View Full Version : 06/20/06, RPG Vault Peek #22 - NPCs, Resources, Population
dudeness
06-20-2006, 05:30 PM
here it is.
http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/713/713375p1.html
Nice to see an Orc in something other than Bone armour :)
Mordhak
06-20-2006, 05:35 PM
Thanks. You rule.
Lukeh
06-20-2006, 05:35 PM
coolio, though.. the armour the Orc is wearing really does look ugly. lol.
good, although predictable, news though.
Squatch
06-20-2006, 05:38 PM
Thanks for posting the link dudeness.
Spikey
06-20-2006, 05:40 PM
I posted before I read the update, look down for my opinions.
Scripture
06-20-2006, 05:42 PM
I love this new flow of information. I really hope their trying to get the highest amount of momentum right before beta (as in hopefully beta's coming soon)!
Gunther TheBlack
06-20-2006, 05:49 PM
Now i'm 100% sure i can dual wield thanks to teh first picture hehe :D
Jangang
06-20-2006, 05:50 PM
Thanks for the link.
That first screenshot confirms duel wielding is in. :) People had been whining about that based on the right handed models coment from a while back.
huapua
06-20-2006, 05:51 PM
With all the detail that the devs are obviously very proud of, it scares me like hell.
1. Is this level of detail even possible?
2. If it is, then how the fuck do I keep my computer from exploding?
Duel weilding was always in, I think some people just had some reading comprehension problems.
Legolas
06-20-2006, 05:55 PM
Sweet !
Gunther TheBlack
06-20-2006, 06:03 PM
Duel weilding was always in, I think some people just had some reading comprehension problems.
And who knew it with certainty? No one, untill this picture confirmed it. Before that no one could say 100% sure it was in, now we can.
Spikey
06-20-2006, 06:08 PM
After actually reading it:
Boring update as always.
Once again it's nothing new, just "our game owns and everything is great". Where monsters spawn? That's all they tell us? Jesus Christ, thanks a lot. These are supposed to be the updates for noobs, and the warcry for the vets. Fuck that, I want these huge updates for the vets, with big ass updates on ENTIRELY NEW things, like skill lists or combat mechanics. I don't want the shitty little QA, give those to the newbies, the people who posts their asses off and introduce new people to the game everyday (Yes, I do, I literally force feed this game down the neck of everyone who I know who is into games) should get the big updates.
Meh whatever, it was a boring update which circled around old info once again.
On another note:
"It's impossible to get the uniqueness and variety you find in the Darkfall experience by making it up as you go along or by patching it in."
This strengthens my theory that beta is taking so long because they want 99% of the content in by the time they release the game, whereas most game companies don't give a shit.
r4nge
06-20-2006, 06:10 PM
I want these huge updates for the vets
You are not a vet. No battles have been fought in darkfall. Ok, jk, plenty of flame wars to get battle hardened in.
Nice leather!
With all the detail that the devs are obviously very proud of, it scares me like hell.
1. Is this level of detail even possible?
2. If it is, then how the fuck do I keep my computer from exploding?
Duel weilding was always in, I think some people just had some reading comprehension problems.
Just upgrade a bit. Time to replace that old voodoo 2 serial card. 8-P
:lmao:
But seriously, just make sure you have greater than 1 gig of ram and you will be fine. It takes a load off the the video card.
If anyone is interested I just bought 2 really good computers, game machines, for under $650 from EcollegePC.com. free shipping and it got to me within 1,5 weeks. I have a New ATI PCI express video card, 64 bit atholon. new hard drive gig of ram. Im thoroughly happy with it. i can run Doom 3 at full Max settings, and it never chokes. World of Warcraft runs like a dream, on full settings, Even in Ironforge (lag central) on a busy friday night.
:cool:
http://www.ecollegepc.com/
Gunther TheBlack
06-20-2006, 06:15 PM
After actually reading it:
Boring update as always.
