Darkfall 2008 - Page 2

Ravenwoods · 10th August 2008, 16:37

I don't care really. If it released and succeeded though it would be only better for the market...I am sick of EQ clones, we need more UO clones

Well, I am anticipating for Mortal...so no need for DF.

ghostz92 · 10th August 2008, 19:52

I not holding my breath untill they anounce the actual date of the game and in some ways i feel they still need to work on it

Xzi · 11th August 2008, 03:16

Releasing this year is definitely plausible for them based on the fact that the game is feature-complete and they also have a European publisher now. They said they might not be able to release in America simultaneously, which IMHO is a good sign. Why? Simple, compromising is the first sign of an imminent release.

bluealien1 · 11th August 2008, 03:21

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Originally Posted by Xzi

Releasing this year is definitely plausible for them based on the fact that the game is feature-complete and they also have a European publisher now. They said they might not be able to release in America simultaneously, which IMHO is a good sign. Why? Simple, compromising is the first sign of an imminent release.

Videos, cinematics, and screenshots are also a good sign of imminent release, things they have released next to nothing of.

Xzi · 11th August 2008, 03:32

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Originally Posted by bluealien1

Videos, cinematics, and screenshots are also a good sign of imminent release, things they have released next to nothing of.

A gameplay video is due out this month. They have plenty of screenshots. Who knows if they'll ever do a cinematic or not, but that's something that I wouldn't say is necessary.

Lachrymose · 11th August 2008, 03:42

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Originally Posted by bluealien1

Videos, cinematics, and screenshots are also a good sign of imminent release, things they have released next to nothing of.

i shouldn't have to explain aventurine's take on PR, but i personally would rather them spend their time worrying about getting the game finished, as opposed to giving us something to keep us entertained while we end up waiting even longer for it to come out. why should they care about keeping us happy right now? assuming it offers what it was meant to, people will still play darkfall when it comes out.

Vertigo · 11th August 2008, 04:05

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Originally Posted by Lachrymose

i shouldn't have to explain aventurine's take on PR, but i personally would rather them spend their time worrying about getting the game finished, as opposed to giving us something to keep us entertained while we end up waiting even longer for it to come out. why should they care about keeping us happy right now? assuming it offers what it was meant to, people will still play darkfall when it comes out.

One thing to waste time giving us video fillers, another to give proof that the game is worthy of eager anticipation and before-hand word of the mouth recruitment for the game. If the game is truly as complete as they claim it is, creating a quick video including a run down of the features wouldn't take too much time.

Xzi · 11th August 2008, 04:24

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

One thing to waste time giving us video fillers, another to give proof that the game is worthy of eager anticipation and before-hand word of the mouth recruitment for the game. If the game is truly as complete as they claim it is, creating a quick video including a run down of the features wouldn't take too much time.

Once again, this month. I doubt it will matter what they release in terms of a video though, there will still be whiners no matter what. So I'm just hoping to see some combat from a player's perspective. Both PvP and PvE.

Lachrymose · 11th August 2008, 04:25

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Originally Posted by Vertigo

One thing to waste time giving us video fillers, another to give proof that the game is worthy of eager anticipation and before-hand word of the mouth recruitment for the game. If the game is truly as complete as they claim it is, creating a quick video including a run down of the features wouldn't take too much time.

well, the video that's (hopefully) coming out this month should provide people with that proof. as far as recruitment goes, the devs have said they don't need PR to recruit for it, touting it will pretty much "sell itself."

an arrogant claim, yes. let's just hope their bark can attest to their bite.

bluealien1 · 11th August 2008, 05:33

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Originally Posted by Lachrymose

well, the video that's (hopefully) coming out this month should provide people with that proof. as far as recruitment goes, the devs have said they don't need PR to recruit for it, touting it will pretty much "sell itself."

an arrogant claim, yes. let's just hope their bark can attest to their bite.

That is extremely arrogant, and anybody marketing a game in their right mind knows that it rarely works, especially in a niche market.

Xzi · 11th August 2008, 07:06

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Originally Posted by bluealien1

That is extremely arrogant, and anybody marketing a game in their right mind knows that it rarely works, especially in a niche market.

Pretty sure they plan to start advertising closer to release, probably after beta starts. No point in hyping up the game for a big let down months or even years before release like games such as AoC have.

IcePillow · 11th August 2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Xzi

Pretty sure they plan to start advertising closer to release, probably after beta starts. No point in hyping up the game for a big let down months or even years before release like games such as AoC have.

Exactly!

Arxon Havenloft · 12th August 2008, 03:14

I just hope that if they cannot find an American Publisher in time that they'll Self Publish and keep the same release date as the Euros.

