Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Was somewhat interested until I had seen some gameplay dungeon videos.  But decided not to play after experiencing beta.

Do you currently play this game?:

No

If no, please explain why:

Gameplay was overly difficult unless you figured out the perfect builds.  Knew end game would involve difficuilt dungeons to grind tokens.  Not my style of game.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

LotRO - Big open world (with room to go afk), lots of community-oriented features, many different activities to do.  Prefer more peaceful surroundings.  The attention to detail in the structures and overland continues to amaze me.  Had been playing EQ2 for many years prior.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

First time posting in this subforum.  As I didn't enjoy the game, I felt I had nothing useful to add and would have probably been told to learn to play, among other things, if I did. :)

Originally posted by MikeB

Hey guys,

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Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

  no. not my cup of tea. killing monsters in contemporary settings is not really interesting. now, being monsters...

Do you currently play this game?:

  no

If no, please explain why:

  as i said, not my cup of tea. also, box+sub is asking too much.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

  EVE. i like the setting. tho, i'm mostly "playing" their forums these days :)

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

  if i have something to say, i say it. that being said, i don't really post frequently in this particular subforum.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

No,I am not interested in AAA titles at all,I am not in thier demographics.

Do you currently play this game?:No

If yes, please explain why:

If no, please explain why:  I won't pay any money for games that are made for the masses.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: None,Keeping an eye on The Repopulation & Archeage

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I come here to check on games and what people say about them and occasionally disagree with fanboys who jump from AAA title - AAA title claiming that each and every one is the new great shiny thing to rule MMO's but in fact are just feeding the continuation of AAA mediocrity.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Not so much, because it was made by Funcom, and I had a bad taste in my mouth from AOC.

Do you currently play this game?:

Yes, since July 7th.

If no, please explain why:

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

TSW is the only MMO I'm currently playing, however GW2 is next on the horizon and will compete for time with TSW.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

 I'm a troll 

OK, being serious now, I play the game, so I have an interest in the discussions about the game, and since I am currently participating I like to share my views and sometimes set the record straight when I see people who don't have the same perception of the game as I do.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

When it was first announced yes, because of the setting, but down the development road I ended up losing interest completely (because it's Funcom, because after SWTOR I was'nt too sure I wanted more stories in my MMO, and probably also because I got too hyped on GW2... ).

Do you currently play this game?:

Yes

If yes, please explain why:

I ended up trying the last beta weekend. The 1st 15-20min I was thinking : "WTF is this sh... ??!" , then I ended up in Kingsmouth doing my first quest and investigation missions,etc. and I was totally absorbed in it.

If no, please explain why:

N/A

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

Only TSW for now, but come GW2, they will both have to live together in some way... I think it will be ok. I play TSW mainly for the mood and the story and puzzle, so when I'm tired of that and just need plain "fun" (has ANET copyright that word by now?! ) I will hop on GW2.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I'm more of an observer... been lurking on this site since.. I don't know when.

I rarely get engaged in the forums war.  While it can be fun to read now and then, it ends up pretty much always the same.. Either someone post his opinion on a subject and gets agroed by fanboys or haters, or some troll posts something just to get a reaction from fanboys or haters... 

Hence why I usually seek posts that are not too open for wars (like graphic tweak guides, technical help, theorycrafting, etc.).

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes. The modern setting and the conspiracy theory theme. I also liked the idea of solving riddles rather than just fighting stuff.

Do you currently play this game?:
No.

If no, please explain why:
It delivered on the modern setting and the conspiracy theory theme, but I'm just not totally sold on the other aspects of the game. I'm not sure I want to spend the money for a subscription on any game, even if I like them.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
I am not playing any MMORPG right now, unless you count GW2 betas and the free weekend in The Secret World.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
Forum pvp and seeing posts from people who do not share my point of view.

1. Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes. I played Ragnar Tornquists previous games (The Longest Journey specifically, but also Dreamfall afterward). At the time, I thought they were the best video games I've ever played! I've been stalking Ragnar ever since. Like 7 years ago when he gave hints about making this game, I was already on board.

2. Do you currently play this game?:

Yes. I currently play.

4. If no, please explain why:

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5. What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

Right now, nothing. Recently cancelled my WOW sub (nothing interesting to do, other than PVP, but that got boring). I previously cancelled SWTOR as well. Same reason: nothing to do except PVP... unfortunately PVP wasn't nearly as good as in WOW.

6. What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

Posting/reading the Funcom forums exposes you only to people who play Funcom games. It's nice to be exposed to a wider audience, that's why I come here. I also come here for GW2 updates, info, and discussion (GW2 is the 2nd MMORPG that I'm interested in currently).

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes, I followed TSW for around 2 years and then a few months leading up to release when the news was really being pumped out, I couldn't wait to play.

Do you currently play this game?:

No

If no, please explain why:

I absolutely loved the game for the first 3 weeks or so, I was playing every second I had free from work/sleep and enjoyed it alot. The problem that hit me was the game went from being a very unique experience to the same old thing we experience in other MMO's. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy PvP and Dungeons and don't have much of a problem grinding them for tokens... It's just TSW started off so different from everything else I had played, The Savage Coast was really awesome, maybe even the best first experience of an MMO I have ever had, but after Transylvania the awesomeness dwindled and I lost interest. However, I do look forward to seeing what the raid turns out like when it's released.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

World of Warcaft - Just for the PvP ( Arenas more than anything )

The Lord of The Rings Online - I've always had a love for LOTRO, such a beautiful game and I'm a massive Lord of The Rings fan.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I'm normally just a reader of posts, I usually just reply if something annoys me in a post or I want to give some helpful information.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes the theme/lore is very interesting and overall i have enjoyed all of funcom's MMO's

Do you currently play this game?:

Yes

If yes, please explain why:

The theme/setting is a refreshing break from all the elf/orc fantasy titles. Also the investigation missions are fun and finally i find the AP/ SP system better then the traditional just pick you class and go.

