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I like to think that my bear shaman is going to play an important role in combating Thoth-Amon.The only negative at this point that I can talk about is the lack of a RP-PVE server. This game is lots of fun. please return to WoW, and have a nice day. This game oozes RP potential, with it's beautiful scenes, and amazing soundtrack.All in all it's a great MMO that is only going to get better as time goes on, and for those of you that need the "I WIN" macro. One of the most intriguing parts of the game is the interactive combat system. Combinations / defensive stances will probably drive macro happy WoW heads out of their minds as it's the skill of the player, and not the quality of the macro that makes a good player.I love the idea of destiny quests, as it adds to the immersion, and vested interest in your character.
The game is very real, unlike in some games you cannot run through characters, in AoC they can block your path (which is used in some quests) and force you to fight (this is only outside of a city). Unlike other games (WoW), which is just button mashing and gear. Everyone can have different combat styles, and combat skills. The world is lush and wonderful, rivers flow and sparkle, winds rip and roar, and snow cools and refreshes (provided your not in a blizzard).Overall AoC is a great game, however due to its mature content it is not for everyone especially children under the age of 16. For example if someone is chasing you, you can climb up a tree to a cliff and get away from them (provided they can not climb at an equal or higher skill). Despite what some people seem to think, AoC or Age of Conan is a well put together, enriched, fun, and diverse game.
You can customize your character in many different ways, adding up to literally thousands of possibilites. In AoC you can actually use SKILL, and every once in a while you get an automatic or "fatality" kill which temporarily boosts your characters health and stamina. The great graphics, combat style, character customization, enviroment design, realism are what make this game. Your style of combat is also indictive of how you play. It contains what most games dare not to do which is require skill, actual strategy, and be at least somewhat real. The world in AoC is rich and colorful and it looks like a movie almost which is more than I can say about WoW.
Now styles are how you fight where as skills are (climbing, hiding, etc) things you invest points into to assist you in combat.
In my short time of visiting them, all of the server related forums (except Tyranny) had civil and helpful posts. So I'm hoping this reflects the community as a whole.In closing it's been a decent game. For 30 bucks, I say why not give it a shot. Ultimately time will tell if population is a major problem. All I need is one decent server that I play on. The UI is somewhat similar to WoW, but that's a good thing. I guess time will tell. I talked to a few people and they were nice and helpful.
It's easy to navigate. I heard it's less populated than Tyranny (which I heard is overrun with griefers and jerks). You heard great hype about this game a year ago, heard it was buggy beyond belief, heard the population left shortly after launch, heard they merged servers, but then heard it's much better now (nearly a year after launch) and it's worth giving it a shot. I didn't see any nonsense in the chat channel, so that's definitely different than WoW.lol.I rolled a Bear Shaman, and I heard it would be tough.I'm dying a lot, but that's what I expected.Lots of melee so far, haven't unlocked really any spells yet, so that's been a disappointment. I'm at level 9. I don't need a game with 50 servers.
WoW. The combat is a bit different. I haven't yet got into the "feat" system (talent system), but there's also crafting available, so it's just like WoW in that sense (talents and crafting). So far, so good. It's in real time so you can dodge attacks, and also perform combos with melee weapons.
First of all, AOC looks pretty good. So you can take my review for what it's worth. So for anyone on the fence, if you have a system that can run it, and aren't expecting it to rewrite the rules of an MMO, give AOC a try. I bought a new graphics card (9800 gt) and my system seems to be able to handle things well. I bought it for 30 bucks at BB (with one "free month").
The core of the game so far, seems like a typical MMO, talk with NPCs, pick up and turn in quests, sell stuff, you level, etc. Though, I'm assuming there's a handful of people in the same boat I was in. Ultimately, I'm going to give this game a few months (probably at least 2-3) before I know if I'll stick with it for awhile. Figured I'd give a different MMO a chance (while acknowledging AOC will be a timesink as well). I wasn't wowed by it, but it definitely looks more realistic. The controls for everything on the keyboard seem a bit weird, as it's not exactly like WoW, so I'm assuming comfort with this will come in time.After playing for about 5 hours, it's been a fine initial experience. It's 15 bucks a month to play. Well, I'm giving it a shot and here are my initial impressions.I've only played one other MMO in my lifetime.
