vitaminwateryum
corporate swill
I haven't been keeping up with this thread. Has there been any word as whether or not we'll be able to change to camera distance on PC?
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Kingdoms of Amalur demo impressions thread [Up On 360/Origin/Steam/U.S. PSN]
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NoSkillz187
Member
Troll is obvious.
BrettWeir
Member
I'm waiting anxiously for the amazing game you are producing. But only if it has the letter 'Z' in 'surprised' in the title of said game.
Baconsammy
Banned
Sounds like the ravings of a Scottish Douchebag.
No chance of that for me. I've played it on all 3 platforms in order to choose which I wanted to play, then have been replaying it on the PC from time to time just to test out different things. It's all so early in the game, it's only reaching a small portion of what will be possible. I'm loving it.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
You see, because his is the only opinion that is right, and we're all lying.
Dibbs
Member
Yeah, fitting name, isn't it?
I'm surprised that so many seem to like it because it feels so...standard. I mean, is it unique in any way? No. It's got so many clichés it's silly. It's also an insult to games like Planescape Torment and BG2 to call this an RPG. Guess I'm too old and grumpy for this.
Yeah, they are addressing camera issues but it is going to be a patch. We don't know yet if that will be a day-1 patch or if there will be a significant wait involved though.
The lead combat designer has been taking feedback about the camera, and doing some fixes. Here's a post of his:
JoeQ said:
Ah of course, and we all clearly have no taste.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Yeah, fitting name, isn't it?
I'm surprised that so many seem to like it because it feels so...standard. I mean, is it unique in any way? No. It's got so many clichés it's silly. It's also an insult to games like Planescape Torment and BG2 to call this an RPG. Guess I'm too old and grumpy for this.
What is so bad about this? We have so few RPGs in this day and age. What's wrong with standard?
Yeah, fitting name, isn't it?
I'm surprised that so many seem to like it because it feels so...standard. I mean, is it unique in any way? No. It's got so many clichés it's silly. It's also an insult to games like Planescape Torment and BG2 to call this an RPG. Guess I'm too old and grumpy for this.
How many RPGs are there with combat like this?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I hope in part two they can add some pole arms, those are my favorite weapon type
Yeah, fitting name, isn't it?
I'm surprised that so many seem to like it because it feels so...standard. I mean, is it unique in any way? No. It's got so many clichés it's silly. It's also an insult to games like Planescape Torment and BG2 to call this an RPG. Guess I'm too old and grumpy for this.
I guess many of us were not expecting it to reinvent the wheel and just wanted a fun RPG, with great combat in a beautiful setting. While it obviously will not appeal to everyone, please don't infer that there must be something wrong with those of us who do like it. As from the looks of things, there are quite a few of us who do. In short, I respect your right to not like the game, respect our right to find it appealing. Deal?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Yeah, fitting name, isn't it?
I'm surprised that so many seem to like it because it feels so...standard. I mean, is it unique in any way? No. It's got so many clichés it's silly. It's also an insult to games like Planescape Torment and BG2 to call this an RPG. Guess I'm too old and grumpy for this.
Go play Dragons Age or something.
I hope in part two they can add some pole arms, those are my favorite weapon type
I hope there ambitious with there DLC and add in 3 new weapon types for each class. Pole arms for warriors, claws for rogues, and uh maybe spell books for mages? I guess work like a staff but longer range and a lot slower.
Baconsammy
Banned
They definitely have the animations for polearms since some of the enemies are using them.
Dibbs
Member
Please show me where I didn't respect your right to like it?
With so many positive comments about it I thought this was something deep and special and it all ends up with the most shallow, mainstreamed mix of God of War and WoW/generic fantasy setting I've ever played. And I wouldn't call this an RPG, it's more like action/adventure or something, no matter how many "quests" there is...
On the other hand, I expressed my opinion in a rather rude way and I apologize for it.
jediyoshi
Member
If those are your most immediate references for RPGs, then yes, you may be beyond your years.
Really glad to hear they're working on multiple fixes for the camera, really starting to love these guys.
As long as we're on the topic of possible new weaponry for DLC/expansions, one kind of sword I've always thought was cool but haven't seen many games with anything like it is this High Elf Sword from LotR:
Basically the hilt is so long you could almost swing it around like a staff. Dunno which kind of class would benefit from a weapon like that...I just think it looks kick-ass
As long as we're on the topic of possible new weaponry for DLC/expansions, one kind of sword I've always thought was cool but haven't seen many games with anything like it is this High Elf Sword from LotR:
Basically the hilt is so long you could almost swing it around like a staff. Dunno which kind of class would benefit from a weapon like that...I just think it looks kick-ass
I didn't find any offense with what you said and besides this isn't an OT.
