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CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

hey guys, long time no see! good to see you are all still kicking ass and taking names. I hope mandaar's gross violations of donkeys have subsided some what. HOW ARE ALL OF YOU!?!

i've recently been getting really hyped for Darkfall and i was curious if any of my old AD friends have any plans on playing it or trying it out? let me know cause i'm thinking it should be a pretty fun time.

FrogbaitSpiritwalker · Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Posts: 469

Cand, we perfer to Kick some Nameds and take some ass here!

Mandaar · Guild N00bert Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6389

Never heard of darkfall.

But, glad to hear you're doing well.

dunnodoncare · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 320

I'm not convinced that game will go anywhere. No levels, no classes, pvp over pve, friendly fire always on, even a missed sword stroke will hit your cleric or whatever. Not to mention that its from Greece. The nation that created Jennifer Aniston clearly has better things to do than make video games.

Medding.

Mandaar · Guild N00bert Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 6389

What are you playing lately invisible?

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

i also forgot to mention the AI in this game is supposed to be intense, like mobs actually use team tactics and they actually KITE YOU in some cases

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here is a short little video that explains some of the cool new features of Darkfall, you can literally do anything

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiIY8tg2qBs

Righteous · Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 678 Location: Ontario, Canada

Hiya Medding and Cand...good to see you both Smile

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dunnodoncare · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 320

I'm not playing anything MMO at the moment. Maybe when they bring out Highlander Online II: The Quickening.

Medding.

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

hi righteous!

just thought i'd post 2 more videos. they are of 2 guys discussing all the features of darkfall. i haven't been this excited for a game in years, if it doesn't get you going i dont know what will

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGV0UPofTbU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7g6q22b0YU

there are a couple more in the series, they are listed on the right

Teklan · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1511 Location: NC

What happens when you die?

Xorne · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 643

You gear drop on the floor for everybody to plunder and you probably lose some skill % or points. Maybe this game will bring back the old Meridian 59 "shakes". Man, I really miss those.

Teklan · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1511 Location: NC

How you supposed to kill people with no gear. Thats kinda gay lol

Xorne · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 643

That's because you are used to the games that are out now. If you think about it for two minutes it's amazing because then you can prevent let's say a guild trying to steal your castle from zerging you constantly. They will have to go re-equip either at their vault or go withdraw some money form the bank, go buy like a chain mail and a short sword cheap before going back to the fight. Same goes for you but at least you are in your castle and it should have supplies / armor / weapon laying around. Also in a big fight if 20 people die there will be plenty of stuff laying around for you to just walk in, loot and start fighting again.

You are used to think that gear makes your character while in these type of games gear is just a tool and when you have better tools you are more efficient at your job but even with basic tool you can get the job done you just need more skill as a player. I also like the fact that there will be regs for spells in the game. Prevent casters from staying back and just chain firing fireballs. They'll have to go resupply thus giving you a break.

So far from watching some videos about the game it look really interesting, I will check it out for sure to see first hand how they implemented it. I bitched and bitched on the AoC forums for them to make the gear wear and break, use regs for spells and having full (or partial) inventory drop but to no avail. Way too many carebears in this world /shake head. And before you think that it's too harsh you have to try it first. I played a game like that for almost 3 years and it's the best system ever for a game.

Teklan · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1511 Location: NC

Without gear upgrades etc. it doesn't seem much of a progression game. What will you do when the simple attacking other players in the same manner glamor wears off? At least with gear theres always a goal. Chances are a good deal of this population will get bored and quit soon after if its repetitive.

Hell, look at how many people quit EQ from when it first started. XP burns are repetitive but at least theres progression.

But I do agree it is interesting. If I were rich or well off I'd probably buy the game and play til I got bored myself heh.

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

CaNDeRouS · Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 418 Location: Chicago, IL

dunnodoncare · Joined: 22 Apr 2005 Posts: 320

Yeah, a game that rewards antisocial behavior from people online will be incredibly fun.. oh wait.

Medding.

Xorne · Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 643

Please elaborate medding, I don't see how you get to that conclusion.

Teklan · Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 1511 Location: NC

People being dicks in other words, lol. Like constant taunting and cockwaving in yo face!