Ive been with AOC for a quite some time now. Im not a fanboy and it did piss me off that dx10 was not in at launch. I remember them saying various times way before launch that it would be in at launch. However I cant remember one time(and I always keep up with their announcements) that they have said DX10 was "coming soon" since launch. Theyve stated they are working on it and should be releasing it in coming months back in September, and then before they released the last major content update(ymirs pass) they stated it was the next major update on their list. Now their saying its the next major update coming..So whats the problem?? Theyre sticking to their word and schedule. What are you people moaning about??
Well this DX10 fiasco was a big deal for a lot of players. I personally know people who spent a lot of money to upgrade their computers just because of DX10. Luckily I didn't. Then 2 days before launch they said: "Sorry guys, we just decided a minute ago that DX10 won't make it in launch!". Now 6 months ago we STILL don't have it and it could take a month or more before it reaches live.
Now do you understand why these "coming soon" news piss people off? It's false advertising with solo purpose of taking peoples money.
But you and I are probably different kinds of people. I demand good, quality service and I hate lying. Some people here have smaller expectations. They are happy to pay for beta and when they get lied by game companies they just bend over and say "thank you sir, may I have another?". People like these are the reason MMO's get launched too early - there is always some idiot willing to pay for beta.
We as a community have to demand better service.
Well stated, except that FunCom never actually apologized for any of the things that they have lied about. They gave their poor excuse as to why they failed to deliver a product as described on the box, but never apologized for anything. That is one reason FunCom is failing: they are not only arrogant and self-rightous, but they have no remorse for ripping off their customers. It is no accident that they lost over 600000 customers within 3 short months and are now on the verge of bankruptcy!
Ive been with AOC for a quite some time now. Im not a fanboy and it did piss me off that dx10 was not in at launch. I remember them saying various times way before launch that it would be in at launch. However I cant remember one time(and I always keep up with their announcements) that they have said DX10 was "coming soon" since launch. Theyve stated they are working on it and should be releasing it in coming months back in September, and then before they released the last major content update(ymirs pass) they stated it was the next major update on their list. Now their saying its the next major update coming..So whats the problem?? Theyre sticking to their word and schedule. What are you people moaning about??
Well this DX10 fiasco was a big deal for a lot of players. I personally know people who spent a lot of money to upgrade their computers just because of DX10. Luckily I didn't. Then 2 days before launch they said: "Sorry guys, we just decided a minute ago that DX10 won't make it in launch!". Now 6 months ago we STILL don't have it and it could take a month or more before it reaches live.
Now do you understand why these "coming soon" news piss people off? It's false advertising with solo purpose of taking peoples money.
But you and I are probably different kinds of people. I demand good, quality service and I hate lying. Some people here have smaller expectations. They are happy to pay for beta and when they get lied by game companies they just bend over and say "thank you sir, may I have another?". People like these are the reason MMO's get launched too early - there is always some idiot willing to pay for beta.
We as a community have to demand better service.
Well stated, except that FunCom never actually apologized for any of the things that they have lied about. They gave their poor excuse as to why they failed to deliver a product as described on the box, but never apologized for anything. That is one reason FunCom is failing: they are not only arrogant and self-rightous, but they have no remorse for ripping off their customers. It is no accident that they lost over 600000 customers within 3 short months and are now on the verge of bankruptcy!
Way to go you two! Nice side stepping what I said then personally insulting me!! Maybe you should actually read what I wrote next time. They never said "coming soon" as you people are saying. Please post a link proving they did if you think Im wrong. They have kept on track with what they said about DX10 since release. Im not talking about before launch i already acknowledged that. So please stop bringing a knife to a gun fight it doesnt give you a positive image.
Seriously, this is about the tenth time they have released something saying " DX10 is coming soon". Press releases about 'private shows' at conventions etc.
It seems like every month since launch Dx10 has been talked about 'soon', yet it isn't even on the test realms yet. They really need to just stop talking about dx10 until it is actually in the game. I don't understand why they think they can get players excited about 'soon' when it is a feature people were expecting at launch. They should just shut up about it, get it in the game, then apologize for the delay.
Instead they do the only thing they are good at.. hype.
