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Lairkingo
05-14-2008, 03:28 PM
What MMO are you guys anticipating the most? WAR for me definitely. That said - it seems like MMOs are in a downhill spiral.
Velvathos
05-14-2008, 08:42 PM
Darkfall Online
http://www.darkfallonline.com/features/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlV3iTzAf9U
And Mortal Online
www.mortalonline.com (also watch trail here.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsUi80jOE4
Those are the two that I am waiting for, and if they are vapoware, then someone eventually will come out with a game of this style of play, there is a crowed out there waiting for a true sandbox MMO, we're sick of the World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Everquest, Lineage, LOTRO, DDO, Tabula Rasa, play style, it is the same damn thing, same features, same level grind.... EVE has the most ideal developers and the best principles but horrible gameplay.. So becaue I don't want to play another game that reminds me of Everquest and WoW style of play, I will not be playing WAR..
For me its Warhammer 40k
http://www.vigilgames.com/games_40k.php
Azureal
05-15-2008, 02:26 AM
Darkfall Online
http://www.darkfallonline.com/features/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlV3iTzAf9U
And Mortal Online
www.mortalonline.com (also watch trail here.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsUi80jOE4
Those are the two that I am waiting for, and if they are vapoware, then someone eventually will come out with a game of this style of play, there is a crowed out there waiting for a true sandbox MMO, we're sick of the World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Everquest, Lineage, LOTRO, DDO, Tabula Rasa, play style, it is the same damn thing, same features, same level grind.... EVE has the most ideal developers and the best principles but horrible gameplay.. So becaue I don't want to play another game that reminds me of Everquest and WoW style of play, I will not be playing WAR..
Darkfall for me too, and whilst Im not normally a negative guy, I dont like our hopes of this ever seeing the light of day. I'll keep on hoping though.
Me personally... WAR and AOC. The industry... WAR and AOC.
That said - it seems like MMOs are in a downhill spiral.
I doubt it, just a lull while every studio is trying to either figure out how to be the next WoW or be a successful niche in a WoW world.
Cybrdragon
05-15-2008, 12:02 PM
Warhammer Online, and the hopefully soon to be made Warhammer 40k MMO. I am a Games Workshop game/fiction/universe fanatic.
firezign
05-16-2008, 10:08 AM
That said - it seems like MMOs are in a downhill spiral.
I agree with Nok. If you see what kind of investments take place in that sector you wonder sometimes how this should be refinanced. I think this especially is a growing market, even if or just because WoW is on top of the list.
Thorstein
05-16-2008, 12:01 PM
I really want Fallout Online, but for now AoC will have to do.
Eldorian
05-16-2008, 01:40 PM
I'm really excited to see what Blizzard has in store for their next MMO project. I think we'll hear the announcement sometime this year. Possibly at the event in Paris next month of at Blizzcon in October.
Kiminality
05-16-2008, 01:46 PM
Stargate Worlds (http://www.stargateworlds.com).
Initially, I was a little enthusiastic, because of the franchise. A WoW clone, based on a franchise I enjoy is obviously going to appeal to me somewhat.
Then, I got reading, and rather than cloning an already popular game, to steal a slice of the MMO churn, they seem to be trying new things, to make it appeal to a different cross-section of MMO players.
Who knows...
Chiaki
05-16-2008, 02:50 PM
Been waiting for Darkfall ever since it was announced 7 years ago. It's everything that UO 2 could have been. Will probably give Warhammer Online a go aswell.
Skado
05-16-2008, 03:40 PM
pre-ordered age of conan so gunna see how that is, then prob try WAR a little later and darkfall also, growing out of mmos slightly a massive time sink ive been addicted to for 7-8 years, more casual gamer now.
Chiaki
05-16-2008, 06:05 PM
more casual gamer now.
Who says you have to be a hardcore gamer to play MMOs?
I'm really excited to see what Blizzard has in store for their next MMO project. I think we'll hear the announcement sometime this year. Possibly at the event in Paris next month of at Blizzcon in October.
