| Username | t0nyd |
| Real Name | Tony D |
| Rank | Novice Member |
| Joined | August 19, 2007 |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 32 |
| Location | Evansville, IN, United States |
| Last Visit | July 21, 2008 |
| Post Count | 60 |
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| Quote | Im only pessimistic because everything sucks. -td |
More random thoughts on Age of Conan and mmorpgs in general...
Leveling and Questing
Leveling is simply monotonous. Leveling is similar to every other mmorpg ever made. You can choose between two methods of leveling, grind mobs OR quest. The quests are similar to to every other mmorpg ever made, Kill 50 blahs or gather 10 blahs. There is absolutely nothing innovative about the questing or leveling system.
I would like to see more options for leveling in mmorpgs. I would like to see...
Leveling through pvp
This can be accomplished in several ways. Leveling through pvp mini games, world pvp, sieges, etc... I would like to see pvp/pve quest as well as other pve/pvp goals. PvP should not simply be an end game event.
Leveling through world events
I would like to see rare events take place that force the players that simply happen to be in the right/wrong location to band together and fight. Like having an army of pirates attacking tortage or some such thing.
Magic
The melee system is a decent add on to the standard mmorpg. It spices things up a bit. I decided to play a caster to see what new and unique things they bring to the table. To my disappointment, casters for the most part seem lame as hell. Here are some reasons why...
CLONES
Why are casters simply clones of each other or basically any other caster in any mmorpg ever made. Hmm. lets make a caster that relies on dots and pets, then lets make another caster that focuses on direct damage spells. Lets give these casters some mes (roots/fears). Lets give every caster in the game protection buffs to make up for their lack of armor (why give every damn caster the same spells with different names). Lets give every caster a damage buff that they can use on themself.
We really need a new caster based system. One with a logical method of gaining spells. Not the normal method which is completely random. Woo I got an ice spell, i got good with this ice spell, woo i got a fire spell thats better. If I practiced an ice spell over and over why would i instantly get a better fire spell. Wouldnt it be logical if I got a better ice spells.
I will give the game credit for its healing classes. The healing classes in this game are far more fun to play than most mmorpg for several reasons.
I guess I should have probably asked this first, this game worth playing?
I have no problem with them asking me for my credit info. I do have a problem with them billing me right off for a free 14 day trial. I would have assumed it would bill you after the 14 days were up, I assumed wrong ![]()
Originally posted by Irish_Red
Originally posted by t0nyd
I create and account, put in the free reg code, then it asks for my credit information, hmmm. Im like ok, i type it in, then it tries to charge me a fee. Free trial my ass...
Most "free trials" work this way.
If you cancel before the 14 days are up then you get a credit back to your account.
I can't believe people complain about this. It is a privilege to be able to try something before you pay for it.
How many Xbox or Playstation games have you been able to try before you purchase it?
Privilege to be able to try a supposedly dead game? heh. I dont even own a console. Altho, you can look at most MMO's and I would say over 75% offer a free trial, shrug...
I create and account, put in the free reg code, then it asks for my credit information, hmmm. Im like ok, i type it in, then it tries to charge me a fee. Free trial my ass...
I checked out anandtech to see xfire performance. Two 3870s were getting over a 90% performance jump over 1 in CoD4. I am sure AoC will work well with sli/xfire. Im just waiting a bit then im gonna grab a couple atomics and try out 3 3870s for the hell of it.
What is your favourite Soldier archetype class in Age of Conan?