Seriously, this is about the tenth time they have released something saying " DX10 is coming soon". Press releases about 'private shows' at conventions etc. It seems like every month since launch Dx10 has been talked about 'soon', yet it isn't even on the test realms yet. They really need to just stop talking about dx10 until it is actually in the game. I don't understand why they think they can get players excited about 'soon' when it is a feature people were expecting at launch. They should just shut up about it, get it in the game, then apologize for the delay. Instead they do the only thing they are good at.. hype.
Seriously, this is about the tenth time they have released something saying " DX10 is coming soon". Press releases about 'private shows' at conventions etc. It seems like every month since launch Dx10 has been talked about 'soon', yet it isn't even on the test realms yet. They really need to just stop talking about dx10 until it is actually in the game. I don't understand why they think they can get players excited about 'soon' when it is a feature people were expecting at launch. They should just shut up about it, get it in the game, then apologize for the delay. Instead they do the only thing they are good at.. hype.
My thoughts exactly.
Can I see a link to them saying this??? Just because you said it happened doesnt mean it did. For example- God this is the 100,000 time Azrile has posted about red gnomes wearing pokadot panties!
Now was that statement true??? By your logic it is.
Okay, just wondering, but isn't this the first time the new director has said DX10 is coming? If so, I'd say he atleast deserves a shot at delivering. From reading I've heard that most of the other stuff he has promised has happened. Imo the guy deserves a break, he seems to be doing well with the game they through at him to fix.
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Originally posted by Rhannek
Okay, just wondering, but isn't this the first time the new director has said DX10 is coming? If so, I'd say he atleast deserves a shot at delivering. From reading I've heard that most of the other stuff he has promised has happened. Imo the guy deserves a break, he seems to be doing well with the game they through at him to fix.
He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
Okay, just wondering, but isn't this the first time the new director has said DX10 is coming? If so, I'd say he atleast deserves a shot at delivering. From reading I've heard that most of the other stuff he has promised has happened. Imo the guy deserves a break, he seems to be doing well with the game they through at him to fix.
He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
Proof? The only proof we need is that DX10 is still not in the game. The only burden of proof lies with Funcom: they were the ones that advertised DX10 on their own games box, yet have still failed to deliver it 6 months later. Not only is that blatant false advertising, but their total lack of any public apology on the matter is shocking. Azrile brings up a great point: why does Funcom even bother to bring up the matter until they can deliver?
Funcom lost over 600000 subscribers in less than six months and that really is the only proof that needs to be said.
Okay, just wondering, but isn't this the first time the new director has said DX10 is coming? If so, I'd say he atleast deserves a shot at delivering. From reading I've heard that most of the other stuff he has promised has happened. Imo the guy deserves a break, he seems to be doing well with the game they through at him to fix.
He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
Proof? The only proof we need is that DX10 is still not in the game. The only burden of proof lies with Funcom: they were the ones that advertised DX10 on their own games box, yet have still failed to deliver it 6 months later. Not only is that blatant false advertising, but their total lack of any public apology on the matter is shocking. Azrile brings up a great point: why does Funcom even bother to bring up the matter until they can deliver?
Funcom lost over 600000 subscribers in less than six months and that really is the only proof that needs to be said.
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom?
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom? >>>> u
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
----------------------------- Originally posted by Frobner "Massive sieges" "mounted combat" and "spellweaving" are just few words that spring to mind when I hear the word AOC.... But the word FAILURE will always top the list.
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom? >>>> u
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom? >>>> u
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
I'm still trying to figure out why people keep saying Funcom gave plenty of warning about dx10. The fact is the press release went out on May 19th. One day before the launch in NA, and 3 days before europe
Here is the press release. Stop saying Funcom announced it weeks in advance. They announced it ONE day in advance, and AFTER they had hyped so many people into preorder
The funny thing is.. and I kinda feel sad now. I was reading through some of the press releases Funcom put out. All those quotes about pre-orders and 'fastest selling game'.. On June 30th, they even said that AOC is.. and I quote " it is also clear that Age of Conan has taken the position as the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world".
