Populatiion is growing but the game itself is at a crucial stage in its development.
YOu have to understand that for a long time, this game had next to zero advertising especially on launch and therefore very few players. Its not because the game suxxx but rather that unfortunately most players go for MMO's that are popular.
Back to the game itself. Update 4 will be with us soon (I reckon JAnuary) which will bring the Auction House, Mail system and 10 point skill system into play.
What is the 10 point skill system?
Basically, each class( at level 80-which is max level) has 160 skill points to distribute (when you respec/retrain your character).
Atm, each skill has its own unique cost and amount of ranks.Its part opf what makes the skill system complex and allows for some truly unique (non-cookie cutter) builds. Its also the reason why its taken so long to balance the factions and prevent one from becoming the 'uber; faction. However this is going to change into a much more simpler system. Each skill will have 10 ranks and cost 10 points to max. This means you can max 16 skills.
BAsically, the whole skill system is being revamped as we speak. For too long the 3 factions were a bit unbalanced and whenever an exploitable skill was fixed 'NERF' was being cried by the exploiters and some of those have left. Good riddance I say as those that have remnained truly are in favour of the game developing for better not just staying in an exploitable loophole. These exploits were the reasons the HUman faction was being played the most (also because they are the EASY MODE of the game).
ANyway, to put it simply (and stop rambling) this great game is about to become even better. Its fun, fast AND as complex as you want to make it.
If you want to solo...fine
If you want to group play...fine
You want PVE...fine
Yopu want PVP..well fine but mainly at level 80.
Its got it all!
Population si on the rise again. DOn't expect WOW like numbers. DO expect a great community!
I've almost tried every payable mmo out there(hate free to play mmo's and there cash shops)so i've seen both high and low population mmo's, could you compare the population of this game to another mmo? so that i could get a picture of it? if possible.
Just signed for 14 days trail, going to download the game and give it a try i think.
I realy don't haver any accurate figures or comparisons to give.
Last I heard was 11,000 subs but that was more than six months ago..probably more now.
On the Auto Assault forums there are around 3300 reg'd users. Of course not everyone signs upto or even visits the forums tho.
Good luck in the wastelands and feel free to give us a shout ingame (Kramer or THISIS_HELL on the Biomek faction) if ya need a hand or have any questions.
ALso DO ask questions in faction chat as there are always some helpful players about and DO ignore any idiots as usual.
In fact there is even an ignore player function and a swear word filter bypass function too .
You probably will not be able to get to the endgame as a trial player, but see how it feels and ask questions.
I'm sure you'll have fun if you get into its style and pace.
One thing is for sure, this game is FAR better than most of these haters are willing to admit, did I buy it? No. Might it die? Yes. But I enjoyd every minute of th ebeta that i playd and think it was a masterpeice in design of gameplay, just not environment.
So... you loved the gameplay, but not the environment?
Sure I can't say that the settings are breathtakingly amazing. Ultimately they are just the stage upon which we play.
There are hardly any invisible walls and you can even end up on the mountain ranges if you get nuked a bit too harshly.
I think the most impressive setting is Ground Zero itself with its swirling green crater mess.
But I havn't stuck with this game for its scenery. Like you said, the gameplay is good and the action is fast.
I can log in for 30 minutes only and have a blast ripping humans and mutants to pieces with a pack of other meks (PVP- level 80) and then log off feeling like I've had some fun.
Yeah, for some reason the landscapes seemed a bit flat, but really I thought the Snow areas and some of the other areas were beautiful, I wish more companies would try to break the mold like AA I think it is a far under-rated game.
I used to play AA, had a preorder and played the first launch week and 2months in beta. It was a great concept but making a car based game and leaving the performance customization out was what killed it for me. There was 0 social interaction too back then, everything was easy and soloable and economy non-existant because of the lack of auction house. It also was really empty, cant say about nowadays its probably more crowded since it landed in the 5$ trash bin at most stores. When I left it really felt like the game was flawed, and watching the news unfold and all the devs/CR leave it kinda leads you to think its dead, or not worth trusting at least.
I can uderstand why players think that when a game gets put in the bargain bin (or give away for free even with other MMOG's that they have bought) that this game must suck.
However that would be their loss.
Not everything that is good gets a good start in life as is clearly evident with Auto Assault.
Launched too early with numerous bugs.
LAck of advertising.
