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[StoppedInTracks]

This cannot be true - the walking alongside a specific path only even in "open" areas. I refuse to believe it.

 

[FrontalMonk]

Any word on DRM for this? Is it going to be an "authentic solo experience" that requires you to log on to uplay like a mmo?

You have to authenticate with uplay, but otherwise you should be good.

on an unrelated note, I really like that box art. It looks so cheesy.

 

[FlyinJ]

This cannot be true - the walking alongside a specific path only even in "open" areas. I refuse to believe it.

It makes no sense at all. It must have been either that the demo was thrown together on short notice so they had to put smoke and mirrors limits on stuff because there wasn't enough content built, or the guy who saw the preview didn't understand what was happening.

The fact that he mentioned Grimrock shows that he is familiar with grid-based movement, so I'm really hoping it's the former.

 

[larvi]

You have to authenticate with uplay, but otherwise you should be good.

Thanks, will wait for the GoG version then as I don't care for DRM that requires a server being up on the other side. Too bad they didn't go old school with a code wheel or manual paragraph lookup for the DRM.

 

[FrontalMonk]

Thanks, will wait for the GoG version then as I don't care for DRM that requires a server being up on the other side. Too bad they didn't go old school with a code wheel or manual paragraph lookup for the DRM.

Thought it was an ubisoft corp. policy that their games have to have uplay? I remember reading that in one of the interviews they had with the M&MX dev. Something about they had to put it in because the suits said so, but it's unintrusive.

 

[FlyinJ]

Thought it was an ubisoft corp. policy that their games have to have uplay? I remember reading that in one of the interviews they had with the M&MX dev. Something about they had to put it in because the suits said so, but it's unintrusive.

Maybe he means wait 20 years for it to be considered a classic and re-released on GOG.

 

[SparkTR]

Thanks, will wait for the GoG version then as I don't care for DRM that requires a server being up on the other side. Too bad they didn't go old school with a code wheel or manual paragraph lookup for the DRM.

Unless gog offers UPlay there won't be a gog version. The DRM is limited to a one time activation, and after than you can play offline. You need to download the game anyway, so it's on the same level as Steam and thus pretty mild.

 

[larvi]

Maybe he means wait 20 years for it to be considered a classic and re-released on GOG.

Pretty much, probably won't have to wait 20 years though, HoMM V is on GoG already, still waiting on HoMM VI.

 

[Munin]

This cannot be true - the walking alongside a specific path only even in "open" areas. I refuse to believe it.

May be due to budget reasons.

 

[FrontalMonk]

Pretty much, probably won't have to wait 20 years though, HoMM V is on GoG already, still waiting on HoMM VI.

but homm5 never had uplay though right?

 

[KePoW]

Thanks, will wait for the GoG version then as I don't care for DRM that requires a server being up on the other side. Too bad they didn't go old school with a code wheel or manual paragraph lookup for the DRM.

Uhh UPlay works exactly like Steam, it's nothing like always-on DRM/MMO. So don't say it's like a MMO.

Now if you're saying you have something against how Steam works too, then that's your loss I guess.

 

[garath]

damn. I'm so interested in this. I loved the older M&M games. Hunting down grandmaster skill trainers etc. Fond memories.

The preview is scary but we'll see. The fact that it's getting compared to Xeen is a good sign... right?

 

[larvi]

but homm5 never had uplay though right?

No, I believe it had Securerom originally. But I assume GoG got a license or permission to bypass the DRM in hoMM V or was given a DRM-free version by Ubi, why wouldn't the same be true for uplay titles in a few years?

 

[KePoW]

I was very hostile about LoG being in real time at first, but the combat actually worked exceptionally well for what they were trying to do.
Playing the game you can even start to realize and accept why they went that way, as you realize that there are even several puzzles built around "exploiting" that combat system.

People complaining too much about it being "a waltz simulator" are probably missing the point, in my opinion.

They did clearly design LoG's world around that combat style like you said.

However that doesn't mean everyone will like it better than Xeen-style combat. I'm definitely in the camp that liked M&M 3-5 a lot better overall than LoG.

But LoG was a good effort to make a grid dungeon crawler for these current times.

 

[larvi]

Uhh UPlay works exactly like Steam, it's nothing like always-on DRM/MMO. So don't say it's like a MMO.

