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This game is lots of fun. I like to think that my bear shaman is going to play an important role in combating Thoth-Amon.The only negative at this point that I can talk about is the lack of a RP-PVE server. One of the most intriguing parts of the game is the interactive combat system. Combinations / defensive stances will probably drive macro happy WoW heads out of their minds as it's the skill of the player, and not the quality of the macro that makes a good player.I love the idea of destiny quests, as it adds to the immersion, and vested interest in your character. This game oozes RP potential, with it's beautiful scenes, and amazing soundtrack.All in all it's a great MMO that is only going to get better as time goes on, and for those of you that need the "I WIN" macro. please return to WoW, and have a nice day.
Your style of combat is also indictive of how you play. Despite what some people seem to think, AoC or Age of Conan is a well put together, enriched, fun, and diverse game. The world in AoC is rich and colorful and it looks like a movie almost which is more than I can say about WoW. For example if someone is chasing you, you can climb up a tree to a cliff and get away from them (provided they can not climb at an equal or higher skill). The world is lush and wonderful, rivers flow and sparkle, winds rip and roar, and snow cools and refreshes (provided your not in a blizzard).Overall AoC is a great game, however due to its mature content it is not for everyone especially children under the age of 16. You can customize your character in many different ways, adding up to literally thousands of possibilites.
In AoC you can actually use SKILL, and every once in a while you get an automatic or "fatality" kill which temporarily boosts your characters health and stamina. The great graphics, combat style, character customization, enviroment design, realism are what make this game. Unlike other games (WoW), which is just button mashing and gear. Everyone can have different combat styles, and combat skills. Now styles are how you fight where as skills are (climbing, hiding, etc) things you invest points into to assist you in combat. The game is very real, unlike in some games you cannot run through characters, in AoC they can block your path (which is used in some quests) and force you to fight (this is only outside of a city).
It contains what most games dare not to do which is require skill, actual strategy, and be at least somewhat real.
I haven't yet got into the "feat" system (talent system), but there's also crafting available, so it's just like WoW in that sense (talents and crafting). So far, so good. So a decent first experience with customer support. The controls for everything on the keyboard seem a bit weird, as it's not exactly like WoW, so I'm assuming comfort with this will come in time.After playing for about 5 hours, it's been a fine initial experience. Think Oblivion type graphics. The core of the game so far, seems like a typical MMO, talk with NPCs, pick up and turn in quests, sell stuff, you level, etc.
I had 2 70's, I raided, pvped, got sick of the time sink and lack of stuff to do at endgame. The UI is somewhat similar to WoW, but that's a good thing. Well, I'm giving it a shot and here are my initial impressions.I've only played one other MMO in my lifetime. No lag so far. I wasn't wowed by it, but it definitely looks more realistic. It's in real time so you can dodge attacks, and also perform combos with melee weapons. It's 15 bucks a month to play. It's easy to navigate.
WoW. First of all, AOC looks pretty good. I've read that supposedly the first 20 levels are polished, and much of the remainder of the game is crappy. There's an auction house system. I talked to a few people and they were nice and helpful.
So you can take my review for what it's worth. In my short time of visiting them, all of the server related forums (except Tyranny) had civil and helpful posts. I guess time will tell. I didn't see any nonsense in the chat channel, so that's definitely different than WoW.lol.I rolled a Bear Shaman, and I heard it would be tough.I'm dying a lot, but that's what I expected.Lots of melee so far, haven't unlocked really any spells yet, so that's been a disappointment. I couldn't log in initially and wrote tech support who wrote me a personalized response the next day (I guess it takes about 20 mins after you initially create an account for it to be recognized.). All I need is one decent server that I play on.
I bought a new graphics card (9800 gt) and my system seems to be able to handle things well. The combat is a bit different. I played for about a year and half from mid 2007 to late 2008. Ultimately time will tell if population is a major problem.
You heard great hype about this game a year ago, heard it was buggy beyond belief, heard the population left shortly after launch, heard they merged servers, but then heard it's much better now (nearly a year after launch) and it's worth giving it a shot. Ultimately, I'm going to give this game a few months (probably at least 2-3) before I know if I'll stick with it for awhile. I'm at level 9. A bunch of jerks, usually offering insults instead of help to people asking questions. Also as a sidenote, I always hated the WoW forums. Though, I'm assuming there's a handful of people in the same boat I was in. So for anyone on the fence, if you have a system that can run it, and aren't expecting it to rewrite the rules of an MMO, give AOC a try.
