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Is WAR ripping off WoW?
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If the game is fun to play it doesn't really matter if a lot of the appearance and mechanics are the same. As has been said many times WoW has a lot of the mechanics that older MMOs used before it. If they build a fun game to play thats all that really matters in the end.
Short Answer: No, it isn't.
Long Answer: No, it is not.
Longer Answer: No it is not an EXACTLEY copy.
Longest Answer / Real: No, OP, it is not the same engine that World of Warcraft is running on. Both games have their differences, and it very well shows. And sorry, but you're wrong about the graphical side of WAR, they look nothing alike, WAR isn't even cartoony looking one bit. What are you smoking? (pun intended) - Usually people who start these threads, are people who have been in WoWWoWLand a little too long. If you're seeing the graphics as "cartoony," stop playing WoW for a few months, and then look back at WAR. You'll probably notice a difference.
Blizzard took everything that worked from other MMOs and created their own. They fine tuned everything and thats it. Blizzard uses Gameworkshop style since they started out... If something is similar to Warhammer IP, it's the WoW (and even Starcraft) IP.
Gameplay wise, i don't see where you get the idea that it's going to be WoW 2.0.
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If WAR IS ripping off WoW, I have to say, I personally think they're doing a better job of it than Blizzard at least the scenery and characters I've seen don't look as bland and boring and they've done a better quest system and PvP.
Quoting people doesn't make you clever, in fact, it makes you all the more stupid for not bothering to read the quotes you post in the first place.
hmm.. what does WAR have that WoW doesnt?
Ineresting question.. but i think the information that we are looking for will be more readily found if we examine a more important question:
What is abundant in WOW, that Mythic is so kindly leaving out?
Answer:
The constant application of lubrication to the knees in order to avoid the carpet burns that linger after Big PVE Guilds are finished zipping up their pants.
WAR is a PVP focused game. That is what its bringing to the table. Killing AI monsters is about as fun as flossing with foreskin. So..if you cant see the difference between WOW and WAR.. better better find some time between Raids, Guild Meetings, and DKP Bitch Sessions to go to the store and invest in some Listerine.
Thank You..
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WoW coppied off Warhammer fantasy battle.
Starcraft copied off Warhammer 40k.
See a pattern forming here?
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
If you really think that WAR is just a WOW clone then do the WAR fanbase a favor, keep you misinformed comments to yourself and keep playing WOW. The last thing the WAR communty needs is a bunch of WOWtards coming over and setting up shop, WOW has the worst player communty of any MMO I've played and they can keep it.
Blizzard took everything that worked from other MMOs and created their own. They fine tuned everything and thats it. Blizzard uses Gameworkshop style since they started out... If something is similar to Warhammer IP, it's the WoW (and even Starcraft) IP.
Gameplay wise, i don't see where you get the idea that it's going to be WoW 2.0.
Not once have I said I thought it's going to be WoW 2.0... I've stated in another thread the reason WoW works so well is that they blend everything so well together, I understand that much. I just had my concerns based on the videos I watched, but through the course of this thread those concerns have been put to rest.I get it...
To wank, or not to wank. The ultimate MMO sacrifice.
If you really think that WAR is just a WOW clone then do the WAR fanbase a favor, keep you misinformed comments to yourself and keep playing WOW. The last thing the WAR communty needs is a bunch of WOWtards coming over and setting up shop, WOW has the worst player communty of any MMO I've played and they can keep it.
Jesus... Maybe if you people had the attention span to read the entire thread then you wouldn't have to worry about making yourself look stupid.I GET IT.
To wank, or not to wank. The ultimate MMO sacrifice.
What actually happened:
Mythic noticed the success of the Warcraft franchise. It bought the rights for a Warhammer Online IP as it was similar to warcraft and well suited for an MMO. Mythic took a good look at WoW and made a game that is in some ways similar to WoW
What WAR fanbois want to believe:
Blizzard went into a timemachine, traveled to the future and actually ripped of Warhammer Online.
Thanks andreibaru, that's all I wanted to know.
To wank, or not to wank. The ultimate MMO sacrifice.
ZOMG..my skill a internet Sarcasm is 0/375!!
are yu being serious??!!
I point you towards my last post.
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
The scabs on my knees are terrible, you've been a great help.
To wank, or not to wank. The ultimate MMO sacrifice.
I point you towards my last post.
Why? it has nothing to do with my arguement, heck, I'm not even talking about games workshop.
I point you towards my last post.
Why? it has nothing to do with my arguement, heck, I'm not even talking about games workshop.
Sorry should ahve been more clear my bad.Basically you are asking why WAR fanbois keep on hitting on WoW well that is one reason i can think off.
"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
The conspiracy is all around us! But you probly right, it obviously got nothing to do with Gamesworkshop being unhappy with how Climaxs version of a warhammer mmo turned out.
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The conspiracy is all around us! But you probly right, it obviously got nothing to do with Gamesworkshop being unhappy with how Climaxs version of a warhammer mmo turned out.
Want a cookie for your home-made stories?
I prefer a medal...if you don't mind
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"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god."
-- Jean Rostand
I want a medal shaped like a cookie
I don't think war is a ripping off wow, but I do think the animations and gfx are similare to wow (only darker and better off course) but when reading/watching this game makes me think that its more like daoc.
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I believe that war is not ripping off wow just because of orcs.. how else should they look? pink.. No they are green. But i must say the dwarfs are similar. Even tho they may look the same different style.
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you have to be crazy to even think that, more like Warcraft copied Warhammer. You have any idea how long Warhammer has been around?
But like others have said... please don't play... we don't need you....
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