I hate to admit it, but I have started up my old WoW account again. The content is still unimpressively easy, BUT still, the lower-end content is refreshing. I am amused for now, until BioWare finally releases SW:TOR or funcom releases The Secret World.
I think WoW, it is astounding how much they have changed the 1-60 experience, i never mind starting a new character and the visuals have also been improved like those of the water effects. This has by far been the biggest change.
I vote WoW. Its really the only MMO I play and really pay attention to. I dabble in others but most of my MMO game time is WoW. Cataclysm turned out really well, It feels like a revamped Vanilla version, and I think that attracts a lot of people.
Imo, ever since Blizzard introduced a motorcycle mount in WoW a couple of expansions ago they have gone downhill. A freaking MOTORCYCLE!!! Sorry folks, WoW is not the most improved.
Tough I'd say, WoW couldn't improve mush cuase it really didn't suck, and the things that people may have not liked about WoW still hasn't changed in Cata.
Some other games had a lot improve from, I heard some good about Aion, AoC and EVE.
I'm somewhat in doubt on what I heard about Aion and will not go back to playing it ever so im deciding between.
Cata, AoC and EVE
Details can always change it's the idea that counts.
Funcom did a lot to improve Age of Conan. The Graphics, the Factions, the PvP, the new PvE Areas in Khitai. And it runs in dx10 now. So it will get my Vote.
"Age of Conan" got my vote. Why should I vote for "World of Warcraft"? There is no reason to vote for a self-running game containing nonsense and only more items. Some more zones? No thanks!
"Age of Conan" got my vote. Why should I vote for "World of Warcraft"? There is no reason to vote for a self-running game containing nonsense and only more items. Some more zones? No thanks!
Have to agree about Conan, it is finally starting to look like a decent game, but you are completely wrong about Wow, they redid all the original areas from 1-60. The 1-60 leveling is much better now with the change. So they did not just add some new areas.
"Age of Conan" got my vote. Why should I vote for "World of Warcraft"? There is no reason to vote for a self-running game containing nonsense and only more items. Some more zones? No thanks!
Have to agree about Conan, it is finally starting to look like a decent game, but you are completely wrong about Wow, they redid all the original areas from 1-60. The 1-60 leveling is much better now with the change. So they did not just add some new areas.
Thanks for the feedback. Okay, so wrong about ... but "World of Warcraft" seems to be the golden egg for now. Even therefore I should have a look about, but "Age of Conan" stays on my favorites. I love the game!
So, what improvements did AoC make this year to earn this reward?
Reading the offical forums it seems like they destroyed PvP and turned the game into an endless grind this year.
Is this an improvement from previouse years?
Just because it was crap at release and now a decent game doesnt mean its the msot improved this year.
Hello there! So read the forums again this time. They just release a promising patch 2.1 after the addon. Much more social content, some more pvp-things to come, a new pvp-game fresh out the box is available. With Khitai they took the chance to go further ways with long motivation. The winter-event is very cool and dynamic in happening. Beleive it or not, "Age of Conan" is more than only evolving.
AoC is good game but after 3 year online it still have beta bugs and to bad import thing like pvp system have come to late for game most of pvp player have left game but Funcom still do a good job to improv game and yes game have trun to more hardcore gameplay the expansion kill off cusul players
WoW have done alot of improved to it is total new game and game play from lvl 1-60 and i think both WoW and AoC should win
AoC is good game but after 3 year online it still have beta bugs and to bad import thing like pvp system have come to late for game most of pvp player have left game but Funcom still do a good job to improv game and yes game have trun to more hardcore gameplay the expansion kill off cusul players
WoW have done alot of improved to it is total new game and game play from lvl 1-60 and i think both WoW and AoC should win
Where's Global Agenda? They launched and have since put out several major patches, introduced raids, increased the number of maps, added lots of new equipment/pets/etc. They also overhauled the AvA, which was the flagship portion of their title - all to appease their fans. They actually LISTEN to their community.
WoW? Really? Sorry, but I think that's a pretty weird one to have on the list. The game has been out for 6 years, and they keep messing with EVERYTHING. Not only that... but they went cross-faction with Paladins and Shaman, and now they're removing race/class restrictions. And to make matters worse, they've introduced ONE frigging new class in SIX YEARS.
I just don't get it. In my opinion WoW has not improved, it's just rehashed and upped the ante on gear grinding.
I know this post was early on in the thread but it's a good example so I'm going with it. TheMaelstrom, you've been bashing WoW on these forums since 2008. And its been the same complaint about classes and class balance for over 2 years from you. It makes me doubt that you've even played the new expansion and if that's the case you have no business commenting. I used to play CoH and have issues with the game that make me less than interested in Going Rogue but I'm certainly not going to come here and bash their improvement efforts when I haven't played it.
I know some people who hated Cataclysm and rage-quit. I don't think that's the majority of bashers here at mmorpg.com because they're all the same. Grind blah blah, Dungeon finder blah blah, easy blah blah, not an rpg blah blah, graphics blah blah blah. At least TheMailstrom cites grudges he had 3 years ago and not the same regurgitated garbage most people are spewing. Unfortunately, this is supposed to be a thread about this year's improvements, not 2007's paladin / shaman changes.
I was pleasantly surprised when I went from Apprentice to full 5 star Elite in under 2 months. I was pleasantly surprised again when I went from Elite to just barely Hardcore in 2 weeks. Apprentice, here I come!