Once again it's nothing new, just "our game owns and everything is great". Where monsters spawn? That's all they tell us? Jesus Christ, thanks a lot. These are supposed to be the updates for noobs, and the warcry for the vets. Fuck that, I want these huge updates for the vets, with big ass updates on ENTIRELY NEW things, like skill lists or combat mechanics. I don't want the shitty little QA, give those to the newbies, the people who posts their asses off and introduce new people to the game everyday (Yes, I do, I literally force feed this game down the neck of everyone who I know who is into games) should get the big updates.
Meh whatever, it was a boring update which circled around old info once again.
On another note:
"It's impossible to get the uniqueness and variety you find in the Darkfall experience by making it up as you go along or by patching it in."
This strengthens my theory that beta is taking so long because they want 99% of the content in by the time they release the game, whereas most game companies don't give a shit.
Perhaps it's a positive thing that they want to get 99% content in the game before beta starts, a first impression is very important.
WAZOOP! :bang:
Salazar[SG]
06-20-2006, 06:15 PM
After actually reading it:
Boring update as always.
Once again it's nothing new, just "our game owns and everything is great". Where monsters spawn? That's all they tell us? Jesus Christ, thanks a lot. These are supposed to be the updates for noobs, and the warcry for the vets. Fuck that, I want these huge updates for the vets, with big ass updates on ENTIRELY NEW things, like skill lists or combat mechanics. I don't want the shitty little QA, give those to the newbies, the people who posts their asses off and introduce new people to the game everyday (Yes, I do, I literally force feed this game down the neck of everyone who I know who is into games) should get the big updates.
Meh whatever, it was a boring update which circled around old info once again.
On another note:
"It's impossible to get the uniqueness and variety you find in the Darkfall experience by making it up as you go along or by patching it in."
This strengthens my theory that beta is taking so long because they want 99% of the content in by the time they release the game, whereas most game companies don't give a shit.
I have to say I kinda agree with Spikey here
Selzi
06-20-2006, 06:19 PM
I want my fucking two minutes back.
Or the first posts of these 'updates' to be edited once it's been added to news to say in big letters "No new information."
Justinian
06-20-2006, 06:19 PM
I dunno, it was a decent update. At least it was more thoroughly-worded than the other ones. This is a link I'm excited to send out to some friends because of the level of description of how things work.
What I fail to understand, however, is how there was no new information.
APEist
06-20-2006, 06:24 PM
i enjoyed it. this will interest a lot of the softer types looking at this game.
Slyder
06-20-2006, 06:25 PM
Ok update, the only thing getting me excited these days though is the amount of updates, not their content
Salazar[SG]
06-20-2006, 06:27 PM
Well the 1st screen "confirmed" that dual wielding is in, but besides that the devs just circle in their comfort-zone posting info weve known for the past couple years.
Give us some new info on the game mechanics, skills etc and well be happy.
Darkmatter
06-20-2006, 06:30 PM
Thanks! :)
Nalira
06-20-2006, 06:35 PM
With all the detail that the devs are obviously very proud of, it scares me like hell.
1. Is this level of detail even possible?
2. If it is, then how the fuck do I keep my computer from exploding?
Duel weilding was always in, I think some people just had some reading comprehension problems.
im sure theyve worked it out, they want many ppl to be able to play... so im sure the reqs for ur comp wont be too bad (im already set tho so i dont really care)
anyhow, the update is nice only because you get to see a detailed picture of a female human.. and an ork too.
EDIT: oh and that ork has its mouth open as its swinging, id find it hard to imagine that its mouth is open ALWAYS... so with that being said, do characters give off facial expressions in certain situations?
and i once read that as monsters aren't killed, they migrate and become stronger... so that the stronger monsters are farther away from cities and shit, is this concept still in or no? cuz i thought monsters were still gonna be migrating.
Mennovh
06-20-2006, 06:41 PM
even if it doesnt have any new information, we are getting two updates a week now. Before we would be lucky to get an update every six months. Just from this it looks liek the game is coming along and is close to being in beta testing. Maybe this game wills till coem out before the end of the year.
Maegras Caranuial
06-20-2006, 06:41 PM
Nice, but how about an Alfar screenshot? If I remember correctly there was one shot of an Alfar *taken from behind*, and that's pretty much it, whereas other races have been shown repeatedly. Meh..