/Agreed. It'll be interesting to see what Blizzard has planned next for a MMO. Just a guess, either... a Diablo or Starcraft MMO. Ya I'm hoping to attend BlizzCon this year. :)
Stargate Worlds (http://www.stargateworlds.com).
Initially, I was a little enthusiastic, because of the franchise. A WoW clone, based on a franchise I enjoy is obviously going to appeal to me somewhat.
Then, I got reading, and rather than cloning an already popular game, to steal a slice of the MMO churn, they seem to be trying new things, to make it appeal to a different cross-section of MMO players.
Who knows...
I totally forgot about Stargate. Industry hype is expecting Stargate to be right up there with AOC and WAR.
DarkChronus
05-16-2008, 08:51 PM
I agree with Nok. If you see what kind of investments take place in that sector you wonder sometimes how this should be refinanced. I think this especially is a growing market, even if or just because WoW is on top of the list.
It's a growing market and I honestly think it'll grow for quite a while. As time progresses you'll see more typically offline and single player games (RPGs and other genres) starting to merge more into MMO style games. You're already seeing games start to become more online enabled across consoles like PC games have over the years.
Besides, once WoW finally does start to topple (and based on any previous MMO's history... it should start slowly bleeding subscribers at some point in the next couple years)... people are going to be looking for something else to flock to and every company is going to be wanting to be there to take that place.
With that said, I'm not really looking at any forthcoming games really. I'm satisfied where I am currently. Final Fantasy XI and Lord of the Rings Online take up enough of my time ;)
Xel The Wanderer
05-17-2008, 01:44 AM
Hmm,
I'd definitely have to say Aion: The Tower of Eternity is my pick for the MMORPG that I'm really looking forward to. I've kept track of this bugger for years now, and from the glimpses I've seen so far? Simply stunning. In fact, it's so stunning that I need to run around my house a few times, naked, while ingesting some good ol' rice wine, also known as sake. I'll be back...
Okay, I'm back. Where was I? Oh yes. NCSoft is developing this game, and the Dev team have been extremely receptive and open-minded to the closed beta testers, so that's always a good sign.
The graphics and music are just amazing, and even though I'm not a huge fan of a level-based system (I do have exceptions to my self-imposed rule, of course), I am extremely excited with the development of this MMORPG so far. There are sites that have great information and footage of the game for those of you who are interested. There's just a plethora of information on the game which is too numerous to list, and I'm somewhat inebriated so I must spend my time wisely while posting this.
The game has elements that will definitely appeal to many people. Some highlights include the obvious like the gorgeous graphics and the inspiring music. Others include the ability to eventually fly (flight time is limited and yes, you can PvP in the air as well) when one fulfills the requisites and becomes a Daeva (a person will have the ability to customize/upgrade their blinkin' wings as well), a Crafting system, two selectable factions with VERY unique looks (this could, of course, change), various Classes with the ability to specialize even further through the use of stigmas. Hmm, what else? PvP, raids, and mass PvP in the Abyss (which is going to be introduced in the upcoming closed beta). It was stated that there will be pretty kosher rewards if one spends time in the Abyss. Risk vs. reward is always a good thing. There's a feature that I found extremely interesting that pertains to the open PvP in the Abyss. Depending on how well or bad a faction is doing, a third NPC faction will intervene, and they'll either help or hinder you depending on how each side is doing. I think that's a great idea, a good way to offer a "Checks and Balance" system. It was recently announced that there will be an integrated voice chat system which is always nice for drunken talks of wisdom and stupidity. Again, these are just some of the features of the game.
I will go on the record and say that some of Aion's features are present in other games; furthermore, I'll go one step further and say that nowadays, the market is saturated with online games and it's difficult to sift through and find that certain game that has that "certain something" to it that will be unique and stand alone. I will say that Aion has that "it factor" going on for me, and from the things that I've seen and read so far, I'm definitely going to check it out.
Aster
05-18-2008, 10:27 AM
I'm intrigued by FreeRealms.
ajdown@jp
05-19-2008, 03:56 AM
http://www.jumpgateevolution.com/
Having played the 'original' Jumpgate Online for a while, but gave up due to lack of people on (and not being a pvp'er frustration too) I look forward to seeing what happens with the 'next generation' of it.