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom? >>>> u
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
I'm still trying to figure out why people keep saying Funcom gave plenty of warning about dx10. The fact is the press release went out on May 19th. One day before the launch in NA, and 3 days before europe
Here is the press release. Stop saying Funcom announced it weeks in advance. They announced it ONE day in advance, and AFTER they had hyped so many people into preorder
The funny thing is.. and I kinda feel sad now. I was reading through some of the press releases Funcom put out. All those quotes about pre-orders and 'fastest selling game'.. On June 30th, they even said that AOC is.. and I quote " it is also clear that Age of Conan has taken the position as the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world".
Yes, it is very clear
Show me were I said they announced it Weeks before release?? I said they announced it before release, I never said how long it was before release so Im guessing your drawing that from your own brain.
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Well this DX10 fiasco was a big deal for a lot of players. I personally know people who spent a lot of money to upgrade their computers just because of DX10. Luckily I didn't. Then 2 days before launch they said: "Sorry guys, we just decided a minute ago that DX10 won't make it in launch!". Now 6 months ago we STILL don't have it and it could take a month or more before it reaches live.
Now do you understand why these "coming soon" news piss people off? It's false advertising with solo purpose of taking peoples money.
But you and I are probably different kinds of people. I demand good, quality service and I hate lying. Some people here have smaller expectations. They are happy to pay for beta and when they get lied by game companies they just bend over and say "thank you sir, may I have another?". People like these are the reason MMO's get launched too early - there is always some idiot willing to pay for beta.
We as a community have to demand better service.
Well stated, except that FunCom never actually apologized for any of the things that they have lied about. They gave their poor excuse as to why they failed to deliver a product as described on the box, but never apologized for anything. That is one reason FunCom is failing: they are not only arrogant and self-rightous, but they have no remorse for ripping off their customers. It is no accident that they lost over 600000 customers within 3 short months and are now on the verge of bankruptcy!
Well this DX10 fiasco was a big deal for a lot of players. I personally know people who spent a lot of money to upgrade their computers just because of DX10. Luckily I didn't. Then 2 days before launch they said: "Sorry guys, we just decided a minute ago that DX10 won't make it in launch!". Now 6 months ago we STILL don't have it and it could take a month or more before it reaches live.
Now do you understand why these "coming soon" news piss people off? It's false advertising with solo purpose of taking peoples money.
But you and I are probably different kinds of people. I demand good, quality service and I hate lying. Some people here have smaller expectations. They are happy to pay for beta and when they get lied by game companies they just bend over and say "thank you sir, may I have another?". People like these are the reason MMO's get launched too early - there is always some idiot willing to pay for beta.
We as a community have to demand better service.
Well stated, except that FunCom never actually apologized for any of the things that they have lied about. They gave their poor excuse as to why they failed to deliver a product as described on the box, but never apologized for anything. That is one reason FunCom is failing: they are not only arrogant and self-rightous, but they have no remorse for ripping off their customers. It is no accident that they lost over 600000 customers within 3 short months and are now on the verge of bankruptcy!
Way to go you two! Nice side stepping what I said then personally insulting me!! Maybe you should actually read what I wrote next time. They never said "coming soon" as you people are saying. Please post a link proving they did if you think Im wrong. They have kept on track with what they said about DX10 since release. Im not talking about before launch i already acknowledged that. So please stop bringing a knife to a gun fight it doesnt give you a positive image.
If I decide to reload AOC which server should I join and are there active guilds recruiting? I would like to be on a PVP server.
for pvp either go with cimmeria, tyranny or deathwisper
Seriously, this is about the tenth time they have released something saying " DX10 is coming soon". Press releases about 'private shows' at conventions etc.
It seems like every month since launch Dx10 has been talked about 'soon', yet it isn't even on the test realms yet. They really need to just stop talking about dx10 until it is actually in the game. I don't understand why they think they can get players excited about 'soon' when it is a feature people were expecting at launch. They should just shut up about it, get it in the game, then apologize for the delay.
Instead they do the only thing they are good at.. hype.
My thoughts exactly.
My thoughts exactly.
Can I see a link to them saying this??? Just because you said it happened doesnt mean it did. For example- God this is the 100,000 time Azrile has posted about red gnomes wearing pokadot panties!
