All Posts by Krogg

Originally posted by MrSmoothie
If players can not pvp with their eng game toons, what will be the incentive to play that toon? Raid large monster and kill them a little faster with better gear? Since we got monster play I won't be using my gear on my main toon. Anyone know or have any clues as to what the end game will be?

Originally posted by Jackdog

Originally posted by Angelbound
If this stays that way im kind of disappointed if you can only use a flute, they are a type of bard and they usually have a poetic sense of abilitys considering you use more then one form to express it, such as other instruments and singing directly. I know its a differant settings but I would like to see a variety in instruments and singing.

minstrels have access to all the instruments, you can train them at lvl 5 if memory serves. As far as singing I doubt that is technically possible at this time

Heh, it'd be funny if they rigged voice chat so you could project your voice from your toon.

edit: In no way am I suggesting this as a seious idea.. but it would be funny to try.

Originally posted by Angelbound
The title pretty much saids it all.

I didn't read any of the replies, but the answer is simple if it hasn't been given:

$5-10 is for walk-in pre-orders and you pay the rest when it is released, if you order online you are basically paying for the game right.  Basically the same thing, if you are pre-ordering it is understood you will be buying, if your intentions are otherwise just get into open beta April 6th and leave when it's released.

Originally posted by Angelbound
If this stays that way im kind of disappointed if you can only use a flute, they are a type of bard and they usually have a poetic sense of abilitys considering you use more then one form to express it, such as other instruments and singing directly. I know its a differant settings but I would like to see a variety in instruments and singing.

I Had to go to work..

But it's not so bad, I'll be home in time to get in on some 'end of the world' action!

Originally posted by DEATHRAMENT
im in Canada and wanted to buy the pre order early acess code(the 10 dollar thing) but the problem is that there are not stores close to me so i cant go over to eb games to pick it up...is there  a place to go to buy it online and have the key emailed to me. Ive looked and reaserched this but cant find anywhere to do this. I know there is a europe site but i dont see a usa or canadian site to do this. Any ideas?

EB Games has a 1-800 number, it's google-able, try that.  They gave me my key.

Originally posted by markyturnip

I really do not understand why these games take so long to get to the epic-feeling adrenaline-pumping fun stuff... I can do boring stuff all day without turning on my pc; I don't want my game time to be boring too.

Do the majority of players really like this model, where you have to do hours of really boring stuff with limited powers to earn the right to do the cool stuff? I am sure some do, and I realise this game is geared to them, but I suspect the numbers of people who do are limited...

I so wish I could skip straight past the dull early level grind to the grand drama immediately. I want to buy a boat NOW! Not after six months of grinding. I want a shot at a flying mount after a few days of play. I want to be confronted with a scripted boss encounter NOW! Not in six weeks. I want to see giants come marauding from over the hills! I want to see a bad-ass evil wizard and his undead minions wreak havoc in elf-town, and watch as the NPC guards scurry to mount a defense. I want a dragon to start rampaging in the fields, and gather together a group of brave warriors to take him down. And hear him taunt us as we try to kill him. And then follow clues to the dragon's cave and find its cursed treasure... not get some random 'drop' that appears in my screen after I have 'established ownership'.

I don't know... bleh... this game has really made me lose faith in the current state of MMOs.

So looking forward to Warhammer/Age of Conan... and pray they avoid this yawn-fest.

Originally posted by gpett

Originally posted by Djarud
Odd, you seem to be about the only one with this issue.

 MP works fine for others and in fact more people are into it now than before.

Are you blind?  There are many posts complaining about the poor design of PvMP.

I agree 100% with the original poster.  PvMP is poorly designed and executed.  Players have no incentive to be there.  That is why they always hide behind NPCs and do not take forts.  Monsters will always be second rate to player characters.  1vs1 tests have shown that level 46+ player characters can easily solo level 50 rank 5+ monster players.  It takes 2-3 times the number of monsters to kill players.

I am stating this because people that have not played the game need to hear the truth.