It was a kinda up to date version of the 80's classic "Elite" - space trade and combat.
Orvago
05-19-2008, 02:19 PM
My most anticipated used to be Star Trek Online. Then it was Warhammer and the Age of Conan. Now.. it is Stargate Worlds Online!!! Oh yeah!
oompaloompa
05-20-2008, 08:32 AM
One game i really enjoyed was Planetside by Sony. Although at the time it was fun, even over the years it is still entertaining even for a short period of time. The problem with it was that the graphics never upgraded and so all of the other games got better looking and plantetside became crappy. I wish they would come out with a similar game. Although it was level based, the best part was that even at level 1 u could jump right in and compete with the highest levels.
CapLoD
05-24-2008, 04:38 AM
Darkfall
If done as promised it will be the savior of MMO's
MiranConti
05-25-2008, 04:01 PM
Darkfall looks wicked.
I really want Fallout Online, but for now AoC will have to do.
True!
AoC kix back bottom.
Lairkingo
06-08-2008, 12:36 PM
Has AoC lived up to expectations for those who listed it above?
Has AoC lived up to expectations for those who listed it above?
Nope....... IT'S MUCH BETTER!!!!
Lucius1997
06-08-2008, 02:12 PM
Guild Wars 2.
Can't believe no one mentioned it?
OmnicronX
06-08-2008, 02:56 PM
GW isn't an MMO in my opinion. Not enough real persistent character-ness.
Angelic Demoness
06-09-2008, 12:25 PM
Nope....... IT'S MUCH BETTER!!!!
False.
popsicles
06-09-2008, 06:15 PM
I've been stuck in WOW for so long I haven't even been looking at upcoming games. I did see the WAR trailer though, and it has peaked my curiosity.
False.
Depents what your expections was. For me, its much better.
Aster
06-10-2008, 05:21 AM
If MMOSW is a category, my answer is now Tirnua. (http://www.tirnua.com/)
Thorstein
06-10-2008, 10:25 PM
Depents what your expections was. For me, its much better.
Yeah, I'm really enjoying it too.
Bardie
06-13-2008, 03:53 PM
Darkfall all the way, game looks awesome and no safe zones...oooo soo happy!!:thumbup1:
Liked WarHammer look but its a EA game and safe zones :(
al-Maroc
06-13-2008, 06:38 PM
Darkfall all the way, game looks awesome and no safe zones...oooo soo happy!!:thumbup1:
Liked WarHammer look but its a EA game and safe zones :(
there's Warhammer Online and there's Warhammer 40k, two War MMOs. not sure if W40 has safe zones or not tho
LadyNico
06-14-2008, 06:23 PM
RL is attacking me and will be for the foreseeable future, however, I've got my eye on Star Vault's Mortal Online.
http://www.mortalonline.com/videos :thumbup1:
Gallahan
06-16-2008, 09:39 AM
Looks interesting :P
Kayhynn
06-16-2008, 10:01 AM
StarGate Worlds is one I am highly anticipating.
StarGate Worlds is one I am highly anticipating.
I signed to beta some months ago
Ancient Sosarian
06-16-2008, 01:14 PM
Hail Folks,
I so love the world of Sosaria/Britannia. All the character choices, skill choices, stat choices, template choices. But those are just our character's births. Then we were given this amazing world to travel, by foot, mount, and ship. All of the creatures to discover (be they friendly, aggressive, or neutral).
Give me the same type experience in Middle Earth, or the Forgotten Realms and I shall be quite delirious.
Sadly though, I doubt those are ever coming. Worse still will be if they ARE coming...for where could I ever find time for those whilst playing my beloved Ultima Online???
An SoS
al-Maroc
06-16-2008, 09:49 PM
true UOers don't use character templates! :D
Bardie
06-17-2008, 09:40 AM
Darkfall resembles (definately not graphically :P) UO's first days, i really hope it comes out soon, or at least LET ME IN BETA!!!
