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Warframe - Kinda Sorta Maybe A Space Ninja – An Introduction - MMORPG.com

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
edited January 2018 in News & Features Discussion

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The year just started so what better way to do new things for the year than to begin a bi-weekly column on Warframe. Everyone knows about Warframe right? No? Well than, let's start off with an introduction not only to Warframe. I'm Brandedwolf and this is your introduction to being a Space Ninja. Kinda. Sorta. Maybe.

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  • EponyxDamorEponyxDamor Member RarePosts: 749
    Disclaimer: I've played Warframe since 2012 on-and-off, and have purchased the majority of Prime Access packs in order to support DE. Take that for what its worth.

    Warframe is a really great experience, especially given it is truly F2P. Many of my friends play Warframe on-and-off as well, and really enjoy that the game does not have a punishing monetization model. Yes, there is a lot of stuff for sale, however, it is all easily accessible by selling items to other players for platinum or by grinding for it and crafting it yourself. It really reminds me of a third-person, sci-fi version of Diablo; its a looter shooter with tons of fun game play combinations and nearly endless horizontal customization/progression.

    DE has come a *very* long way from where they've started. They are *constantly* updating the game at a rather quick pace, and take lots of feedback from their community as a whole. This is the biggest reason I've been an avid supporter of Warframe from the beginning.

    The biggest gripe I have with Warframe tends to be with the community in general, as it tends to be a bit younger. Other than that, some of the more desirable items can be difficult to grind for, but still attainable none-the-less. However, other than that, I can't think of any reasons to not suggest people giving it a shot.
    AriesTigerHagdrisil
  • BeyornBeyorn Member UncommonPosts: 372
    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?
  • EponyxDamorEponyxDamor Member RarePosts: 749
    Beyorn said:
    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?
    The scythes are "Reaper Prime" and the Warframe is "Frost Prime". The rifle he is using is the "Latron Prime".
    MrMelGibson
  • AlbatroesAlbatroes Member LegendaryPosts: 7,671
    Personally, I'll be looking forward to these columns since I'm thinking about picking up this game again relatively soon.
  • DullahanDullahan Member EpicPosts: 4,536
    I found warframe to be surprisingly addictive when I played it a few years ago. The hardest part is just getting started, because there really is so many things to learn how to upgrade and mod, getting a handle on it all is overwhelming.

    That barrier of entry is the only reason I don't still return to it, especially with new content being added. I just can't seem to convince people stick with it long enough to understand how it works.


  • ThaneThane Member EpicPosts: 3,534

    Beyorn said:

    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?



    fyi, what you asked for here, was obviously a weapon, and weapons are (at least bascially) not bound to specific warframes :)

    you equip any range weapon, melee weapon and your warframe independed from each other, level them, and slot em and so on.

    usualy you try to chose those who have a nice symbiosis tho, but no one forces you.

    "I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!"

  • Maxstone1Maxstone1 Member UncommonPosts: 54
    Another member of the Warframe when-I-feel-like-it group..didn't like the new open world but I really did get into the group missions (and I'm not a group person) as well as spending time/money on getting as many warframes as I found interesting...yes, it's free with a deep learning curve to really master it but it's one of the few really fun TPS games out there that's not fantasy-porn
  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657
    edited January 2018

    Beyorn said:
    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?
    The scythes are "Reaper Prime" and the Warframe is "Frost Prime". The rifle he is using is the "Latron Prime".


    The warframe in the third picture is Trinity wielding dual scythes. The pet is a kubrow. It's size is slightly exaggerated.

    Trinity is an all-around warframe with abilities that focus on healing.

    There are no limits as to what combination of warframe, weapons, and pets you use. Don't want a pet? Don't use it.

     Most chat comments about archwing space defense missions are negative. I like it and often have high kill counts because I use mostly melee instead of fired weapons trying to hit targets coming from all directions.
    "I used to think the worst thing in life was to be all alone.  It's not.  The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone."  Robin Williams
  • EponyxDamorEponyxDamor Member RarePosts: 749
    edited January 2018

    Grunty said:







    Beyorn said:


    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?




    The scythes are "Reaper Prime" and the Warframe is "Frost Prime". The rifle he is using is the "Latron Prime".






    The warframe in the third picture is Trinity wielding dual scythes. The pet is a kubrow.



