Is this game worth it? Never played it before.

adhesive

I am a veteran of the original EQ and SWG, along with playing some of the more... colorful new MMOs out today. However, no MMO looks interesting until later this year (I will reserve my choice to keep this on topic.) Then I heard about Asheron's Call, and some very nice things were said. Before I get the trial I just want any suggestions or opinions anyone might have. Is there any solo content? Is there enough of a community that I will be able to group later? And how much content is there. I am a big fan of the original EQ's fun PVE and grouping, and SWG for the freedom to manipulate classes and make interesting mixes. Any info would be awesome, thanks.

lobes

If you can live with the outdated graphics, you might really enjoy it. It was my first foray into the MMORPG world, and it kept me for several years.  Massive amount of content, and lots of customizations. I can't speak to community, since I don't play anymore I'm not sure how populated the servers are, although I have heard grumblings of them being on the low side.



I think you would be a prime candidate for the 14-day free trial, that should give you a good enough idea if its for you or not:



http://trial.ac.turbine.com/

_Xearo

AC is very solo friendly as well quite a few group events also. How much content is there?

Aerfalle's Pallium

Aerlinthe

Altar of Asheron

Altar of Bael'Zharon

Ancient Olthoi Queen

Apprentice Crafter Rewards

Arcane Pedestal

Arm, Mind, Heart (Lugian Armor)

Ashbane

Asheron's Raiment

Assault Weapons

Asteliary Gem

Atlan Weapons

Attribute Redistribution

Aun Golem Hunters

Aun/Hea Romance Quest

Aun Tanua's War Taiaha

Aviator's Cap

Awakener

Balor's Rescue

Banderling Camp - Fire Staff & Spear

Banderling Shrine

Bandit Hilt

Bandit Shield

Banished Weapons

Barbed Fletching Tool

Baron's Amulet of Life Giving

Basalt Blade

Black Fire Atlan Stone

Black Marrow Reliquaries

Blackmire Lore

Blackmire Temple - Temple of Ixir Zi

Blackmire 2 - Liazk Itzi's Temple

Blackmire 3 - Halls of Hizk Ri

Blackmire 4 - Temple of Kivik Lir

Blackmire 5

Bleeargh's Gratitude

Bobo - Tusker Island Recall Spell

Bracelet of Dark Essence

Branith's Shirt & Blazing Staff

Brogord's Axe

Bronze Statues

Bronze Weapons

Buadren

Bunny Master Title Quest

Bunny Slippers

Burun Burrow

Burun Kings

Burun Slaying Weapons

Callous Heart

Canescent Mattekar Robe

Carlo di Cenza's Journal

Casino Rewards

Caul Recall Scroll

Caul Trophies - Atikir's Blade (Dagger)

Caul Trophies - Doll's Eye (Ring)

Caul Trophies - Doomshark Hide Coat

Caul Trophies - Gikar's Dream (Staff)

Caul Trophies - Mace of Dissonance

Caul Trophies - Needletooth (UA)

Caul Trophies - Nefane Pearl

Caul Trophies - Nefane Shield

Caul Trophies - Plaguefang's Robe

Caul Trophies - Puppeteer's Skull

Caul Trophies - Scourge's Hide Leggings

Caul Trophies - Snarl's Jerkin

Caulnalain Vestibule

Chorizite Fletching Tool

Chorizite Potions (Alchemy)

Chorizite Veined Shield

Coarse Hide Shirt

Collars of Fealty

Composite Bows & Crossbows

Crafters & Collectors (Arts & Crafts)

Crafters & Collectors Marae Lassel

Crop

Crown of Bone

Crystal Minds, Shattered Souls

Crystal Sword

Curmudgeon's Friend Title

Curse of the Golden Coin

And thats just old quest A thru C.

 

No other game that I have played has given me the rush that AC still does when it comes to attacking 25+ monsters at once and coming out of the battle the victor  No other game that I've played has AC's unique loot system either. Try the 14 day free trial see how you feel about it.