Now if you're saying you have something against how Steam works too, then that's your loss I guess.

I realize that, but if New World Computing had a phone number to call or modem dialup for a one time activiation of the Xeen games none of us would be able to install those today either.

 

[FrontalMonk]

No, I believe it had Securerom originally. But I assume GoG got a license or permission to bypass the DRM in hoMM V or was given a DRM-free version by Ubi, why wouldn't the same be true for uplay titles in a few years?

Yeah, I suppose you never can tell. I mean, everything so far has pointed to Ubi going all in on UPlay, but then again it DID just get hacked...I mean, pretty much busted wide open.

 

[Zuhzuhzombie!!]

Everyone wants a piece of the old-school RPG pie now.

I can't really find a reason to complain about that.

Me either man. Fucking pumped for the RPG renaissance we're about to bathe in.

 

[Synth_floyd]

I don't mind the "spammy" nature of Might and Magic combat. Combat in RPGs tends to be the most tedious, repetitive part of them anyway. The fun in M&M was always exploration and discovery.

 

[StoppedInTracks]

There's a small update on the official page:

http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/migh...s.aspx?c=tcm:154-93317-16&ct=tcm:148-76770-32

VIP fans talking about Might & Magic X Legacy

I wish UBI showed us something more :/

 

[Bedlam]

What about the "on rails" rumor? Did they clarify any of that by now or do we still just assume that it'd be too stupid to be true?

If I remember correctly, in the interview with Rpgcodex they claimed the tutorial was railroaded but after that the game opens up and becomes as open-world as the Xeen games.

Thanks. Sounds alright if that is the case. However, I'll definitely wait a few days before buying to see what the community has to say.

 

[nonadventurer]

What about the "on rails" rumor? Did they clarify any of that by now or do we still just assume that it'd be too stupid to be true?

If I remember correctly, in the interview with Rpgcodex they claimed the tutorial was railroaded but after that the game opens up and becomes as open-world as the Xeen games.

 

[Synth_floyd]

I wish we'd get some more legit info about the game. A post on the official site about what their handpicked VIP people think about the game is pretty useless.

 

[StoppedInTracks]

I wish we'd get some more legit info about the game. A post on the official site about what their handpicked VIP people think about the game is pretty useless.

Yup. It seems to me Ubi is unaware of the sales potential M&MX has.

What about the "on rails" rumor? Did they clarify any of that by now or do we still just assume that it'd be too stupid to be true?

Still a big mystery.

 

[Synth_floyd]

They put out a little more info about the game world:

http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/mightandmagicx-legacy/en-GB/world/index.aspx

 

[FACE]

They have opened a blog where they'll detail the game's development and receive feedback(at least I think they will).

 

[sykoex]

They put out a little more info about the game world:

http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/mightandmagicx-legacy/en-GB/world/index.aspx

Wow there's a lot to explore! The map looks about the size of Skyrim or Oblivion. With what little fanfare there's been I was thinking this would be kind of a small game.

 

[Sinatar]

Wow there's a lot to explore! The map looks about the size of Skyrim or Oblivion. With what little fanfare there's been I was thinking this would be kind of a small game.

Compared to past M&M games it's pretty tiny. The old ones let you explore the entire planet, deserts, moutains, snowy regions, forests, swamps, the whole shebang.

 

[zerodeefex]

Having grown up with these games, I'm probably in the minority that would love to have this on a tablet. I actually really like Avernum and gemRB classics on the go.

 

[Chrysalis]

Wow there's a lot to explore! The map looks about the size of Skyrim or Oblivion. With what little fanfare there's been I was thinking this would be kind of a small game.

Actually, it looks pretty small to me- nowhere near Skyrim. It seems possible there's just that one city in the center- especially since the plot blurb says something about deciding the fate of a city.

 

[jblank83]

I want this badly. Give it us, in our veinses.

Looks fantastic and old school and FUN.

 

[Synth_floyd]

Compared to past M&M games it's pretty tiny. The old ones let you explore the entire planet, deserts, moutains, snowy regions, forests, swamps, the whole shebang.

Eh, there's no way to tell how big or small it is. It's just a generic map with a tower in the middle.

I guess the game wasn't shown at E3 since there hasn't been any new info about it, but at least they're updating the website and trickling some info out there.

