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Post by Caller on May 10, 2012 15:19:30 GMT -5
If you somehow haven't heard, yes, TES is becoming an MMO. I found this on G4, which is basically just a running commentary and it takes a few minutes before they get into it, but I do have to agree. An MMO is probably not the way Bethesda should take the series. www.g4tv.com/videos/58453/feedback-the-elder-scrolls-online/And that said I'll probably try it anyway. I like TES, but I've never been *that* into it like some of you guys. Overwhelming freedom in a game just makes me ridiculously bored. That and they make a good point in this video: Bethesda has been working on this game since 2007 and they only revealed it when they did because it's nearly complete...and it looks nothing like any TES game to date and looks to follow the "old school" MMO scheme of "grind to death." I won't deny I put ridiculous amounts of time into FFXI back in the day but no one here who has played it can deny that FFXI's red tape is precisely why we and many others had to move on. Some of us didn't come back until SE changed it so dramatically as to be actually accessible. I can't really see TES:O being successful if they don't adapt to the new face of online gaming. Grinding is always going to be a part of it but to make it the crux isn't going to work anymore.
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Post by Yvondith on May 10, 2012 17:49:56 GMT -5
Um, like they said... We who play TES are used to grinding. That's what we do. We grind. I don't see it being a problem at all.
I'm a little nervous about all the PvP but my mission is as stated before: To show all the power of the Aldmeri! Bwahahah! So obviously, I'm going to be a high elf.
I really hope this will be free to play. Like they said, nice gesture, and would be a smart move.
I'm super excited about it. Want, want now. I'm such a fangirl.
Surprised the big enemy isn't Mehrunes. I'll admit Molag Bal is evil... he is the king of RAPE, after all. But Mehrunes seemed to be the center of all evil things, ever. I wonder if Azura will be a force of... general good... in this game.
Graphics look sorta shitty, but they started in 2007. But it's sort of a good thing, prob means I won't have to upgrade my comp to play it.
WANT NAO. NAO NAO NAO.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on May 12, 2012 17:26:35 GMT -5
I won't play. I'm simply MMOed out. I played too much FFXI and and WoW. I'm playing ToR a bit, and it is fun, but I'm losing interest in the genre. That and I'm not a fan of existing game worlds venturing into MMOs. I loved Knights of the Old Republic and was always looking forward to them concluding the story line. But they did it with an MMO and I hate that. I sure hope Dragon Age doesn't go MMO. I love the series and the world but I don't want it to go in that direction.
Like I said in the other thread, all The Elder Scrolls needs is a multiplayer mode. Allow people on your Xbox Live or PSN or Steam friends list to join your game or vice versa. The type of game that it is would lend itself greatly to multiplayer. But MMOs are a huge risk. If they don't live up to the standards of whatever the current big one is they tend not to last.
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Post by Caller on May 15, 2012 20:45:15 GMT -5
New update: www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/723779/elder-scrolls-online-faction-daggerfall-covenant-detailed/I don't think an early starting time is an excuse for dated mechanics and design. If they expect this game to make money and pull subscribers away from WoW, they'll need more than the brand. Knights of the Old Republic's subscriber base *tanked* recently despite being critically acclaimed and WoW has a new expansion coming out soon that you know will have people coming back to the game in droves, if only for a little while. WoW, in actuality, is a good example of a genre evolving. They literally destroyed their world to remake it in the "new" MMO style. That is, less grindy and more involving. Of course, the grind is still there but that's just something that comes with MMOs and you'll never be free of it. But the days of EverQuest are over, and instant gratification is in. I don't necessarily agree with that, but that's how it is. Maybe MMOs in general are just dying out. I do have to agree that a multiplayer function would've been cool. Just join with a friend and explore Tamriel together within the confines of Skyrim. That would've been awesome...but at the same time, I play a stealthy thief. And god knows I can't go in with a companion half the time without them notifying the entire Zip code that I'm there...yes, Lydia, that's YOU. So that'd probably drive me insane. Not to mention, HANDS OFF MAH STUFFS, AH'M STEALIN HAR! XD
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Post by Yvondith on May 15, 2012 23:57:28 GMT -5
That's gonna end up being my brother's faction, I know. He's a breton lover. I am too, but I like my elves better.
Guess I'm gonna be somewhat evil for the first time ever. Ruthless is good.
