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04-21-04, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by flashburn
It has actually been a long time since I played Dark Age. I started back at launch, played a Druid on Lancelot.
Once I got to level 40 I noticed how much harder it was to find a decent exp'ing group, and started getting a little bored with it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Realm VS Realm stuff, and that is what kept me hooked as long as it did. A lot of the time I didn't have enough time to play for an hour or more, so I would solo RvR, and as a druid, it had its limits.
I eventually quit once I got to around 43-47; I was just getting tired of the game. I rejoined when the shrouded isles expansion came out, and played for another month or so, and quit again due to time constraints. I still don't feel I have enough time to justify playing an MMORPG right now, but hopefully that will change soon.
It has actually been a long time since I played Dark Age. I started back at launch, played a Druid on Lancelot.
Once I got to level 40 I noticed how much harder it was to find a decent exp'ing group, and started getting a little bored with it. I thoroughly enjoyed the Realm VS Realm stuff, and that is what kept me hooked as long as it did. A lot of the time I didn't have enough time to play for an hour or more, so I would solo RvR, and as a druid, it had its limits.
I eventually quit once I got to around 43-47; I was just getting tired of the game. I rejoined when the shrouded isles expansion came out, and played for another month or so, and quit again due to time constraints. I still don't feel I have enough time to justify playing an MMORPG right now, but hopefully that will change soon.
Anyways my apologies to the original poster for going off topic with all this talk of Dark Age.
04-22-04, 06:58 AM
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I had a chance to play in the Beta for a couple hours last night and I'm impressed. It has a Freedom Force feel to it. I made it to level 4 in that time period. My character is a Natural and a Scrapper with claws.
The layout of the UI is very sleek, polished, and well laid out. It gives you tons of options without cluttering up the screen.
Find a couple good teammates and it takes it to the next level. You have to get strategic in taking out EI that's several levels ahead of you. A combination of player classes works much better than several of the same.
Overall, I had tons of fun last night just exploring the city and fighting muggers. It's amazing how dynamic the city seems. I'm going to try and reach level 6 tonight before they shut down the servers. I'd like to check out the power pool features.
The layout of the UI is very sleek, polished, and well laid out. It gives you tons of options without cluttering up the screen.
Find a couple good teammates and it takes it to the next level. You have to get strategic in taking out EI that's several levels ahead of you. A combination of player classes works much better than several of the same.
Overall, I had tons of fun last night just exploring the city and fighting muggers. It's amazing how dynamic the city seems. I'm going to try and reach level 6 tonight before they shut down the servers. I'd like to check out the power pool features.
04-23-04, 05:23 PM
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Originally posted by flashburn
That would be awesome, if true. I will probably try this one out, one way or another.
That would be awesome, if true. I will probably try this one out, one way or another.
http://www.plaync.com/about/press_release_042304.html
Also, I read on the forums that it will be optional pvp, not forced.
04-23-04, 06:14 PM
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Originally posted by Flay
City of Villians was announced today:
http://www.plaync.com/about/press_release_042304.html
Also, I read on the forums that it will be optional pvp, not forced.
City of Villians was announced today:
http://www.plaync.com/about/press_release_042304.html
Also, I read on the forums that it will be optional pvp, not forced.
04-26-04, 08:34 AM
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Well, I got in on the 3 day head start too, so I started the full version yesterday. This game rocks! My new character is a Natural Blaster. I'm back up to level 7 and the new powers are getting cooler and cooler.
I picked combat jump for my power pool this time. It doubles the size of your jump, plus a little more with enhancements. I can't wait for level 14 so I can get Super Jump. You can jump over buildings at that point which will allow me to cross the city much faster.
The enviroments are ultra cool. I zone hopped for a while yesterday just checking out the different surroundings. 1 section is mostly water and you have to swim from island to island. Another section is made up of giant highways several hundred feet off the ground and slums down below with some major enemies. You don't want to fall off there.
I haven't joined a Super Group yet because it's just as fun to solo. Although, I'd like to check out some of the team based missions eventually.
For those who are just starting, Atlus Park is a good place to begin. Most parts of Galaxy City is a little tough for most lvl 2-4 players.
