This certainly wasn't a game I could stick with for any length of time, but my step brother and I had a blast doofing around a team of two in the beta. Game moves along really quick at the start, so we had enough to do.
Correct, as of right now the game is not P2P. You still need to buy a retail copy of the game, but you do not need to pay monthly fees. I have a hunch that this will remain the case until the PS3 launch, at which point the game will face a period of…
No deadline for any patches currently, but they are coming. The next big patch will be 1.19, I would second the notion for waiting until after 1.20. However, the longer you wait the less free time you get in the game. If you're unaware, the game is …
I have no idea why anyone in their right mind would even waste their time reviewing this title before the PS3 launch. Anyone who even paid remote attention to the game at PC launch knows it was a hunk of junk, but most of those people also know that…
1. Well defined group mechanics for combat.
2. Slick, well thought out and sensible crafting abilities.
3. Intuitive, innovative and polished UI that encourages customization.
Yeah, as far as high end goes, you're looking at the Radeon HD 6xxx series or the Nvidia GTX 5xx series. You can get some pretty beastly cards for under $600. Heck you could even snag two high end cards for around $250-300 a piece and put them in SL…
Absolutely the best thing you can do is upgrade your graphics card. Your processor should be fine if it's relatively new. Look at the Radeon HD 6xxx series or the Nvidia GTX 5xx series for some solid cards, not cheap mind you.
Buy to play. The Guild Wars model is the best I've ever seen, from a consumer stand point. Considering they're bringing that back with Guild Wars 2, I know where I'll be.
After years playing World of Warcraft, I'm done with the subscription mo…
Oh good gravey, what a flashback... I started my first MMO back when I was in elementary school and that was Runescape. If I'm not mistaken it wasn't too long after the actual full 3D version of Runescape had come out (I've just now finished my firs…
These letters and development plans are exactly why I decided to go out and get this game the other week. For me, seeing a group of developers so hell bent on fixing what went wrong is impressive. I respect them for this. Not only do I want to suppo…
Gameloft is the king of imitation, not bit of original game design comes from them. However, if you can make a good mimic and do it in an interesting way (mobile platform), by all means do it and claim that part of the market.
I'll certainly be watching this title. I may give it a try if I stumble across a really solid deal on it. The no subscription extension is alluring, I'll admit. And I believe you're right, it does seem "different."
Also, I can certainly see wh…
Ha, fair enough observation! I've seen it at the Best Buy near my place as well. Thanks for the input Jonesing, appreciate it! Hopefully some other people will chime in at some point as well.
Ah, that had slipped my mind. Yeah, leveling different classes would keep the lowbie zone at least somewhat active with or without new players.
I also imagine there has to be some buy in due to the subject matter being such a prominent IP. I'd…
Yeah, look into Tibia. Graphics are psuedo-Ultima Online and all housing non-instanced. You have to rent the housing and maintain that rent last I recall. Combat is a bit stale in that game, but the risks of adventuring are quite high and that makes…
I'd be willing to second the notion of waiting until Guild Wars 2. If you're looking for that social aspect, that game should hopefully have it. Granted, the massive amount of excitement surrounding Guild Wars 2 is likely to be inviting to the less.…
Well, I'll go ahead and toss Guild Wars out there. The pvp is optional and is superb. The PvE aspect and grouping aspect of the game are also very good. I'm actually gathering up a few of my friends to start playing again this summer.
Addition…
I've just started playing RoM as well. I play it so casually that I have no interest in spending any money on it... If it gets to the point where I feel the only way to continue is by spending cash, then I'll know it's time to hang up the towel. I'm…
Guild Wars 2 for me, hands down. The Arenanet people have got their crap together and it shows. Their dedication and innovation will take them far I would imagine.