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FORUM EXPERIMENT: Do You Play This MMO?
MikeB
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Hey guys,
I'd like to do a forum experiment on some of our most trafficked forums. This will be simple and straightforward. Below, you'll find a set of basic questions that I'd like you to answer (copy and paste the questions as is into your reply, retain all formatting, do not add anything). This isn't a discussion thread, so responding to other users' responses is not allowed. These posts will be removed.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Do you currently play this game?:
If yes, please explain why:
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
Thanks for your responses! Remember, please just copy the above questions and answer them straightforwardly if you'd like to participate in this.
If you are going to participate, please remember to answer all questions.
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Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes because the setting was different.
Do you currently play this game?: No.
If no, please explain why: Unique setting and I liked the classless setting but I dont give a crap about story in my MMO and the combat is too repetitive.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: Currently playing Tera and Im playing it because I was so bored and just picked a random game that I own and subbed to it.
All of my posts are either intelligent, thought provoking, funny, satirical, sarcastic or intentionally disrespectful. Take your pick.
I get banned in the forums for games I love, so lets see if I do better in the forums for games I hate.
I enjoy the serenity of not caring what your opinion is.
I don't hate much, but I hate Apple© with a passion. If Steve Jobs was alive, I would punch him in the face.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
I was initially interested in TSW when it was first announced but I quit following it after hearing that there would be no open world PvP or PvP servers.
Do you currently play this game?:
Yes.
The storyline and questing systems are some of the best I've seen in any MMO. I'm sick of class/level based games that place artificial barriers on your enjoyment so the skill based system in TSW is perfect for me.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
I play TSW casually with a couple of friends when we need a break from PvPing in EVE. I play EVE for my PvP fix and the awesome community and TSW when I want some PvE.
Why compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I very rarely visit this subforum because it is very rarely on the front page. I watch the "Current Forum Activity" section for interesting subjects and since TSW doesn't get over-hyped like GW2 or flamed like WoW, it doesn't seem to get as much front page time.
Do you currently play this game?:
Yes
If yes, please explain why:
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
No others atm
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes, I was interested as soon as found out what its "lore" base was.
Do you currently play this game?:
If yes, please explain why:
I am enjoying myself immensely and slowly digesting content while becoming immersed in this "world". For me this immersion is a key feature to any virtuality.
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
Own and plan to play GW2.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I believe it is a game with much greater potential than any on the market and dont want to see it maligned unfairly.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
No, the setting does not appeal to me. I am very skeptical of Funcom. I still think its MMO that would provide roughly 60 days of fun for me. When I play MMO's that is not what I am looking for.
Do you currently play this game?:
No
If yes, please explain why:
N/A
If no, please explain why:
I think there is enough content for roughly 60 days of play, I want an MMO to grab me and pull me in like the MMO's of old. I will never again support a 60-90 dayer MMO model.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
Not playing one atm, waiting for Archeage because I think it has some lasting appeal to it (still far to early to tell)
Why compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
this one is an easy question for me I mostly I post in a game forum which I have no intrest in when i see an over zealous "fanboy" post. Overly bias "fanboy" post will get me posting everytime I see one. I do not bother replying to a humble fans post. I am happy for those guys. But words like "wow killer" "greatest game ever" and other garbage along those lines, gets me going, And I will match the persons tone and attitude. If hes "fanboy" post is insulting to others, ill post in an insulting manner back. Its got me plenty of warning, and I dont think thats fair, because most of the time like I said I match the tone and attitude of the person I am replying to.
If you guys would get rid of that recent thread posts on the front of your site I think that would go a long way in keeping "troll" and "haters" out of game forums, atleast it would stop me from going in and replying. Because when I see a flame bait title pop up im there in a heart beat. w/o that i would never go to another forum other than AA. Atleast until I see a bogus news title from one of the mmorpg.com staff like a game review **cough tsw review** in the news section...............
I am just being honest, so I hope this helps your experiment.
Waiting for:EQ-Next, ArcheAge (not so much anymore)
Now Playing: N/A
Worst MMO: FFXIV
Favorite MMO: FFXI
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes. The setting looked very interesting.
Do you currently play this game?:
No.
If no, please explain why:
Played in the beta and knew that it would be a great game to pick up and go through the story once. If it didn't have a subscription I would have bought it.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
No MMOs right now.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I still have hope that the game will drop its subscription soon and I still have interest in playing it.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes. I was so tired of ther simple streamlined model of Cata and Swtor
Do you currently play this game?:
Yes
If yes, please explain why:
Depth of systems, freedom of character development, and challenge
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
TSW see above
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
To inform, I've followed the game for a long time so I try to clear up misconceptions.
