Age of Conan

http://p036.d1.funcom.com/funcom/frontend/files/CONTENT/Funcom_Q108_Report.pdf

The Secret World - The next Funcom MMORPG to release before it is ready.....

.....wow, wonder if i'll fall for all the fanboy hype and false advertising again. 3rd time lucky?

from the report:

Key risks in the period after the launch:

Post launch, the quality of gameplay, and thereby the longevity of the average subscription is a key risk. The Company acknowledges that there is high uncertainty in future subscriber level and revenue projections. Positive pre-order numbers and anticipation levels may not necessarily lead to high subs numbers.

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lol worthy report in my opinion :D

That looks interesting, too bad FunCom is making it though. That is an instant turn-off. When is it going to show up on mmorpg.com?

Niblix

Funcom has some issues, and in some ways it is a company too small  to release a game like AoC in a perfect way, anyway, I saw all kind of MMOs having issues at the relase , even the ones with the support of huge companies...

But my point is, you say Funcom is a joke, but you are playing Hellgate London???? You share the same opinion about Flagship?

I already had issues with SOE, Blizzard,Turbine and Funcom, but I know there are some good Devs, Writers and Artists in all these companies, but Flagship is the only game company I recall where EVERYTHING is bad, only Adventurine is a bigger joke than Flagship.

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Originally posted by Umbral

Flagship is the only game company I recall where EVERYTHING is bad, only Adventurine is a bigger joke than Flagship.

Offtopic:

I like Mythos

www.massively.com/2008/05/29/a-first-look-at-mythos-overworld/

 Niblix is on a crusade to rid the world of AoC. He just can't stand it that someone else is spending their cash to play a game they like. Instead of answering his clarion call.

 Yeah, I like AoC. Might be different in a month or so or even less. But, I've experienced all kinds of disappointments in every game I've played. Though I do still enjoy them. I'm not going to sit here and blast people who are playing a game they enjoy. That's obnoxious.

Nadia, I tested Mythos a long time ago, is the game nicer now?

To tell the truth, Hellgate is so ridiculous bad I decided to forget about Mythos.

I can see it now...

"We've learned from all our mistakes in Anarchy Online Age of Conan and are fully prepared to release a complete and unique experience unlike any other this time around, with the debut of our next masterpiece, the Secret World! We are pleased to report the game is currently feature complete and just in the polishing stage now! Stay tuned, Secret Heads will roll!"

Originally posted by Umbral

Nadia, I tested Mythos a long time ago, is the game nicer now?

To tell the truth, Hellgate is so ridiculous bad I decided to forget about Mythos.

the sr.programmer for Mythos is the guy that did the FATE online rpg

- I like Mythos better than FATE, but it doesnt have the charm of Diablo

Originally posted by Umbral

Niblix

Funcom has some issues, and in some ways it is a company too small  to release a game like AoC in a perfect way, anyway, I saw all kind of MMOs having issues at the relase , even the ones with the support of huge companies...

But my point is, you say Funcom is a joke, but you are playing Hellgate London???? You share the same opinion about Flagship?

I already had issues with SOE, Blizzard,Turbine and Funcom, but I know there are some good Devs, Writers and Artists in all these companies, but Flagship is the only game company I recall where EVERYTHING is bad, only Adventurine is a bigger joke than Flagship.

 

 

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Well since you bring up Flagship Studios and Hellgate i'll reply. Flagship Studios indeed released Hellgate too soon, they wern't as well financed as Funcom are. The game had bugs, still does and i'm sure it will have more bugs in the future.

That being said, you dont need to pay a monthly subscription to Hellgate to play online. If you do decide to subscribe (much cheaper than AoC) you get much more content. Flagship actually talk to their customers and listen (sometimes) they don't make up patch notes to make nerfs sound like buffs.

I'll say it again so Funcom can hear 'Flagship talk to their player base'. Now communication in my book is number 1 priority for any company I pay money too. I don't like paying £20 for a game (AoC) and be totally ignored (petitions time out, support non existant) especially when there are so many game-breaking bugs that stop you from playing.

The icing on the cake is when Funcom go into damage control mode like they did yesterday by deleting huge amounts of threads on both the US and EU forum due to the patch that was supposed to 'buff' classes instead nerfed classes into /dance bots. Was there any official reply? No, all threads were deleted constructive posts, whining posts, comedy posts.... you name it if it was making Funcom look bad it was locked or deleted. Oh, of course the thread talking about how one player loved the boobs in game is still open.

I have been playing Mythos on and off, to see their progress and they are doing pretty good. Nearly every time I log in (given I do take long breaks) there is something new and positive added. I do agree with Nadia though, the game does not have the atmosphere of Diablo, but then again they are not aiming to be D3.