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• • What's up with the NDA?

  • Yeah Funcom is famous for not lifting Closed NDA's.  They even have them for test servers in AO.  NDA is lifted for all of the beta events, but as far as the closed section I doubt it will ever be lifted. 

  • Posted: 5/12/08 8:36 AM
    Age of Conan
• • Time for few facts

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    Originally posted by v2guy iM 44 I HAVE A SON 13  YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH..  YOU GROW UP !  

     

    CRY BABY  LOL YOUR FUNNY..

     

    Being 44 doesn't mean you are grown up.  All anyone has to do is look at your post history to figure that out.  You still didn't respond to the fact that you and Alan0n are lying.  Does Funcom have to release a press report aimed directly at you to prove you wrong.  Or would you still ignore it and blindly bash the game? 

  • Posted: 5/12/08 8:29 AM
    Age of Conan
• • Where I screwed I think with AoC...

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     I was die hard fanbois of AoC until I saw funcom's vision of their crafting system in December.  I was pissed like no other and was ready to drop the game for good.  Avery calmed me down.  That is why I'm still here.  Avery is giving me a buddy key so I can test out the game and crafting.  Hopefully, I enjoy the crafting system and buy, buy a copy of the game and remain around AoC for years.  I guess we'll know this time next week. 

     

    I was unhappy in December as well but I waited a while until I really started following the game closely to avoid getting too anxious.  The saving grace for me was listening to the lead designer talk about the game.  I really put a lot of faith and trust into the guy and I will continue to do so because we need more people like him designing games instead of the corporate clowns. 

    I hope you enjoy the buddy pass and group up with some Acolytes when the game launches.  I'm sure it will be nice to hang out with some of the people you used to anticipate the launch with.  I am pretty sure they'll all be there. 

  • Posted: 5/12/08 8:20 AM
    Age of Conan
• • Time for few facts

  • Originally posted by Alan0n

    The facts here as facts - Some of them are about my pc - others about AOC and others about HGL and so on.  None of it is lies. 
    

    Blog compiling almost all news around AoC that really are facts and not made up crap from people like you.

    blogs.gamersinfo.net/index.php/aoc/2008/04/07/p3126

    Some quotes for you since I know you won't read more than 2 or 3 lines of it:

    NOTICE I ADDED THE SECTION FOR KNOWN THINGS NOT IN LAUNCH THAT ARE STILL IN THE WORKS (The real facts about what won't be in since I have no desire to skew information and make the game look better.  Please read the site and links provided to inform yourself properly.)

    Originally posted by Blog Site

    Siege will be availabe at launch. Current test numbers are approx. 200-300. but larger numbers will be usable at launch.
    There will be limited NPC's in siege PVP Areas.
    Source: http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/Athelan/...PGcom#comments

    Spellweaving is STILL in the game BUT has been changed to work similar to the melee combo system. By executing a specific sequence of spells, it is possible a Spellweave trigger.
    Attempting Spellweaving may have adverse effects of the caster OR his group
    Over-eager Spellweavers will NOT go to Hell (If you die via spell-weaving in a raid, you want to be back as soon as possible).
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    A raid has a maximum of 4 groups, each with 6 players (24 players total).
    Loot be mostly objects, and no vouchers
    Each group within the raid can have a recruited Master Looter, set by the Raid Leader.
    Raids represent a large part of the PvE end game.
    At launch Conan will have approx. 20 raid encounters.
    The Raid Encounters will be shared between 8 Dungeons of different sizes
    For experienced groups, the majority of Dungeons with last 1 to 3 hours.
    The 8 Dungeons are devided into 3 levels, with level 75 being the MINIMUM before you attempt the easier of the 3 levels.
    Opening the next level of a Dungeon requires collecting items from the previous level.
    Raid Instances have a cool-down of 7 days. This cool-down is player related.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    Known Content & Features NOT available at launch

    Prestige Classes ARE GONE. THIS IS OFFICIAL. ONLY THE CRAFTER CLASS REMAINS.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    Formations won't be availabe at launch. They say they will make it in eventually (they think it reduces player freedom.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    There is a possibility of another profession, 'Collector' being implemented. It is unsure if it will make it.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    Players will not be able to sit down or lay down (on chairs or beds etc.).
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    *An ongoing advancement system after level 80 is in progress but has been pushed off as a post launch feature.
    Source: http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/Athelan/...PGcom#comments

    There will be ongoing storyline quests to follow the destiny quest BUT will take time to implement and likely be seen after launch.
    Source: http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs.cfm?ISAP...12008&bhc p=1

    Certain PvP Arenas will not be available at launch. Expect different styles to be introduced post-launch.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    PVP and Basic server statistics will be dispalyed in an online portal, SIMILAR TO THE WORLD OF WARCRAFT ARMORY. This most likely NOT be available at launch.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    'Drunken Brawling' will NOT be available at launch (Tavern combat). It will be implemented via patch/update when its complete
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    There will be no dedicated professional "Gatherer" or "harvester". The resource gathering is done regardless of the Crafting class.
    Source: http://aoc.gamona.de/index.php

    The Future of Conan

    There is ongoing content plan, and expansion plans for the game.
    Source: http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/Athelan/...PGcom#comments

    There will be a live team (current game), and an expansion team (new content).
    Source: http://mmorpg.qj.net/QJ-NET-Age-of-C.../49/aid/106462

    The current era of the Conan lore is the novel called Hour of the Dragon, by Robert E. Howard. Conan has just become king of Aquilonia. He has a wife, he's actually expecting a child, and in Stygia, his ancient enemy, Thoth-Amon, is stirring and a lot of weird things happening in the world. At the same time, the Vanir are invading, you have the Ku****es invading, and the Picts are invading.
    Source: http://www.massively.com/2007/12/14/...ameplay-video/

     

    Interview with lead designer talks about a lot of great things that you should listen to sometime so maybe you can get your facts straight and quit lying to everyone including yourself.

    http://www.uberguilds.org/radio/node/348

     

     

  • Posted: 5/12/08 8:13 AM
    Age of Conan
• • Where I screwed I think with AoC...

  • Technology does move fast...  I built my machine in September for my birthday for $974 with shipping(Already had a monitor) and it runs AoC on medium settings with some things turned up and some shadow stuff turned down at a constant 60fps.  It's dropped down into the low 40's and once or twice early on into the 30's.  Overall though it runs AoC very well, and the same machine could be built today for probably 600-700$ since my vid card at the time was $400 and now it's around $200.

    I think as they optimize the engine and the game is around for a bit you will be able to figure out exactly how to optimize your machine to get the most out of the game for not a lot of money. 

    To answer your question though..  I always want better PC parts and upgrades.  Almost every month I have an urge to upgrade, but my wife won't let me.  I had to build my PC on my birthday because I had everyone buy me parts or send me money for it.  My wife is strict...

  • Posted: 5/12/08 7:14 AM
    Age of Conan