All this lead to a small and dwinding player base.
Then the server merge.
A lot of players jumped ship thinking it was going down.
It was simply a matter of economics. Not enough subscriptions and too many players split up on different servers.
Was a good move to move all players to one server.
OKay, my ping rate increased a bit, but I still think it was a good and neccessary move.
Now the dev team has shrunk a bit, but those that remain are in touch with the players and taking on board our opinions and suggestions even about how WE want the game to be.
Maybe not always a good move to listen to the playerbase too much, but in this case its what has saved the game.
Numerous exploits were fixed making most factions playable again.
This did cause an uproar for some who were used to their precious exploits, and they either left or moved to another faction.
ANyway, long story short, Auto Assault has definately come leaps and bounds since beta days and is worth checking out again.
I feel kind of bad for them. Oh wait, no I don't because I paid them $50 dollars for a pretty lame game. Nvm
I played in beta....gave me an idea of what the game was and I'm glad I was allowed to test out the game....let me know the game overall was not horrible, it has its high points, but due to the fact that I was constantly unable to test out their game for unknown reasons without knowing why clued me into the fact that there might be outside factors that would make this game not enjoyable in the long run.
Tried Eve online and wasn't as clued in until recently...
Those that are enjoying AA continue to enjoy it, not sure how long they will let AA run until they decide to pull the plug....
AA should try to offer a free trial like many other mmorpgs are doing to try to up their subscribership.....
========================== The game is dead not, this game is good we make it and Romania Tv give it 5 goat heads, this is good rating for game.
AA should try to offer a free trial like many other mmorpgs are doing to try to up their subscribership.....
There is a free trial...14 days..link below...
He meant 'free' as in permanently free because you're never going to get enough people to pay to play this game, free trials or not. The things that drove people away in the first place (the chaotic, uncontrollable movement amoung other things) are still there. Adding in Auction Houses and such do nothing to change the fundamental flaws.
AA should try to offer a free trial like many other mmorpgs are doing to try to up their subscribership.....
There is a free trial...14 days..link below...
He meant 'free' as in permanently free because you're never going to get enough people to pay to play this game, free trials or not. The things that drove people away in the first place (the chaotic, uncontrollable movement amoung other things) are still there. Adding in Auction Houses and such do nothing to change the fundamental flaws.
Well..You can probably find the game in bargain bins all over..I found it here in Sweden in a EB game store for $6, then you will get 30 days to test the game..
I just bought the LE version of this game for under 8 bucks at Circuit City. The last time I played was quite awhile ago on a free trial. The game has improved a lot since the last time I played and there were quite a few people playing. Maybe its just the free game time offer they have going but I was pretty suprised by the number of people on. Ill give the game another chance and see how it goes. If nothing else I got a headset for 8 bucks.
I just bought the LE version of this game for under 8 bucks at Circuit City. The last time I played was quite awhile ago on a free trial. The game has improved a lot since the last time I played and there were quite a few people playing. Maybe its just the free game time offer they have going but I was pretty suprised by the number of people on. Ill give the game another chance and see how it goes. If nothing else I got a headset for 8 bucks.
Welcome back to The Wastelands GreenHell! By the sound of your forum name, I'd assume you're a Mutie? We could always use a few more Mutants...we're always gettin' outnumbered by "the man"!
I like the logic about your purchase decision...EXACTLY the reason I gave it a shot a couple weeks ago. I had read so many crappy comments about the game in various forums, that I figured I'd probably be just spending $6.70 for a headset. Instead, I'm having a blast. Hope you like it nearly as much as I do. Only thing I wish is that it had a better PvP system.
I gave it another whirl too... actually I found it quite enjoyable, unfortunately I can't get any quests after the newbie instance... I'm not sure why. So I have stunted advancement...
I'll figure it out later.
- CaesarsGhost
Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title. "When people tell me designing a game is easy, I try to get them to design a board game. Most people don't last 5 minutes, the rest rarely last more then a day. The final few realize it's neither fun nor easy."
This game is ok. I would of stood playing it once beta stopped and it went live as I was in beta but I couldn't. The game kept crashing on me so I left. Now, I decided to re-check it and it's still fun to me as it was in beta.
Besides, I'm tired of the same old mages, wizards, elves stuff of all the games out of its kind. I just cancelled Vanguard because I'm tired of the way it runs. I have a more then adequate computer and it still runs bad so I'm out and I'm staying in AA for a while.