It's cool that they're trying to make it old school and solicit opinions and advice from the fans.

The main components of the game were shaped together with Ubisoft, which are:
- Control party
- Explore world
- Fight enemies
- Epic adventure

Plus, after researching and analysing lots of fan comments, we added the following aspects:
- Tier-based skill system
- Embedding the epic adventure in a nice story line
- Non-linear world/dungeons
- Turn based fight system


What made previous Might & Magic RPGs so great?

And which of the features that many fans liked so much will make it into MMX? Here are some examples:
- Ambience & atmosphere in a free open world
- Party management
- Interacting with the environment
- “Who will?” questions
- Riddles

 

[Tarsul]

RIDDLES!!

What i remember most fondly about M&M 4-5 are exactly the riddles, the party creation (including rolling and deciding what classes) and the permanent drinks. And of course the really open world including having to find trainers for being able to climb/swim etc.

Can't wait to see if they nail it.

 

[robin2]

So RPS posted a video
(I didn't find a dedicated new topic and this topic doesn't' mention it).

video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_S9J0fYYU
RPS entry:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/08/16/apparently-weve-got-the-might-magic-x-trailer-first/

 

[MurkyZebra2417]

So RPS posted a video
(I didn't find a dedicated new topic and this topic doesn't' mention it).

video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_S9J0fYYU
RPS entry:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/08/16/apparently-weve-got-the-might-magic-x-trailer-first/

New news new Thread?
The trailer is pretty good, I think it should get its own thread.

 

[KKRT00]

So RPS posted a video
(I didn't find a dedicated new topic and this topic doesn't' mention it).

video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_S9J0fYYU
RPS entry:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/08/16/apparently-weve-got-the-might-magic-x-trailer-first/

Looks much better graphically than on reveal.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

looks awesome

 

[Sinatar]

I want so bad.

So. Bad.

 

[FrontalMonk]

So RPS posted a video
(I didn't find a dedicated new topic and this topic doesn't' mention it).

video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT_S9J0fYYU
RPS entry:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2013/08/16/apparently-weve-got-the-might-magic-x-trailer-first/

I read the RPS article, and it said apparently that early adopters can get the first part of the game on Monday?! I mean, I wouldn't be able to play for a couple weeks anyway due to life being a pain, but this is the first I've heard of any incentives, or even of having a firm release date.

 

[Frumix]

Deluxe Digital Edition with exclusive DLC

UBI please.
I mean, come on UBI.
Don't you have your Assassin's Creeds soiled with this crap enough.

 

[Damaniel]

After seeing the new trailer, I officially want this now. MMVI is still one of my favorite games of all time, and I figure that this one at least can't possibly be worse than IX was.

I'm normally not a fan of early access (I prefer to play games that are actually complete), but if they're really letting people try it out on Monday, I might have to give it a shot.

 

[Terra]

Something for the Wii maybe?

 

[BigWeather]

Maybe it is late and I'm just being dense, but... How does one become an early adopter? Only through UPlay? It'll be available on other services, won't it, eventually?

 

[Zuhzuhzombie!!]

Don't like the sound of these, especially the movement bit.

Sounds fucking awful and is a good way to basically release a total money sink.

Imagine if in 10 years Elder Scrolls goes that way.

 

[nonadventurer]

That trailer looks fantastic.

Maybe it is late and I'm just being dense, but... How does one become an early adopter? Only through UPlay? It'll be available on other services, won't it, eventually?

It should be available for pre-order on Steam from what I've heard, but I'm sure it'll have UPlay on top of that anyway, like every other Ubisoft game out there.

 

[sykoex]

That trailer looks fantastic.



It should be available for pre-order on Steam from what I've heard, but I'm sure it'll have UPlay on top of that anyway, like every other Ubisoft game out there.

Yeah. It definitely gave the impression that it's free form dungeon exploration and not just on rails.

Have they said whether the combat is turn-based or like Legend of Grimrock where you use quick reflexes?

 

[BigWeather]

That trailer looks fantastic.



It should be available for pre-order on Steam from what I've heard, but I'm sure it'll have UPlay on top of that anyway, like every other Ubisoft game out there.

Awesome, glad to hear it'll be on other services -- I don't mind having it log into UPlay, I just dislike having my games on more than the two services I use (Steam and GOG).