Combat Beta Review 2 - Page 3

solagratia · 26th June 2009, 09:01

lol this is already looking better than AOC. I remember when I got selected for their beta, no one could even get the client to download from their overloaded servers, then when we finally got it off bittorrent, the thing couldn't stay up long enough to get a combo off before crashing. If this is where MO is starting, I think we have a winner.

Java · 26th June 2009, 09:12

nice stuff indeed, can't wait to finally play it myself ...

But one thing concerns me, or I just don't get it, correct me if I miss something here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mats Persson

A good weapon can take out a naked character with 3-4 swings depending on the health, since body size determines the amount of health,

So that would mean that the taller I gonna create my char, the more health he/she will have ? Now if that is true, who is going to create a small char then, as it would initially have lower health ?

Other than that, SV just go on like that, kinda seems too nice to be true

Shinzon · 26th June 2009, 09:16

Small body = smaller target, there is a reason why no one considered the midget fair in golden eye

Brazen · 26th June 2009, 09:17

from my understanding the points lost in health choosing a smaller char can be allocated to dexterity for example..so..my defenses would be higher than say a tall char with more health.((well when I say defenses I mean my ability to parry an attack or dodge.))

Ravenwoods · 26th June 2009, 09:18

I am just estatic! Thanks for these reports! The crafting system sounds amazingly exciting..the pure crafters, skill crafters will be so sought after for their talents!

Java · 26th June 2009, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java

So that would mean that the taller I gonna create my char, the more health he/she will have ? Now if that is true, who is going to create a small char then, as it would initially have lower health ?

As I can not edit my above post, here I go again: So I just read the first Combat beta review now (should have done it the other way around maybe hehe ...) and there Lachry stats that if you create a smaller char, you gonna have more attrib points left to be spent e.g. for dexterity...

JonReb · 26th June 2009, 14:50

I'm both speechless and typless. Both reiviews have me driveling. I can't wait to check out the crafting system.

Heshin · 26th June 2009, 14:50

honestly if I were on the line this review just pushed me over heheh. I will get this game. :-) Hopefully I'll see some of you in the pre-order beta.

Ziegler · 26th June 2009, 15:04

nice reveiw..

Would really liked to have had some actual hard stats to work with though...
What is the largest amount of players in one battle. (8? 16? 32?)
What is the ping from north america.

having to block precisely means ping is going to be more relevant especially without the prediction system.

kdchan · 26th June 2009, 15:08

Small char remind me of alfar in Df, small hit box.

Btw, thanks for this preview and for full front models, can't wait to try it.

Shinimas · 26th June 2009, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sagittarii

No pants?

Anyway great stuff, can't wait!

Grieves are pants.

Great review, i have faith that MO will deliver. And you're right, MO is pretty much the last hope of the dying sandbox style MMOs. If it fails, my dream playstyle will be lost forever. So keep working, Star Vault, and we all shall be rewarded.

Feragmoor · 26th June 2009, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinzon

Now what in the world would make you think that?

ha! i was right.

i guess it just seemed like it was written like your other posts, good review!

Wolfhammer · 26th June 2009, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sagittarii

No pants?

Anyway great stuff, can't wait!

Grieves are pants !! lol

Wolfhammer · 26th June 2009, 15:26

Thanks Mats And Shinzon..

This game is shaping up to being my final dream MMO....

"Bringing sexy back, YEAH!"

Murata · 26th June 2009, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mats Persson

this is simply not just a game, but their game, their dream project, something done with love and care.

Epic. <3

deviusdog · 26th June 2009, 15:40

Quote:

A good weapon can take out a naked character with 3-4 swings depending on the health, since body size determines the amount of health, while a fully armored character can take anywhere between 4-6 direct swings depending on health, and armor used.

I hope this aint for metal armour, because if it is they need to boost all armours.
A naked char should not have the slightest chance at winning a fight.
A naked char should die in 2hits and a (metal) armoured one in like 6. If they are scared that "poor" people will be gimped they can jsut give everyone 2 sets of leather and chainmail at the start so they can die a few times before needing to buy new armour.

Amarll · 26th June 2009, 15:51

Like I said in the other post, great read and thank you Shinzon and Mats for taking the time to type this up and post it.

I really hope this game does well for itself.

~Amarll

Arasam · 26th June 2009, 15:57

Awesomeness!

Reclusiarch · 26th June 2009, 15:59

Well, we'll see... I have to experience the melee system first hand before I know if I'm going to be hyped or not.

