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breatha
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I'm old and I've played more MMO's than I care to remember. I have enjoyed some, and despised others. But this game is wonderful. I've had so much fun in the few days that I've already played that I know this one is a keeper.
You guys have done so many things RIGHT with this game. To name just a few:
Foundry:
We will never be bored. There will always be new and plentiful quests. And while some of them are just goofy, there are some wonderful ones, and the cream will rise to the top. And no matter what our inclination, there will be plenty of quests for us. Whether we prefer hack n' slash, exploration, or puzzles, there will always be something new for us to do. And if we're really picky, we can make our own! It doesn't get any better than that.
Graphics:
Holy cow, I can't praise this part of the game enough. I have been walking my character around and just gawking at the beauty of this world! There are gorgeous flowers, the architecture is astounding, the glens, and vales and water... It's just gorgeous. The detail is amazing. It takes my breath away, and I swear I cried a tear.
Story:
The main quests are brilliant. The NPC's well rounded and enjoyable. The writing is phenomenal, and the voice acting always a delight. You have wonderful writers. I'm very impressed.
Currency:
There is more than one 'currency' in the game. - Gold, Astral Diamonds, Insignia trade-ins, Zen (see below), etc. It keeps the game interesting to have plenty of financial avenues through which to acquire items.
Races:
In addition to the norm, you allow Teifling, and Drow (At least for those Founders) I'm so happy to see that you are going to be allowing people to play what they want to play. You do not have the philosophy "Well there are not that many Drow, and Teifling's are more rare, so we won't allow those..." You are happy to let folks play what they want to play. I'm sure that philosophy will continue in the future
Zen Shop:
I was gleeful to find that there are Wargs as mounts! So yes I bought one, and I am not ashamed! I wanted one! I bought a badger too!!! I'm old, and cranky, and those bits of electronic ones and zeroes for my character made me very happy. And no I am NOT ashamed or afraid to support this game that I have quickly grown to love. I am happy to do it, and it's my money that I've worked hard for, so anyone who complains can just STFU 
.
So in conclusion - this game is a keeper. I have never written any kind of post like this one, even for games that I have really loved. I know it's not perfect, but it is amazing, and I am grateful. I started my gaming career spans genres from fantasy, science fiction, western, superhero, steampunk, supernatural... I've played it all. But I started with Chainmail, and now I've come full circle. I'm home.
I'm going to don my asbestos snuggie now and watch the bonfire glow. But I'll just roast a weenie and grin, because I am thrilled with this game, and I have not enjoyed a game like this in at least 10 years.
Thank you.
-Breatha - the fat and sassy Dwarf
...now I just need to find a guild...
You guys have done so many things RIGHT with this game. To name just a few:
Foundry:
We will never be bored. There will always be new and plentiful quests. And while some of them are just goofy, there are some wonderful ones, and the cream will rise to the top. And no matter what our inclination, there will be plenty of quests for us. Whether we prefer hack n' slash, exploration, or puzzles, there will always be something new for us to do. And if we're really picky, we can make our own! It doesn't get any better than that.
Graphics:
Holy cow, I can't praise this part of the game enough. I have been walking my character around and just gawking at the beauty of this world! There are gorgeous flowers, the architecture is astounding, the glens, and vales and water... It's just gorgeous. The detail is amazing. It takes my breath away, and I swear I cried a tear.
Story:
The main quests are brilliant. The NPC's well rounded and enjoyable. The writing is phenomenal, and the voice acting always a delight. You have wonderful writers. I'm very impressed.
Currency:
There is more than one 'currency' in the game. - Gold, Astral Diamonds, Insignia trade-ins, Zen (see below), etc. It keeps the game interesting to have plenty of financial avenues through which to acquire items.
Races:
In addition to the norm, you allow Teifling, and Drow (At least for those Founders) I'm so happy to see that you are going to be allowing people to play what they want to play. You do not have the philosophy "Well there are not that many Drow, and Teifling's are more rare, so we won't allow those..." You are happy to let folks play what they want to play. I'm sure that philosophy will continue in the future
Zen Shop:
I was gleeful to find that there are Wargs as mounts! So yes I bought one, and I am not ashamed! I wanted one! I bought a badger too!!! I'm old, and cranky, and those bits of electronic ones and zeroes for my character made me very happy.
And no I am NOT ashamed or afraid to support this game that I have quickly grown to love. I am happy to do it, and it's my money that I've worked hard for, so anyone who complains can just STFU .So in conclusion - this game is a keeper. I have never written any kind of post like this one, even for games that I have really loved. I know it's not perfect, but it is amazing, and I am grateful. I started my gaming career spans genres from fantasy, science fiction, western, superhero, steampunk, supernatural... I've played it all. But I started with Chainmail, and now I've come full circle. I'm home.
I'm going to don my asbestos snuggie now and watch the bonfire glow. But I'll just roast a weenie and grin, because I am thrilled with this game, and I have not enjoyed a game like this in at least 10 years.
Thank you.
-Breatha - the fat and sassy Dwarf
...now I just need to find a guild...
-Breatha, the fat and sassy Dwarf
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It's bad form to post guild advertisements on the GC, it reflects poorly on your guild and we have a forum for that.
What game are you playing?