If no, please explain why:

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

I play TSW for the above listed reasons. I also started playing SWTOR again a few weeks ago because i find the Story driven quests fun and also because its star wars. 

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

Because i like some of the intelligent feedback that gets presented and at times gets me to look at something in a different light.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

50/50. Yes because of the original setting. No because of previous experiences with Funcom.

Do you currently play this game?:

2 days left on my sub. I won't be renewing.

If yes, please explain why:

If no, please explain why:

The quest leveling was most probably the best I've experienced in any MMO but the end game is horrible IMO. Also too much instancing and no open world feel or PvP action.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

I only play one MMO at a time. Not sure if I'll play anything until Planetside 2 comes out. Too many MMO dissapointments lately and GW2 doesn't even remotely interest me.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I post in this sub forum because I'm playing the game.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes. I liked the Modern World - Horror settings idea

Do you currently play this game?: NO (I played all the Betas though)

If no, please explain why: Story driven MMO (a mistake in MMOs), heavily solo focused, way too casual.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

EVE: Best Sandbox game around

Tera: Great Action Combat

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I do not post too much on TSW forums, because the game is such a disappointment that it's not worth too much of my time.

I usually post more on games I really care of, even if just to criticise it (see TESO), hoping the devs will improve it.

Originally posted by MikeB

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes. Mostly interested in how the skill system worked.

 

Do you currently play this game?:

No

If yes, please explain why:

 

If no, please explain why:

Tried the beta and didn't like the combat as I suspected from the videos. There were many things that I discovered that I did like (open maps, explore to do missions, puzzle missions, missions are repeatable, etc..) but it didn't outweight the bad. I'm looking for a MMO with a more specific feature list that TSW doesn't have.

 

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

None currently. SWTOR was the last.

 

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

 I don't post here often but I do enjoy reading others' thoughts on the game.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

I had a little interest, but the announcement of P2W payment model killed what little I had.  

 Do you currently play this game?:

No.  Developed by failcom is already a huge strike against TSW, and the cashop just seals the deal.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

I am currently just playind Diablo 3 casually.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

I don't have much interest for the game so I normally don't post anything.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

> Yes. I am into the theme/themes that the game is based on.

Do you currently play this game?:

> yes, first game I bought a lifetime sub for.

If no, please explain why:

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

>TSW is the only one I play.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

> Lately I have been avoiding the forums and site due to all the trolling, nitpicking, argueing over semantics that goes on. I feel alot of the time its a contest on who can argue the best. Most times what the argueing is about is just trivial and pathetic. I'm guilty of this and will troll with the best of them to force the mods to close a thread to try to keep the forum current with decent threads.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Yes, since 2009.  The features listed on the darkdaysarecoming.com website sounded amazing and I loved the atmosphere and secret socities.

 Do you currently play this game?:  Yes

If yes, please explain why:

I truly believe it's the best MMO out at the moment.  I love the story, setting, the graphics are amazing, and I enjoy the freedom in the skill and clothing systems.

 What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

Just The Secret World :)

 What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

To see news there is about the game, what people think about it, and give my own opinions.

Originally posted by MikeB

 

Do you currently play this game?:

If yes, please explain why: Yes, I love the setting and the freedom given in customization of the character, a strong story as backbone but the story not being the content

 

If no, please explain why:

 

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

-The Secret World : see above

-World of Warcraft : have alot of friends playing it and am in a very social guild, even though Im pretty fun'd out on the game it self, these friends make it worth staying.

-Global Agenda : still fun to blow off some steam and.. no elves

 

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

Im always interested in oppinions and experiances  of others, sometimes I share mine.

 

Thanks for your responses! Remember, please just copy the above questions and answer them straightforwardly if you'd like to participate in this.

 

If you are going to participate, please remember to answer all questions.

No I don't play TSW.

Bad graphics, combat, animations, and failcom. I was actually quite ready to play this game until I got into the beta and played it for a bit, afterwards I uninstalled it before the beta closed and haven't looked back at it.

Originally posted by MikeB

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:

Not particularly.  Reading pre-release, it seemed a self-limiting idea for the long term. Too narrow.

 Do you currently play this game?:

No

If yes, please explain why:

 

If no, please explain why

See above.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:

 None.  Ask me again in a few weeks.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?

 I rarely do. Blame the Cloud, when it happens.

I seem to be repeating the same answers a lot in this experiment.

Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:  Slightly.  The main draw is that it seems to do some things differently from most of the genre.  And I usually look into high profile, heavily hyped game launches, even though I usually don't end up playing the game at all.

Do you currently play this game?:  no

If yes, please explain why:

If no, please explain why:  I don't play games soon after launch, just on general principle.  There's an off chance that I'll pick up the game sometime.

What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:  Uncharted Waters Online, because I like the adventuring system and no other game ever made has anything remotely like it.  Champions Online, because I like the combat and I'm waiting for Uncharted Waters Online to increase the level cap, which will fix a number of things.

What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?  I don't post in this forum much.  I saw a link to it on the main page in the section for recent forum posts, and thought it sounded like an opportunity to mess with the experiment.  You've got an interesting paradox here where the act of measuring forum activity in itself changes the forum activity from what it would otherwise be.