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Post by Yvondith on Jun 6, 2012 22:40:04 GMT -5
www.elderscrollsonline.com/en/They're released a new video that doesn't really make any sense, and some new screenshots. Screens look better than the first one they released, but they aren't showing much, yet. Graphics are still about like Morrowind meets Oblivion. Though, they have a screen of an Ayleid Ruin. Looks good. I wanna dive in and explore like, right now. That is my main interest in this game right now, I am dying to see the provinces that I haven't explored yet. Mainly, Valenwood. The in game story "A Dance in Fire" had a lot of events in Valenwood, and after reading that I am dying to get over there and check it out. I want to check out old Morrowind too. I'd like to see Vivec again, it was such an amazing city. I need to beef up my PvP chops though. Also, just realized: Imperials are gone. The FAQ says the 9 original races. They are 10. Since Imperials are not mentioned in any of the 3 factions, I'm guessing they will not be playable characters! Edit~ Videos confirmed: Imperials will not be a playable race. After viewing several videos about the game, I'm still excited. I honestly do not mind that the quest mechanics are things we've seen before. Don't care. Don't care if we have to grind too. What I want is the lore, that is what fascinates me. However, I saw a comment that they might have messed with the lore. I haven't seen that yet, it looks to be following the general lore that we already know. Of course, if is messing with the stuff that happened in the second era. But the stuff we are familiar with the most, is untouched it seems. This happens before we ever had an Emperor. So, I'm still excited anyways. Oh, and the game has Mannimarco. Awesomesauce! My favorite villain. The combat system sounds fun and interesting in an MMO/PvP setting. It's essentially Skyrim's combat, but there are perks and abilities that work when you have someone helping you. Combos, etc. They mentioned getting better loot by being a better player too. Something about a "finesse" system. That sounds interesting. They keep mentioning siege style PvP. That sounds fun. World one on one PvP doesn't interest me. Anyways, I'm still excited. I'm gonna try to get into the beta when they release it next year. ;D Guess I'm gonna be an necromancer hunter, as I've been before. I love to kill me some necromancers... then necromance them. Hehehe.
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Post by Yvondith on Jan 23, 2013 5:06:27 GMT -5
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Post by Stephanie on Feb 7, 2013 9:56:28 GMT -5
was talking to caller a few weeks ago, looks like we both might be vampiric witch hunters. which is a contradiction. but morrowind said witch hunters functioned like that. gonna be fun. they should start sending out the invites soon!
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Post by Yvondith on Feb 15, 2013 3:44:15 GMT -5
Explains some things about the online game. PvP caught my eye the most, it's going to be like Wintergrasp I think. I'm psyched. They say that it starts at level 10, and everyone will be on even footing. Which is fantastic. PvP may be restricted to that zone and that zone alone. They just say "The PvP Zone" which is Cyrodiil. Also, Mannimarco is back. I WILL get to hunt necromancers once again. I have a purpose. That makes me very happy. If you do not know who Mannimarco is, he essentially is the head Necromancer, the lord of the necromancers, they follow him, they worship him. Necromancy will probably play a large part in the main quest, I assume. If there is one. Whatever, die necromancers! ...went off on a spill there! From what I'm reading on the website, it looks like we can choose our faction. I'm gonna assume we can choose no matter what race we are. That being said, I dunno if I'm going to be the default High Elf faction or shack up with the Nords and Dark Elves. My Queen dislikes humans, but for an honorable reason, ya'll kill each other. She's right. But, Almalexia and the Tribunal is with the Dark Elves, so I dunno. I hope that everyone does sign up for beta, and tries to play the game. Would be nice.
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Post by Yvondith on Feb 15, 2013 3:49:19 GMT -5
Also, kick ass cinematic trailer they released 3 weeks ago. If you're wondering who the assassin looking guy is, he's Breton. Breton assassins are common, since Bretons tend to enjoy the art of espionage. It's intelligence, it's brain work. Also, High Rock is an area of major political unrest, so you get the point. /lore Obviously, the Altmer chick is gonna win. She'll just zappabitch before the other two can get her.
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Post by Caller on Feb 17, 2013 3:11:39 GMT -5
No self respecting Breton would be killed by a mage.
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Post by Yvondith on Feb 17, 2013 10:13:42 GMT -5
That is a good point. He would resist that spell, and we know he can throw daggers. Hmmm... Unfortunately Mr. Nord doesn't stand a chance against either of them. Norfy, do you have any plans on signing up for beta, or playing this game? So far, Ryan, my brother Tim, and myself will play. Dejibo is a maybe, her friend Chakoteh is a maybe too. Probably Kikaro as well. But I know you're used to keyboard controlled games, so I'm hoping you join us. I am happy to be your loretastic guide.
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Post by Office Ninja on Feb 18, 2013 10:08:52 GMT -5
I already signed up for Beta a while ago. Since they are planning a Mac release, I am more interested.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Feb 18, 2013 11:03:49 GMT -5
Add me to the list of maybe.
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Post by Yvondith on Feb 18, 2013 18:27:18 GMT -5
You better sign up. *beats you with the lore stick of doom*
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