Here is a good first impression on the game, from a guy maybe a little too exicited about it, but still a good overwiew IMO of why WoW will be different than other MMORPG. Different as in being _fun_ to play.
Here it goes:
"Well I have played for about 5 hours now, starting last night.
So far , I am a very happy man. About a month ago I played through the KOTOR for the PC, and the game was so good, I just could not bear to play anything else. So I did something that I have not done my whole life. I stopped playing games for about a month.
Needless to say, I was very happy when I got the magical email last night!
Now I have had a very mixed experiance with MMORPG's. I have found them tedious, and almost like working.
I loved SWG for the first 6 months, but the developers absolutely ruined that game. I guess so many people quit, they offered a free 14 day trial to come back a few weeks ago.
I guess if I can give you game developers at Blizzard some advice it would be this. People will be paying to play this game. SO if they get really annoyed, they will walk away, and propably never come back.
Listen to the good players, and not the PvP griefers. Listening to the Griefers ruined SWG, which had enormour potential.
But it seems that you all have started on a much better footing, by making the priest better. The ignorant developers in SWG would have made every other class as week as the Priest instead of making the Priest better. SO GREAT JOB BLIZZARD!!!!
The interface is just sweet. I did not even have to read the instructions, I just jumped right in and started playing. Another great job!
It seems that you all have taken the glorious simplicity of Diablo2 and mixed in the best parts of WC3. The game is fast paced and exciting yet it is still a MMORPG. NICE another great job.
I love the level up system. it is nice that as you use a weapon, shield etc. that you automatically get better. Plus you get to level up, and then train your skills!. The only problem I hae with the trainers, is that they are sometimes hard to find. Maybe would could slap them on the map? or have a town/city map? Other wise, once again NICE!
I guess what I love most, is that I actually feel like I am in Azeroth. The game has style! SWG drove me nuts, because there was no quests, no loot, and it was mindless killing of space bunnies! I really love how you all have made the game quest driven. And not stupid quests at that. They have a final fantasy (console not the crappy MMORPG) feel to them wich is nice. I feel like I am trying to accomplish something, and not just level up and get more cash. ONCE AGAIN SWEET! You guys are just L33t HAXXORS.:-) Please don't ban me for saying elite hackers....
The graphics are just beautiful, and the battles are actually.....ARe you ready for this? FUN. Most MMORPG's are like beating your head into the wall. It is a combination of the hack and slash of Diablo 2 and the smoothness of TFT WC3. I love the skill set up, and they seem well thought out. I am a human warrior. (I cannot wait to get Wirl Wind.)
I do have one question. What kinds of abilites are on the rings? Are there any that are SOJ like? Are there any leech rings?
Lastly, I just want to thank you all for allowing me the priveledge of being a part of your world, and allowing me to BETA test this game.
Also my last Suggestion. Please keep the game non-tedious.
Other than that, so far this BETA is better than any MMORPG that I have played 2 year after release. YOU GUYS AND GALS ROCK.
Keep up the good work"
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Here is a good first impression on the game, from a guy maybe a little too exicited about it, but still a good overwiew IMO of why WoW will be different than other MMORPG. Different as in being _fun_ to play.
:-) Please don't ban me for saying elite hackers....
F N=wow- general&T=1266&P=1&ReplyCount=7#post12 66
Here it goes:
"Well I have played for about 5 hours now, starting last night.
So far , I am a very happy man. About a month ago I played through the KOTOR for the PC, and the game was so good, I just could not bear to play anything else. So I did something that I have not done my whole life. I stopped playing games for about a month.
Needless to say, I was very happy when I got the magical email last night!
Now I have had a very mixed experiance with MMORPG's. I have found them tedious, and almost like working.
I loved SWG for the first 6 months, but the developers absolutely ruined that game. I guess so many people quit, they offered a free 14 day trial to come back a few weeks ago.
I guess if I can give you game developers at Blizzard some advice it would be this. People will be paying to play this game. SO if they get really annoyed, they will walk away, and propably never come back.
Listen to the good players, and not the PvP griefers. Listening to the Griefers ruined SWG, which had enormour potential.
But it seems that you all have started on a much better footing, by making the priest better. The ignorant developers in SWG would have made every other class as week as the Priest instead of making the Priest better. SO GREAT JOB BLIZZARD!!!!
The interface is just sweet. I did not even have to read the instructions, I just jumped right in and started playing. Another great job!
It seems that you all have taken the glorious simplicity of Diablo2 and mixed in the best parts of WC3. The game is fast paced and exciting yet it is still a MMORPG. NICE another great job.
I love the level up system. it is nice that as you use a weapon, shield etc. that you automatically get better. Plus you get to level up, and then train your skills!. The only problem I hae with the trainers, is that they are sometimes hard to find. Maybe would could slap them on the map? or have a town/city map? Other wise, once again NICE!
I guess what I love most, is that I actually feel like I am in Azeroth. The game has style! SWG drove me nuts, because there was no quests, no loot, and it was mindless killing of space bunnies! I really love how you all have made the game quest driven. And not stupid quests at that. They have a final fantasy (console not the crappy MMORPG) feel to them wich is nice. I feel like I am trying to accomplish something, and not just level up and get more cash. ONCE AGAIN SWEET! You guys are just L33t HAXXORS.
The graphics are just beautiful, and the battles are actually.....ARe you ready for this? FUN. Most MMORPG's are like beating your head into the wall. It is a combination of the hack and slash of Diablo 2 and the smoothness of TFT WC3. I love the skill set up, and they seem well thought out. I am a human warrior. (I cannot wait to get Wirl Wind.)
I do have one question. What kinds of abilites are on the rings? Are there any that are SOJ like? Are there any leech rings?
Lastly, I just want to thank you all for allowing me the priveledge of being a part of your world, and allowing me to BETA test this game.
Also my last Suggestion. Please keep the game non-tedious.
Other than that, so far this BETA is better than any MMORPG that I have played 2 year after release. YOU GUYS AND GALS ROCK.
Keep up the good work"
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