Airius Droc
06-20-2006, 06:43 PM
Players can travel between towns, villages, resources and points of interest on roads, paths and waterways, and establish their trade routes.
Seems to me that this should be an in-game feature supported by mechanics, not just a point of interest for players that want to "pretend" they have a trade route. More information on this subject, please...
Overall, that was a very nice submission (as always) for people that know nothing about Darkfall.
Krogan
06-20-2006, 06:43 PM
Again I would give anything to drown a few of you guys in a pudle of mud, what exactly does Razorwax owe you Spikey? You payed for the game have you? Or are they just giving you some hope, that there are a group of ppl in the world willing to spend 6 years of their lives and a shit load of money to develop the game of your dreams? seems like your the one that owes then not the other way around.
Anything, ANYTHING at all that the devs show us now is gravy, this is, all of this is extra work for them. The time they spend on us is time not spent on the game.
So until you pay for the game with your own harderned cash you have no **** right to demand anything from the devs.
Good ppl like Spikey tick me off, and they are all Alfar and Orks and a few Mahirim these fools, well im not surpriced.
Sarmatian
06-20-2006, 06:45 PM
Nothing new, not worth the read imo....but something is better than nothing.
Screenshots are appreciated though.
edit: I didn't realize they were using IGN for noobs, and warcry for vets. In that case it is fine then.
Spikey
06-20-2006, 06:51 PM
Again I would give anything to drown a few of you guys in a pudle of mud, what exactly does Razorwax owe you Spikey? You payed for the game have you? Or are they just giving you some hope, that there are a group of ppl in the world willing to spend 6 years of their lives and a shit load of money to develop the game of your dreams? seems like your the one that owes then not the other way around.
Anything, ANYTHING at all that the devs show us now is gravy, this is, all of this is extra work for them. The time they spend on us is time not spent on the game.
So until you pay for the game with your own harderned cash you have no **** right to demand anything from the devs.
Good ppl like Spikey tick me off, and they are all Alfar and Orks and a few Mahirim these fools, well im not surpriced.
Oh? They don't owe me anything do they? Well, where would Aventurine be without people like me? Nowhere, probably with 50 people registered on their forums who would be the staff and cleaners of their offices. Without people like me promoting DF there wouldn't be anyone to show these updates to. Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=22444) post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information. They want me to work for them then I'd appreciate it if they provided some nice updates. Don't swear at me in your posts when you clearly haven't engaged your brain before posting and thought about the situation.
Justinian
06-20-2006, 06:55 PM
some common consideration for people who don't get paid but still spread the word?
maybe euros have different manners that I don't know too much about
Sarmatian
06-20-2006, 06:58 PM
Oh? They don't owe me anything do they? Well, where would Aventurine be without people like me? Nowhere, probably with 50 people registered on their forums who would be the staff and cleaners of their offices. Without people like me promoting DF there wouldn't be anyone to show these updates to. Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=22444) post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information. They want me to work for them then I'd appreciate it if they provided some nice updates. Don't swear at me in your posts when you clearly haven't engaged your brain before posting and thought about the situation.
They don't owe you shit. They don't owe me shit. Who's to say where DF would be w/o people like you? I was introduced to DF by a rl friend who doesn't even follow the game anymore. I'm sure DF would survive w/o "people like you."
Take a step back and look at things realistically.
The mods can't even keep a thread unlocked on these boards b/c you people just want to keep bitching when you have already stated your point again and again.
Derosian
06-20-2006, 06:58 PM
Nice update, like seeing the Dual weilder. Looking forward to Darkfall. Spreading the word.
Darkmatter
06-20-2006, 06:59 PM
I think the human female character looks great. She looks like a warrior, not like a super model. This gives hope. It'll look even better with fluent combat animations. Mirdain characters next then? :p
Selzi
06-20-2006, 07:01 PM
edit: I didn't realize they were using IGN for noobs, and warcry for vets. In that case it is fine then.
No, it's not fine.
What they should be using is the forums. The official forums for Darkfall. We shouldn't have to hear about the game from third party sources.
Khael[SUN]
06-20-2006, 07:03 PM
Nice screen, and decent info.
