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First off, 'these' boards aren't Funcom, they're a fansite (the best we think), so RP is more concentrated here, RP isn't a huge thing in AO...Xori Ruscuv wrote:Perusing these boards and I see a lot of emphasis on RP. Now, I'm not one of these jackasses who runs around making fun of RPers. Everyone should play the game the way they like. I'm just not an RPer myself, and have no interest in it. Will I find myself terribly left out of the AO community? Will I be bored with lack of things "to do" if I don't want to RP?
Up to your ears in 'group' content...!!!Xori Ruscuv wrote:- How is the group content in this game? (Raids, etc?) Are there complex/difficult goals to work toward with your clan?
You 'grind' as much as you need to to lvl at the speed you want to...Xori Ruscuv wrote:- I see a lot about mission grinding. I already have to grind missions in Eve to fund my PVP. :s I don't want to spend all my time in another game grinding the mind numbing repetitive solo stuff :s Is it mission mission mission, or is there plenty to do?
The female clothing is VERY satisfying ^^ lol.Xori Ruscuv wrote:- As I mentioned, I'm trying to get my wife interested in the game too. Pretty much the only thing she'll play right now is WOW, but I just can't go back to that game. Any "tips" on how to "get her into" AO? Any cool stuff that will grab her as a newbie and make her not want to stop playing?
Yes, FC is updating all the time, there's a new booster pack being made as we type...Xori Ruscuv wrote:- Are there any current plans for significant expansions, outside the upcoming graphics update? Content additions, storyline progress, etc?
Yes, the official site has a storyline page, where you can read all about it.Xori Ruscuv wrote:- While I'm not an RPer, I DO "get into" the game lore. I'm being told a story and taking part of the story and I like to know what's going on. It's like reading a book that I can interact with. Sooo... to that end, is there somewhere I can go with a condensed "history" and some basic lore to get my teeth sunk into that a bit?
Dunno, out of my juristiction (software hates me).Xori Ruscuv wrote:- Morbid curiosity I was checking out those "leaked" screenshots from the graphics update. The shaders and what not are cute, but what the game really seems to need is a texture update to make use of modern hardware's larger memory availability. Is there a plan to update the textures etc? (Yes I know it's an older game, I'm just curious. It would be kickass to see a great old game get a beautiful new face. I'd so love to have a sci-fi MMO with solid PVE and exploration opportunities!)
No, Neutral are definately the underdogs on all servers, not much difference between Omni & Clan.Xori Ruscuv wrote:- Is there a severe population imbalance for Clan vs. Omni? Will a new player find it more difficult to roll one or the other? My natural tendency is to roll Omni (sounds cooler), but after nasty experience in WOW with population imbalances, I figure I'd better check first
I'd say that RP in AO (At least on RK1, the server I play on) is far from present. AO, unlike most other MMOs I've played, seems to have divided into three camps; RPers, PvMers and PvPers. And of course the weirdos that do two or even all three ^^Xori Ruscuv wrote:- Perusing these boards and I see a lot of emphasis on RP. Now, I'm not one of these jackasses who runs around making fun of RPers. Everyone should play the game the way they like. I'm just not an RPer myself, and have no interest in it. Will I find myself terribly left out of the AO community? Will I be bored with lack of things "to do" if I don't want to RP?
One issue I have personally with the raids in AO, is that most of it is concentrated to endgame. However there is tons of group content that might not be considered an actual "multi team"-raids from 1-220. From simple Rubi-Ka missions and quests, Mercenaries, APF10, Hollow Island... well, I could get stuck here for hours mentioning things that can be done in teams heheXori Ruscuv wrote:- How is the group content in this game? (Raids, etc?) Are there complex/difficult goals to work toward with your clan?
In AO, like in many (if not most) MMOs, you will have to PvM to fund your PvP and get gear required. The biggest grind for new players, if you are sided, will probably be the Token Boards. However these are possible to acquire without having to use "grinding" methods it has just become a "tradition" for many players to solo their way to 1000 tokens. I find it a lot more fun to acquire it by teaming with friends as much as possible.Xori Ruscuv wrote:- I see a lot about mission grinding. I already have to grind missions in Eve to fund my PVP. :s I don't want to spend all my time in another game grinding the mind numbing repetitive solo stuff :s Is it mission mission mission, or is there plenty to do?
All depends on her personality.. Snakebite mentions the clothing, and while that might be stereotypical hehe, it might be something to mention. The Social Tab is fun to play withXori Ruscuv wrote: - As I mentioned, I'm trying to get my wife interested in the game too. Pretty much the only thing she'll play right now is WOW, but I just can't go back to that game. Any "tips" on how to "get her into" AO? Any cool stuff that will grab her as a newbie and make her not want to stop playing?