    You're totally right, haha! Didn't notice the last picture as I wasn't in the article version when I replied. The dual-wielded scythes are Dual Kamas Prime, for reference.
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  • WarzodWarzod Member RarePosts: 508
    I love everything about Warframe except the fact that frames have gender designs. Some guys actually don't like playing female avatars. When you have an amazing frame like Octavia but don't want to play a female designed avatar it's annoying.
    Alexander.B
  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657
    Warzod said:
    I love everything about Warframe except the fact that frames have gender designs. Some guys actually don't like playing female avatars. When you have an amazing frame like Octavia but don't want to play a female designed avatar it's annoying.
    What you are essentially saying is the artificial constructs of warframes (or avatars in other games) should all physically resemble male.

    Approximately half of the gaming population is female.  I have never heard a woman state they refuse to play a game because there are only male avatars.  They don't like that limitation but they have accepted that the artificial avatars are not representative of who they are.  Can you do the same? 
    MrMelGibson
    "I used to think the worst thing in life was to be all alone.  It's not.  The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone."  Robin Williams
  • brandedwolfbrandedwolf Member UncommonPosts: 27

    Dullahan said:

    I found warframe to be surprisingly addictive when I played it a few years ago. The hardest part is just getting started, because there really is so many things to learn how to upgrade and mod, getting a handle on it all is overwhelming.

    That barrier of entry is the only reason I don't still return to it, especially with new content being added. I just can't seem to convince people stick with it long enough to understand how it works.



    Agree. Which is a topic I want to cover later on. Having played it off and on myself, whenever they did a major combat update it felt hard to get back into. There have been time's I've considered making a new account to try to relearn some things. But I'm not getting rid of all the junk I have on my main account. :) Also glad to see such helpful and friendly posts here. Keep it up everyone!
  • MadFrenchieMadFrenchie Member LegendaryPosts: 8,505
    I'm downloading it with a new account to start fresh (been years since I played) and check out the changes.  Any quick starter tips?

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  • brandedwolfbrandedwolf Member UncommonPosts: 27


    I'm downloading it with a new account to start fresh (been years since I played) and check out the changes.  Any quick starter tips?



    Yes. Use my referral link. :D
    J/k
    I'd say playing through the tutorial helps plenty. Get Rhino as soon as can, it really is a good all around frame in beginning, very forgiving.
    Try not to get overwhelmed with all the mods/weapons. YOu don't need everything. :)
  • MadFrenchieMadFrenchie Member LegendaryPosts: 8,505


    I'm downloading it with a new account to start fresh (been years since I played) and check out the changes.  Any quick starter tips?



    Yes. Use my referral link. :D
    J/k
    I'd say playing through the tutorial helps plenty. Get Rhino as soon as can, it really is a good all around frame in beginning, very forgiving.
    Try not to get overwhelmed with all the mods/weapons. YOu don't need everything. :)
    I remember there being tons of mods when I last played.  Think I went with a different Warframe when I last started.  Thanks for the tips.  Lol I don't mind using a referral link to help you get some goodies, but is that something that's possible after I've already created my account?

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  • BeyornBeyorn Member UncommonPosts: 372

    Thane said:



    Beyorn said:


    I like the scythes! Which warframe is that?






    fyi, what you asked for here, was obviously a weapon, and weapons are (at least bascially) not bound to specific warframes :)



    you equip any range weapon, melee weapon and your warframe independed from each other, level them, and slot em and so on.



    usualy you try to chose those who have a nice symbiosis tho, but no one forces you.



    Thank you for the clarification. I haven't played very much and I was thinking the weapons came with the warframes.
  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    edited January 2018
    I'm downloading it with a new account to start fresh (been years since I played) and check out the changes.  Any quick starter tips?
    The main starter tip i can give you is be patient. Starting from scratch in Warframe can be a bit painful, but once you start getting good mods you will be good to go.

    Secondly, as soon as you gear up your first warframe, start farming relics to collect prime sets to sell for platinum. You can also sell them for Ducats to buy rare stuff from the merchant who lands in game every 2-3 weeks.

    Also Increase your slots for new warframes and weapons as much as you can.

    Also, joining a clan(guild) that has everything unlocked in their Dojo(guild house) is vital. There are very good crafting blueprints only obtainable inside dojos.

    Lastly, make a Smeeta Kavat as soon as you can. Kavats are the cats of Warframe, and the Smeeta type has a special ability that acts as a loot drop booster, giving you a chance to duplicate any rare loot you pick up while the buff is active.

    EDIT: gearing up the Ember warframe as soon as you can will help you breeze through the whole game.
    MrMelGibson




  • MadFrenchieMadFrenchie Member LegendaryPosts: 8,505
    Thanks @rojoArcueid, I'll keep that in mind.