Spikey
06-20-2006, 07:05 PM
They don't owe you shit. They don't owe me shit. Who's to say where DF would be w/o people like you? I was introduced to DF by a rl friend who doesn't even follow the game anymore. I'm sure DF would survive w/o "people like you."
Take a step back and look at things realistically.
The mods can't even keep a thread unlocked on these boards b/c you people just want to keep bitching when you have already stated your point again and again.
Without people like me promoting DF there wouldn't be anyone to show these updates to. Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=22444) post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information.
They asked me to be their PR guy.
Sarmatian
06-20-2006, 07:06 PM
No, it's not fine.
What they should be using is the forums. The official forums for Darkfall. We shouldn't have to hear about the game from third party sources.
I have never been to one of these third party websites nor will I ever visit them. Yet I have still read everyone of these links. They are posted here as soon as someone spots them on those sites so what's the problem imo.
They are letting us see the info and at the same time drawing in more people that don't visit DF forums.
Ofcourse I would like to see new info, but I don't have a problem with them posting on the third party sites.
Sarmatian
06-20-2006, 07:08 PM
Without people like me promoting DF there wouldn't be anyone to show these updates to. Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=22444) post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information.
They asked me to be their PR guy.
I know what you are saying.
Quit "spreading the word" and see what happens. There's that 1% chance that DF will survive I guess.
Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information.
They asked me to be their PR guy.
When did I ever argue that?
Spikey
06-20-2006, 07:10 PM
I have never been to one of these third party websites nor will I ever visit them.
not worth the read imo
I don't have a problem with them posting on the third party sites.
o rly?
Squatch
06-20-2006, 07:13 PM
No need to keep quoting back and forth constantly to prove your points, take it to PM.
Sarmatian
06-20-2006, 07:14 PM
o rly?
If you are going to quote me, quote my entire post homeboy.
haha, ofcourse I go to them when something about DF is linked..
other than that I don't and probably never will.
|Avalanche
06-20-2006, 07:16 PM
Nice! Good reading!
Spikey
06-20-2006, 07:17 PM
No need to keep quoting back and forth constantly to prove your points, take it to PM.
Why not? Is that not what the forums are for? Debates?
So now we can't have 1 to 1 conversations? Is that what you're saying?
Squatch
06-20-2006, 07:25 PM
What I am saying is take your conversation to PM. I am sending you one.
Zerikin Loukbel
06-20-2006, 07:25 PM
nice
Shaar
06-20-2006, 07:28 PM
Thanks for the link! Not much new info but still all the recent activity is nice.
LanMandragon
06-20-2006, 07:30 PM
Thanks for the new information.
Gunther TheBlack
06-20-2006, 07:34 PM
What I am saying is take your conversation to PM. I am sending you one.
rofl :p
Opportunity Nox
06-20-2006, 08:19 PM
Without people like me promoting DF there wouldn't be anyone to show these updates to. Oh and you want to argue that they didn't ask me to promote DF? Read this (http://forums.darkfallonline.com/showthread.php?t=22444) post please. Where the devs ask ME to be their PR guy.
That's why they owe it to me and others to deliver some good NEW information.
They asked me to be their PR guy.
Your a big Whiny crybaby. Build a bridge and get over it allready
Selzi
06-20-2006, 08:21 PM
Your a big Whiny crybaby. Build a bridge and get over it allready
Take your conversation to PM.
Marrock
06-20-2006, 08:25 PM
Looking good, thanks for the link dudeness.
