no atb (active turn base) it has retarded enemy phase player phase..

and why the fuck do u need to hire npcs to fight with u... i thought the point was to team up.. this is stupid

So your going to expect to get a full party every time you log on? And some people hate to play with real players because well, most are idiotic so they like to use pre-programmed NPCs because they listen better. It's not a bad feature of the game, unless you just cant team up with other players at all, which would suck pretty hard.

wow if tht is true about this game then its a rib off.

lvling will be easy for ppl who use cash shops. the will buy things online sell them for high price in game. and hire alot of high lvl npc and go power lvl.

that must suck i agree with u

Presume much? You have no idea how the game will play out, who says you'll be able to buy out higher level NPCs and who says leveling is going to be an issue at all?

Originally posted by igniz

 

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Presume much? You have no idea how the game will play out, who says you'll be able to buy out higher level NPCs and who says leveling is going to be an issue at all?

well idk anything about the game i just replied to the question. and wht u said is true but i know one thing wont change that ppl who use cash shops r going to have more advantage

Originally posted by sanders01

So your going to expect to get a full party every time you log on? And some people hate to play with real players because well, most are idiotic so they like to use pre-programmed NPCs because they listen better. It's not a bad feature of the game, unless you just cant team up with other players at all, which would suck pretty hard.

if u can't find a party, then fight alone! duhhh stupid ass.

and are the npcs permanent or u just rehire and fire as many  times as u want? this system seems retarded. do u build the npcs as if they are real characters.

they could do a auto team up. like how ur forced to play with random people in rts games.

by the way fighitng deers is stupid, and no real time blocking sucks balls

IMO it's a good idea because it can be hard to find people to party with at times unless you have an active guild. As for it not being active time from the videos I've seen  the battles move quick enough. I won't pass judgment till I've played it.

You have the main character, which you chose the class, etc. Then you hire other characters to your team. You start with 4 slots and eventually get all the way up to 9.

The game actually has some cool tactical bits into it, don't slag it until you try it.

Not all characters act each turn, you can "Guard" (usually with the guys in the front line), and they will get a bonus to defense and may allow one of your other characters which wasn't playing this turn to play.

You have 30secs to do your turn and you can party with other people and there are fights where that is actually needed, unless you are high level for the area.

it's better than hack and slash types.. too fed up with those kinds.. i give atlantica online 4/5 stars for being innovative and different

The NPCs are a part of the gameplay. Personally, I think it adds a unique element to the game itself, since few MMORPGs use mercenaries as the base of their game. Anyway, mercenaries don't prevent people from partying and teaming up. I think it makes for pretty epic battles with multiple units attacking each other. Of course, it isn't a system for everyone, so I can understand how people may dislike it.

Originally posted by ricefarmer

no atb (active turn base) it has retarded enemy phase player phase..

 

and why the fuck do u need to hire npcs to fight with u... i thought the point was to team up.. this is stupid

it requires u to create your own team, not teaming up with the other players. that way you can strategize on your own with the help of your party.

Mercenaries are not NPCs because you control them. This game is different from other MMORPG's. You control a team and not an individual character.  This game  is new to everyone that's why most of you find it lousy.