If anyone else from DVDTalk is playing, my character's name is 'Capt. Vengence' and I play on the 'Freedom' server. Anyway, highly reccomended for people who like action games.
I picked combat jump for my power pool this time. It doubles the size of your jump, plus a little more with enhancements. I can't wait for level 14 so I can get Super Jump. You can jump over buildings at that point which will allow me to cross the city much faster.
The enviroments are ultra cool. I zone hopped for a while yesterday just checking out the different surroundings. 1 section is mostly water and you have to swim from island to island. Another section is made up of giant highways several hundred feet off the ground and slums down below with some major enemies. You don't want to fall off there.
I haven't joined a Super Group yet because it's just as fun to solo. Although, I'd like to check out some of the team based missions eventually.
For those who are just starting, Atlus Park is a good place to begin. Most parts of Galaxy City is a little tough for most lvl 2-4 players.
If anyone else from DVDTalk is playing, my character's name is 'Capt. Vengence' and I play on the 'Freedom' server. Anyway, highly reccomended for people who like action games.
04-26-04, 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by Flay
Well, I got in on the 3 day head start too, so I started the full version yesterday. This game rocks! My new character is a Natural Blaster. I'm back up to level 7 and the new powers are getting cooler and cooler.
I picked combat jump for my power pool this time. It doubles the size of your jump, plus a little more with enhancements. I can't wait for level 14 so I can get Super Jump. You can jump over buildings at that point which will allow me to cross the city much faster.
The enviroments are ultra cool. I zone hopped for a while yesterday just checking out the different surroundings. 1 section is mostly water and you have to swim from island to island. Another section is made up of giant highways several hundred feet off the ground and slums down below with some major enemies. You don't want to fall off there.
I haven't joined a Super Group yet because it's just as fun to solo. Although, I'd like to check out some of the team based missions eventually.
For those who are just starting, Atlus Park is a good place to begin. Most parts of Galaxy City is a little tough for most lvl 2-4 players.
If anyone else from DVDTalk is playing, my character's name is 'Capt. Vengence' and I play on the 'Freedom' server. Anyway, highly reccomended for people who like action games.
Well, I got in on the 3 day head start too, so I started the full version yesterday. This game rocks! My new character is a Natural Blaster. I'm back up to level 7 and the new powers are getting cooler and cooler.
I picked combat jump for my power pool this time. It doubles the size of your jump, plus a little more with enhancements. I can't wait for level 14 so I can get Super Jump. You can jump over buildings at that point which will allow me to cross the city much faster.
The enviroments are ultra cool. I zone hopped for a while yesterday just checking out the different surroundings. 1 section is mostly water and you have to swim from island to island. Another section is made up of giant highways several hundred feet off the ground and slums down below with some major enemies. You don't want to fall off there.
I haven't joined a Super Group yet because it's just as fun to solo. Although, I'd like to check out some of the team based missions eventually.
For those who are just starting, Atlus Park is a good place to begin. Most parts of Galaxy City is a little tough for most lvl 2-4 players.
If anyone else from DVDTalk is playing, my character's name is 'Capt. Vengence' and I play on the 'Freedom' server. Anyway, highly reccomended for people who like action games.
I think I might have to pick this up soon, even if I don't have the time to play it.
04-26-04, 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by flashburn
That sounds really cool. What is this 3 day head start you are talking about?
I think I might have to pick this up soon, even if I don't have the time to play it.
That sounds really cool. What is this 3 day head start you are talking about?
I think I might have to pick this up soon, even if I don't have the time to play it.
IMO, it's a smart move by Cryptic because it gradually brings players into the game instead of everyone trying to access the servers on the same day.
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04-26-04, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by nodeerforamonth
So is the actual game software free? I mean you have to pay $15 a month to play this, right? That's $180 a year. To play a game.
So is the actual game software free? I mean you have to pay $15 a month to play this, right? That's $180 a year. To play a game.
04-26-04, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by nodeerforamonth
So is the actual game software free? I mean you have to pay $15 a month to play this, right? That's $180 a year. To play a game.
