Comments on: Updated Age of Conan Impressions http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/ Diary of an Indie Game Developer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:02:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Geoff http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4054 Geoff Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:43:05 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4054 zomg! this AoC nerfing must be stopped! http://www.gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20080603 zomg! this AoC nerfing must be stopped!

http://www.gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20080603

]]> By: Geoff http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4046 Geoff Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:39:44 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4046 If I can't write a script to bilk my millions from the masses, count me out! If I can’t write a script to bilk my millions from the masses, count me out!

]]> By: Matt http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4031 Matt Sat, 31 May 2008 06:21:24 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4031 I think you're right, unfortunately. What to do about healbots that barely get to move around because they spend all their time healing? Introduce a new mechanic that lets them heal even more efficiently by moving even more slowly! (e.g. Burning Crusade's Tree Form) I don't think AoC supports interface customization, but I'm not positive. I think Warhammer's going to, though? I think you’re right, unfortunately. What to do about healbots that barely get to move around because they spend all their time healing? Introduce a new mechanic that lets them heal even more efficiently by moving even more slowly! (e.g. Burning Crusade’s Tree Form)

I don’t think AoC supports interface customization, but I’m not positive. I think Warhammer’s going to, though?

]]> By: Geoff http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4029 Geoff Sat, 31 May 2008 02:03:32 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4029 I think you could safe upgrade that guess to a near-certainly not. I'm sure they'll make some major moves to shore up against various high-end competitors; but changing core game play mechanics with several million paying subscribers? Out of curiosity, what does AoC support in terms of scripting and add-ons? I mean, without an auction house I can't see myself getting addicted anyway, but honestly I think the highly customizable interface is one of WoW's best technical points. Long live the robo-mouse! I think you could safe upgrade that guess to a near-certainly not. I’m sure they’ll make some major moves to shore up against various high-end competitors; but changing core game play mechanics with several million paying subscribers?

Out of curiosity, what does AoC support in terms of scripting and add-ons? I mean, without an auction house I can’t see myself getting addicted anyway, but honestly I think the highly customizable interface is one of WoW’s best technical points. Long live the robo-mouse!

]]> By: Matt http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4026 Matt Fri, 30 May 2008 23:02:21 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4026 The conventional wisdom seems to be that there'll be a huge range of MMO and virtual world budgets, from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars, and that the high-end worlds will be the least innovative. AoC and WHO/WAR are both pretty high-end, so according to the CW, you'll see evolutionary steps only. I'm not saying the CW is right, but it sounds good. AoC at least makes healing more interesting. I wonder if WoW will attempt to with WotLK-- my guess is no. The conventional wisdom seems to be that there’ll be a huge range of MMO and virtual world budgets, from tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars, and that the high-end worlds will be the least innovative.

AoC and WHO/WAR are both pretty high-end, so according to the CW, you’ll see evolutionary steps only. I’m not saying the CW is right, but it sounds good.

AoC at least makes healing more interesting. I wonder if WoW will attempt to with WotLK– my guess is no.

]]> By: TheOtherErik http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4024 TheOtherErik Fri, 30 May 2008 21:47:52 +0000 http://www.independentcreator.com/2008-05-29/updated-age-of-conan-impressions/#comment-4024 Thanks Matt, good write-up. The big thing I'm waiting on is for someone to bust out of the Tank/Healer/DPS trinity. Though I am curious about Warhammer Online... Thanks Matt, good write-up.

The big thing I’m waiting on is for someone to bust out of the Tank/Healer/DPS trinity.

Though I am curious about Warhammer Online…

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