Poll: How would you rate the open beta thus far?

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Umm... the game is currently in a far WORSE state then when those comments were made. 90% of the "features" are currently turned off.. 3 weeks from launch.

Yes 90% of the features are currently turned off player side

I'm glad we agree at least! Three weeks from launch day.. 90% of the "features" are turned off. OK thanks for the verification.

Indeed they are but they can simply be turned back on when the devs want.

To rate the game on this and then to let that influence your answer to the poll makes the poll invalid as it doesn't actually measure what it's supposed to.

Slapshot1188 · May 2010

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Indeed they are but they can simply be turned back on when the devs want.

To rate the game on this and then to let that influence your answer to the poll makes the poll invalid as it doesn't actually measure what it's supposed to.

Again.. you pulled up my post from 3 months ago when the poll was actually created. The fact that it's 3 months later, 90% of the features are off and it's 3 weeks from launch (well.. the new new new new new launch) should tell you a ton about the state of the game.

You are certainly entitled to your belief in the developer's ability to "simply" turn the 90% of the features back on with no problems. Personally I find that highly unlikely. I guess we will know when the Monday, Tuesday, Someday Soon patch is launched with the remaining 90% of the features turned back on!

NightCloak · May 2010

Originally posted by Energyo
I voted a 7.

Had more fun in this unfinished game in open beta than any other game since UO.

Don't quite understand how you can vote a 1. Nevermind, I take that back. I'm sure the people that voted a 1 just did not know how to play the game. The game has some issues but definately deserves better than 1 lol.

Because you do not understand something means you automatically resort to ridicule and belittlement?

Interesting.

Would you rate a game a 1 from 1 to 10 if you were unable to install the game? Or if you did install it but it crashed before you could ever begin play? Or you couldn't play for more than a few minutes before crashing or other issues that prevented gameplay? Maybe you would rate a game a 1 if you log in during the games "night" cycle and couldn't see anything so you didn't bother coming back.

Also, if a player doesn't know how to play the game, is that the players fault or the games fault? What did the game do to teach the player in an effective and easy to understand way? Is there a tutorial? Is there a guide in an easy to find location? Is there anything about the game that gives players the opprotunity to learn the game before they are presented with difficult obstacles?

There is a vast difference between a hardcore game that involves tough competition, full loot and free pvp and a game that encourages elitism and noob stomping while discouraging new players to join.

Read the threads around the game. Many many many people had to practically perform circus routines just to get the game to run.

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by osmunda

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Besttheiswow

Anyone voting more then 3 is clearly joking with us...

To this day no one has validated a 10...

And there are 297 people voting 1, of which only about a dozen have been "validated". Perhaps the entire poll should be ignored because of the inadequate sample size.

I hardly think we need a poll to gauge the quality or lack of in regards to MO.

MOs laughable Q1 sales clearly reflects the quality of the beta.

http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/277795/MO-sold-less-than-1700-copies-since-Open-Beta-.html

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by NightCloak

Originally posted by Energyo

I voted a 7.

Had more fun in this unfinished game in open beta than any other game since UO.

Don't quite understand how you can vote a 1. Nevermind, I take that back. I'm sure the people that voted a 1 just did not know how to play the game. The game has some issues but definately deserves better than 1 lol.

Because you do not understand something means you automatically resort to ridicule and belittlement?

Interesting.

Would you rate a game a 1 from 1 to 10 if you were unable to install the game? Or if you did install it but it crashed before you could ever begin play? Or you couldn't play for more than a few minutes before crashing or other issues that prevented gameplay? Maybe you would rate a game a 1 if you log in during the games "night" cycle and couldn't see anything so you didn't bother coming back.

Also, if a player doesn't know how to play the game, is that the players fault or the games fault? What did the game do to teach the player in an effective and easy to understand way? Is there a tutorial? Is there a guide in an easy to find location? Is there anything about the game that gives players the opprotunity to learn the game before they are presented with difficult obstacles?

There is a vast difference between a hardcore game that involves tough competition, full loot and free pvp and a game that encourages elitism and noob stomping while discouraging new players to join.

Read the threads around the game. Many many many people had to practically perform circus routines just to get the game to run.

I take it you didn't play then?

Unknown · May 2010

Problems with installing, starting or running (desync) MO are not the fantasy of just some people. Stop pretending these issues don't exist.

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by reijan
Problems with installing, starting or running (desync) MO are not the fantasy of just some people. Stop pretending these issues don't exist.

Its not like they arent clearly listed time and time again in MOs own bug tracker. Seems rather silly to dispute

MMORPG really needs some new MO "fans".

Timmeyh · May 2010

this game is dead. there is no point talkin about this anymore. Play Darkfall, Eve or FE and w8 for World of Darkness if u like sandboxes. (i dotn know if Wod will be a sandbox though)

i personally have given up all hope on all other mmo's and gone back to EvE which is a superior MMO to all others if u look at it from an objective angle.

Kamikazego · May 2010

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Slapshot1188 · May 2010

Originally posted by Kamikazego
I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

Cik_Asalin · May 2010

Originally posted by Timmeyh
this game is dead. there is no point talkin about this anymore. Play Darkfall, Eve or FE and w8 for World of Darkness if u like sandboxes. (i dotn know if Wod will be a sandbox though)

i personally have given up all hope on all other mmo's and gone back to EvE which is a superior MMO to all others if u look at it from an objective angle.

I've given up hope too, But, no, dont play FE, heh. Check out EvE, DF, or Xsyon, which is 3-weeks from launch.