Kamakizz
06-20-2006, 08:37 PM
To be honest, I'm just glad they are updating and posting information wether its new or old. Also the new screenshots are always nice to see. I just hope they get most the crap they promised in the game. (Balance is one of my biggest concerns)
Kamakizz
06-20-2006, 08:37 PM
To be honest, I'm just glad they are updating and posting information wether its new or old. Also the new screenshots are always nice to see. I just hope they get most the crap they promised in the game. (Balance is one of my biggest concerns)
Njordung
06-20-2006, 08:48 PM
I have to agree that the recent amount of acticity and promotionlas form the Darkfall Team is great. The frst screenshot look great I really liked that humans outfit and apperance but the a as we move on to the second screenhot the Ork and his armor just looks wierd in some kind of way. Also as I
Spikey
06-20-2006, 08:49 PM
Your a big Whiny crybaby. Build a bridge and get over it allready
.... :lmao:
Nalira
06-20-2006, 08:57 PM
[QUOTE=Njordung]
as we move on to the second screenhot the Ork and his armor just looks wierd in some kind of way. Also as I
Virtra
06-20-2006, 09:36 PM
Yay, more words from the devs. And it looks like we've got subtle confirmation on dual wielding, good stuff. It seems like they are going for the more mainstream, PvE-type gamer with these new dev journals up on IGN. I guess that makes sense, though; its good to see a real plan behind their marketing - limited as it may be at the moment.
Afgar
06-20-2006, 10:03 PM
Welcome to the Jaded Fan Club.
Metal Wolf
06-20-2006, 11:15 PM
looks like finding where everything whent after a while might be half the fun.
And yae dual wielding, hope this aplyes to claws too.
Wraith
06-20-2006, 11:18 PM
Now this is good news, can't wait.
We look forward on elaborating in subsequent articles here on RPG Vault.
Vinadil
06-20-2006, 11:50 PM
So there was not much "new" info... you guys must forget what OTHER games "updates" start to look like around beta... something like "Well, we had WANTED to have dynamic spawns, but it just did not work out." ... "We had WANTED to have a unique dungeon for each race as well as others in the map... but we will have to add those after release."
The fact that features they talked about 2-3 years ago are STILL IN for release is actually good news to some of us... even if it is not entirely "new".
Spawl
06-20-2006, 11:56 PM
The fact that features they talked about 2-3 years ago are STILL IN for release is actually good news to some of us... even if it is not entirely "new".
That is true Vinadil. It does offer a glimmer of hope. It is also a great thing that we are seeing communication twice a week right now. This is a heck of a lot more that I have seen in a while, even if most of it is rehashing things that were discussed in the past.
I do look forward to more specifics.
super screens, .. reminds of the old orc fort in uo.. by cove. ha. also the other picture of the female.. not sure if thats a elf. or a EVIL looking char. im assuming the darkness around the eyes. is either a SWEET character /makeupsystem they have. OR. representing evil looking.. either or.. SWEET feature of it ism akeup.. makes for like.. guild patterns and shit on your face and what not.. ha.
defenitly good info as well.. makes me defenitly want to pve... and as for the ppl who are going to argue again.. we tryed.. go read the last 20 page post.. just accept it.. enjoy it.. if they are saying its in at this time.. i wouldnt doubt it.. considering they are finally giving us key features.. the idea of the way society lives on with or without you. and alts as you intertwine with it... quite exciting.
hope to see beta in the next 3-6 months. but.... as long as they are giving information freely. im happy. ;)
Maglubiyet
06-21-2006, 12:00 AM
I think it was a good story. As Tasos said these updates are for the people who haven't followed DF, and as he said they always add something new into the fray. It seems they added the duel weild picture on purpose because we have talked about it after the last update, and it's good to know they have content all over the place and it wont be an open barren world. It reasured me that they are extreme perfectionists, which is making them take longer, but hell for once a game is going to come out that is basically complete.
kiegh
06-21-2006, 12:04 AM
It's refreshing to see the level of detail on the clothing, and the Ork without plate or chainmail on.
I doubt they'd make claws main hand only Metal Wolf. Just my thought though.
nazual
06-21-2006, 12:23 AM
Constant updates, been about 1 every week. I'm likin... I'm likin a lot :D
Bones
06-21-2006, 12:33 AM
Not much new info at all, but goddamn its good to see em start to communicate a bit. Pic confirms dual weild is in, awesome.
Benny
06-21-2006, 12:48 AM
Ive been fading in an out of the community here, (because of the lack of updates), but checking in this week and seeing all the information/confirmations being put out there is great.
I hope it keeps building up like this towards Beta, although if we get more than 2 updates a week i might have to change my pants more often.
