Originally posted by adam_nox lol you have to pay for this?
No, it's free for AC1 subscribers.
Now, I personally have never been a fan of the game, but I am absolutely overjoyed to see one of the lost titles that had a sizable following resurrected for its fans.
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
Never thought in a million years we would ever see this game again.
Guess I'm buying an AC1 subscription now....
Judging from alot of posts in the thread it almost sounds like Turbine was more interested in getting people to buy/sub to AC1 and just threw in AC2 to sweeten the deal....I actually thought that AC1 would end up f2p at some point, but this will probably be their alternative to that.
There is one good thing that came from AC2. The creation of the Tumerok race and lore. No game before or since has ever created something so cool. That is the one and only thing I think I miss from AC2. The uniqueness of this whole race in the game, from the looks to the lore, has never been duplicated in such a manner in any game. Just awesome.
I'm curious to what brought this about. Hype for a new AC game announcement in the near future?
PLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSE!
What could be happening is they may have decided throwing team on it for development was worth it seeing a cash shop would be added under their model eventually. More content in that game could bring it back to life.
Originally posted by Aviggin Oh man... I almost wanna do it. I might do it. Nah, I won't, at least not yet. I gotta see it in action via videos and such first. I know someone has got to post a video sometime.
Yeah, that's what I'm waiting on. Been fooled too many times with these supposedly great "old" games to take the bait right now.
I've been far more disappointed with the new games than the old ones for countless reasons. The bar has been raised for the newer MMO's regarding polish/graphics, but not for design.
Just bought AC1, think I'll DL that as well. Although AC1 makes EQ look highly polished with top of the line graphics. For AC2 if they fix the exploits and throw in an NPC or two, I'm hopeful. This may be a brilliant move by Turbine.
There is one good thing that came from AC2. The creation of the Tumerok race and lore. No game before or since has ever created something so cool. That is the one and only thing I think I miss from AC2. The uniqueness of this whole race in the game, from the looks to the lore, has never been duplicated in such a manner in any game. Just awesome.
yeah that was really a great thing about the AC franchise, all monsters and races were made up. not copyed from other games.
Originally posted by Teala Did everyone just go brain dead? Don't you all remember why this game died? It was full of exploit holes you could drop a truck through. There were no NPC's, no cities, no anything. Remember how the developers asked you to be a "pioneer"? Remember that? Unless Turbine goes in and fixes the exploits and adds some actual soul to the game - it'll be the same mess it was when it launched back in 2002.
It wasn't the same mess it was at launch when they took it offline. It was greatly improved by then.
By that time, they'd released a full expansion (which is accounted for in the re-release), and had fixed it up into a very solid game. It was just too late and they weren't able to get enough interest back in it.
You make it sound like they released the game in 2002, did nothing with it for 3 years and then took it offline.
There is one good thing that came from AC2. The creation of the Tumerok race and lore. No game before or since has ever created something so cool. That is the one and only thing I think I miss from AC2. The uniqueness of this whole race in the game, from the looks to the lore, has never been duplicated in such a manner in any game. Just awesome.
yeah that was really a great thing about the AC franchise, all monsters and races were made up. not copyed from other games.
I level capped a Tumerok spear thrower when it launched. I agree ... they are about one the coolest race ever introduced in a game. Was great to play one in AC2.
Also I hope the put a little development into it as the skill trees were horrible.
I played from beta to sundown and loved every second of it.
Played a Tummie, Feral Intendant, one of my favorite race/class combos of any game ever.
Wurm has me deeply engrossed at the moment, dont really have time for any other game, but this is a real nice surprise and I WILL make time for this one. Thank you Turbine. I should be playign AC1 again anyhow, and now i will... alongside this reborn gem.
Never played it before the 2 hours i was just on. World seems huge, imagine if this game got the full treatment with a graphics overhaul and everything (and i dont even care about gfx). seems like itd be pretty sweet
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I'll admit I'm very tempted to sub and had a great time in AC2 when it released.. for a while.
That said, sandbox? LOL.
i loved ac2 still this day, and willing to pay $100 monthly sub for it. Bst news ever, my christmas present came early )))))))))))))))))))))))
No, it's free for AC1 subscribers.
Now, I personally have never been a fan of the game, but I am absolutely overjoyed to see one of the lost titles that had a sizable following resurrected for its fans.
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
Judging from alot of posts in the thread it almost sounds like Turbine was more interested in getting people to buy/sub to AC1 and just threw in AC2 to sweeten the deal....I actually thought that AC1 would end up f2p at some point, but this will probably be their alternative to that.
There is one good thing that came from AC2. The creation of the Tumerok race and lore. No game before or since has ever created something so cool. That is the one and only thing I think I miss from AC2. The uniqueness of this whole race in the game, from the looks to the lore, has never been duplicated in such a manner in any game. Just awesome.
Resubbed myself and back in game! Great to be back!
Been toooooooo long....
Holy crap!
Honestly it wasn't a very good game but ...
Holy crap!
I'm curious to what brought this about. Hype for a new AC game announcement in the near future?
PLLLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSE!
What could be happening is they may have decided throwing team on it for development was worth it seeing a cash shop would be added under their model eventually. More content in that game could bring it back to life.
You stay sassy!
Well, story/quest NPCs.. but no vendors, etc.
I kind of assume that, if interest in the game warrants it, we can expect to see improvements to it over time.
I've been far more disappointed with the new games than the old ones for countless reasons. The bar has been raised for the newer MMO's regarding polish/graphics, but not for design.
Just bought AC1, think I'll DL that as well. Although AC1 makes EQ look highly polished with top of the line graphics. For AC2 if they fix the exploits and throw in an NPC or two, I'm hopeful. This may be a brilliant move by Turbine.
yeah that was really a great thing about the AC franchise, all monsters and races were made up. not copyed from other games.
It wasn't the same mess it was at launch when they took it offline. It was greatly improved by then.
By that time, they'd released a full expansion (which is accounted for in the re-release), and had fixed it up into a very solid game. It was just too late and they weren't able to get enough interest back in it.
You make it sound like they released the game in 2002, did nothing with it for 3 years and then took it offline.
I level capped a Tumerok spear thrower when it launched. I agree ... they are about one the coolest race ever introduced in a game. Was great to play one in AC2.
Also I hope the put a little development into it as the skill trees were horrible.
You stay sassy!
Yes, Severlin on the AC forums already said there's no plans for wipes. Said if nothing goes wrong, we get to keep them.
You're right!
This is crap from several years ago!
You stay sassy!
Waiting for the download to complete so I can reconstitute my Tonk Invoker. And a Drudge!
Looking forward to seeing a chatbox with ...Group LFM for Fets!
I think we may have broken the resume game subscription page.
If that isn't an indicator of how worthless post-2004 MMOs are, I don't know what is.
I played from beta to sundown and loved every second of it.
Played a Tummie, Feral Intendant, one of my favorite race/class combos of any game ever.
Wurm has me deeply engrossed at the moment, dont really have time for any other game, but this is a real nice surprise and I WILL make time for this one. Thank you Turbine. I should be playign AC1 again anyhow, and now i will... alongside this reborn gem.
Worst thing in the world!!!
Best of the Best MMO's from the past being playable again = Priceless
Leaving your debit card in the car thats in the shop = EPIC FAIL!