Jusik · 12th August 2008, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Arxon Havenloft

I just hope that if they cannot find an American Publisher in time that they'll Self Publish and keep the same release date as the Euros.

Agreed, but if worst comes to worst I'll play on a Euro server.

Skree · 30th August 2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by bluealien1

That is extremely arrogant, and anybody marketing a game in their right mind knows that it rarely works, especially in a niche market.

Yes because there is no EvE model to look at.

Skree

melanko · 30th August 2008, 21:24

Gameplay Trailer

Beta Sign Up

Dazarthas · 31st August 2008, 04:27

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Gameplay Trailer

Beta Sign Up

How do those words taste, naysayers?

Lachrymose · 31st August 2008, 05:12

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Originally Posted by Dazarthas

How do those words taste, naysayers?

they taste pretty fuckin sweet to me.

Ravenwoods · 31st August 2008, 07:11

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How do those words taste, naysayers?

Bad..the game is looking extremely unfinished and not polished. It is something will be around Vanguard failure in my opinion. I said the same thing for Vanguard and it failed, so I don't think I am wrong here either.

I wish though it proves me wrong so the market has a decent product.

Peasant · 31st August 2008, 10:01

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Originally Posted by Dazarthas

How do those words taste, naysayers?

You'll be repeating the exact same words in two years' time

Shawk · 31st August 2008, 10:06

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Originally Posted by Ravenwoods

Bad..the game is looking extremely unfinished and not polished. It is something will be around Vanguard failure in my opinion. I said the same thing for Vanguard and it failed, so I don't think I am wrong here either.

I wish though it proves me wrong so the market has a decent product.

Your running out of reasons to hate Darkfall Raven, it shows.

Keep trying though

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Originally Posted by Peasant

You'll be repeating the exact same words in two years' time

Only because we will be reminding you.

Peasant · 31st August 2008, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Shawk

Only because we will be reminding you.

You didn't get it

I'm saying they'll still be announcing beta in two years' time

Ravenwoods · 31st August 2008, 14:41

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Originally Posted by Shawk

Your running out of reasons to hate Darkfall Raven, it shows.

Keep trying though

Only because we will be reminding you.

Erm reasons? Do I even have to have some? If I don't like something I do not like soemthing. All along with art direction, the world lore and game setting I knew DF was not for me. Otherwise I would be there, on their forums, all along when I found out about this game like 2-3 years ago.

I was just stating the things I saw in the video. You don't know how much I wished that video to rock and blow our minds away for the market needs a good succeful sandbox MMO, but alas Aventurine won't be delivering. Mark my words...again though I hope they put me a shame.

Rhygar · 31st August 2008, 18:51

I don't think you will be put to shame, but Darkfall will at the very least attract a reasonably sized fan base because they will deliver a fun game regardless of what you might think about the graphics.

In fact for any one of us that wants to see sandbox MMOs being successful better just support these games with subscriptions. If they build a decent subscriber base that will give them the cash and credibility to take the sandbox genre to the next level.

Uncron · 31st August 2008, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Dazarthas

How do those words taste, naysayers?

Like beer for the first time. Taste bitter and crap but made you drunk.

Will have to try before I judge, but hopefully it will bring more Sandbox model MMOs up in the future (if they succeed somewhat).

Tzacharu · 1st September 2008, 18:27

I finally have a decent sig.

10th August 2008, 16:37	#41 (permalink)
Ravenwoods Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downunder Posts: 555 Rep Power: 2	I don't care really. If it released and succeeded though it would be only better for the market...I am sick of EQ clones, we need more UO clones Well, I am anticipating for Mortal...so no need for DF. __________________ The rise of the DarkEnigma: http://dsimports.blogspot.com/

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ghostz92 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 1	I not holding my breath untill they anounce the actual date of the game and in some ways i feel they still need to work on it Last edited by ghostz92 : 11th August 2008 at 01:33.

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Xzi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 94 Rep Power: 0	Releasing this year is definitely plausible for them based on the fact that the game is feature-complete and they also have a European publisher now. They said they might not be able to release in America simultaneously, which IMHO is a good sign. Why? Simple, compromising is the first sign of an imminent release. __________________ My signature picture is 14KB. Brawl Friend Code: 0989-1408-8479

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31st August 2008, 18:51	#64 (permalink)
Rhygar Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Town Age: 28 Posts: 428 Rep Power: 1	I don't think you will be put to shame, but Darkfall will at the very least attract a reasonably sized fan base because they will deliver a fun game regardless of what you might think about the graphics. In fact for any one of us that wants to see sandbox MMOs being successful better just support these games with subscriptions. If they build a decent subscriber base that will give them the cash and credibility to take the sandbox genre to the next level. __________________ "Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest." Denis Diderot - French philosopher and editor of L'Encyclopédie

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