ChewingGumWarrior
06-17-2008, 07:28 PM
Darkfall is never coming out. Ever. It's 4 years overdue.
ValenceTrident
06-17-2008, 07:40 PM
Darkfall has just had a few delays. The game is still going strong and RazorWax has set a firm date for it's release.
al-Maroc
06-17-2008, 10:33 PM
a few delays and a move to another country heh
Kunou
06-18-2008, 07:13 AM
Honestly now that Conan is here I don't know... Never been a hige Stargate fan (I know I know, I should turn in my geek card) so the MMO doesn't do much for me...
I've gone through my Darkfall phases over the past several years, currently in a "could care less" phase.
Honestly, I would love to see a solid sports MMO released, preferably american football based, but baseball would work I guess. I know Sierra has that basketball one already, but meh. Been playing GLB a lot lately, something like that, minus all the funkyness (most of which is due to it being in beta) and more playable, less sim like and I'd be in heaven...
al-Maroc
06-18-2008, 11:35 AM
http://www.ultimatebaseballonline.com/
ChewingGumWarrior
06-18-2008, 11:44 AM
Darkfall has just had a few delays. The game is still going strong and RazorWax has set a firm date for it's release.
Razorwax are a scam.
Lairkingo
06-18-2008, 11:51 AM
Razorwax are a scam
They are one of the most reputable gaming publishers in Greece.
Kunou
06-18-2008, 11:54 AM
http://www.ultimatebaseballonline.com/
Yeah, I was in the beta for that LONG ago, actually didn't realize it was even still around. Back then after playing around with it for a while I didn't have much hope in it. Seems like they've put a lot of work into it since then though. Even an actual big name player sponsor.
Lairkingo
06-19-2008, 02:45 PM
A sport MMO is just an awful idea.
Maximus Neximus
06-20-2008, 05:05 PM
Darkfall has just had a few delays. The game is still going strong and RazorWax has set a firm date for it's release.
According to Tasos, one of the Darkfall devs, "Public beta will be as long as it needs to be. We hope and we’re working hard so that it won’t need to be very long. The clan beta will likely be a stage of public beta. The announcement of launch within the year is an official company commitment and it’s not a guestimate."
Here's his latest update: http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?p=1416222#post1416222
Xel The Wanderer
06-20-2008, 05:22 PM
Hmm,
If there was a Sesame Street Online, there is no doubt in my mind that it would be the One MMORPG To Rule Them All...
With spells like "Summon Big Bird" and AoE spells like "Tickle Me, Elmo!", there could be some potential here. Special moves like "Cookie Monster Munch n' Crunch Flatulent Attack!" and don't forget "Rubber Duckie Shine Shine Bubble Attack!" it's a win/win situation.
Throw in some blood, some combo's, "fatalities" and such... That would be blinkin' interesting. You can go berserk when you focus your ki and summon the anger of Oscar the Grouch spirit totem.
All I need are some investors for the game, and I'm hoping I can get SSO (Sesame Street Online) off the ground! The selling point would be that because of the financial situation, Sesame Street is now an open PvP zone in which one must defend their homes from squatters, the government, banks, real estate agents, etc. Special NPC avatars like "Gordon", "Maria", and "Bob" (just a few examples) would make random appearances and would help the storyline along. It would be a dog-eat-dog world but with Muppets.
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/thumb/1/17/Sesame_Street_Characters.jpg/300px-Sesame_Street_Characters.jpg
Saris
06-20-2008, 05:45 PM
hmm with all the old rpg companies gone it would be easy to aquire said titles,
how about Wizardy Online or, Might and Magic Worlds, or with everyone wanting good looks(UO is fine for me) how about an Eledr Scrolls MMO?
edit ps or with everyone wanting Fallout how bout the EA distributed game that started the setting, Wasteland, I would love to have a sandbox MMO that would gleefully show the ruins of Hollywood post nuclear
I would love to have a sandbox MMO that would gleefully show the ruins of Hollywood post nuclear
http://www.fallenearth.com/
al-Maroc
06-22-2008, 09:24 AM
neocron (aka neocron 2) is also post-nuclear.
neocron (aka neocron 2) is also post-nuclear.