The information was pretty stale, but they are now trying to build up the community more, which is fine by me. They are going to need 10000 people on the one server to accurately test/show they can handle it.
The pics are great. Would like to see some Alfar though.....
Malishan
06-21-2006, 01:02 AM
I personally think they should release fewer screenshots and more movies, even if they are short 8 sec clips like the orc on the warpig. The game looks so, SOOOO much better in motion. Oldtimers around here might not care much, but the new crowd they are trying to suck in (in which they want our help spreading the word) might care a whole lot. If I wasn't already excited about the great concepts the game offers, I might not be very thrilled with screenshots of the relatively low polygon character models. Smooth animation, moving sky and trees, all make up for a multitude of sins where the character models are concerned.
Again, they needn't be long movies with a fancy logo etc, just short 5-10 sec clips with a generic intro/extro pasted on either end. Making short clips like that shouldn't really take much more time than taking a screenshot. It doesn't need to be choreographed, just pan the camera and show some scenery, or some dude swinging a sword, anything really. Anything worthy of taking a screenshot of can be even better in a video clip. This is a multimedia world, and if they are ready to start sucking in new followers, I think they should step it up a bit, and not just for my benefit but for their own. Videos are sure to impress, while screenshots may actually be a downer for people that are fixated on eye-candy, and I'd bet that a vast majority of DF's potential market falls in that category. I say be revolutionary and do away with screenshots entirely. :)
Trazodone
06-21-2006, 01:36 AM
Darkfall has been designed so there is a climax in anything you do
nuff said
i thought people wanted updates, wether they were huge or little. i, for one, am happy with what i am seeing.
it sounds like they are building up to go more in depth with certain areas
Aradan
06-21-2006, 03:08 AM
You can't please everybody. I'm just glad to know the devs are still breathing
Nuada
06-21-2006, 03:53 AM
This game HAS IT ALL!!! I see alot of people are all about the PvPing but theres WAAYYY more to this game then PvP.
rekker
06-21-2006, 08:32 AM
Argh once again wasn't at my computer when new info was released :(
This is all sounding very good, loving the screenies, loving the amount of activity lately and LOVING the way they're making DF sound like its not just some EXTREME PVP game. Hardcore PvP is all very good... but what about the days when you come online with a hangover, just wanting to play peacefully? Keep these articles going! Info on specifics, such as quest examples or resource extraction details would be great.
Chungo
06-21-2006, 01:29 PM
Any news is good news!
I must say, that this is the first time I think a DF female chars looks hot. A thing I never tought would happen.
Edit: Notice that she is dual wielding, soo that kinda confirms it that it's in.
This is one of my favorites.
Angry-Khan
06-21-2006, 07:00 PM
nice :D
a Norwegian team called Razorwax, and has advanced it to the stage where preparations are currently being made to begin beta.
That statement makes me happy! Also that closeup of the human chick is great, nice detail to armor and some detailed facials. Notice shes dual wielding so to all you suckas who said there wasnt dual wielding p00ned!!!@!#$@$ also she is holding her offhand backwards style which is common with eastern stances and assasins which suggests there will be weapons like that, pimpness.
Always_PEPSI
06-21-2006, 08:39 PM
What race is that chick, emo?
shock223
06-21-2006, 08:45 PM
my god, the devs arn't dead!
MorkDaOrc
06-21-2006, 08:47 PM
What race is that chick, emo?
OMG, Alfar does have an alliance race!
Angry-Khan
06-21-2006, 09:22 PM
What race is that chick, emo?
Shes obviously gothic as emos have short spiky multi colored hairs.
JimLad
06-21-2006, 09:23 PM
'Sbetter than nothing.
After last weeks Warcry thingy, I can't wait to see this weeks.
Yuengling.OoB
06-21-2006, 10:21 PM
female.. or a EVIL looking char. im assuming the darkness around the eyes. is either a SWEET character /makeupsystem they have. OR. representing evil looking...
That's what I was thinking... perhaps your character will begin to look evil as your alignment begins to dwindle.
KarateK|d
06-21-2006, 11:18 PM
Its wrong when they don't give us updates, and its wrong when they do!