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I hate to admit it, but I have started up my old WoW account again. The content is still unimpressively easy, BUT still, the lower-end content is refreshing. I am amused for now, until BioWare finally releases SW:TOR or funcom releases The Secret World.
THE Rooster Nash
I think WoW, it is astounding how much they have changed the 1-60 experience, i never mind starting a new character and the visuals have also been improved like those of the water effects. This has by far been the biggest change.
I vote WoW. Its really the only MMO I play and really pay attention to. I dabble in others but most of my MMO game time is WoW. Cataclysm turned out really well, It feels like a revamped Vanilla version, and I think that attracts a lot of people.
WoW hands down. Between 3.3 n 4.03, WoW is definitely most improved n for the better.
DKH Jr.
Imo, ever since Blizzard introduced a motorcycle mount in WoW a couple of expansions ago they have gone downhill. A freaking MOTORCYCLE!!! Sorry folks, WoW is not the most improved.
Age of Conan gets the nod in this category.
If you think Cataclysm will not be voted to the top blindly and with zero disregard to the others, you're crazy..
Why even bother..
This one is tough ,
Aion (cause they tried to westernise it more and move away from eastern standards)
EVE (cause they tried to make stuff more simple , thus appeal to bigger audience)
CoX (finally crossover change and moral stories choices that had minor impact)
In the end i choose CoX cause they trying a lot of revolutionair options , instead of copy paste and sticking with the familiar tree .
Sadly maybe it wont work out for the best , still its the one that makes the biggest impact there changes on the MMORPG scenes .
Tough I'd say, WoW couldn't improve mush cuase it really didn't suck, and the things that people may have not liked about WoW still hasn't changed in Cata.
Some other games had a lot improve from, I heard some good about Aion, AoC and EVE.
I'm somewhat in doubt on what I heard about Aion and will not go back to playing it ever so im deciding between.
Cata, AoC and EVE
Details can always change it's the idea that counts.
AOC all the way .. the game has improved alot
Loving the revamped AOC!!! If WOW had the AOC Graphics and not the kiddie cartoons I would give it a go.
Funcom did a lot to improve Age of Conan. The Graphics, the Factions, the PvP, the new PvE Areas in Khitai. And it runs in dx10 now. So it will get my Vote.
AoC, not only beacuse of expansion, but also for AMAZING 2.1 patch. I'm pretty sure that AoC is one of the best MMO right now.
Keep it up Funcom!
WoW after cataclysm. They added so much and revamp almost every old zone. Choosing from list, I'd say AoC
AoC... Far in front ! Since the begining. It's the most beautiful game that i never seen.
And i tried all in list...
"Age of Conan" got my vote. Why should I vote for "World of Warcraft"? There is no reason to vote for a self-running game containing nonsense and only more items. Some more zones? No thanks!
Have to agree about Conan, it is finally starting to look like a decent game, but you are completely wrong about Wow, they redid all the original areas from 1-60. The 1-60 leveling is much better now with the change. So they did not just add some new areas.
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Thanks for the feedback. Okay, so wrong about ... but "World of Warcraft" seems to be the golden egg for now. Even therefore I should have a look about, but "Age of Conan" stays on my favorites. I love the game!
So, what improvements did AoC make this year to earn this reward?
Reading the offical forums it seems like they destroyed PvP and turned the game into an endless grind this year.
Is this an improvement from previouse years?
Just because it was crap at release and now a decent game doesnt mean its the msot improved this year.
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
Hello there! So read the forums again this time. They just release a promising patch 2.1 after the addon. Much more social content, some more pvp-things to come, a new pvp-game fresh out the box is available. With Khitai they took the chance to go further ways with long motivation. The winter-event is very cool and dynamic in happening. Beleive it or not, "Age of Conan" is more than only evolving.
AoC is good game but after 3 year online it still have beta bugs and to bad import thing like pvp system have come to late for game most of pvp player have left game but Funcom still do a good job to improv game and yes game have trun to more hardcore gameplay the expansion kill off cusul players
WoW have done alot of improved to it is total new game and game play from lvl 1-60 and i think both WoW and AoC should win
Yes, true so far. But there should be a chance given for more. Ok, Funcom is not that fast but they are doing. Have a look at latest ideas in official forums: http://forums-eu.ageofconan.com/showthread.php?t=162360
Voted for WoW, even though Cataclysm copied maplestory. Played CoX for a month, deemed it still unbalanced and solely an RP game.
I know this post was early on in the thread but it's a good example so I'm going with it. TheMaelstrom, you've been bashing WoW on these forums since 2008. And its been the same complaint about classes and class balance for over 2 years from you. It makes me doubt that you've even played the new expansion and if that's the case you have no business commenting. I used to play CoH and have issues with the game that make me less than interested in Going Rogue but I'm certainly not going to come here and bash their improvement efforts when I haven't played it.
I know some people who hated Cataclysm and rage-quit. I don't think that's the majority of bashers here at mmorpg.com because they're all the same. Grind blah blah, Dungeon finder blah blah, easy blah blah, not an rpg blah blah, graphics blah blah blah. At least TheMailstrom cites grudges he had 3 years ago and not the same regurgitated garbage most people are spewing. Unfortunately, this is supposed to be a thread about this year's improvements, not 2007's paladin / shaman changes.
I was pleasantly surprised when I went from Apprentice to full 5 star Elite in under 2 months. I was pleasantly surprised again when I went from Elite to just barely Hardcore in 2 weeks. Apprentice, here I come!