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The Secret World - Information And Update Thread [New dev diary]
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indigo-cyclops
Member
Shit I just screwed my character up big time. Jumped a fence and landed in an alleyway that had me trapped. Tried Reset command, got back to body, wasn't "close" enough to resurrect so I jumped again, hit reset, then hit ok to resurrect and my character is now stuck in place HAHAH.
At least it's beta!
Also last night I realized that NPC dialogue can be exhausted, usually 3 clicks on a category. Don't forget to listen to everything!
At least it's beta!
Also last night I realized that NPC dialogue can be exhausted, usually 3 clicks on a category. Don't forget to listen to everything!
piratepwnsninja
Member
So impressions based on beta:
Loved!
Liked
Needs improvement
Overall, I was really surprised. I'm hoping there is a good amount of content, and I also have no idea what endgame would be in a game like this. It's sad to know that people will deprive themselves of actually feeling smart by just rushing content and looking stuff up, but as long as they don't spoil it for me, whatever. I know some people had performance issues, but I didn't have any minus a single crash from alt+tabbing at one point. GTX680 and 3.4ghz ivy bridge. I went from interested when it was announced, to not interested at all, to day one based on this weekend alone.
Loved!
- Setting - It's so nice to not be playing a fantasy MMO again. Oddly, TOR didn't even scratch this itch of actually feeling different.
- Atmosphere - Goes hand in hand with the setting. The game does a really great job at feeling Lovecraftian. Some creature animations are pretty creepy, such as the wendigo. The music is fantastic and adds to this.
- Non-standard quests - I spent an hour doing a quest that didn't have any combat involved at all and felt great doing it. No googling directly for a walkthrough and actually having to research was so refreshing and something you don't see in any games, let alone a MMO. People that just go look up the solution for this stuff are really doing themselves a disservice, as it's so rewarding to figure it out on your own. I'm glad that the game will only have local chat when it launches so that people aren't just spamming answers all the time.
- Writing - Er, not just decent but good writing in a game...a MMO even. I shouldn't be so surprised since Ragnar Tornquist did a surprising amount of the content himself in this game, but am still a bit thrown by it being good.
Liked
- No leveling - I really like the skill system a lot. I think they could stand to explain things a little better with help text though. There aren't respecs that I know of, and I was unable to find anywhere in game whether or not I would be able to screw up my character somehow. Can I get all the skills and abilities eventually? I couldn't tell you based on information solely provided in the game. But I really love the way they gate abilities and the idea of decks and really making your character your own by mixing these things.
- VO - Overall, really solid VO work all around. While I can't really blame the VO, the lip syncing in parts could use some work.
Needs improvement
- Combat - I think that some weapon combinations work and actually feel good. The problem here isn't that it is mostly the same as other MMOs. It is, mechanically, pretty similar to other MMOs and that is fine. The problem is that stylistically, the combat does need a bit more weight to it. When people say it feels floaty, they generally mean things like impact and feedback animations aren't selling the powerful nature of whatever they are using. While I like the shotgun and blade combo (as I've mentioned before) I know what firing a shotgun feels like when both held correctly and held like the characters in game do (shooting from the hip.) There is a certian amount of feedback associated with that, and I think that is what is missing. If they can fold some new animations in, they can really improve the game. Right now it is simply adequate in the combat department, which may be good enough for some people, but I'd personally like to see a little more.
- UI - Particularly the text size. I will be honest and say I did not look for UI scaling options so they might exist. Also, they need more help text in places somewhere. I overall like the feel of the UI and its "Dead Space" feel, but it could do with some polish in areas.
Overall, I was really surprised. I'm hoping there is a good amount of content, and I also have no idea what endgame would be in a game like this. It's sad to know that people will deprive themselves of actually feeling smart by just rushing content and looking stuff up, but as long as they don't spoil it for me, whatever. I know some people had performance issues, but I didn't have any minus a single crash from alt+tabbing at one point. GTX680 and 3.4ghz ivy bridge. I went from interested when it was announced, to not interested at all, to day one based on this weekend alone.