Aeronis

I thought about reactivating my account, but was turned off by the reports of everyone being over level 100 and requiring macros/exp chains to get anywhere.

demandredEBR

make sure to get in a monarchy asap ac can be very overhelming in the beginning

Jenuviel

Originally posted by Aeronis

I thought about reactivating my account, but was turned off by the reports of everyone being over level 100 and requiring macros/exp chains to get anywhere.

Just to clarify this point, there haven't been any experience chains for quite awhile. They were one of the first things removed when Turbine managed to buy the game back from Microsoft. As for macros, I definitely agree that Turbine has been pretty lax there. Unattended Combat Macros are against the rules and violators do get punished, but enforcement is pretty poor. With regard to actually needing macros to get anywhere, nothing could be farther from the truth. You just need some decent equipment (which is abundant due to the sheer amount of loot drops) and a decent location.



It's been some time since I last played the game (I went back and played for six months when Throne of Destiny was released), but there did seem to be quite a few people in the 100+ range. There definitely were a lot of new characters as well, but I  believe most of those were old players trying out the new race. On the other hand, there has not ever been, nor do I think there ever will be, another game as solo-friendly as Asheron's Call. Lacking a group for the first hundred levels won't slow you down at all, and the climb to 100 is much faster than the climb to 50 in your average game.



If you're the type of player that prefers grouping, then it will probably feel pretty empty to you until the later levels, but it's a soloer's paradise. At the later levels, the experience increase for being in large groups, combined with the diminishing returns for experience, means that grouping becomes much more common. Even then, though, people tend to form groups inside a dungeon to get the bonus, at which point everyone goes and fights alone in a different section. There are quite a few big quests in the game that require groups in order to survive, but the game's core (at least in PvE) has been exceptionally solo-friendly for as long as I can remember, and I started a couple of weeks after the game launched.

holthren

I'm a renewed AC player as i've rejoined it a week or so ago recently. I played it for a few years before quitting about 3 years ago.

The game is probably nearing it's end as the population is declining quite rapidly. The game just isn't like it used to be with so few people still playing it.. I'm still enjoying it though. Still, it's obvious the population is down quite a bit.

Unless you are a former player, I wouldn't play it as there is too much content (although it's not really that difficult) to learn and not enough people that still play the game that would show you all the ropes.

PeachKing

Originally posted by holthren


Unless you are a former player, I wouldn't play it as there is too much content (although it's not really that difficult) to learn and not enough people that still play the game that would show you all the ropes.

    I couldnt disagree with this guy more. There are PLENTY of people that love to show you how to play this game. Me being one of them. I have played AC for 6 and half years (give a or take time) and still am LOVING it. I have played WoW, EQ 1 and 2, CoH and CoV, Guild Wars and many more and yet i still play AC. I am levle 260 and i still give my helping hand to any new player that wants to learn how to play. And if you read on this website: www.thejackcat.com the ac dev team is implementing even more content for fellowhips with the addition of the Collaseum (prolly spelt that wrong) and not to mention EVERY Blackmire quest REQUIRES a fellowship. If you get the trail be sure to play on Morningthaw and look me up. My toon's name is Cool Magi Dude and i am usual always on. You can also look up Zeblen if i am not on. The community is prolly the best part of AC and they are always willing to help. If you  are confused about anything just go to www.thejackcat.com and you can look up virtually anything about AC.

 

   Leader of "The Bloodless" of Morningthaw- Cool Magi Dude 260 Battlemage/Tankermage

demandredEBR

Originally posted by PeachKing

Originally posted by holthren


Unless you are a former player, I wouldn't play it as there is too much content (although it's not really that difficult) to learn and not enough people that still play the game that would show you all the ropes.

    I couldnt disagree with this guy more. T

yeah very true i found a new home on dt too and many players are willing to take new vassals.



and too much content? lol... then play wow etc fits your better then i guess

iffymack

going to give this game a try I think