I have an incentive, it's called fun.. basically all the incentive I ever look for in any content.

When I play PvMP I have fun.  I don't mind being weaker than PC's, it feels right, I'm just a stupid Orc.  And besides I'll be on the other end of the fight at some point in time.

Once the game comes out and the areas fill up there might be a general consensus to change the way it works, right now that isn't so.  Many people are having a great time as is.  Myself being one of them.

Originally posted by kramster

well that's it then, no LOTRO for me...it's wayyyyy to hardcore...

Originally posted by zethcarn

what I wish they would have done is this.  Make the "monsters" into playable races from level 1,   races that you can gear up with weapons and armor...then maybe it would be a good pvp system.

Assuming they are humanoids

Uruks were just pulled out of the muck and strapped with fresh gear ready to take on the heroes.

I can't see a level 1 Uruk being realistic myself, maybe warg or spider, but the evil humanoids are just kind of rough to start.  It's really the Free People that need to build up their skills (level) in order to be ready for battle with enemies of that caliber.

Are Canadians allowed to apply?

I might never meet you ingame if the split continues but I like your site.

I'm playing the Canadian version. 

post deeeleeeted!

Originally posted by Esther-Chan
This is easily explainable by the fact that the characters will be wiped out in 7 days.  <insert "The Ring" reference>

Originally posted by Ruthgar
If you have the preorder DVD you can install that. It has the high res client, otherwise you can use the beta download.
You really want to see LOTRO with the high res client if possible.

You have to preorder the game to play in "Open beta". It is more like a preorder beta.
In the states you can pick up a preorder DVD for $10 at BestBuy or other stores.

Nice vid!

Originally posted by Brabus

I was surprised to see that LOTRO feels from day to day more empty, even in peak times.  Has anybody noticed the same? 

Also the LOTRO is continuing to slide down the hype meter.

Nope, haven't noticed the same.. when I've been on.  I am staying away until open beta now, but when I am on there are plenty of people.  The beta is set to end on the 25th.. 2 days, so you won't find people grinding away anymore.

And slide down the hype meter eh?  Er, no, the game has been 7.0/7.1 for ages.

Hehe, I remember my old PC, even playing WoW I'd get a slight disk loading sound, only a soft tick, but it would always mean there was someone entering the area I was hunting in.

/vanish

The new system is all good though.  I've been in a few full-raid pvmp battles and it was all good.  Most on enemy side might have been 7 or 8 in one spot.. up by Goldie.  It was smooth there even with the mobs getting pulled into it, but I'm sure any more and it might have lagged on me.

Originally posted by littleroy

OK thanks for the 1st question , (that link is from lotro.com).

what about the 2nd?

Some friend want to join game in 4.6(no pre-order key)

That I'm not sure about as I've been in beta for a while and haven't had to look at the application process for open beta (have my key).

I'd think it would be a matter of applying through the same link, but if he wants to be sure he might want to search the LOTRO main site boards for a direct quote.

I shouldn't be posting here as I can't compare, I have not played VG.  But I can give half an answer and my impression on EQ2:

Great game, beautiful graphics and enjoyable variety of races.  Collections and home-decoration are there for immersiveness, such as collecting books to build a library of your own, pets, or items from across the world to help you (in-house items that actually buff you). 

The classes play well also, my favorites being Monk and Warden.  The newest addition to the landscape, home of the Fae, is an amazing place and feels very much alive.

There is PvP if you desire, although there is no pvp-centric content and you must look for fights.  As a Warden I enjoyed fighting anyone, and usually won (even +4).  That may be a sign of imbalance.

The PvE is nice, there are some interesting creatures to fight and the instances are done well.  The expansions they added have provided a wide range of places to hunt.

There is alot to be said, you will definately have some content to explore and will probably find yourself liking the game, most do.

I'm looking forward to the day when I can safely install VG and compare.. but for the record EQ2 was released with holes as well, such as the crafting prof I chose on release, all of the recipe books were empty - they just hadn't made any recipes for my craft.