But the author probably never got as far as Mount of Heroes. I doubt he even got beyond Quarterstone and the first two trials in the Atheneum, but then that was probably not his job.
Just out of curiosity, how many reviewers make it even half way to end game content in an initial review? From my experience they are given a deadline to have the review written (often within a few weeks). I don't know where any of those places you list fit in the overall game world as I haven't played it. Overall, you'll be pretty hard pressed to find an initial review out there that covers from starting spot to end game content. Often follow-ups are added or second looks are done to include new data, if anything is done.
There are many ways to answer this, but let me begin by saying I never expected the reviewer to get to half way the game. That is what I meant by saying that that was not his job.
Next: it is not stated that this was an initial review. Maybe this should have been stated or explained, but I don't think it was meant to be an initial review, like you say.
Now, the reviewer from what I can tell never saw Ringfell Hearth; the place where the game starts to become more challenging. I would have loved to read the reviewers experience with that rather harsh zone that was not really made to be soloed, but still plenty of people do that and can tell a story or two about it. Maybe it would have made the review come a bit more alive. You can go to Ringfell Hearth at level 14, but level 18 is recommended, which is not even close to half way the game.
Last: I do not claim it is a bad review because of it. I do not even say it is a bad review at all.
If Ringfell was the big foresty place, then yes, I did that as well. I got to level 20-25 if people are curious. The cap is 50, so I guess you can say I got pretty close to halfway through the game. I didn't end up in Ringfell (if thats the place I'm thinking of) until probably 18 or 19.
And yes, that place was pretty rough.
I also did not solo the game, I played through everything with a friend.
I really like this game. I think the one part I really enjoy is that the combat isn't boring point-and-click and less passive than most MMOG.
Also, I found the graphics to be really stylish even if they are running on UE2. Same with the music, really nice.
So I find it a real shame that so few people are playing because this game has the potential to appeal to a slightly different type of MMO player too - as it does a few things quite differently.
I would really urge people to try it... nothing to loose
Ive been playing the free client and seriously considering buying this game, for everyone who loves MMO's but is looking for something different then WoW/WAR/EVE/EQII,..... should try this one. Why? 'Cuz u can try it free for as long as u want (until a certain lvl) , the combat system is innovative, well thought, and most of all fun. The somewhat negative aspects are the quite empty servers (hope they will grow soon) the little bit dated graphics altho the design is very ok and the absence of good PVP. But when the game becomes a succes, these problems will no doubt be solved when the time comes.
The game is fun and all.. but its frustrating how some of the bugs is not fixed yet... Like i can not play on the first town Hawkmonth cause as soon as it loads up, it dissconnects me, i tried everything i could think of to fix the problem, even downloaded the maps by themselves but still i can not play the game cause of that problem... no one seems to have a solution either.
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Just out of curiosity, how many reviewers make it even half way to end game content in an initial review? From my experience they are given a deadline to have the review written (often within a few weeks). I don't know where any of those places you list fit in the overall game world as I haven't played it. Overall, you'll be pretty hard pressed to find an initial review out there that covers from starting spot to end game content. Often follow-ups are added or second looks are done to include new data, if anything is done.
There are many ways to answer this, but let me begin by saying I never expected the reviewer to get to half way the game. That is what I meant by saying that that was not his job.
Next: it is not stated that this was an initial review. Maybe this should have been stated or explained, but I don't think it was meant to be an initial review, like you say.
Now, the reviewer from what I can tell never saw Ringfell Hearth; the place where the game starts to become more challenging. I would have loved to read the reviewers experience with that rather harsh zone that was not really made to be soloed, but still plenty of people do that and can tell a story or two about it. Maybe it would have made the review come a bit more alive. You can go to Ringfell Hearth at level 14, but level 18 is recommended, which is not even close to half way the game.
Last: I do not claim it is a bad review because of it. I do not even say it is a bad review at all.
If Ringfell was the big foresty place, then yes, I did that as well. I got to level 20-25 if people are curious.
The cap is 50, so I guess you can say I got pretty close to halfway through the game. I didn't end up in Ringfell (if thats the place I'm thinking of) until probably 18 or 19.
And yes, that place was pretty rough.
I also did not solo the game, I played through everything with a friend.
Hope that helps!
I am glad that some find this game enjoyable. I didn't.
I really like this game. I think the one part I really enjoy is that the combat isn't boring point-and-click and less passive than most MMOG.
Also, I found the graphics to be really stylish even if they are running on UE2. Same with the music, really nice.
So I find it a real shame that so few people are playing because this game has the potential to appeal to a slightly different type of MMO player too - as it does a few things quite differently.
I would really urge people to try it... nothing to loose
This is deffinately a marmite game. Started playing about a week ago, I will be subbing, loving it so far. Good review.
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Ive been playing the free client and seriously considering buying this game, for everyone who loves MMO's but is looking for something different then WoW/WAR/EVE/EQII,..... should try this one. Why? 'Cuz u can try it free for as long as u want (until a certain lvl) , the combat system is innovative, well thought, and most of all fun. The somewhat negative aspects are the quite empty servers (hope they will grow soon) the little bit dated graphics altho the design is very ok and the absence of good PVP. But when the game becomes a succes, these problems will no doubt be solved when the time comes.
Pfft...
The game is fun and all.. but its frustrating how some of the bugs is not fixed yet... Like i can not play on the first town Hawkmonth cause as soon as it loads up, it dissconnects me, i tried everything i could think of to fix the problem, even downloaded the maps by themselves but still i can not play the game cause of that problem... no one seems to have a solution either.
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