A bunch of jerks, usually offering insults instead of help to people asking questions. Ultimately I figured, how many people do you need on a server to make it good. So a decent first experience with customer support. I've read that supposedly the first 20 levels are polished, and much of the remainder of the game is crappy.
Also as a sidenote, I always hated the WoW forums. I have 2 GBs of ram and a Duo Core processor-it's about a 2 year old machine.I rolled on the Agony server (PVP). I had 2 70's, I raided, pvped, got sick of the time sink and lack of stuff to do at endgame. So yeah, so far, pretty much like WoW with better graphics and a different melee combat system. Just visit the AOC forums.
I played for about a year and half from mid 2007 to late 2008. I couldn't log in initially and wrote tech support who wrote me a personalized response the next day (I guess it takes about 20 mins after you initially create an account for it to be recognized.). No lag so far. Think Oblivion type graphics. There's an auction house system.
All you are given is a little online form to fill out and wait for them to get back to you. I origionally played this game in Beta. So I desided to give it one more shot.BIG mistake.I had to giveit one star in order to post. I would have read the other Many reviews stating the same thing as I have now.The game may seem interesting, but good luck if you ever need help.Funcom are scammers.
This game isn't worth the headaches and rip offs that funcom puts people through. I should have done a search about their service before trusting them with my money. They never even sent an authorization code for me to be able to play it. They charged me twice for this game, that I have never even used, and will not give me a refund.
The customer service is the worst I've ever seen. I bought this game through their website. It needed a lot of work but had a lot of promise. Which they never do.
Funcom does not give youa responce to issues. If I could, it would have gotten zero stars. Even worse then Sony OE.
I dont get the memory leaks I used to have and dont get stuck on anything so easily. The end level instances are fun and beautifully rendered. If graphics are your thing you cant go wrong with AoC. Though Im on a PVE server and cannot speak for the PVP servers I find mini pvp games, usually capture the flag, to pop often and are really enjoyable. One stated earlier the balance in the game wher Tempests of Sets, damage dealing and healers, are king though Assasins and Rangers deal death just as good, or bad depending on which end of the knife youre on.
The graphics even on low for me are gorgeous and the real time combat always keep me on my toes. The siege warfare in the game is twice as indepth than Warhammer for me, no bottle necking or mindless zerging. After a month of broken mechanics and content we left. For the older players get that new PVP gear, or get a new toon to check out those sweet new areas and take the beauty of Conans savage world in deep.
Siege weapons are important and not just eye candy. The mechanics are smoother, combos have shortened for melee, and I myself have experienced much less lag. After playing and becoming very frustrated with Warhammer online I resubbed to Age of Conan after a six month absence. Also Ive found, IMO, that you dont need to grind levels in villas thanks to the new questing area and the new daily instance, a very welcomed blessing. To me siege pvp on Age of Conan is the definition of meaningful PVP, you feel the rush of victory and the decimation of defeat.
Despite the bad feelings older players had I think they should retry the game. Its large scale but you need good commanders to get the job done. Both of which I am doing and find it fun. My wife and I were big fans of the REH books and quickly reserved copies for the game.
The only real remedy is to have alts or take your time and enjoy the ride leveling. Another is for the end level players who only focus on PVE. Were enjoying every minute. With any review that has its pros you need its cons as well and though I love Age of Conan it does have them. If youve done everthing in terms of dungeons then youll find little to do until they had the new questing areas even then raiders must wait til Tier Three is released.
Once more with the new patch coming withing a couple weeks time we are very excited about the gameSo for the new guys don your hauberk strap on your blade and get ready for a wild ride. Weve met many new players who became allies with us like in Conan's adventures. Because this, in my experience is a WHOLE NEW GAME. For those who love fluff and social aspects to the game might, though Im enjoying it, might need to wait for the up and coming patch.I have met many old friends on Age of Conan who have told me all the changes when my old lady and I resubbed like scholars of Hyperborea.
Now after a few weeks of playing on my level 80 barbarian and my level 30 alts this feels like a brand new game. But there is a GIGANTIC PATCH on the way SOON, and I cant stress that enough, and the majority of it is class changes, good or bad I cant say since I have to wait myself. There are some balance issues like with any MMO especially one thats been out only a year. Hands down this is the most beautiful and intense MMO out right now.
PVP is extremly fun.
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