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Darkfall Online's Hype Lower then Expected
I just wanted to say, that the upcoming release http://www.darkfallonline.com is not getting the respect that it needs, The hype on the game right now is only 7.1 and the screenshots are not up to date. I encourage all of you to check out whats going on at the darkfall fourms and then reconsider what you think of the game. Let me give you a little peek at whats going on right now in devlopment:
"We've all seen inns and taverns in most of the fantasy MMORPGs that we've played. However, we haven't really seen people use them much. Especially in the way that they were meant to be used. It is my hope that this will be different in DF; allow me to help nudge DF in the right direction.
Inns and taverns (mostly inns) should be used for renting of rooms. If you could actually rent a room, unlike in most other games, then people would use them the way that they are truly supposed to be used. But why would we want to do this when we could just buy a house? I'll tell you why.
We all know that houses are probably going to be pretty expensive. Not only that, but they aren't always going to be very protected because there most likely will not be enough room for them within the city walls.
So what's the next best thing? A room at an inn/tavern. These could either be NPC ran, or player ran. It would work like it does in RL. You would rent a room per day/week/month and you get the key. Whatever you want to do with your room is up to you. Use it to log out, use it to have fun with decorations, have guild meeting spots, or use to store EVERYTHING that doesn't fit in your bank etc...
To increase the foot traffic in inns, there would probably have to be at least a good 50-100 tenants. Notice how I said tenants, not rooms. This is because if people wanted to get roomates, to split the cost, then all they'd have to do is make another copy of their key. (Beware. If you die with your key on you, then you'd better be quick to get your lock changed.)
To increase the amount of foot traffic even more, inns could have many more rooms underground. The amount of tenants could potentially be increased to anywhere from 100-300.
And what's best about inns? The fact that they will always be well defended and within the city walls. But the walls won't be the only things defending them. Imagine the city guards plus 300 angry tenants all guarding their precious belongings from invading forces. Now that's what I call defense."
This is only some of the things that are going on, some of the new features that are going to be unique from all other MMORPG's would be the introduction of the boating feature. Here is a little bit of information on that:
"I think that, incase your ship is being sunk, you should have smaller boats on the sides for escape, like dinghies or whatever. Also, (Sorry if they're already going to be like this) I think the ballistas should have ropes attached to the spears, so say you come up to another boat, you shoot your ballista into the side of their ship, then your fellow crew members run across the ropes onto the enemy ship. These could be cut loose later on by giving the ropes HP or something."
I hope you all re-think the hype, and what this game is about before you get any other MMORPG because this looks to be one of the best so far in MMORPG History in my opinion.
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well here is an mmorpg oi have not heard of... must been asleep and i possibly will not bother. on the plus side, very informative website, and pretty graphics.
People were very excited about this game two years ago. But it has shown very slow progress since then. Since they aren't ready to even give an approximate release date, it looks like it will be another year at least.
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Oh yea and i hope there is no permadeath. That has made me walk away from a lot of good games.
EDIT- Just remembered, it has a skill based advancedment. Thats a huge up for me. Levels just make you want to race to the highest lvl and it holds back customization/longevity.
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Can someone please make me a sig. I would like it to have something to do with an eagle(the bird) Somewhere near the eagle can you put the words "Global Defense Initiative". Could you also have the line "If you can't buff up, don't step up!". Thanks!
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I don't se what you're so worried about, 7.1 is a fairly respectable score when the highest hyped game, Guild Wars, is a 7.7. Besides, hardly any news stories are ever posted for your game here.
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It sure have lot of features I would like to see in a mmorpg, but lack of updates on their site doesnt really deserve anymore hype and even 7.1 is much. It would deserve more hype, if dev actually updated screenshot, add some video and interracted with community more. Dev speak section on front page havent been updated in months and there is no new posts in Q&A forums this year.
I really wish this game get released and wish their dev good luck.
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Must admit it looks very pretty (for yet another swords and monsters fantasy mmorpg).
It has been in development forever though...... and still no dates mentioned......
The real reason for me why Darkfall is better is simply the freedom. You aren't forced to play the game how the devs want you to play it, your only choice being do you want to kill bears or goblins. You aren't forced to do pre scripted quests that many players have done before you. You play the game as you want, if you don't like hunting mobs, don't do it. Simply go and do whatever you want to do, and any time you use your sword, whether a simple spar with a friend or a real fight vs some monsters or players, your swordsmanship skill will increase.
Thats what makes it so much better than a linear advancement game. There are around 500 skills and each one increases separately (for the most part). So you don't need to kill monsters in order to get better at tailoring armour, you just need to tailor armour to get better at tailoring armour, it makes sense. You can be perfectly successful in game without ever killing a single monster, if thats what you want.
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Haven't read the website yet, but from what geld said it seems to be more like old school UO then any other game coming out.
I'm going to the webpage now, seems pretty awesome to me!!
And i just re-read the site and im even more hyped then before. Its on the top of my list for upcoming games. Now i like the 1st person thing.
The only problem i have now are the graphix, they over did it with the guild wars glow thing. They should really consider updating their engine again due to the gfx being kind of out-dated because of being in development for for such a long period of time.
Can't wait!
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Can someone please make me a sig. I would like it to have something to do with an eagle(the bird) Somewhere near the eagle can you put the words "Global Defense Initiative". Could you also have the line "If you can't buff up, don't step up!". Thanks!
Private Message me about it!
Darkfall has been my game of choice when Shadowbane was still in Beta testing!
Ive tested or played Four or more new mmos while wating for Darkfall to come out. None have given me what I am looking for in a mmo. I keep waitng for this game. I can't wait to see what has been changed and redone since they canceld the beta start last year.
If you don't like first person, try out a melee character, as of last year they were saying
that combat in melee would be some type of third person view because it was more fun.
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What????
You don't believe me?
That is kinda outdated though preston that was over a year ago, it would be nice if they had a more recent Question and Answer session, We wont grill them that bad =P
Yeah, that's why I originally said, "as of last year." For all we know, the whole game could be in third person by now.
well how come they are being stingy to the community like no new screenshots or interviews as they make progress they did about 5 or so interviews most in 2003 whats going on with them?
Ah I see there are others too who have noticed the potential in this game. It sure looks damn good on paper, I hope they won't mess it up. Can't wait to get my hands on this baby here!
I first went to the darkfall site in 2001, I am tired of waiting!!!!!
The reason this game has a lower hype rating than what you'd normallly expect judging by the features promised is because the game is VAPORWARE.
Preston will disagree and crucify me for simply stating this... but who cares anymore.
If you really think that, then forget about this game and move on. The fact that you're posting that in a Darkfall forum shows that you still care enough to post about the game.Hey Pimpslayer yes alot has changed, they are implementing a brand NEW INN system unlinke the other mmorpgs where you can save logout and use a "rest" type system.
You mean like WoW.
I would also be one to crucify you.....yes you have every right to think this game is vaporware.
Yet when and yes I said WHEN this game is released and I am playing it remembering all the ppl who said it would not be released........I will remember you mr. pota. J/k
You just gotta have a little faith just a little!
If sharing my all knowing wisdom offends you I apologize........kinda!