FFS people, if you have nothing good to say just keep your mouths shut!
I for one, love these updates!
Keep em comming devs!
Mhorham
06-22-2006, 12:07 AM
It was weak. But atlest Tasos took the time to put sometihng out. So much is being left to speculation but atleast they are talking agian. I hope the bloody beta starts soon so they can quit making us guess at shit. My guildmates are looking at me funny like as if I got caught leading them on chase for a wild goose ;)
Joiry
06-22-2006, 05:53 AM
I think the human female character looks great. She looks like a warrior, not like a super model. This gives hope. It'll look even better with fluent combat animations. Mirdain characters next then? :p
You've got to be kidding. She looks exactly like a calvin klein (insert other 'edgy' designer or whatever) pseudo-goth chick.
The super slim waste and the eye shadow... I hope this is just an example of what character customization can be, and not the basis. The armor looks to just be leather or somesuch, and you yet can't even see a well defined bicep or tricep on her in the polygons...
So long as there's an option not to have lipstick opr other makeup, and decent looking small breasts (gotta love those games with the chest slider that changes breast size without changing shape...)
Darkmatter
06-22-2006, 06:05 AM
I think someone is expecting too much out of the character creation - I guess there'll be many pre-made heads to choose from, and you can probably change your haircolor, but I don't think there will be many possibilities when it comes to the rest of the body. I agree that most of the heads available for the human female shouldn't have makeup, what is this, Sims Online: PvP version? "Make your ideal human and fight for your right to be handsome"
Mhorham
06-22-2006, 11:00 AM
think maybe its possible those shots are of npc mob's and not player characters? ;)
It never bothered me in Planetside that everyone looked similiar. Because of this design decision on the part of Planetside, we were able to have mass numbers in a fight(100vs100). Hopefully technology has progressed far enough since then to allows the mass amounts of mixed items onto the battlefield that DF promises. Hopefully the DF devs have their hands on the suitable technology to make it happen.
As long as game performance holds up, and I can tell races apart, I will be satisfied.
Darkmatter
06-22-2006, 08:20 PM
Planetsides put forth the effects of uniformity. Soldiers that look the same, players that are fighting for the same cause etc. A feeling of being on the same team. Its been a while since I played Planetside now, but I know that at least some of the characters there are wearing helmets covering their faces anyways, and the action goes on pretty intense, so the most important thing there is actually the distinct colors and such. It'll probably be beneficial to wear a helmet/hood in DF, and by doing that you are covering most of your characters' face up anyway. There'll be ways of identifying a different race wearing another races' racial armor, you either see the size and shape of the character, the movement speed, and you'll have the possibility to ID him/her..
For RP purposes, however, I see the need to feel more like an individual, with a face I know 1000s of other people don't use, and that 3 people right beside me are aren't looking "exactly" the same as I do.
nafetsnafets
06-22-2006, 10:19 PM
well maybe they will just have a /perfmon like on shadowbane where in the fatass fights everyone just looks like little blobs running around. maybe not to that extent, but at least this way they can have more than 1 head to choose from without having to lose the fun of a giant siege battle. as long as they dont screw up like dark and light did
Derosian
06-22-2006, 11:18 PM
I wanna be pretty, and have a pink dress! =D
JimLad
06-23-2006, 03:31 PM
Yuengling, I love that sig lol :D
Planetside is first person so you never really notice or care about your looks, same with this. (melee doesn't count as you can't turn the camera) You just play to kill and make your name known. For everything else there's Mastercard, and a City of Heroes account. :p
If they have as many different armour/clothe/weapon models as they say, then that should be the main customisation right there because you'll be covered most of the time anyway.
Ferociter
06-23-2006, 06:39 PM
Good contrast in backgrounds in the screenshots. The sullen and stormy weather in the human picture, I like the detail in the flowers as well, nice touch. Shame about her saggy tits though.
As for the Ork picture, quality. The murky looking trees with a dieing sun peeping through them. The campfire in the background also makes you wonder if the Ork is angry because his meal was interrupted, haha, that is a massive hammer he is using right? The shanty structures make the area look like a cool hideout or something.
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