    Do newbies still get paired in matches with veteran players?  I heard that was a big negative for many- running through missions trying to keep up with vet players with powerful weapons clearing content faster than you can even get to it.

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  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    edited January 2018
    Thanks @rojoArcueid, I'll keep that in mind.

    Do newbies still get paired in matches with veteran players?  I heard that was a big negative for many- running through missions trying to keep up with vet players with powerful weapons clearing content faster than you can even get to it.
    Yeah it's all the same, i exclusively played with some friends for the same reason. My friends stopped playing so i moved to the PS4 version to play with my cousin who doesn't have a PC and it was the same thing there too. I would say just do your own thing, if they want to rush, don't mind them.

    THat's one of the main reason i main Ember, so i don't have to worry about people who rush the game. I kill everyone with ease.
    MadFrenchieGruntyMrMelGibson




  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657
    edited January 2018
    I'm downloading it with a new account to start fresh (been years since I played) and check out the changes.  Any quick starter tips?
    Start with the Excalibur warframe.   Otherwise you won't be able to get it until you unlock the 9 planets.  The other starter warframes are a lot easier to get.   Rhino is a good starter warframe but you can get it early on through game play.  Use your starting 50 Platinum to only purchase weapon inventory and warframe slots.  

    Be sure to /listen/ to the narrators Lotus and Ordis.  A lot of beginning instruction is first given verbally.  Press Esc and explore the menu items. Be sure to look at the Codex for more game play and lore instruction.

    I suggest playing mostly Solo at first.  Solo or team play can be selected in the upper left corner of the planet system map.  The upper right is the listing of missions.  

    Mission wise, always take missions that reward Orokin Reactor and Catalyst (both are called potatoes by players) blueprints or Nitain Extract.  You can only (essentially) get Nitain Extract from missions that occur only 4 times in any 24 hours.
    MadFrenchieMrMelGibson
    "I used to think the worst thing in life was to be all alone.  It's not.  The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone."  Robin Williams
  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    edited January 2018
    @MadFrenchie also, inside dojos you can buy the blueprint for Specters. With those blueprints you can replicate your warframe with a particular loadout and craft it. It serves as a companion and they are very useful if equipped with good gear.

    EDIT: you can also earn spectre blueprint from some missions apparently.
    MadFrenchieMrMelGibson




  • DavodtheTuttDavodtheTutt Member UncommonPosts: 415
    There's two things that might make me try this and even keep playing: Is it an immersive 3D style or orthographic view like Diablo and Marvel Online?
    I don't mind playing with youngsters, but is the grouping common, quick and easy, or is it more like a solo game unless you get friends to play with you or put in a good bit of effort to gather a team? Most games these days seem like the second to me.
  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    There's two things that might make me try this and even keep playing: Is it an immersive 3D style or orthographic view like Diablo and Marvel Online?
    I don't mind playing with youngsters, but is the grouping common, quick and easy, or is it more like a solo game unless you get friends to play with you or put in a good bit of effort to gather a team? Most games these days seem like the second to me.
    it is a 4 player coop in third person perspective. Diablo is top down. If you are new, playing solo can be a bit difficult but matchmaking is automatic so you are always matched with a group that is doing the same mission. Some special content is very difficult and requires a group.




  • cesmode8cesmode8 Member UncommonPosts: 431
    Curious why every site is now on the 'warframe' bandwagon. The game was in "open beta" for many years (and it may still be, Im not quite certain). But they kept pumping out more cash shop items in this open beta state, for years, taking a long long time to address its many flaws. I have several hundred hours in the game, if not approaching 1k+. Im tired of it. All they give you are more warframes, guns, to level over and over and over. Finish leveling Gun A? Forma it, level it again. And again. This has been its content, until PoE which is a bit too late to save the game for me.

    Even twitch viewership is abysmally low.

    I think after 6+ years of open beta (etc), the game won't get much better. It'll be an aging game in a year or two and DE will finally be hitting its stride with the game. A shame too.
  • cesmode8cesmode8 Member UncommonPosts: 431


    There's two things that might make me try this and even keep playing: Is it an immersive 3D style or orthographic view like Diablo and Marvel Online?

    I don't mind playing with youngsters, but is the grouping common, quick and easy, or is it more like a solo game unless you get friends to play with you or put in a good bit of effort to gather a team? Most games these days seem like the second to me.



    You can set your game to public and auto match make with people on a planet or mission. Its all instanced, aside from the new PoE zone. All instanced.
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