This game is ok. I would of stood playing it once beta stopped and it went live as I was in beta but I couldn't. The game kept crashing on me so I left. Now, I decided to re-check it and it's still fun to me as it was in beta. Besides, I'm tired of the same old mages, wizards, elves stuff of all the games out of its kind. I just cancelled Vanguard because I'm tired of the way it runs. I have a more then adequate computer and it still runs bad so I'm out and I'm staying in AA for a while.
For me, after I got to 20 or so, the level grind got much harder. I am a solo player and it was more than I wanted to do.
There is a loading message that reads "cleaning elf paste from tires" and I agree myself. Give me a Xeno Mini Gun with three damage types +23 pen and 5 target spray over the sword of a thousand truths any day of the week.
I encourage everyone to give AA another chance. There were many great changes/improvements with update 4, such as a mail system and Auction House. With the 14 Day Trial, what have u got to lose? Surely there are more MMO players out there who are tired of the same ol same ol gameplay. Come drive around the wastelands and blow things up! Much more fun imho than running somewhere and swinging an axe.
PM me in game and I'll gladly contribute some clink to get u started
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Is it worth giving this game a try? and how is the population at the moment?
Populatiion is growing but the game itself is at a crucial stage in its development.
YOu have to understand that for a long time, this game had next to zero advertising especially on launch and therefore very few players. Its not because the game suxxx but rather that unfortunately most players go for MMO's that are popular.
Back to the game itself. Update 4 will be with us soon (I reckon JAnuary) which will bring the Auction House, Mail system and 10 point skill system into play.
What is the 10 point skill system?
Basically, each class( at level 80-which is max level) has 160 skill points to distribute (when you respec/retrain your character).
Atm, each skill has its own unique cost and amount of ranks.Its part opf what makes the skill system complex and allows for some truly unique (non-cookie cutter) builds. Its also the reason why its taken so long to balance the factions and prevent one from becoming the 'uber; faction.
However this is going to change into a much more simpler system.
Each skill will have 10 ranks and cost 10 points to max. This means you can max 16 skills.
BAsically, the whole skill system is being revamped as we speak. For too long the 3 factions were a bit unbalanced and whenever an exploitable skill was fixed 'NERF' was being cried by the exploiters and some of those have left.
Good riddance I say as those that have remnained
ANyway, to put it simply (and stop rambling) this great game is about to become even better.
Its fun, fast AND as complex as you want to make it.
If you want to solo...fine
If you want to group play...fine
You want PVE...fine
Yopu want PVP..well fine but mainly at level 80.
Its got it all!
Population si on the rise again.
DOn't expect WOW like numbers.
DO expect a great community!
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
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"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
I've almost tried every payable mmo out there(hate free to play mmo's and there cash shops)so i've seen both high and low population mmo's, could you compare the population of this game to another mmo? so that i could get a picture of it? if possible.
Just signed for 14 days trail, going to download the game and give it a try i think.
Last I heard was 11,000 subs but that was more than six months ago..probably more now.
On the Auto Assault forums there are around 3300 reg'd users.
Of course not everyone signs upto or even visits the forums tho.
Good luck in the wastelands and feel free to give us a shout ingame (Kramer or THISIS_HELL on the Biomek faction) if ya need a hand or have any questions.
ALso DO ask questions in faction chat as there are always some helpful players about and DO ignore any idiots as usual.
In fact there is even an ignore player function and a swear word filter bypass function too .
You probably will not be able to get to the endgame as a trial player, but see how it feels and ask questions.
I'm sure you'll have fun if you get into its style and pace.
Cya iin the wastelands.
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
Sure I can't say that the settings are breathtakingly amazing. Ultimately they are just the stage upon which we play.
There are hardly any invisible walls and you can even end up on the mountain ranges if you get nuked a bit too harshly.
I think the most impressive setting is Ground Zero itself with its swirling green crater mess.
But I havn't stuck with this game for its scenery. Like you said, the gameplay is good and the action is fast.
I can log in for 30 minutes only and have a blast ripping humans and mutants to pieces with a pack of other meks (PVP- level 80) and then log off feeling like I've had some fun.
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
However that would be their loss.
Not everything that is good gets a good start in life as is clearly evident with Auto Assault.
Launched too early with numerous bugs.
