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Shroud of the Avatar: CES, New Screens, Weekend Community Events

BMunchausenBMunchausen Staff WriterMMORPG.COM Staff Posts: 400
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Shroud of the Avatar is arguably one of the most-anticipated MMOS of 2015, and with developer Portarlarium is hoping to keep it that way by promoting the game at the upcoming CES event in Las Vegas. Among other things, the company will be showing new screens of environments like Wyrmsands, Dragon Pass and Shardfall Biome.

In addition to that, this weekend Shroud is hosting a slew of in-game events. The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, January 3


  • 11:00am CST – Church of the Dark Star – The Monsters that Dwell Within – Sacrifice (PaxLair, Valemark)

  • 12:00pm CST – Welcome Quest R13.5 (“/zone Dara Brae” to join; details)

  • 1:00pm Port Phoenix Storytelling Event! (Port Phoenix Fairgrounds, Kingsport City Center, or “/zone Kazyn Phoenixfyre”)

  • 5:00pm CST – PvP Tournament: 1v1 Double Elimination $$$ (Vengeance in The Brave Coast)

Sunday, January 4


  • 5:30am CST – Explore Novia with royalsexy (Owl’s Head entrance)

  • 12:00pm CST – Bear Tavern Brawl 1v1 R13 (details)

For more details, check out the official SotA website.

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Comments

  • Nemesis7884Nemesis7884 Member UncommonPosts: 1,023
    has anyone played the game and can comment on it? i saw force playing it and it looked very boring (the combat that is)
  • JakkGrimmJakkGrimm Member UncommonPosts: 23
    I'm a backer and want to really like this game (still play UO), Everything in it is really boring and slow right now. I can't seem to get into playing it for more than just a few minutes at a time. It is still in early alpha and things get added every week, but it seems like all they ever add is items to the "add-on or cash shop", this might just be what I see and not the case.
  • Agent_JosephAgent_Joseph Member UncommonPosts: 1,361

    it is more old school mmo , it is not game for players without patience or players who in  default dislike/hate cash shops.

      I am not playing too much it is prealpha but game world & gameplay are great.For more money spend in to game cash shop  I' ll wait for final product.

  • ReizlaReizla Member RarePosts: 4,092
    Originally posted by JakkGrimm
    I'm a backer and want to really like this game (still play UO), Everything in it is really boring and slow right now. I can't seem to get into playing it for more than just a few minutes at a time. It is still in early alpha and things get added every week, but it seems like all they ever add is items to the "add-on or cash shop", this might just be what I see and not the case.

    Kinda feeling the same right now. I think the game will rock when released, but so far it's pretty boring. The only reason I play right now is for the monthly event to get the goodies...

  • Nemesis7884Nemesis7884 Member UncommonPosts: 1,023
    What i dont get is why so many rpg devs dont seem to understant that a fun dynamic and impactful combat system is thr cornerstone of a fun game
  • jtripperjtripper Member UncommonPosts: 115
    Originally posted by Nemesis7884
    has anyone played the game and can comment on it? i saw force playing it and it looked very boring (the combat that is)

    Do not back this game unless you can put up with how unfinished this game is.  Unless you're a die hard Ultima or UO fan, I'd stay away until at least 6+ months from now, if not longer.

    To give you an idea of how far they have to go, crafting was introduced almost a year ago but they've delayed item enhancement / enchantment and item repair for 10+ months.  Crafting doesn't even have skill checks yet so you're always successful.  Same for combat...only half the skills are implemented and that was introduced 6+ months ago.  So don't even complain about balancing since they aren't even looking at that if the system isn't even complete yet.

    This game has a LONG way to go...this is a 2016 title at the very earliest, if not later.  I would not be surprised if SC ships before SotA.

     

  • jonp200jonp200 Member UncommonPosts: 457

    I really want to like this and backed it but find it super boring so far.. Yes, I know it is in development; yadda yadda.....

     

    I agree with other posters.. I think this is a 2016 title.

    Seaspite
    Playing ESO on my X-Box


  • BraindomeBraindome Member UncommonPosts: 959

    I can certainly see it finding a niche and its episodic content makes it something I look forward to completing once it is....complete. I don't think alot of people understand what this game is supposed to be, it's like an MMO lite and i'm perfectly fine with that and enjoy some of the map designs and combat so far but the content just isn't there yet and won't be for a while, atm it's basically house decorating sim.

    I will say I REALLY Iike some of the recent map designs and they show alot of promise of a good adventure game down the road which is why I backed it at the level to receive all episodes and nothing more. I see acquiring land and property to kinda be the overall goal, just hope it all becomes useful and helps to make the complete experience something memorable and worthwhile in the end. Years to go till this project even comes close to its full vision, but their roadmap is what inspired my confidence in this project.

  • RaquisRaquis Member RarePosts: 1,029
    I bought it still not playing waiting for release buy go and check out there is a video for beginners that shows the interesting skills system when doing combat,its a card system.
  • VaLorRavenclawVaLorRavenclaw Member Posts: 7

    Anyone interested in learning more about the game I recommend the videos created by the Mad Hermit. You can find them here:

    https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMadHermitGaming 

     

    There is also a beginners guide that can be of considerable help as well.

     
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