the DAoC graphics are so much better than WAR (from what I have seen and I understand it's not a released game yet), WoW, or any of the "beautiful" korean MMOs.  It is more gritty and "real" and fits the gameplay so well.  The armor details are amazing IMO.  I guess my only graphic knock would be the icons (loot icons as well as style/spell).  I'm not picking a fight or anything, I would like to know what I'm overlooking.

Originally posted by Illius

Originally posted by Cotswold

That's it... let the smack talk begin!  lol  

I'll kill you second!

Just so that you don't feel left out

no way, I'm not to proud to run away

Seriously tho, I think this server is going to give a much needed injection of "reason to play" that has been missing for a while.  On some of the other forums they are already starting guilds... gotta love it.

Originally posted by myleigh7

definition of waste of time playing an rvr game on a pve co-op server. ummm...yeah i'll give him plat

and a guild not to have that bad taste left in his mouth.  by the way i believe the population on that

server speaks for itself.  really if you want to play a pvp/rvr game you don't do it on the pve coop server.

Much better post, thanks for clearing that up.  I 100% agree that RvR is *the* reason to play DAoC as it is still so far advanced over EVERY other game out there.  Spending a week or 2 checking out all the realms and getting a feel for what they have and the classes they offer is never a bad thing tho when you 1st start the game. 
 

Really I just don't want him to play a hib   J/K of course.

That's it... let the smack talk begin!  lol  

Originally posted by myleigh7

dude don't go to gaheris it is nothing more than a waste of time. you want a nice start come to gareth.

and by pure luck i have hibs there. throw me a tell i play xleigh or myleigh and i will help you out to get

started.

"...nothing more than a waste of time."  HAHAHA, oh man, thank you so much for that comment, I needed a good laugh today.  Playing an online video game isn't a waste of time at all... but playing on a co-op server is?  LMAO, whoo, funny stuff.  What is the basis of your statement that it is a waste of time?  No RvR?  Lower pop?  Playing on Gareth is a quality way to spend your time???  Do you have a stand-up act or just write jokes in your spare time that isn't being spent on Gareth?

Give the guy some facts and let him make up his own mind.  Everyone expects and wants something diff. out of the game(s) they play.  It's awesome you are willing to give him a hand starting out, but making a statement like that with no reason isn't helping anyone.

3. Is there anything important that I should know about or not to forget to do?

Don't forget to buy back your CON if you die. 

Seriously tho, glad to see you are enjoying the game!  This game isn't dead like so many people try to make it out to be, and every new person keeps it on life support. 

Sorry I am coming into this thread so late... unlike DAoC   Anyway, I think the Origins server (which I bashed to death when the FAQ came out) will not only save DAoC, it will bring some new players as well.  Anyone who played before clustering (which hurt the game as much as ToA IMO) can remember the "realm hate" and desire to kill those other realms.  It was more than just pride at times, it was a good old fashion fight just because you really didn't like the other realms.  That is one thing you will NEVER come close to with any other game.  Sure, there are moments in all PvP games where you get that
"rush", but honestly, don't you old time DAoC vets agree that the whole RvR set-up made you want to fight for your realm?  I 100% agree with the posters who stated that they hate the new archery system and the "changes" that they are adding with the Origins server, it is a misleading name for sure... however, I've had a change of heart and will be giving it a shot and will be bringing 6 people with me.  Am I interested in the server and the cool additions/system?  Hell no.  I just know that having a populated server and playing with people who are *fighting* the other realms is going to be a blast!!!

Also, I don't know if anyone has noticed, but the subscription system has changed.  It used to be handled on the log-in "pop-up", it's now web based with links to all the EA/Mythic games right on the same page.  I'm not saying it is proof or anything... but it sure appears that they are getting ready for a multi-game subscription system.  So WAR might help DAoC like so many people have stated.

Alb wiz and/or mins. 

I'm glad to see the old "realm hate" is back, lol.  This server is a great idea no matter how well it works out IMO.  Fighting for "your" realm is what made this game so great... we are months away from it being launched and already picking fights

Also, like the old days (I played on Pellinor) having a massive diff. in realm pop just makes you want to win even more and you will see a lot of late night and off hour raids as well as playing together as a realm, not just going out in groups.  I can tell you now there will be a LOT of huge battles on this server.

Another few reasons the Co-op server is a good place to start your DAoC adventure:

1. Playing all the diff. classes from all 3 realms while still being able to play with a guild or friends and share a house/vault is a major bonus for learning what you want to play as a main if you do move on to a RvR server.

2.  Everything is so cheap on Gaheris.  With all the good drops being farmed etc. you can find nearly anything on the housing merchants for dirt cheap.  Also most of the player base there has more $ than they know what to do with so selling drops for $ isn't high on the list of things to do.

3.  No fear of messing up your toon or gear.  No need to worry that your spec isn't "uber" or your temp is weak or you are beating up a purple con drop (if it gives you the bonuses wear it, you can replace it for cheap).  Worry about learning the game, then all these "details".

4.  Nearly everyone who plays on Gaheris has RvR toons so finding a guild or crafters/players/groups on a RvR server will be easy,

5.  Learning the siege system in the frontiers is a lot easier when you don't have to worry about being rolled... plus the "PvE keep siege" is a blast and honestly all DAoC players should give it a try at least once. 

I don't want to hijack the thread, but I agree that Gaheris (co-op) is a great place to *start* as a brand new player.  Not to say that staying there for good is the way to go, but learning the system and layout while not having the worry of "screwing" up your spec or temp or having the $ to get decent gear is a HUGE plus.  Playing a few classes from each realm also gives you a good idea about what realm you want to play as your main... and being able to do that on the same server with the same guild or "groupmates" is another major plus.  Also, with the Origins server coming soon, creating a "main" or RvR toon that you may be leaving might be tuff.  No matter what, I hope you love the game!

Well, I know I won many years ago by not playing that *thing* anymore.  Don't let me slow down the comedy however, you all continue to act like you are in the know and everyone is wrong.  I will continue to read and laugh a few mins. daily when I'm not out actually enjoying life.

I agree 100% with the above post.  Well said!

Nah, I think more than anything it's the outdated info on the 79648643975409765 DAoC sites out there that has him confused.  That and most MMOs you have to download the game and Xpacs from the website, which I for one think is more than a bit odd.

The PvE-style keep raids in the frontier are a blast as well.  The pop is a bit low, but if you go to DF or the capital cities you will always run into people.  Also, I can't begin to explain how cheap the drops are on the CMs on the co-op server.  You can keep your stats capped all the way to 50 without even trying... not that you really need to worry about having "uber" gear there. 

One word of warning tho, if you get into some of the higher XP groups be ready to actually work, lol.  Some of those co-op players are hardcore when it comes to XP.  If you arn't pulling or killing you are doing something wrong!

There is no more 3 part catacombs client.  There are 3 clients left; catacombs, DR, and LoTM... that's it, each has it's own single download.

1st download the free trial, it is the catacombs client.  Done and done, very simple.  Log in and right on the patcher/log-in pop-up you can get the other clients and activate them if you so choose.  It is by far the easiest "upgrade" system of any MMO. 

Again, trial = catacombs.  There is no ToA client.  There is no graphics update.