I thought that game is gone for good but tt seems to be ver.2.2 now adays. I played 1.0 and it was ugly and no fun.
I might take a look this 10 day trial.
PlayerSkillFTW
06-22-2008, 06:33 PM
Darkfall. Darkfall is similar to what UO could've been if EA had not gotten ahold of UO. Aventurine has officially stated that Darkfall release date is in 2008. All other games past UO are basically clones of EQ, completely based on the grind and once you reach max level (End Game), there's absolutely nothing to do. Plus not to mention, their's basically no freedom in the EQ clones, everyone does the same quests from X Level to X Level, basically everyone is wearing the same thing at max level (Like S3 Gear in WoW), etc. I still play UO, i've been playing it for about 11 years, since 97, and i still find stuff to do in it.
AoC is half a game for full price. So many bugs, so many missing features, so much "to be patched in later" crap. Like how the Stats are busted in it, having more Strength does not make you do any more damage, etc. Not to mention just like all the other EQ Clones, it's incredibly linear.
PlayerSkillFTW
06-22-2008, 06:38 PM
Reply to Saris.
Bethesda is currently making Fallout 3, and they've stated they have no intentions of making an MMO soon, whether it be Elder Scrolls or Fallout.
Don't think anyone can make another Might & Magic or even an MMO of it because noone has the rights to it. Pity, considering i remember playing M&M 2 on the Commodore and the last M&M i played was Might & Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer. Good games.
Gallahan
06-22-2008, 11:27 PM
I could definitely be wrong but I think the publisher of Might & Magic, etc. went bankrupt? If I remember correctly they were looking to do an MMO based on some of their IP right before going under. This could be total BS btw :p
PlayerSkillFTW
06-22-2008, 11:40 PM
Yeah, 3DO went bankrupt shortly after releasing Might & Magic IX. Didn't hear about any MMO though.
Teribithia00
06-23-2008, 12:49 PM
They should make an MMO version of Spore.
Devilengine
06-24-2008, 08:23 AM
I really want Fallout Online, but for now AoC will have to do.
Fallout online done the right way would kick much ass.
Lairkingo
06-24-2008, 02:38 PM
Things I think would be the best MMOs:
1. GTA
2. Starcraft
3. Fallout
4. Total Annihilation
popsicles
06-24-2008, 04:00 PM
I would like to see a Diablo MMO. That game was fun.
Devilengine
06-24-2008, 04:22 PM
I would like to see a Diablo MMO. That game was fun.
Diablo did rule.
landoa10
06-26-2008, 07:58 AM
:sword:Darkfall is the mmo for me :ten: , but also i would like to request a GTA mmo as that would kick ass so much if you get the same freedom as in their current games :gun:
:cheerleader:
PlayerSkillFTW
06-27-2008, 10:42 PM
There is online versions of GTA, just not official. Have to mod a bit, but there definately is online GTA servers. Use a search engine to find them.
Eldorian
07-07-2008, 07:05 AM
Another one I just remembered....
The unannounced Bioware MMO that is speculated to be in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic universe.
PlayerSkillFTW
07-07-2008, 10:48 AM
Bioware...if i remember right they went bankrupt (Or was it Black Isle Studios?). They created the Baldur's Gate Series (One of the best computer game series ever, the best D&D Computer Game Series as well, better than the Neverwinter Nights Series), and were in the proccess of making Baldur's Gate 3: The Black Hound when they went bankrupt.
One of the things that made the Baldur's Gate series stand out the most was it's party interaction. Party members would extensively interact with each other and you, even to the point of mutiny and attacking each other. (One reason why you didn't want Minsc and Dynaheir in the same party as Edwin, or have Xzar and Montaron in the same party as Khalid and Jaheira, they would eventually fight each other to the death.)
