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Global Agenda: Sandstorm Phase II Goes Live
SBFord
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Hi-Rez Studios has announced that phase two of the Sandstorm expansion for the MMOFPS, Global Agenda, has been deployed on all servers. Phase II brings on board the Sonoran Desert Open Zone, 10-Player Defense Raids, new Special Ops missions and more.
It's time to get out of the Dome! Players can now step outside Dome City into the Sonoran Desert Open PvE zone. Designed primarily for those between Levels 5 and 15, players within the Zone may accept missions from NPCs to progress a story-arc, learn more about the neighboring Desert Dweller and Recursive Colony factions, and earn loot and experience.
Head to the Global Agenda site to learn more.
Thanks Mykell for the tip.
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people asked for more MMG feel, more exploration, and quests. I think they covered it. I almost feel I need a mount now that zone is huge, even with a pack.
They did a good job I think, however the missions are standard fare, but some of the NPC's are rather colorful in text. I'm however impressed at the turn around time they have for new maps and such. I found some of it challenging even at my level, sure beats sitting around the dome waiting for a mission to pop. Even gave some usable loot, from dyes, to gear, to cash and XP, even at my level.
The dome assault is also rather intense, starts of slow and builds up to massive waves of bots and drones.
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Have to agree with him. I love raids most, but didnt get out the timer for them :-/
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It is truly an MMO now, the first quest i got hit with when i got out of the dome was a kill 10 rat (droids) quest lol. I like the wide open feel of the zone instead of the claustorphobic dome but it sure makes me want vehicles when i am jogging and waiting for my jet pack to recharge.
It kinda sucked loosing all of my conquest points that i had earned thru battle nightly but i am easily over that. A little heads up woulda been nice tho. The soloable instance of killing a boss and escorting a scientist out of the zone with a mini boss guarding the exit was different and fun as well.
I look forward to the future of this game as they progress, but they need to let the people know when a major change (refering to conquest coins etc.) is going to happen.
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You didn't loose them, they were converted to the new system. There is now only one token type.
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Maybe I should re-try it now!
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Does not include the 32v32 warzones that they said it would
my guess is now that it's going to cost money for each expansion they will add warzones to next expansion and so they get money for it
o well
AHH .. ok that would explain my large amount of Merc coin. Thanks
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Dont know whats up with the respawns, they are way too fast , in some cases they respawn instantly. I am sure this will be looked at in the future.
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Group up.
But yes, they can be way to fast in spots, groups help that though.
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They may have them respawning more rapidly right now to help with an increased number of players tackling the new content. I imagine that they'll tone it down soon.
There is still one more phase for Sandstorm. They will be adding the AvA changes, 10 more levels, achievement system update, and most likely the 32vs32 Warzones
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imo, the desert area was not needed and adds nothing to the game. The raids are to hard for the rewards you get, the comsumables seem pointless and removing rewards for players over lvl 29 for high sec missions was a mistake. I was still waiting 15 to 25 mins per max sec mission, Where as I only ever waited max 5 mins for high sec missions, so this is a negative to me:(
I just get the feeling all that was needed to GA was more pve maps and bosses and more pvp maps (and maybe more types of games e.g capture the flag or whatever). Also a salvage option for items to salvage for armor and weapon mods mats.
Ah well...........
I like what they are adding to the game, and how it is playing out. One of the most enjoyable patches so far for GA.
Enjoying the patch so far, deserts great
yep. me likey
Can't complain about this patch, certainly quality over quantity. Raids are alot of fun and the desert zone is pretty awesome in an artistic sense, I have to give it all a thumbs up.
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The open world is a bit meh to me. Maybe it's just 'cause I'm already level 50.
I like salvaging and the defence raids though.
I've played more this week then I have in the last month,So i guess that means I like it.
what he said. If you do your home work they said Sandstorm will be 3phases.
I played this game since beta untill 4 months back ... i returned to check the new content, because that was really lacking to me as a core pve player.
A few things:
- The outdoor zone i solo'd in about 4 hours. Very nice though! .... want more (patch3, right?)!
- The raids ... i love being able to do them once an hour, but they nerfed the timer already (3 hours now??).
- My 44 robo logged on to find all white gear ... just enough tokens for 1 epic. To do the solo content that rewards (expert) i have really bad equipment ... chicken-egg for returning players.
- I miss the 15 points system, i liked that a lot more.
- PVE is a LOT harder, or they nerfed my robo badly