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[Preview] Lego Minifigures Online: Beta Hands-on

BMunchausenBMunchausen Staff WriterMMORPG.COM Staff Posts: 400
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Thanks to a string of successful LEGO video games and a hit LEGO Movie, LEGOs are once again a big part of mainstream culture. That means the time is right for an online LEGO game, and Funcom's seizing the opportunity. Launching this summer, LEGO Minifigures Online is currently in beta, and in its present state, though missing a good chunk of its final content is already more fun than a barrel of Minifigures.

Read more of Neilie Johnson's LEGO Minifigures Online Beta Preview.

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  • tawesstawess Member EpicPosts: 4,227

    Because this worked out sooooo good the last time...

     

     

    This have been a good conversation

  • aslan132aslan132 Member UncommonPosts: 630

    Ive had been having a blast in this beta. Unfortunately they are making the exact same mistake as Lego Universe made. Adding in the sub model is a HUGE no no for a childs game. If they just have to absolutely monetize some part of it, they should take lessons from Wizard101/Pirate101 and add in one time charges that will open up content permanently. Maybe something like 10 bucks for all the pocket advetnures in one themed world or something. 

     

    Honestly the sub model will be the doom of this game. LU had way more to offer, with the player housing system and the pet systems. And it still failed and got shut down. This game could really use something like the housing system to help warrant the cost of it. 

     

    In the end, Funcom should know better. If they cant win with a sub model in MMO like AoC and TSW, what in the world possessed them to think they could charge it in a Lego game? Completely baffles the mind. Someone will most likely be fired over this decision before too long. 

  • hfztthfztt Member RarePosts: 1,401
    It will be f2p. Article says as much.
    Free to play is currently broken
  • Po_ggPo_gg Member EpicPosts: 5,749
    Originally posted by hfztt
    It will be f2p. Article says as much.

    Yep, and not just the article says it, it was stated right from the start... it will be f2p.

    With a cash shop.

    And an optional monthly fee for bonuses and perks and discount from the cash shop.

    And the (also optional) physical minifig purchases.

    And the... wait, I think that's all. At least for now :)

     

    (edit: just for the record, I really like FC and their games, probably I'll dabble with this one too, but I'm not exactly a Lego fan - nicely put. That's why the bit sarcastic part above... )

  • flizzerflizzer Member RarePosts: 2,455
    Im having fun also, but I do agree locking content the way they do is going to be a mistake. 
  • Dreamo84Dreamo84 Member UncommonPosts: 3,713
    Locking chat behind a sub seems weird. I could understand a one time payment to verify age or at least verify that a kid got a credit card from someone old enough lol. I do wish these games had verified adult only servers without the child restrictions.

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  • hfztthfztt Member RarePosts: 1,401
    Originally posted by Torvaldr

    Yes, it will be F2P, but in order to chat or do mini-adventures you must be a subscriber. That is what the poster above is referring to. By locking sections of the game and the chat system behind the sub they're screwing themselves, and he's right Funcom should know better as should Lego by its last failure.

    The ironic part here is that Lego Universe had become a really good game by the time they closed it down. They game was never the issue. The payment model was.

    Free to play is currently broken
  • TresteroTrestero Member UncommonPosts: 14
    Originally posted by hfztt

    The ironic part here is that Lego Universe had become a really good game by the time they closed it down. They game was never the issue. The payment model was.

    For sure, that was probably the best game LEGO is ever going to have put out. Hell, they could have made it a success if they re-released with a different payment structure, or if they'd gone with a better one in the first place.

  • tharkthark Member UncommonPosts: 1,188
    Originally posted by Torvaldr

    Yes, it will be F2P, but in order to chat or do mini-adventures you must be a subscriber. That is what the poster above is referring to. By locking sections of the game and the chat system behind the sub they're screwing themselves, and he's right Funcom should know better as should Lego by its last failure.

    Nellie you make a good point about people grouping up with you. I think the problem is that if you can't communicate how will you know if someone wants to group or what they need.

    This game could be a great contender to Wizard101 or Pirates101, but it won't be because of its subscription limitations. It was really stupid of them because the game is fun for what it offers.

    Both Wizard101 and Pirate101 is subscription based games, only a very small part of the game is open for those without an account..

     

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