Now was that statement true??? By your logic it is.
Okay, just wondering, but isn't this the first time the new director has said DX10 is coming? If so, I'd say he atleast deserves a shot at delivering. From reading I've heard that most of the other stuff he has promised has happened. Imo the guy deserves a break, he seems to be doing well with the game they through at him to fix.
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He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
Proof? The only proof we need is that DX10 is still not in the game. The only burden of proof lies with Funcom: they were the ones that advertised DX10 on their own games box, yet have still failed to deliver it 6 months later. Not only is that blatant false advertising, but their total lack of any public apology on the matter is shocking. Azrile brings up a great point: why does Funcom even bother to bring up the matter until they can deliver?
Funcom lost over 600000 subscribers in less than six months and that really is the only proof that needs to be said.
He mentioned it in his Novemeber newsletter, in reply to that on the official forums there were lots of questions asking for a specific timeline for dx10 release. This very small post was an update in direct relation to those people asking. So this make 2 times from the new director. It really isn't hard to understand unless you dislike AoC.
Oh and notice why all these staunch dislikers can't bring any proof with them? You see it only really been talked about less then 5 times since release and only with this one update they give a better date, in the Sept. video EE says hopefully in next few months (when talking about all the forthcoming updates)
Proof? The only proof we need is that DX10 is still not in the game. The only burden of proof lies with Funcom: they were the ones that advertised DX10 on their own games box, yet have still failed to deliver it 6 months later. Not only is that blatant false advertising, but their total lack of any public apology on the matter is shocking. Azrile brings up a great point: why does Funcom even bother to bring up the matter until they can deliver?
Funcom lost over 600000 subscribers in less than six months and that really is the only proof that needs to be said.
They stated before launch DX10 would not be in for launch. Weres your proof of these claims that theyve said "Coming Soon" a bunch of times since launch hmm? Oh thats right, you dont have any because they never did say that... So who is the liar here YOU or Funcom?
>>>> u
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
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Originally posted by Frobner
"Massive sieges" "mounted combat" and "spellweaving" are just few words that spring to mind when I hear the word AOC.... But the word FAILURE will always top the list.
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
Well then, Im glad we see eye to eye.
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
I'm still trying to figure out why people keep saying Funcom gave plenty of warning about dx10. The fact is the press release went out on May 19th. One day before the launch in NA, and 3 days before europe
Here is the press release. Stop saying Funcom announced it weeks in advance. They announced it ONE day in advance, and AFTER they had hyped so many people into preorder
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/age-of-conan---hyborian-adventures-collector-s-edition-sold-out--with-700-000-copies-of-the-game-shipping-on-launch-day
The funny thing is.. and I kinda feel sad now. I was reading through some of the press releases Funcom put out. All those quotes about pre-orders and 'fastest selling game'.. On June 30th, they even said that AOC is.. and I quote " it is also clear that Age of Conan has taken the position as the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world".
Yes, it is very clear
They hyped up AoC as a DX10 game for 2 years before the launch. Then they said it won't be in 2 DAYS before launch.
Best thing was when Erling Ellingsen said in an interview that they started doing the DX10 client AFTER launch.
Yep, they are no liars.
I'm still trying to figure out why people keep saying Funcom gave plenty of warning about dx10. The fact is the press release went out on May 19th. One day before the launch in NA, and 3 days before europe
Here is the press release. Stop saying Funcom announced it weeks in advance. They announced it ONE day in advance, and AFTER they had hyped so many people into preorder
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/age-of-conan---hyborian-adventures-collector-s-edition-sold-out--with-700-000-copies-of-the-game-shipping-on-launch-day
The funny thing is.. and I kinda feel sad now. I was reading through some of the press releases Funcom put out. All those quotes about pre-orders and 'fastest selling game'.. On June 30th, they even said that AOC is.. and I quote " it is also clear that Age of Conan has taken the position as the undisputed #2 subscription MMO in the western world".
Yes, it is very clear
Show me were I said they announced it Weeks before release?? I said they announced it before release, I never said how long it was before release so Im guessing your drawing that from your own brain.