Do not play AA if you are hoping that there'll be significant changes incoming (in gameplay or monetization) in the near future that will make the game "better" than it currently is.
The NA/EU market is only 1 out of the 5 regions (Korea, Japan, China, Russia and soon EU/NA) where the game is published. Obviously XLGames are not going to develop 5 different versions of the game. If there is a request for a significant change to an aspect of AA, all 5 regions will have to be consulted.
This appears to be one of the underlying reasons why Trion's roll-out has been so glacially slow. They seem to have been asking for quite a few changes and adjustments, and the XLGames team has to deal with requests from 4 different publishers/regions. Obviously already launched regions will get priority for major issues, and there is also ongoing development to take care of.
That is one reason. The other reason is the 1.0 version was badly changed (3 crit hit and kill a tank). Now they are looking at 1.2 version, which has better balance among classes (still healers seem to be slightly weak).
Yes Lets complain how long it is taking them to go Live, cause we all know how awesome the game experience is when a game is rushed.
It doesn't matter that the game has been live in other Regions for a couple of years. They have been localizing things to English and now Germany and French (which should be soon) (The version we are playing is not the exact same Version in Russia and Korea, it has been formatted for Western Players)
Also, there have been technical issues. Better to iron them out now then release.
Also, they discussed that there would be a CB4 and then more then likely an Open Beta and then Launch.
Tried the 2nd Beta after receiving a key from Trion - but had to give up after suffering hours of crashes, freezing, even complete crash to pc restart.
Re-checked all the specs, game space etc etc and made sure I was in the eu version (for uk) - but no luck.
Hopefully I'll have more success with the next beta.
I really hope that you can enjoy the game this time.
How dare Trion try and help fund their development efforts on a free game, those bastards. People on this site are ridiculous sometimes. The game is free, patron status is arguably optional and they are trying to "sell" some copies most likely in an effort to recoup some of the up front development costs.
How dare Trion try and help fund their development efforts on a free game, those bastards. People on this site are ridiculous sometimes. The game is free, patron status is arguably optional and they are trying to "sell" some copies most likely in an effort to recoup some of the up front development costs.
Nothing wrong with that at all!
My guess is the $150 alpha price has more than compensated any costs they've incurred. Considering they ARENT developing it. That would be XL. The only cost I'm guessing Trion has, is hardware and 3rd party translators.
Current games playing: MechWarrior Online Games being watched: Project Genom Favorite played games: SWG, RomaVictor, and Xsyon
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That is one reason. The other reason is the 1.0 version was badly changed (3 crit hit and kill a tank). Now they are looking at 1.2 version, which has better balance among classes (still healers seem to be slightly weak).
Where's the MMORPG.com giveaway guys?!?
Thanks
Yes Lets complain how long it is taking them to go Live, cause we all know how awesome the game experience is when a game is rushed.
It doesn't matter that the game has been live in other Regions for a couple of years. They have been localizing things to English and now Germany and French (which should be soon) (The version we are playing is not the exact same Version in Russia and Korea, it has been formatted for Western Players)
Also, there have been technical issues. Better to iron them out now then release.
Also, they discussed that there would be a CB4 and then more then likely an Open Beta and then Launch.
Patience.
I really hope that you can enjoy the game this time.
Not really, no
How dare Trion try and help fund their development efforts on a free game, those bastards. People on this site are ridiculous sometimes. The game is free, patron status is arguably optional and they are trying to "sell" some copies most likely in an effort to recoup some of the up front development costs.
Nothing wrong with that at all!
My guess is the $150 alpha price has more than compensated any costs they've incurred. Considering they ARENT developing it. That would be XL. The only cost I'm guessing Trion has, is hardware and 3rd party translators.
Current games playing: MechWarrior Online
Games being watched: Project Genom
Favorite played games: SWG, RomaVictor, and Xsyon
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