I hope this game makes it out of the blocks, and I agree that its a bit early to call it vapor, however the parallels between DF fan replies and Earthrise fans is uncanny.  Small indie team, no time to make videos, making a quality product with more features than any 3 MMO's combined. (and all for 1/10 the normal budget)

We'll see.

Originally posted by Dracus

I'm not saying that Earthrise will not happen at all.  We're pretty much agreeing that it won't launch for Beta this year. Perhaps next or the year after.

Correct, its not all about the "eye-candy."  Great graphics and videos don't mean a game is in the works as we have seen with other titles.  But a good amount of information can be provided from screenshots as well as what has been provided.  Consider it, reading between the lines and pixels.  Stay tunned to see often at the rate of new screenshots occur.

As for the forums, I referred to the one in which my message was copied, no developer responses so far about the game platform.  Now if there has been a response about the platform and possible specs (of course likely to be high-level or generalized), then a link would be helpful.

 

I'm not familiar with the drama of Darkfall, other than it's fate of going live is debated.  But something to check into is what happened to Star Trek Online. As mentioned by Enigma, what has been provided so far (again, so far) is following along with what PE did with Star Trek Online.

 

Let's put something else forward here on the table.  The announcement of Scaleform for the UI, just last month.  If I understand this correctly, this allows the Scaleform system to be integrate the system into their own front-end, not for the company of Scaleform to install it and make it work.  Integration of 3rd party products never work the first time though when using proprietary platforms.  It takes time for full integration and proper use.  So that is another point of to use caution.  New UI system within the year of launching Beta? (This by itself, not to worry about; but hen coupled with other items..)

Unless of course, the platform was licensed or of open source to begin with...

Yes I too am a skeptic of there being a beta this year.   But i still have faith that is why i rell friends that they might have beta between autumn-2009. 

It's actually a lie that there are no videos...

I remember watching an interview for this game in which the dev was playing a "demo" of Earthrise... It looked pretty.

Originally posted by Itzcoliuhqui

It's actually a lie that there are no videos...

I remember watching an interview for this game in which the dev was playing a "demo" of Earthrise... It looked pretty.

I call this, lies.

Next.

Originally posted by Joker2240

 

I took it yes and I just realized my mistake and add to it. (I was tired and lazy when i made that post.)  Yes I too am intrested in hearing more from masthead about the game engine.  That is why i thought i put that post there also.  I apologize for any inconvenience.

I didn't realize that this title is to have a FPS style system...  mmm...  FPS for a MMO, with 3 to 4 years of development, by a small team, with a home brew platform, still adding in 3rd party system...  ready for Beta this year and release early next year...  that is very ambitious.

Ambition is a good quality for the creation of a MMO.

Ah, but has also lead to many disappointments.

The amount of ambition with given resources is an indication of the amount of risk involved.

Originally posted by Consensus

still anyone can make some screen of pretty enviroments. that does not mean it is a game.

Neither do videos. Nothing but a hands-on presentation 'proves' a game's existence if you want to be so existentialist about it.

Originally posted by Dradiin

 

Originally posted by Consensus

 

Originally posted by Apraxis

Lol.. and again the same ppl complaining. Look, it is a game from a indy development team, with that said, they will need some more time than a major company with 150+ developers and almost unlimited funding. Yes.. Earthrise will most probably not release next year, and even 2010 is doubtful.. but to say it is vaporware is just ridiculous.

And dont expect one million advertising and hype vids like from AoC or WAR.. it will not happen, they have not the funding, they have not the enormous amount of developers, and they have most probably something better to do with their time and their money. And they have not a PR department which is as huge as a lot of indy team in a whole.

So give them a break, and let them develop their game, and let them show us what they have, when they are ready for it. No patience nowadays, but not a need for a hypewagon either, estimate it, when it is actually released.. and not 3 years before.. because no game will come close to the hype before...

 

 

fair enough point, I don't know its vapourware.

 

but your argument is flawed. you do not need tons of funding to make a video of the game. nor would it take tons of time. you need money and time to make the content, yes. but just to film a bit and put onto the internet would be relatively effortless.

they should move thier realease date now if theres no hope they'd make it. until they do that they won't get my sympathy as they are claiming to have this finished in a year.

How in the hell do you know if a game needs alot of money to be made?

 

I love how players of games consider themselves fonts of knowledge just on speculation and conjecture.

Jesus Christ 3 years of development time and some moron is saying vapor ware? 

I guess since wow took over 5 years to release its vaporware also ?

I said to for them to make a video of the game (claffication: not the actual game), would not be hard nor expensive. you could use fraps. most games that actually release, put out some alpha videos for marketing and such right?

they put out a couple screen shots, but it seems a pathetic amount considering the set release. why not set a practical release date, instead of alienating customers?

Originally posted by Kyleran

I hope this game makes it out of the blocks, and I agree that its a bit early to call it vapor, however the parallels between DF fan replies and Earthrise fans is uncanny.  Small indie team, no time to make videos, making a quality product with more features than any 3 MMO's combined. (and all for 1/10 the normal budget)

We'll see.

I really want this game to release, who doesn't with all those dream features. I will wait and see, but I'm a sceptist. and theres nothing more fustrating then getting hyped for a game that continues to be postphoned, as I found out with AoC the past year. the only reason I did follow aoc was because I knew it was a good game from all the videos. I'd love to see this indy company prove they have more then just good ideas.

As said before, anyone can design a nice screenshot, even an "in-game" movie and shout from the rooftops how wonderful it is.

Just look at the movies for Vanguard that were used at the shows.  Not a glitch in sight. And then the public found out AFTER launch that those areas had been specifically designed to market the game and were being artifically run to stop any hint of problems from showing up.  And so, these days its hard to gauge an MMO based on screenshots and videos.

So, like someone says, until you actually see the game yourself, any info could be fake.

All the screen shots are just for show.  They said that this is only pre-alpha shots.  The rats are just there for show.  They will put coolier and other stuff in there for sure.

AA: Providing screenshots with weak, low-level creatures is done on purpose. The more Earthrise advances in development the more cool-looking and unique creatures will be revealed.

there is an other interview that talks about the screenshots but i can't find it.    I am sure as they get closer to beta they will release more screenshots and hopefully a video of gameplay.  *fingers crossed*

Originally posted by Joker2240

All the screen shots are just for show.  They said that this is only pre-alpha shots.  The rats are just there for show.  They will put coolier and other stuff in there for sure.

AA: Providing screenshots with weak, low-level creatures is done on purpose. The more Earthrise advances in development the more cool-looking and unique creatures will be revealed.

 

there is an other interview that talks about the screenshots but i can't find it.    I am sure as they get closer to beta they will release more screenshots and hopefully a video of gameplay.  *fingers crossed*

on paper this is my dream game. but realistically I look forward to this game in abouts 2011, maybe it will beat darkfall.