I love Planescape and all the glory day WRPGs and all but ... to call them deep as far as gameplay goes is kind of laughable. Mechanically speaking, they're rather shallow.
You may not like the combat (or not find it innovative, I suppose), but it's rather well executed in a genre that's not exactly known for that kind of combat. That's quite the feat and a lot of the high praise for the game stems from that. The rest of the game looks competent enough to be a good vehicle for that combat system.
There's also the fact that the development team has been so open with the community that it's earning some points there. Not to say the game isn't good enough without that kind of stuff but that support is very nice to see.
You may not like the combat (or not find it innovative, I suppose), but it's rather well executed in a genre that's not exactly known for that kind of combat. That's quite the feat and a lot of the high praise for the game stems from that. The rest of the game looks competent enough to be a good vehicle for that combat system.
There's also the fact that the development team has been so open with the community that it's earning some points there. Not to say the game isn't good enough without that kind of stuff but that support is very nice to see.
vitaminwateryum
corporate swill
Brilliant. My main problem was that it was just way too close. Can't wait to play the full version.
It most certainly is an RPG. As I am playing a role in a world filled with choices and consequences that will affect the world around me in differing ways. I am also gaining experience, leveling up and have the opportunity to build my character in many different ways. Perhaps if you had read up on the game more, you would know all of this about it. Yes, it is of the action RPG variant, but it still is most certainly an RPG for the reasons listed above.
As for the apology, thanks. I was just messing with you due to your name as well. Though, I am guessing you probably saw that one coming.
Calisto Glory
Banned
@Loxley Make it a bit bigger and you have a two handed blunt/sword combination for a heavy melee class
not exactly screens, but I thought the latest GT preview on the game was good @ showing off the environments/higher-tier abilities:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/advanced-preview-kingdoms-of/726282
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Your definition for RPG seems very very narrow.
lunchtoast
Member
Played the demo the other day and enjoyed it. Problems with the camera but looks like their working on it. Also some clipping bugs which I'm sure have already been mentioned. I'll probably pick this up once the price drops.
Hawk269
Member
Thanks for at least acknowledging the issue Curt. Any way to ask one of the team members to elaborate on the issue for us?
I have been a gamer long enough to not take a demo at face value, that is why I appreciate all your feedback on things that have been fixed. From the gamers perspective all we have to go by is the demo we are provided, then hearing reassuring words from you and the team has been great on the things that have been fixed.
I do hope that the LOD/Popin has been fixed for the PC version. I understand limitations of the consoles and honeslty it does not bother me as much when playing the demo on 360/PS3, but when you have a rig that can run this game easily, the pop-in stands out extremly since it is running at a true 1080p and at 60fps it becomes even more evident.
TemplaerDude
Member
Uhhh, it's an RPG bro.
Hawk269
Member
I assume you are on PC. If so, disable V-Sync. I have a SSD and once I disable v-sync load times were almost instant. Dont force them through drivers as this causes it as well. I beleive I have read that this has been fixed for the retail release though, so that is great news.
Compare it to WoW, an MMORPG, claim the game isn't an RPG. What exactly is your definition of an RPG? (Seriously)
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Dragon Age
Here is my Paladin Build.
I'm at work and posting on my phone so I can't link to it right now but if you want to wait alittle while longer all that information will be in the OT. Also so everyone knows the OT will probably go up around noonish depends on when I wake up and get going.
Yup really nice. Compass is a permanent boost to persuasion as long as it's in your inventory. Highly valuable!
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
God I can't wait to see it xD
Dark Stalkers
Member
says it's an invalid build
Xilium
Member
Delete the back slash on the end.
I wouldn't get your hopes up. Not to say it won't look a bit nicer on a higher-end rig, but the limitations of the rendering engine are still there across all three systems.
The programmers did an all-around great job for a multi-release title. Let's just hope the console makers beef up their next machines for the sequel.
Reckoning is in the #8 spot on Amazon's best-selling games list right now (if you ignore the Live Gold membership cards and peripherals).
Yep, it's right behind...Risen? What?
*edit - Oh and holy crap 70 pages for a freaking demo
Yep, it's right behind...Risen? What?
*edit - Oh and holy crap 70 pages for a freaking demo
SuperLurker
Member
Reckoning is in the #8 spot on Amazon's best-selling games list right now (if you ignore the Live Gold membership cards and peripherals).
Yep, it's right behind...Risen? What?
*edit - Oh and holy crap 70 pages for a freaking demo
Risen is Amazon's deal of the week if you're wondering why its having a resurgence.
I know what you mean.
All those weapons and armor are gonna be really hard to pass up though.
Ahhh that would explain it. Was wondering what it was doing sandwiched between Reckoning and MW3.