Which upcoming MMORPG are you interested in?

[TwiNCannoN]

I personally cannot wait for DAoC (www.darkageofcamelot.com, www.camelotvault.com). Everytime more info gets released for that game I get shivers. Other than that I'm also interested in Neocron (www.neocron.com), game kinda seems too good to be true, but the trailer rocks. A little in Anarchy Online too, but only cause my friend got into the beta and told me it's damned good. You?

[Glider]

Whats a MMORPG?

[TwiNCannoN]

"Massively Multiplayer Online RPG/RolePlaying Game"

Basically a skill/level gain type game, like a MUD, but with servers that hold thousands of people. Only 3 are out right now, UO (Ultima Online) which came out a few years back, and the more recent 2, Asheron's Call, and the popular Everquest. Within the next 2 years I think around 10 or more are going to be released, so it's definately a discussion worthy topic ;)

[pcmorris]

MMORPG is Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (games like Asheron's Call, Everquest, and Ultima Online).

Not sure where I'd end up. Asheron's Call is supposedly getting a sequel (i say supposedly due to the history of Microsoft and announcement dates), so that might be a slight possibility for me. I've heard Anarchy Online might be good.

I'd be disturbed if Sega tried making Phantasy Star Online 2 in this fashion though, the style of MMORPG wouldn't fit with the seemingly needed 'gratification for work done' mentality of Console games (MMORPG's don't actually have an ENDING persay, just a completion of a storyline and moving on to the next with no flashy graphic display). The upside to not having every person in the same world is that if someone is just being a complete jerk, you can just leave the room and make another without sacrificing quality of the hunting ground because of a few brainless egos (EQ is a high example of such mentality, AC has its numerous moments in this catagory as well).

[Ambrai]

I am looking forward to Horizons, it looks amazing. Like the www.digitalblasphemy.com stills but in an EQ format =)

[TwiNCannoN]

I saw that one before. Architecture and stuff looks really good, still dunno how dragon player races are gonna work though ;)

[Sheogorath]

Although this game doesn't count, I'm going to say "Neverwinter Nights"

I have had bad experiences with MMORPGs. Illusia, The Realm, UO, and then EQ...all gave me nightmares.

However, NWN has one thing that simply drives me CRAZY...

The ability to craft my own AD&D Modules, then Run them online, and play a DM as people join my world.

Imagine being able to inhabit an NPC and have a conversation with someone who entered your game and they don't know if its the game, or the DM.

Imagine inhabiting a monster, and then BEGGING the party that joined your game not to kill you. Imagine the depth such a system would allow.

Now, they tried this with Vampire the masquerade, and although the idea was right, the implementation was all wrong.

From what I've seen, Neverwinter Nights looks like it will be my obsession.

I already have the story written, and as soon as the game comes out, I'm making the module. Five of my ICQ AD&D fans have already offered to try it out once its done.

I can't wait.... http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_biggrin.gif

[TwiNCannoN]

It's not even out yet..? Wow, I thought it came out like a year ago. That being said.. I've heard of it, but definately don't follow it. The moment I heard it was based off of the baldur's gate engine it immediately turned me off (Hate that pausing/resuming stuff..).

[Sheogorath]

no no! It's not based off of the infinity engine, thank God!!!!

It uses a new entirely 3D engine, you can see the demo on the..well, BG2 startup disc http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_biggrin.gif

It's due out late this summer, though I smell a Christmas release.

[TwiNCannoN]

Strange, but then again I do remember seeing that in an article a /while/ ago. 3D eh.. that's cool. I'll have to check it out when it comes out. I've always liked D&D (though I didn't play much, it's dead around here) but hated the way all these games try to emulate it. Shoulda seen the look on my face when I discovered the "pause" function in BG was an integral part of the game.. "why's this damned thing keep pausing on me?" *hits keyboard button 'pause' repeatedly*

btw Sheo, sent ya PM if you get a chance to check it out.

[Sheogorath]

Hmm, you are right, I do have a PM. I would have never looked had you not informed me of it http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_wink.gif

Well, Don't yell at me, but I liked the Infinity Engine games. Now, I started with D&D courtesy of Pool Of Radiance on my Commodore 64. You know what I'm talking about: FOUR double-sided floppy diskettes (no, the five-and-a-quarter ones) and NO hard drive....

Tranaslation?

VERY frustrating.

I still have all the Gold Box games on this PC. Though, I do enjoy the enw ones. Most of my friends belong to that "Grumpy gamer" set, where if it isn't turn based, they won't play it. I "prefer" Turn based (Love fallout) but I know if I limit myself to only turn-based games I'd be a very bored little CRPG'er. (Sad, isn't it?)

Did you know they are making a sequel to Pool of Radiance? And guess what? It's Turn based. I'm skeptical, but I once went on the web board, mentioned Baldur's Gate in passing, and got banned (And when I checked my message 10 people had flamed me!) So I think I'd say they are rather serious when they say they want to make an old school AD&D RPG.

Too bad the 3RD Edition rules are so watered down. Ack.

[TwiNCannoN]

hehe.. never played any of those SUPER-old games. Most primitive I'd have to say I've played are those old once-a-day "MUDs" on BBS's... my favorite 2 were "Usurper" and "Legend of the Red Dragon".. IIRC... by once-a-day I mean you get 20 actions, or turns, whatever they called them in the game, and once you used them you had to wait til the next day. How's that for anti-powergaming.. :P

but yeah.. don't really keep up much on D&D type games anymore, BG just put the nail in the coffin for me, but I'm open for suggestions hehe.

[Ion_Rush]

LoRD Ruled! hahaha I loved that door game. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_smile.gif
heck, even downloaded so I could play around with it offline. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_smile.gif

As for MMORPG's, I'm looking forward to UO2(I refuse to call it OWO), UO was somewhat of a headache but I played it for about 2 and a half years all on player run shards though. What little bit I played of EQ was too (The zones where pretty cool looking though).

NWN looks cool, I've been waiting for that for awhile. Haven't checked out any of the newer MMORPG's though. I'm just fine playin PSO now. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_smile.gif

Ion Rush
lvl 74 Humar

[alpha]

Im looking forward to a few:
1. Anarchy Online (a few days)
2. Project Entropia (est. Summer 01)
3. Planetside (est. Summer 01)
4. Atriarch (est. Late 01)
5. Star Wars Online http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_smile.gif (est. Summer 01)
6. Bigworld: Citizen Zero (est. Early 02)

i just dont like the thought of paying monthly with my small income, http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/icon_razz.gif, thats y i dont play EQ or AC althought both look very fun

[Ambrai]

Starwars online is a Verant game, watch your ass on that one.

Its just Starwars = EQ Style