Akai · 26th June 2009, 16:01

Great review

Gorion · 26th June 2009, 16:30

I've red the reviews in the morning and still can't think about anything else. It is just too awesome to be true.
I never thought (though secretly hoped) the character appearance customization is going to be a sophisticated one. Yet it is and it means I may even convince my gf to try the game out. Thank you, dev team.

And thanks to the reviewers for great and long-awaited spoilers^^

Mauricius · 26th June 2009, 16:30

Another very good review.

Otiumin · 26th June 2009, 16:53

How sweet it is!

Cyn · 26th June 2009, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feragmoor

ha! i was right.

i guess it just seemed like it was written like your other posts, good review!

If you read the top of the post it says "By Shinzon"...

These posts just pushed me over the edge and I'm pre-ordering I don't give a damn.

<3 Mats & SV.

Shinzon, awesome review! Thanks a lot for writing it up.

Feragmoor · 26th June 2009, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyn

If you read the top of the post it says "By Shinzon"...

These posts just pushed me over the edge and I'm pre-ordering I don't give a damn.

<3 Mats & SV.

Shinzon, awesome review! Thanks a lot for writing it up.

it didnt when i posted that... mats needed shinzon's permission to put his name up.

Mas · 26th June 2009, 17:47

Beautiful.

AmmokK · 26th June 2009, 18:09

Reading these reviews makes me wanna play beta even more!
Seems like the DEVs really realized everything they wanted/promised so far.
Hope the good work will keep up!

Greetz,

AmmokK

Neutral · 26th June 2009, 18:20

The ending notes got me all teary-eyed. Love reading stuff like this and I miss more will come in time.

luko · 26th June 2009, 18:34

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Y'Berion · 26th June 2009, 18:42

It seems the devs know what they're doing

Keep up the good work guys!

Honorzeal · 26th June 2009, 18:44

This. Is. Awesome.

Thanks to the Devs and Shinzon!

atome · 26th June 2009, 18:50

Well written review. Sounds very promising.

SirGaryColeman · 26th June 2009, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by rage.against

If there was hype there would cries of vapor and scams similar to what happened to Darkfall... and there is none here, which is worrying... and this isn't directly focused on the devs, as nearly ALL of Darkfall's IMMENSE hype was player driven.

The scam/vaporware "hype" (if you could call it that) of darkfall was due to it's 8 year development

dennishzd · 26th June 2009, 19:14

Great to read about some beta experiences. I'm really tempted to go into the beta stages. The description both reviewers gave about the crafting system really pulled me over the edge to enter beta. I'm only concerned if their payment system (credit card only?) will accept my virtual visa (and I have to pay in advance to be able to complete the transaction).

Booga · 26th June 2009, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protonix

I lol'd that Mats called DF subpar.

Though I am mightily disappointed that he failed to acknowledge the vocal minority, and probably most disgruntled group of gamers, those of us from Shadowbane.

RIP in a few days btw old friend.

Isn't the combat review by Shinzon?

Thanks for releasing this Mats it is good to hear what the Beta testers think of a game.

Balkin · 26th June 2009, 20:09

Wow great information Shinzon, thanks for the review!

Nehemia · 26th June 2009, 20:17

Gotta say, Nice.

Its time to transfer some money for my other credit card, so I'm ready to pre-order.

Disappointed · 26th June 2009, 20:18

But, seriously, filling in that reserved spot would be awesome.... PLEASE! It's driving me insane!

JackofBlades · 26th June 2009, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapier17

Thanks for posting these Mats - good reads! Now I'm -really- excited about MO...damnit >.<

yeah, great info shinzon.

Cairn · 26th June 2009, 20:32

I'm trying to not get hyped.

Its difficult. Thanks for both of the reviews guys

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solagratia Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Rep Power: 2	lol this is already looking better than AOC. I remember when I got selected for their beta, no one could even get the client to download from their overloaded servers, then when we finally got it off bittorrent, the thing couldn't stay up long enough to get a combo off before crashing. If this is where MO is starting, I think we have a winner. __________________ *The Acolytes* A Mature, Multi-MMO Gaming Community Current Divisions: Age of Conan, Aion, Mortal Online and Warhammer Online Future Divisions: Star Wars: The Old Republic Purchase Acolytes Gear! Apply Today!