LAck of advertising.
All this lead to a small and dwinding player base.
Then the server merge.
A lot of players jumped ship thinking it was going down.
It was simply a matter of economics. Not enough subscriptions and too many players split up on different servers.
Was a good move to move all players to one server.
OKay, my ping rate increased a bit, but I still think it was a good and neccessary move.
Now the dev team has shrunk a bit, but those that remain are in touch with the players and taking on board our opinions and suggestions even about how WE want the game to be.
Maybe not always a good move to listen to the playerbase too much, but in this case its what has saved the game.
Numerous exploits were fixed making most factions playable again.
This did cause an uproar for some who were used to their precious exploits, and they either left or moved to another faction.
ANyway, long story short, Auto Assault has definately come leaps and bounds since beta days and is worth checking out again.
Cya in the wastelands!
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
I played in beta....gave me an idea of what the game was and I'm glad I was allowed to test out the game....let me know the game overall was not horrible, it has its high points, but due to the fact that I was constantly unable to test out their game for unknown reasons without knowing why clued me into the fact that there might be outside factors that would make this game not enjoyable in the long run.
Tried Eve online and wasn't as clued in until recently...
Those that are enjoying AA continue to enjoy it, not sure how long they will let AA run until they decide to pull the plug....
AA should try to offer a free trial like many other mmorpgs are doing to try to up their subscribership.....
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The game is dead not, this game is good we make it and Romania Tv give it 5 goat heads, this is good rating for game.
There is a free trial...14 days..link below...
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
There is a free trial...14 days..link below...
He meant 'free' as in permanently free because you're never going to get enough people to pay to play this game, free trials or not. The things that drove people away in the first place (the chaotic, uncontrollable movement amoung other things) are still there. Adding in Auction Houses and such do nothing to change the fundamental flaws.
I disagree as would many players that continue to play this game regardless of 10 day free trials or not.
WHAT IS AUTO ASSAULT?
AUTO ASSAULT 14 DAY TRIAL
..
"It is the nature of herds that they flock to where there are more of the same not more quality."
There is a free trial...14 days..link below...
He meant 'free' as in permanently free because you're never going to get enough people to pay to play this game, free trials or not. The things that drove people away in the first place (the chaotic, uncontrollable movement amoung other things) are still there. Adding in Auction Houses and such do nothing to change the fundamental flaws.
Well..You can probably find the game in bargain bins all over..I found it here in Sweden in a EB game store for $6, then you will get 30 days to test the game..
Welcome back to The Wastelands GreenHell! By the sound of your forum name, I'd assume you're a Mutie? We could always use a few more Mutants...we're always gettin' outnumbered by "the man"!
I like the logic about your purchase decision...EXACTLY the reason I gave it a shot a couple weeks ago. I had read so many crappy comments about the game in various forums, that I figured I'd probably be just spending $6.70 for a headset. Instead, I'm having a blast. Hope you like it nearly as much as I do. Only thing I wish is that it had a better PvP system.
I'll figure it out later.
- CaesarsGhost
Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title.
"When people tell me designing a game is easy, I try to get them to design a board game. Most people don't last 5 minutes, the rest rarely last more then a day. The final few realize it's neither fun nor easy."
This game is ok. I would of stood playing it once beta stopped and it went live as I was in beta but I couldn't. The game kept crashing on me so I left. Now, I decided to re-check it and it's still fun to me as it was in beta.
Besides, I'm tired of the same old mages, wizards, elves stuff of all the games out of its kind. I just cancelled Vanguard because I'm tired of the way it runs. I have a more then adequate computer and it still runs bad so I'm out and I'm staying in AA for a while.
Tight.
Welcome to the wastelands.
There is a loading message that reads "cleaning elf paste from tires" and I agree myself. Give me a Xeno Mini Gun with three damage types +23 pen and 5 target spray over the sword of a thousand truths any day of the week.
-Myra/DJ Wraith
I encourage everyone to give AA another chance. There were many great changes/improvements with update 4, such as a mail system and Auction House. With the 14 Day Trial, what have u got to lose? Surely there are more MMO players out there who are tired of the same ol same ol gameplay. Come drive around the wastelands and blow things up! Much more fun imho than running somewhere and swinging an axe.
PM me in game and I'll gladly contribute some clink to get u started
Actually, the game has a larger population than it ever has and it's steadily growing.