GW2 is my preference, but I'll likely try SWTOR if the gameplay isn't too dumbed down.
Personally, I don't see the need to put the two in some kinda grudge match. They'll likely launch in the same 6 month timeframe based on the little info that's…
While I agree xfire numbers are not a random sampling like you'd want in a scientific poll, I think they tend to reflect overall trends.
The important thing is not to look at the rank, which is based on hours played. If you click on each game, yo…
I'm not sure I understand this paragraph
"In discussing any F2P title, it is important to ask the developers about their plans for the game’s item mall. The development philosophy where this is concerned for Black Prophecy players to be able to ea…
In other interviews Anet has mentioned player crafting for GW2.
GW1 crafting may not have been stellar or complex (basically material salvaging and find an NPC crafter), but it works for the equipment system they have. Its not like some broken, s…
Carolyn, are you sure Drogus is the name of the Ice Dragon? Jeff Grubb is clearly heard calling the Ice Dragon "Jormag" in a video interview during GamesCon with mmorpgitalia. Link is here, about 1:11 in. In fact, four of the five elder dragons n…
The original 6 prof system with primary/secondary was a great design. Hybrid classes were essentially different pri/sec combos. Factions and NF added sorta pre-hybrid classes, which I guess they needed to add something new. But, if you don't like…
Originally posted by Yamota
The servers being physically interconnected is irrelevant, logically they are completely seperate entities which has no bearing on each other. That is one of the big reasons for me not seeing it as an MMORPG.
I dont kn…
Originally posted by Rasputin
Originally posted by Joiry
Also, about the CS vs GW analogy...something I'm surprised no one has mentioned. CS "zones" - game servers, are setup by individuals, like with most team FPS games.
What hardware th…
Well, everyone defines thing as they like, tho the main contention here seems to be over the instancing and if that somehow invalidates GW as an MMO. Personally, I don't think it does.
Its true even towns and outposts are districted, and I think …