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Ravenwoods Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downunder Rep Power: 4	I am just estatic! Thanks for these reports! The crafting system sounds amazingly exciting..the pure crafters, skill crafters will be so sought after for their talents! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bCEUmYHBrw

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Ziegler Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the dusts of hell Lurked the blackest of hates Rep Power: 6	nice reveiw.. Would really liked to have had some actual hard stats to work with though... What is the largest amount of players in one battle. (8? 16? 32?) What is the ping from north america. having to block precisely means ping is going to be more relevant especially without the prediction system. __________________ If I havent offended you today, dont worry, there's always tomorrow! List of things to do before you launch MO for the first time

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Wolfhammer Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northants UK Age: 40 Rep Power: 4	Thanks Mats And Shinzon.. This game is shaping up to being my final dream MMO.... "Bringing sexy back, YEAH!" __________________

26th June 2009, 14:50	#87 (permalink)
JonReb Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA, Florida Age: 19 Rep Power: 1	I'm both speechless and typless. Both reiviews have me driveling. I can't wait to check out the crafting system.

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Heshin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 21 Rep Power: 1	honestly if I were on the line this review just pushed me over heheh. I will get this game. :-) Hopefully I'll see some of you in the pre-order beta.

26th June 2009, 15:08	#90 (permalink)
kdchan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Rep Power: 0	Small char remind me of alfar in Df, small hit box. Btw, thanks for this preview and for full front models, can't wait to try it.

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Arasam Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denmark Age: 18 Rep Power: 1	Awesomeness! __________________ Advisor says: run. run away! RUN AWAAAY!!! Proud '999'er'

26th June 2009, 15:59	#99 (permalink)
Reclusiarch Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden Age: 29 Rep Power: 0	Well, we'll see... I have to experience the melee system first hand before I know if I'm going to be hyped or not.

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Akai Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South-East England Guild: Hybrid Age: 20 Rep Power: 20	Great review __________________ Hybrid Forums - Apply - Thread - Akai Spoiler for Special: Merk320: Akai's math is wrong Spoiler for : Zamp: akai is just special, we still love him Spoiler for : Merk320: I still love him too, But I don't trust his counting abilities anymore

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Gorion Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Russian Federation Rep Power: 1	I've red the reviews in the morning and still can't think about anything else. It is just too awesome to be true. I never thought (though secretly hoped) the character appearance customization is going to be a sophisticated one. Yet it is and it means I may even convince my gf to try the game out. Thank you, dev team. And thanks to the reviewers for great and long-awaited spoilers^^ __________________

26th June 2009, 16:30	#102 (permalink)
Mauricius Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Holland (netherlands) Age: 31 Rep Power: 2	Another very good review.

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Otiumin Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Rep Power: 1	How sweet it is! __________________

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AmmokK Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Germany Age: 29 Rep Power: 0	Reading these reviews makes me wanna play beta even more! Seems like the DEVs really realized everything they wanted/promised so far. Hope the good work will keep up! Greetz, AmmokK

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Y'Berion Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Serbia Rep Power: 3	It seems the devs know what they're doing Keep up the good work guys! __________________ never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

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Honorzeal Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY, USA Age: 17 Rep Power: 2	This. Is. Awesome. Thanks to the Devs and Shinzon! __________________ [Only the Strong Survive] 80% Explorer:60% Killer:40% Socializer:27% Achiever

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atome Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In a house Rep Power: 0	Well written review. Sounds very promising.

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dennishzd Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Rep Power: 0	Great to read about some beta experiences. I'm really tempted to go into the beta stages. The description both reviewers gave about the crafting system really pulled me over the edge to enter beta. I'm only concerned if their payment system (credit card only?) will accept my virtual visa (and I have to pay in advance to be able to complete the transaction).

26th June 2009, 20:09	#116 (permalink)
Balkin Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sacramento, Ca Rep Power: 5	Wow great information Shinzon, thanks for the review! __________________ Dev Tracker! http://www.mortalonline.com/forums/2...v-tracker.html

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Nehemia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St.Michel, Finland. Guild:TFBB Age: 20 Rep Power: 6	Gotta say, Nice. Its time to transfer some money for my other credit card, so I'm ready to pre-order. __________________

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Disappointed Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Impatient-Anticipationland Rep Power: 2	But, seriously, filling in that reserved spot would be awesome.... PLEASE! It's driving me insane! __________________

26th June 2009, 20:32	#120 (permalink)
Cairn Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: England Land Rep Power: 3	I'm trying to not get hyped. Its difficult. Thanks for both of the reviews guys __________________ Wintersun