Since Lost Eden was released, the amount of content and storyline additions have been massive compared to how AO was before. Since 17.0 was released we have gotten 3 team instances, a huge Dust Brigade Quest, an Alien playfield for 100-150 level players, small quests on Rubi-Ka, addition of huge quests to the Shadowlands.. well.. I could go on for a long time here.. soXori Ruscuv wrote: - Are there any current plans for significant expansions, outside the upcoming graphics update? Content additions, storyline progress, etc?
Here you can read the basic storyline, though it does seem it has not been quite updated with the latest storylines. However you get the basic idea of the story of Rubi-Ka and the Shadowlands.Xori Ruscuv wrote: - While I'm not an RPer, I DO "get into" the game lore. I'm being told a story and taking part of the story and I like to know what's going on. It's like reading a book that I can interact with. Sooo... to that end, is there somewhere I can go with a condensed "history" and some basic lore to get my teeth sunk into that a bit?
I couldn't agree more And I couldn't tell you if FC has planned to update textures on release of the gaming engine, but (and don't hold me to this ) I seem to recall either Sil, the old Game Director, or Means, the current Game Director, mentioning that they were hoping to update textures in "bunches" after the release of the engine.Xori Ruscuv wrote: - Morbid curiosity I was checking out those "leaked" screenshots from the graphics update. The shaders and what not are cute, but what the game really seems to need is a texture update to make use of modern hardware's larger memory availability. Is there a plan to update the textures etc? (Yes I know it's an older game, I'm just curious. It would be kickass to see a great old game get a beautiful new face. I'd so love to have a sci-fi MMO with solid PVE and exploration opportunities!)
On RK1, the balance is quite nice. Most of the time there are equal amounts of Clans and Omnis online. I am not too certain about RK2, but I have not heard any talks of imbalances, though I am far from up to date on Rimor issuesXori Ruscuv wrote: - Is there a severe population imbalance for Clan vs. Omni? Will a new player find it more difficult to roll one or the other? My natural tendency is to roll Omni (sounds cooler), but after nasty experience in WOW with population imbalances, I figure I'd better check first
You're Wife has done it again then, the Advy is not so much a tank as a DD class (damage doer), good damage, got heals...Xori Ruscuv wrote:Quick question: I usually like tanking in group situations. Is the Enforcer the only valid tank class, or are there several valid tank classes like in WOW? (I tend to enjoy utility tanks such as WOW's Druid or EQ/VSoH's DK rather than straight bash em up standard "Warrior" classes. But that's what I'll play if it's what's called for to tank.)
The standard (or max) party size is 6 players, however there's plenty to do if there's just the 2 of you. It would be good if you took an Atrox Enforcer & your wife took a Solitus Doc, that way you protect her & she keeps your HP up... Also a good way to learn the game...Xori Ruscuv wrote:My wife wants to play a martial artist or adventurer. She has a talent for picking uber classes and we'll be playing together a lot. Am I just going to feel useless for a little while? Also, what's the standard group content party size in this game? Can two people get on and do something, or am I well advised to join an org ASAP?
Well the Enf/Doc routine would work well here again, you can casualy hit stuff instead of rushing ahead & the Doc takes concentration so it would increase interest with your wife...Xori Ruscuv wrote:I'm taking a casual-ish approach to the game, which is new for me. My wife... super casual player, I'm not so much, so I'm trying to figure out how to best adapt my playstyle to hers. Hehe. Might not work, we'll see.
Yup, if you wanna have fun together, a tank/healer combo will always be fun.Snakebite wrote:The standard (or max) party size is 6 players, however there's plenty to do if there's just the 2 of you. It would be good if you took an Atrox Enforcer & your wife took a Solitus Doc, that way you protect her & she keeps your HP up... Also a good way to learn the game...Xori Ruscuv wrote:My wife wants to play a martial artist or adventurer. She has a talent for picking uber classes and we'll be playing together a lot. Am I just going to feel useless for a little while? Also, what's the standard group content party size in this game? Can two people get on and do something, or am I well advised to join an org ASAP?
I didn't suggest this because Soli have even base attributes, remember these are new players, to start with a Soli will be easier to get implants into instead of having to deal with differing attribute levels...Zeephonz wrote:I would perhaps look at choosing an Opifex doc as opposed to a Solitus doc, for 3 reasons.
Well, I'd beg to differ on the ease of implant integration even for a newbie, but perhaps the OP would get some assistance from these two FC threads as opposed to making things too heated...Snakebite wrote:I didn't suggest this because Soli have even base attributes, remember these are new players, to start with a Soli will be easier to get implants into instead of having to deal with differing attribute levels...
Respectfully disagree I rather enjoy the minmaxing and theory aspects. But I've been accused of being a bit of a bump on a log before.Nijushio wrote:Hey don't start off with too much information : )
All this talk about what breed and what prof just spoils the fun at the beginning. In my opinion it doesn't matter at all with what you start the game, since you will have several toons before long usually. Just go with what you feel like.