I bought it for 30 bucks at BB (with one "free month"). I don't need a game with 50 servers. I heard it's less populated than Tyranny (which I heard is overrun with griefers and jerks). Ultimately I figured, how many people do you need on a server to make it good. Figured I'd give a different MMO a chance (while acknowledging AOC will be a timesink as well).
So I'm hoping this reflects the community as a whole.In closing it's been a decent game. So yeah, so far, pretty much like WoW with better graphics and a different melee combat system. I have 2 GBs of ram and a Duo Core processor-it's about a 2 year old machine.I rolled on the Agony server (PVP). Just visit the AOC forums. For 30 bucks, I say why not give it a shot.
If I could, it would have gotten zero stars. I bought this game through their website. So I desided to give it one more shot.BIG mistake.I had to giveit one star in order to post. I origionally played this game in Beta. I should have done a search about their service before trusting them with my money. Which they never do.
All you are given is a little online form to fill out and wait for them to get back to you.
The customer service is the worst I've ever seen.
They never even sent an authorization code for me to be able to play it.
It needed a lot of work but had a lot of promise.
They charged me twice for this game, that I have never even used, and will not give me a refund.
Even worse then Sony OE.
Funcom does not give youa responce to issues.
This game isn't worth the headaches and rip offs that funcom puts people through.
I would have read the other Many reviews stating the same thing as I have now.The game may seem interesting, but good luck if you ever need help.Funcom are scammers.
Also Ive found, IMO, that you dont need to grind levels in villas thanks to the new questing area and the new daily instance, a very welcomed blessing. Now after a few weeks of playing on my level 80 barbarian and my level 30 alts this feels like a brand new game. The mechanics are smoother, combos have shortened for melee, and I myself have experienced much less lag. For those who love fluff and social aspects to the game might, though Im enjoying it, might need to wait for the up and coming patch.I have met many old friends on Age of Conan who have told me all the changes when my old lady and I resubbed like scholars of Hyperborea. If youve done everthing in terms of dungeons then youll find little to do until they had the new questing areas even then raiders must wait til Tier Three is released.
Hands down this is the most beautiful and intense MMO out right now. Its large scale but you need good commanders to get the job done. The graphics even on low for me are gorgeous and the real time combat always keep me on my toes. One stated earlier the balance in the game wher Tempests of Sets, damage dealing and healers, are king though Assasins and Rangers deal death just as good, or bad depending on which end of the knife youre on. If graphics are your thing you cant go wrong with AoC. Were enjoying every minute. Siege weapons are important and not just eye candy. I dont get the memory leaks I used to have and dont get stuck on anything so easily.
After a month of broken mechanics and content we left. With any review that has its pros you need its cons as well and though I love Age of Conan it does have them. My wife and I were big fans of the REH books and quickly reserved copies for the game. To me siege pvp on Age of Conan is the definition of meaningful PVP, you feel the rush of victory and the decimation of defeat.
The end level instances are fun and beautifully rendered. Though Im on a PVE server and cannot speak for the PVP servers I find mini pvp games, usually capture the flag, to pop often and are really enjoyable. There are some balance issues like with any MMO especially one thats been out only a year. After playing and becoming very frustrated with Warhammer online I resubbed to Age of Conan after a six month absence. But there is a GIGANTIC PATCH on the way SOON, and I cant stress that enough, and the majority of it is class changes, good or bad I cant say since I have to wait myself. Another is for the end level players who only focus on PVE. The only real remedy is to have alts or take your time and enjoy the ride leveling. Both of which I am doing and find it fun.
Once more with the new patch coming withing a couple weeks time we are very excited about the gameSo for the new guys don your hauberk strap on your blade and get ready for a wild ride. Despite the bad feelings older players had I think they should retry the game. For the older players get that new PVP gear, or get a new toon to check out those sweet new areas and take the beauty of Conans savage world in deep. PVP is extremly fun. The siege warfare in the game is twice as indepth than Warhammer for me, no bottle necking or mindless zerging. Weve met many new players who became allies with us like in Conan's adventures. Because this, in my experience is a WHOLE NEW GAME.
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