Thanks for your responses! Remember, please just copy the above questions and answer them straightforwardly if you'd like to participate in this.
If you are going to participate, please remember to answer all questions.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes, I liked the idea of a modern-day themed MMO, but with a twist of darkness and conspiracy.
Do you currently play this game?:
No. I played for 2 BWEs, and for a week or 2 after the initial launch. However, the overload of bugs, the memory leaks, and their solution to the leak, being: get more ram, turned me off from resubbing, and any future thought of playing this game in the future.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
Currently playing Rift. The thought that there is several opportunities for open grouping, tends to make the game more enjoyable for me, and makes me want to interact with other players, unlike some MMOs which cater to soloing.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
Everyone, for the most part, either negative, or, positive, always has something worth reading (most anyway), if it's from pointless bantering to constructive criticism, I enjoy reading, and replying when I can.
EQ2 fan sites
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?: I was not interested until getting the chance to try it during the third open beta weekend event. After trying the game I was sold on it.
Do you currently play this game?: No.
If yes, please explain why:
If no, please explain why: The crafting system is underwhelming. The found gear, dungeon drops, and mission rewards make the crafting system only function as a means of breaking down unwanted equipment into base materials- and these materials just stack up with no use other than making a couple reusable gadgets.
The PvE missions were enjoyable to figure out the first run-through, and the NPC characters well-developed with memorable voice monologues. After reaching the end of the current main story and running out of fresh mission content, the game lost its appeal to me. The repeatable content is effectively limited to three zones at end-game on a three day cycle.
The persistent PvP design is lacking incentive for defense, resulting in a three-way objective trade-off and conflict avoidance. It was fun during the beta weekend when no one had a clue what they were doing and were constantly fighting all over the map.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: Awaiting GW2, because I enjoy the PvE, PvP, and crafting.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do? I frequent this subforum to share my in-game experiences and combat the spread of misinformation.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?: Yes the setting was different and appeals to what i like.
Do you currently play this game?: Yes
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: TSW and Guild Wars 2 Betas before release when i will play this as my main MMO as it ticks all my boxes.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do? I like to hear the views of other players and its a good way of getting nice hints about gameplay.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes - I am not a fan of the way most big MMORPGs handle class design and I read they were doing a more free-form skill based system. I do not like linear gameplay and a game without levels is very intriguing! At the turn of the 2012 this was the top of my personal radar.
Do you currently play this game?:
No
If yes, please explain why:
N/A
If no, please explain why:
When i finally played for a couple of days i found the female character models generally ugly. Character model aesthetics are extremely important to me (on release they improved, but still only from maybe a 3/10 to a 5/10 on my personal tastes scale). The combat itself felt slow and a little unresponsive. The different builds of characters did not feel very unique from one another as they all seemed to work with the same combo builder and finisher mechanic -- this led to combat being a little repetitive for every spec i tried. All other aspects of the game seemed wonderful, but as mostly a fashion obsessed PVP player i couldn't justify spending the money if i don't personally appreciate the aesthetics and combat.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
Age of Conan - simply because i don't see anything being offered right now that i feel is worth spending money on. i am very casually playing AOC because it is free and i like the graphics and gameplay somewhat.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I post in topics that are active that interest me. I do not often search out posts in any particular sub-forum.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?: Yes. I liked the setting
Do you currently play this game?: No
If no, please explain why: Sub fee + Cash Shop
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: EvE because it's fun to pass the time in.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do? The game lost my interest so I don't post about it much.
My theme song.
Yes, TSW had a unique story and impressive feature list.
No.
I held off waiting for video reviews and testimonials because I played Anarchy Online on launch and had reservations... and what I found didn't impress me.GW2 (in beta).
I try not to post in the TSW forum because I can't offer an informed opinion on the game based on actual game play, only my personal opinion derived from various sources which I don't value so much that I feel the need to spew it everywhere.
Edited for punctuation - I know it's still imperfect, but hey ho
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Yes. I am a huge fan of Poe, Lovecraft and King, as well as loving the setting for the game.
Do you currently play this game?:
No.