They had some characters that you would genuinely like, and others with such a personality that you'd hate. I didn't like Khalid much because he was such a nervous twit. Minsc was just plain hilarious with "Boo". Xan was pretty annoying because he was such an Emo. Viconia was a cruel, seductress (Her being Drow and all). Aerie was annoying with her constant whining (Although her being a Cleric/Mage made up for it some.) Etc.
Here's some quotes from the BG series, alot of it is pretty funny.
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_series#Xan
Xel The Wanderer
07-07-2008, 11:25 AM
Wait, wait. Let me check. Okay, it's still blinkin' Aion: The Tower of Eternity that I'm looking forward to. I've been keeping tabs on the progress of other games, but the very fabric of my soul is still being drawn to Aion. It must be covert, subliminal communication, or the fact that they've further improved character customization. I mean, come on, what says "I'm going to humbly kick your buttocks!" then one's character/avatar the size of a blinkin' Smurf!
Even More Character Customization Goodness! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt90EBOk84M)
Eldorian
07-07-2008, 12:10 PM
Bioware...if i remember right they went bankrupt (Or was it Black Isle Studios?).
Bioware is very much alive and kicking and is one of the more successful game studios in the industry.
PlayerSkillFTW
07-07-2008, 12:37 PM
Yeah, just went and installed Baldur's Gate 1 (Damn nostalgia), and the installer said it was developed by Bioware, and published by Black Isle Studios. Black Isle is the one that went bankrupt. Sucks, because the BG series was awesome and they were in the proccess of making Baldur's Gate 3: The Black Hound.
Pretty sure i know what it was going to be about as well. In BG 2: ToB, at the very end, you could become the new God of Murder, thus taking that portfolio from Cyric. What determines whether you can choose to become a benevolent deity or the new God of Murder, was your' interaction with Cyric in your own pocketplane. If you told Cyric you would assume your rightful place and claim the Throne of Blood for yourself, you could choose to become the new God of Murder, but wouldn't have the option of becoming a benevolent deity. If you told Cyric that he could keep the throne, you would have the option of becoming a benevolent deity.
BG 3 probably would've started with you as a Deity, i'm guessing "The Black Hound" refers to Kezef the Chaos Hound, a being that looks like the skeleton of a mastiff with maggots comprising the rest of it's body, it feeds on the souls of the devout (the followers of Gods). It used to be imprisoned by Oghma and several other Gods, but Cyric the Mad (God of Lies/Murder) released Kezef in the "Crucible: The Trial of Cyric the Mad" book. You'd probably have to protect your followers from Kezef and fight Cyric in BG 3.
I want to play SGW. Then again I`ve been a fanboy for a long time.
Daysy
07-16-2008, 03:32 AM
The most interesting looking game in development looks like the Stargate one, simply because it looks like more than killing will be needed to complete quests. Although I'm currently quite happy in EverQuest II and Vanguard, I'd look at any new MMO which is subscription based and doesn't revolve around PvP.
I'm looking forward to Champions Online.
I'm looking forward to Champions Online.
I haven't heard of that. What is it?
http://www.champions-online.com/
It's a new superhero MMO. I don't care much for game lore, well at all, but I really enjoyed City of Heroes and played that for about 2 years. This game appears to be building on pretty much everything that CoH should of had!
I never played CoH, but my husband and brother did for a little while. I always wanted to try it, but never got around to it. Maybe I'll have to check this one out instead. :)
Darkholme
08-07-2008, 04:24 AM
Darkfall Online
http://www.darkfallonline.com/features/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlV3iTzAf9U
And Mortal Online
www.mortalonline.com (also watch trail here.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsUi80jOE4
I've been waiting for a good Sandbox MMOG to come out. For the fantasy genre these two look to be the most promising.
On the Sci-Fi front I've been keeping an Eye on Earthrise:
http://www.play-earthrise.com/
As far as I am aware there aren't any teaser movies out for it yet.
I'm not really interested in any more Amusement Park MMOGS, but I'll be interested to check out Stargate Worlds when it comes to beta, and I am still hoping that the World of Darkness MMOG will happen.
Non-Linear Sandbox MMOGs for the epic win... ;)