MMO: Gods and Heroes Rome Rising

[maniacalpha1-1]

Anyone know much about this? I thought it was free to play junk until I saw it for preorder on Amazon. Website doesn't tell much...especially interested in PvP.

 

[imaheadcase]

Looks very generic from youtube videos i've seen. Also considering its been in development since..wait for it..2005!

 

[HarvardAce]

I played a bit of the beta a couple months ago (in between Rift beta phases). It was very confusing, unpolished, and the graphics would have been average a couple years ago. When compared to Rift it definitely couldn't hold my interest.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

I've been considering getting Rift, but I like to concentrate on a single MMO for years at a time, and with Star Wars later this year, unless SW turns out to so obviously be junk that I'd know not to buy it, I'd be quitting Rift before 2011 anyway. I'm also eyeing The Secret World, Fallout Online, Planetside Next and Tribes Universe.

Is Rift worth playing now knowing I'll stop when SW TOR comes out?

 

[Gothgar]

I played it in beta way way back when....

It was cancelled and they stopped doing beta... it appears as though it was bought up or got some new financing and they are continuing, it was pretty fun. Not sure on whats changed since I played it though.

 

[Arglebargle]

Word I've heard is that the game foundered when original developer ran into a showstopper bug (game crashing at double digits of players on server), and the assets were eventually bought by another company that is fixing the problems and developing it onward.

No telling how it will end up, but it is a historically based MMO, which does make it a bit different than the usual fantasy run of the mill background.

 

[imaheadcase]

Yah i can't see myself getting into a MMO right now, so many great ones (hopefully) on the horizon not worth the time/month investment.

Looking forward to Guild wars 2 and Planetside Next big time.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

Yah i can't see myself getting into a MMO right now, so many great ones (hopefully) on the horizon not worth the time/month investment.

Looking forward to Guild wars 2 and Planetside Next big time.

I am really looking forward to an MMO shooter. Planetside Next and Tribes Universe sound interesting. But PS Next got delayed, is it worth it to play Planetside 1 right now? Also, are there any other MMO shooters out right now? Other than WW2 OL which I don't like too much. Which reminds me. Slow running and no jumping is part of why I don't like it; what kind of running and jumping did Planetside have?

Also, for those of you who did play Gods and heroes beta, is it a combat only game or does it also have item loot, tradeskills, cities with NPCs, etc like most MMORPGs?

 

[HarvardAce]

No telling how it will end up, but it is a historically based MMO, which does make it a bit different than the usual fantasy run of the mill background.

Not really. It's a fantasy MMO based in ancient Rome. There are still casters, warriors, rogues, etc. You play as an immortal hero, at least I think that was what it was...I played it for about 5-6 hours before I got tired of the bugs that made the game nearly unplayable.

 

[HarvardAce]

Is Rift worth playing now knowing I'll stop when SW TOR comes out?

Given that it might be well into 2012 before SWTOR comes out, it's probably worth at least a cursory look. They currently have free 7-day trials -- while you won't get a feel for end-game content, 7 days is more than enough time to get a general idea about the game and there are some great low-level dungeons that will give you a good flavor for group content as well.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

Given that it might be well into 2012 before SWTOR comes out, it's probably worth at least a cursory look. They currently have free 7-day trials -- while you won't get a feel for end-game content, 7 days is more than enough time to get a general idea about the game and there are some great low-level dungeons that will give you a good flavor for group content as well.

Hm, I thought the 7 day trial was only if invited by a current player, I'll have to check it out.

Are there any disadvantages based on getting the game through Rift's website or through Steam? I'm beginning to love Steam as not to have to keep gay disks piled up.

 

[HarvardAce]

Hm, I thought the 7 day trial was only if invited by a current player, I'll have to check it out.

Are there any disadvantages based on getting the game through Rift's website or through Steam? I'm beginning to love Steam as not to have to keep gay disks piled up.

If you need an invite, let me know and I can easily get you one. I don't think you need to be invited to get the trial, though.

As for how to get the game, there is no difference between direct from Trion or Steam -- all patching is done via the Trion patcher so the Steam version runs the same executables as the Trion version. If you are going to purchase the full version, look for the best deal (you can often get 15-20% off at various stores, online and otherwise), and you can often find game cards online at a steep discount (~$10 a month).

 

[Sentrosi2121]

I am really looking forward to an MMO shooter. Planetside Next and Tribes Universe sound interesting. But PS Next got delayed, is it worth it to play Planetside 1 right now?

Well, once SOE comes back online it might be. The population might take a hit that only Planetside Next can bring to the table.

Also, are there any other MMO shooters out right now? Other than WW2 OL which I don't like too much. Which reminds me. Slow running and no jumping is part of why I don't like it; what kind of running and jumping did Planetside have?

There is no bunny hopping in Planetside. You won't see players jump up and down in the game due to your stamina. Everytime you jump or activate your implants, your stamina drains. If it gets too low, you can't sprint and must rest to get your stamina back up.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

Well, once SOE comes back online it might be. The population might take a hit that only Planetside Next can bring to the table.



There is no bunny hopping in Planetside. You won't see players jump up and down in the game due to your stamina. Everytime you jump or activate your implants, your stamina drains. If it gets too low, you can't sprint and must rest to get your stamina back up.

I do not personally have a problem against bunny hopping, I don't expect people to just stand there waiting to die. But how fast can you run, and for how long? From the way you say it, I'm guessing that however long you can run, jumping has an extreme stamina cost.

And is there a jet pack like Tribes?

And something I have forgotten to wonder about as far as MMO shooters...do they keep stats, lol? I ask this because I am aware that under normal circumstances you cannot "win" Planetside, so does it at least keep stats and stuff?

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

Now that Gods and Heroes Rome Rising is released, if anyone plays it let us know if it's good/better than it was in beta.

 

[maniacalpha1-1]

Any chance this game has improved since release? Doubt if anyone here is playing but figured I'd check.