Whoa. And your pedantic criticism rules out any that you may be a part of. Unless you're just rping your 'Drowness'.
So disappointed. That's not worthy of a pot holder, let alone asbestos *sigh*
The game isn't perfect but they are working hard on it and will improve all that they can. All the whiners just need to quit as nothing productive comes from it. There is a difference between pointing out a bug/problem and constant complaining about every little thing. It's not a perfect world, the better the game turns out the better off all the employees will be and they understand that so they will do what they can.
I'm enjoying the game, I liked your post, and I'll probably grab a badger when I get home too as I've been checking them out.
Thank you for the Gateway!!! Often when I am not able to log in, I can still feel 'connected' by working on the auction, or a profession. Brilliant! Thank you!
But please add servers for EU
Regards, Smauzt
I was
ye i find myself looking at the lands realy often and i must say its realy nice. i have read some other Posts how ****y the graphics are but i cant see that. most of those ppl are always looking at the ground and not up. poor guys...
Gold does nothing; can't convert it to AD or Zen.
Go back to your gaming history mate.
Foundry:
A great way to keep things fresh. I got great XP out of the one I did last night, and a few items I could use. I love the rating system too. I just wonder, at 60(lvl cap), will there be any incentive at all to do these? Id like an answer to this!
10/10
Graphics:
Eh, the graphics were OK, maybe a bit above OK. If you want astonishing graphics, see guild wars 2, or even Tera. To me, the graphics were slightly dated, especially the character models. The environmental graphics were even kind of...static and bland. Very pixelated. Only certain spots of gras swayed, bushes stood still.
Story:
I havent played enough of the story yet, but it seems OK. From what I've experienced, it was good enough to compliment.
8/10
Currency:
As long as there only remains the three currencies, and they dont saturate the game with tons of currencies, like SWTOR or GW2, I will be OK with it.
N/A
Races:
Interesting races with tiefling, drow, halfling. Nice amount to choose from, although wood elf and elf look the same and most people choose human. I didnt see one orc.
8.5/10
Zen Shop:
TBD. I like that I can obtain everything via playing the game, but that you can buy your gear through the shop infuriates me. Its not P2win but close to it. This would be the thing that destroys the game for me if they are not careful.
5/10
YYMV - but for me, it keeps things interesting. And I've lived gaming history, mate.
FACT: Every company is in business to make money
FACT: A business will go out of business if they do not make money.
FACT: I love to game. I love THIS game, and I want this company to keep this game alive.
FACT: I did not have to spend 75 bucks to purchase the game. It is free.
FACT: They gotta make money somehow.
So I'm happy to spend money in the ZEN shop. I will most likely be one of the higher spenders in the game, cause I have a good job, and I have enough expendable income to spend as I like.
So - don't spend money in the ZEN shop. I will - so you're welcome, I'll be one of the many helping to support the game and keep it open. but do NOT begrudge me the things I purchase. I know that I'm doing it to keep the game alive.
i was referring to looking back to the games you've played and their currency systems, not an attack at you.
I apologize, sincerely. I'm being a jerk this morning because I had an 'incident' this morning with my teenager. Very sorry.
I know that SWG had some weird currency issues, but I like the astral diamonds, they seem a lot different to me.
Woah, calm down tiger. Didnt say much bad about the game. I have yet to see how the cash shop will shake out after a month or two in the game. Im not begrudging you.
- Character creation has many options to choose from, that always makes me happy.
- Graphics are detailed and the choice of colors are nice. I enjoy looking around and up where I quest.
- The UI is fine, just annoying to have to alt to check details on a looted item before rolling for it.
- I still need to find how to quickly change created channels, otherwise the chat is ok.
- Seems like there is a lack of variety in the armor models.
- Love the combat, it's active, visceral, all good.
- Foundry is the best feature of the game!
- The Gateway is great, I can craft while waiting in queue.
- Animations are a bit choppy, the walk is not smooth like many other movements, feels artificial too much.
- Feats, skills etc are too simplistic and linear.
- Currencies are ok, 3 types is good to discourage farm bots.
Overall positive but not a huge WOOT. Still enjoyable. I am curious to see how the game will continue it's development.
Great post!
Yes, I have a lot of wishes to my list on what most likely will come in the future.. more classes, races, MORE COMPANIONS, etc I think the Zen prices are a bit excessive, but I am sure their will be sales like every other F2P game.
With all that said I do agree being 204032 in the queus does suck... but its the first Open Beta and one of the tests is load. Which so far other than a little issue yesterday afternoon it has been a very smooth launch.
I hit level 48 yesterday and I have found a lot of different looks. The issues is this... you level so fast most of the looks come and go very quickly.
Most of the green items look the same there is a bit of difference but its minor (maybe 10 diffferent models). Like my boots now in game look normal... in character selection they actually have spiked toes... that you cannot see because of the locked camera and well I am a halfling. All the blue and higher items have different looks. I have arm bands now that make my hand look like wolf paws and had a mace (GF). I assume at 60 you'll have MUCH more options. I also assume that devs are planning on a LOT of costumes looks in the ZEN store. That we probably will see release every couple weeks.
I am a Fangirl, or Fanma, as you have more realistically coined!
But I just want to fully disclose that I'm oft times very confused. I just never admit it.