So is the actual game software free? I mean you have to pay $15 a month to play this, right? That's $180 a year. To play a game.
Looking forward to playing once they add the City of Villains PVP.
04-26-04, 01:11 PM
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If anything you actually save money with these games. Your life and your hobbies that you spend money on will be sucked away, leaving only your MMORPG addiction. The money is nothing compared to the time you will lose.
If anything you actually save money with these games. Your life and your hobbies that you spend money on will be sucked away, leaving only your MMORPG addiction. The money is nothing compared to the time you will lose.
04-26-04, 01:37 PM
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On the topic of monthly fees, Cryptic isn't charging for the first 30 days. That's pretty standard with new MMORPG's.
Do I think it's worth $15 a month in it's current state? Without a Doubt. Will I be playing a year from now? Probably not, but I will rejoin for a good expansion pack.
Do I think it's worth $15 a month in it's current state? Without a Doubt. Will I be playing a year from now? Probably not, but I will rejoin for a good expansion pack.
04-28-04, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by Flay
On the topic of monthly fees, Cryptic isn't charging for the first 30 days. That's pretty standard with new MMORPG's.
Do I think it's worth $15 a month in it's current state? Without a Doubt. Will I be playing a year from now? Probably not, but I will rejoin for a good expansion pack.
On the topic of monthly fees, Cryptic isn't charging for the first 30 days. That's pretty standard with new MMORPG's.
Do I think it's worth $15 a month in it's current state? Without a Doubt. Will I be playing a year from now? Probably not, but I will rejoin for a good expansion pack.
As far as the $15 monthly fee, I don't mind paying one either as long as the game is good and has enough content to keep me interested.
04-28-04, 10:15 PM
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Well, I'm really considering getting this...how is it? I've never played a MMORPG before, and I think this one might just get me into it. I've always wanted to try it, and I have some time this summer, so I thought maybe I'd go for it. For those of you who have played it...is the game fun? What I mean is, if you take out the interaction with a lot of other people, is there still a decent game here? I loved freedom force, and I love RPGs, so I am hoping I will love this.
04-29-04, 06:30 AM
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Yes it's fun. I got it last night and only had time to play it for an hour or so, but it's great, even without interacting with other people. (But isn't that part of the point?) The costume possibilities are nearly endless, but the power list isn't. (No wall-crawling?) There's a great tutorial, and after that you're off and running. You can seek out missions, or you can just run around the city GTA style, stopping random crimes. Thumbs up.
04-29-04, 09:31 AM
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I'm really liking it. I've been playing for about 3 weeks now and I haven't got bored with it yet. Granted, all there really is to do is fight stuff. There isn't any crafting or other skills to do, but it's still strangely addicting. I've got my dark/dark defender up to level 12. I remade my oompa loompa character from beta, but haven't played him yet. I'm sure there will be new powers added later and I've heard they are going to raise the lvl cap from 40 to 50 later. I haven't played any higher than lvl 12 so I don't how the high level content is.
04-29-04, 02:54 PM
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some people in my roleplaying group have been playing since the beta, and they enjoyed it for a while, but are pretty bummed out since they seem to be the only ones who stay in character
05-01-04, 05:58 PM
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Heres some cool images of characters people made..
http://64.142.65.224/~chris/ss/thebride3.gif
http://www.scudmuffin.com/images/coh...eta_gordon.jpg
http://confusion.divide-by-0.com/con...llboy_pose.jpg
http://viscous.com/coh/norrinradd/24.html
http://home.mchsi.com/~accualt/screenshot_0267.jpg
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/cityo....html?page=101
http://64.142.65.224/~chris/ss/thebride3.gif
http://www.scudmuffin.com/images/coh...eta_gordon.jpg
http://confusion.divide-by-0.com/con...llboy_pose.jpg
http://viscous.com/coh/norrinradd/24.html
http://home.mchsi.com/~accualt/screenshot_0267.jpg
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/cityo....html?page=101
05-02-04, 07:52 AM
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I broke down last night and bought it. I am on the Liberty server, name FlasHBurN. I'll report back later about what I think about the game, so far I like it a lot!