If no, please explain why:
I played beta and was very surprised at how many things were not to my liking for a game that claimed so much ambiance. Things such as lack of fall damage, lack of (or extremely rare) weather system, most buildings being sealed decor and not open to wander or explore, etc... I am not a big fan of heavy story in mmorpgs and the cutscenes were very boring and predictable for me. The quests, which so many claimed to be challenging, were decent but very single player-ish and never really felt challenging to me. I liked the skill system but that it. The ambiance was the biggest downer for me. It's far better in screenshots (even my own) than in action, imo. I did buy the title because friends of mine insisted that we could have a good time and make it work somehow, but I only lasted 2 weeks post launch. Most of my friends have moved on as well, a few stay behind and seem to really enjoy the game.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
AC1, UO & Rift. I like old school mmos, I like a community that wants t ointeract with each other and be interdependent. I'm not a big themepark fan but Rift is/was the exception for me, until very lately. When I realized that I just was not going to be able to continue past Blue Mountain in TSW, I took a look at GW2 for the first time in many years and was very surprised at what it had turned into. I was lucky enough to score a BWE3 code and got to play last weekend and was blown away and fell completely for the game. I have since canceled all 3 mmorpgs I was playing and will play GW2 exclusively for a while. The game connected with me in a way that it seems TSW has connected with some others here. Variety is the essence, to each their own
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
The only time I post in TSW forums is when something like this topic ends up on the front page.
There isn't a "right" or "wrong" way to play, if you want to use a screwdriver to put nails into wood, have at it, simply don't complain when the guy next to you with the hammer is doing it much better and easier. - Allein
"Graphics are often supplied by Engines that (some) MMORPG's are built in" - Spuffyre
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Was somewhat interested until I had seen some gameplay dungeon videos. But decided not to play after experiencing beta.
Do you currently play this game?:
No
If no, please explain why:
Gameplay was overly difficult unless you figured out the perfect builds. Knew end game would involve difficuilt dungeons to grind tokens. Not my style of game.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
LotRO - Big open world (with room to go afk), lots of community-oriented features, many different activities to do. Prefer more peaceful surroundings. The attention to detail in the structures and overland continues to amaze me. Had been playing EQ2 for many years prior.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
First time posting in this subforum. As I didn't enjoy the game, I felt I had nothing useful to add and would have probably been told to learn to play, among other things, if I did.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
no. not my cup of tea. killing monsters in contemporary settings is not really interesting. now, being monsters...
Do you currently play this game?:
no
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If no, please explain why:
as i said, not my cup of tea. also, box+sub is asking too much.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
EVE. i like the setting. tho, i'm mostly "playing" their forums these days
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
if i have something to say, i say it. that being said, i don't really post frequently in this particular subforum.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
No,I am not interested in AAA titles at all,I am not in thier demographics.
Do you currently play this game?:No
If yes, please explain why:
If no, please explain why: I won't pay any money for games that are made for the masses.
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?: None,Keeping an eye on The Repopulation & Archeage
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I come here to check on games and what people say about them and occasionally disagree with fanboys who jump from AAA title - AAA title claiming that each and every one is the new great shiny thing to rule MMO's but in fact are just feeding the continuation of AAA mediocrity.
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
Not so much, because it was made by Funcom, and I had a bad taste in my mouth from AOC.
Do you currently play this game?:
Yes, since July 7th.
Decided to give it a try mostly out of curiousity and boredom. Also, my guild had a branch there so that was also a reason. Besides, I heard there were zombies to kill in the game, and I love killing zombies.
If no, please explain why:
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
TSW is the only MMO I'm currently playing, however GW2 is next on the horizon and will compete for time with TSW.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I'm a troll
OK, being serious now, I play the game, so I have an interest in the discussions about the game, and since I am currently participating I like to share my views and sometimes set the record straight when I see people who don't have the same perception of the game as I do.
"True friends stab you in the front." | Oscar Wilde
"I need to finish" - Christian Wolff: The Accountant
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
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"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
Were you interested in this game before it came out? Why? Why not?:
When it was first announced yes, because of the setting, but down the development road I ended up losing interest completely (because it's Funcom, because after SWTOR I was'nt too sure I wanted more stories in my MMO, and probably also because I got too hyped on GW2... ).
Do you currently play this game?:
Yes
If yes, please explain why:
I ended up trying the last beta weekend. The 1st 15-20min I was thinking : "WTF is this sh... ??!" , then I ended up in Kingsmouth doing my first quest and investigation missions,etc. and I was totally absorbed in it.
If no, please explain why:
N/A
What MMOs are you currently playing and why do you play these particular titles?:
Only TSW for now, but come GW2, they will both have to live together in some way... I think it will be ok. I play TSW mainly for the mood and the story and puzzle, so when I'm tired of that and just need plain "fun" (has ANET copyright that word by now?! ) I will hop on GW2.
What compels you to post in this particular subforum as frequently (or infrequently) as you do?
I'm more of an observer... been lurking on this site since.. I don't know when.
I rarely get engaged in the forums war. While it can be fun to read now and then, it ends up pretty much always the same.. Either someone post his opinion on a subject and gets agroed by fanboys or haters, or some troll posts something just to get a reaction from fanboys or haters...
Hence why I usually seek posts that are not too open for wars (like graphic tweak guides, technical help, theorycrafting, etc.).