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

jango1337 · May 2010

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with DF.

When was the last time you played DF rofl?

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by jango1337

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with DF.

When was the last time you played DF rofl?

If you read the posts it's clear the statement is intended for MO, I just seemed to have typed the wrong thing by thinking about Darkfall whilst writing about MO. lol silly me

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

I'm guessing you haven't tried trading recently then xD

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

I'm guessing you haven't tried trading recently then xD

Its been since the "upgrade" why? Do you have a point to make?

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

I'm guessing you haven't tried trading recently then xD

Its been since the "upgrade" why? Do you have a point to make?

The point to make here is, the desync is fixed.

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

I'm guessing you haven't tried trading recently then xD

Its been since the "upgrade" why? Do you have a point to make?

The point to make here is, the desync is fixed.

Clearly When will they be fixing the rrest of the game?

Thorpeyrox · May 2010

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Originally posted by Thorpeyrox

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by Kamikazego

I couldn't even do anything. I went out... tried to kill some deer that ran off and then miraculously was hitting me from 50 yards away. And when I went to get closer it would just run off and still be killing me.

Yes.. this is common. At one point it was caled desync but since they "fixed" that problem it is now just called lag. Either way it makes for a poor gaming experience.

That's called bugged mob pathing, when you're apprently being hit by nothing it's most likely the mob is under the ground. Yes that is a huge issue with MO.

I think most people would just call it a broken game.

Whats it called when im trying to trade between characters, but cant because on one screen they're 20 feet apart while on the other they're right next to each other?

We really need some new MO "fans" around here.

I'm guessing you haven't tried trading recently then xD

Its been since the "upgrade" why? Do you have a point to make?

The point to make here is, the desync is fixed.

Clearly

Yes it clearly is. Do you have a point to make?

HanoverZ · May 2010

Originally posted by Timmeyh
this game is dead. there is no point talkin about this anymore.

I tend to agree, but it's entertaining. Just wish it were a bit more challenging.

Slapshot1188 · May 2010

Originally posted by HanoverZ

Clearly When will they be fixing the rrest of the game?

This is great! Someone posting in this thread went and made a mirror post on the official MO forums. He states that he was "testing the reliability of the poll by exposing it to a larger community who have real experience with the beta".

Now.. keep in mind that the Open beta is over and the vast majority of people who didn;t like the game no longer visit the official MO forums. So.. even on a forum where most of the people reading are now Closed Beta testers who ordered the game, on a foum where the moderators can vote twice (as a mod and as a member), and where all the developers can vote, the average score right now after a day of voting is 5.2

Now.. the timing of this poll alone (after open beta ended) would seriously slant the results to a higher score as those still around paid for the game and presumably like it. The best they can do so far even under these conditions is get an average grade of 52%.

So, to the creator of the poll on the MO site... Thank you for once AGAIN (this is something like the 3rd time) validating the results being discussed in this thread. The bottom line is that (once again) this 5 month Open Beta was a disaster for the majority of people who tried it.

http://www.mortalonline.com/forums/42456-poll-how-would-you-rate-open-beta-so-far.html

lvledupbody · May 2010

Well, as far as open beta's go...it seems fairly lacking. I can only hope that Star Vault is taking all the complaints seriously( although I can see how that would be difficult with all the game 'flaming'...that should be a sign in and of itself)

My fingers are still crossed. The potential is still there, just needs to be super polished up!

Slapshot1188 · May 2010

Originally posted by lvledupbody
Well, as far as open beta's go...it seems fairly lacking. I can only hope that Star Vault is taking all the complaints seriously( although I can see how that would be difficult with all the game 'flaming'...that should be a sign in and of itself)

My fingers are still crossed. The potential is still there, just needs to be super polished up!

Hi and wlecome to the forums and MMORPG.COM community!

Keep in mind that the Open Beta is OVER for Mortal Online. They are currently back in a short closed beta before they launch in around 19 days. Remember that at this time they still have around 90% of the features in the game turned off so you can understand why most people are highly skeptical that they can get those features back in game, have them tested, and insure that the desync and lag is gone.. all in 19 or so days. Seems very unlikely to say the least.. and even if they did get the "basic" features back in the game, there is still so much lacking that I find it hard to believe this game will retain a significant number of subscribers after the free month is over.

We will see though.. so please be sure to come on back to discuss the launch!

lvledupbody · May 2010

Originally posted by Slapshot1188

Originally posted by lvledupbody
Well, as far as open beta's go...it seems fairly lacking. I can only hope that Star Vault is taking all the complaints seriously( although I can see how that would be difficult with all the game 'flaming'...that should be a sign in and of itself)

My fingers are still crossed. The potential is still there, just needs to be super polished up!

Hi and wlecome to the forums and MMORPG.COM community!

Keep in mind that the Open Beta is OVER for Mortal Online. They are currently back in a short closed beta before they launch in around 19 days. Remember that at this time they still have around 90% of the features in the game turned off so you can understand why most people are highly skeptical that they can get those features back in game, have them tested, and insure that the desync and lag is gone.. all in 19 or so days. Seems very unlikely to say the least.. and even if they did get the "basic" features back in the game, there is still so much lacking that I find it hard to believe this game will retain a significant number of subscribers after the free month is over.

We will see though.. so please be sure to come on back to discuss the launch!

Oh most definitely! I've been tracking this game for a VERY long time now. I've been searching for a great sandbox MMO since SWG Pre-CU ( please no arguing the validity of this statement.) As far as I can tell, MO is still at the top of the running for it.

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