The large weapons are a bit over the top, but that whole directional targeting thing sounds nice.  I've looked at the videos and I have to say, it looks sweet.  One concern though -- am I going to have to buy a new computer just to be able to run it effectively?  

I would really like to know the system recomendations.  If any betas out there would like to post some frame rates with system specs I'd appreciate it.

is it even in beta yet?  /shrug

Originally posted by LordAdder

 

There is no way to stop it short of a complete boycott on all popular IP games which would be next to impossible to pull off, so debating whether we should or should not stop it is a moot point.  Until a developer comes along with a passion for a particular IP, a vision for innovation, and a solid connection to the pulse of the players, we will be stuck with these shoddy, half-finished, miserable excuses for a game/MMO which are being pushed down our throats on a continual basis.

 

 I understand this completely.  But, if we could somehow stop jumping on that bandwagon and deny these developers that intial cash boost from a launch, maybe that could at least let these devs know that they have to produce something worth while.  My big problem is this:  developer(a) buys IP(b) and makes development investment(c) then rakes in cash(x).   I mean - they have a formula for this that works really well apparently.  a+b+c=x  where x is always greater than the sum of (a) (b) and (c). I guess you could write it a+b+c<x.  THAT is what frustrates me the most.

as for "jumping on the bandwagon" ...yeh I'm guilty of that too.  I admit.  I guess that's really what's got me all in a tizzy here.  I'm ashamed that I'm contributing to this.  I want to do something about it. 

Cryptic ....please make the effort, because "I am a big fan of NWN and Forgotten Realms!"

I notice many comments here start with "i'm a huge fan of this IP" or something to that effect.  isn't that what cryptic is counting on?  I mean the only way STO made money is from the fans.  Looking back now at the initial game reviews / comments / dev articles etc... on the STO launch, I would never have tried it if I had not been "a fan" of it. 

that being said, are developers (I mean lazy ones like cryptic) just grabbing up "popular" liscenses and turning out a passable game to make a buck?  If so, how do we as the consumers stop this or CAN we stop it?  ...or should we?  If we stop this, will we miss out on the most awesome game of D&D ever? or of Star Trek ...or any other liscense material game.  I guess what i'm trying to ask is, would a Star Trek based MMO exisist if it weren't for cryptic or studios like them.

I think about this now because I'm looking back and noticing that the best MMOs, by far, are little known or fringe liscenses.  (WoW, EQ, etc...)  I mean Warcraft a popular game sure, but not a well known TV show ...or even a long (very long) running pen and paper rpg that basically started it all.  I say all this in hopes to somehow make the point....I love MMOs.  I think MMOs are the future of gaming and I don't want to miss out on a diamond in the rough, so to speak, because it seems as though only lazy developers will touch the "big" liscenses.

I jumped in with both feet at the launch of STO.  having never played CO I didn't know what I was in for, so like most others, I expected a good MMO and at least 6 months of good content until the expansion would be announced.  So, after less than a month when I reached max level and was looking around saying "what the hell is this?" I decided to cancel my subscription.  I left that game feeling violated, used and just ticked off that someone would do this to me!

To me, this will be a train wreck.  But,  I'm hoping against all hope that Cryptic has learned something, anything from the STO experience. 

Cryptic, may the gods of Toril bring back Tiamat to eat you alive if you screw us again with this!