I probably jumped into the very same alley, if it is near the Elm Street anima point. I just used the Agartha stone to get out of there.
They reserved some initial story stuff for final launch, which is neat. Missing in the beta are also the faction missions, which you engage differently for every faction.
oktarb
Member
Anyone have any information on the social aspect. With the theme so organization based I didn't see much in the way of 'guilds' or hierarchy.
Seems like they have an excellent opportunity to implement a strong social aspect to this game.
'Yes! I just made Grade Omega for Illuminati Stonemason. I can now create a hideout."
In my brief delve into the beta I liked the world but didn't feel connected to the Illuminati at all besides a quest giver.
Seems like they have an excellent opportunity to implement a strong social aspect to this game.
'Yes! I just made Grade Omega for Illuminati Stonemason. I can now create a hideout."
In my brief delve into the beta I liked the world but didn't feel connected to the Illuminati at all besides a quest giver.
This beta weekend is PVP:
http://www.thesecretworld.com/news/beta_weekend_4_the_battle_begins
Small group PVP playfields, plus the persistent large scale (>200 people) pvp zone Fusang Projects.
http://www.thesecretworld.com/news/beta_weekend_4_the_battle_begins
Small group PVP playfields, plus the persistent large scale (>200 people) pvp zone Fusang Projects.
HotHamWater
Member
Three keys for the next weekend (June 22nd).
indigo-cyclops
Member
Wow, didn't think of that. I managed to get out. After the weird /reset command I used I logged off and back on and was at the well.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Game is badass. For real.
(Funcom fanboy, here, though)
(Funcom fanboy, here, though)
Sniper McBlaze
Member
If you want a beta key just PM me!
why have keys then?
guess they did not plan to do it. I have to add, free for those who register till friday.
The Secret World lifts NDA -- from today onward
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/the-secret-world-lifts-nda/
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/06/21/the-secret-world-lifts-nda/
Nooo, I have to work on the OT!
Game is really smooth in those 200+ PVP fights, but it can be quite chaotic and sometimes you have no idea why you suddennly die.
Those people!
If you registered on their site you can join today - it's open to all that have an account - key or no key.
Angelus Errare
Banned
Templars are dominating where I am in PVP. Not a big deal for me, since I'm templar, but I would like a good fight.
I feel the PVP suffers because the combat doesn't feel all that deep yet. I'm a chaos/blade tanky type, and I just run around AOEing people and building up defense while lowering their defense. I'm just a spinning top that takes awhile to kill.
I feel the PVP suffers because the combat doesn't feel all that deep yet. I'm a chaos/blade tanky type, and I just run around AOEing people and building up defense while lowering their defense. I'm just a spinning top that takes awhile to kill.
Templars are the most common faction because they were the only ones available in the first few phases of the beta iirc. Anyone fancy some Polaris action?
Yeah, I'm up for some of that.
Signing on now.
Edit: Looks like I've got a quick update to go through first... shouldn't be too long.
Angelus Errare
Banned
What time does open beta start? As it stands now, I can't even create an account without a key T_T
Check your PM
Angelus Errare
Banned
Thanks everyone who hooked me up! Which is the "GAF" server? I figure I'll play for a few mins before I crash.
I told myself not to play the open beta again but scrrew it, I am patching up
Doesnt matter, you can play with anyone on every dimension.
Doesnt matter, you can play with anyone on every dimension.
FINE! You've convinced me!
Not your fault, everyone is a jerk on the internet
Was fun and we did very good, wanted to finish that last boss though, he is so cool.
Not your fault, everyone is a jerk on the internet
Was fun and we did very good, wanted to finish that last boss though, he is so cool.
It's lucky I'm a pr0 h33ler etc etc - and the last boss is wicked, it's a really tough instance if you don't know what to do/don't have the gear. We should finish it then do that inferno one
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