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"really is the console market ready for an MMO?"

FFXI has been on console since 2002.

Other then that I don't see AoC going anywhere with console either.

SOE released a PS2 version of Everquest (aka Everquest Online Adventures) in 2003.

Ahh my apologies then, my question then is have either really succeeded? im pretty much solely a PC gamer, and both of those games where released for console before i really started getting heavy into MMOs.

Despite what the whiners here say, AoC is a decent game and is definitely worth $10. After the free month it sup to you whether its worth subscribing or not. If you choose a server like Cimmeria (RP-PvP) the population is still good and Cimmeria has a great community on it.

No no its really not worth it go buy a hamburger or two with your ten bucks

It's worth the effort. You may be suprised to find that you hang on for a few months. It's honestly a rather fun game with some unique concepts.

The people you see crying 'FAIL!' are the ones who beat down on every game that isn't their current favorite. Look at their past posts to see what they're generally like. Funcom did pull a big fail, but it's not nearly as bad as those who scream at the top of their lungs at every opportunity make it out to be.

The game had a bad launch and has had some hefty issues. It's getting better, though. It's worth a try if you're an MMO fan.

I would say that even getting 10 double cheeseburgers from McDonalds would be better, and McD's sucks.

really give it up already, take you hate somewhere that people may care. seriously

Everyone is entitled to their view, and a negative reaction to AoC is very much expected, so I don't feel that david is far off the mark here. At the same time I appreciate your positive outlook on the game. Probably best just to live with all comments and stimulate some sort of conversation which does interest you rather than resorting to GTFO! type remarks. Remember it's not a AoC chat channel here, it's Massively!

Because opinions differ, it's easy to dismiss criticism by claiming trolling. I didn't once mention Failcom in my posts. I'd like to ensure that if you would like to quote me, that you had all the facts at your disposal.

I'd like to correct you on a couple of points here Bishop, firstly, I don't believe I lied. I mentioned there were very few quest, so please reread that post for further clarification. It is common knowledge that players had to just grind mobs for many levels just so they met the requirements of the next quest hub.

http://vnboards.ign.com/age_of_conan_general_board/b22995/107482108/p1/?8

This was in direct contrast to the experience prior to this where there was a story and multiple zones available. The journey from here on in, involved meeting the requirement for the next set of quests, followed by a lot of grinding, and this wasn't indicative of a particular playstyle, it was universal because there just wasn't any quests available. So my assertion that there were very few quests in contrast to the pre level 45 experience is accurate.

While you may feel I paint a negative view of AoC, I do have good reason to want to share my experiences given I feel that it didn't come up to the basic standard that all gamers should expect (enjoyment).

I'd like for you to outline why you feel the game is a such a positive experience now in detail so we can continue discussion. If put the case against, so now time for you to give people a reason to continue to play in light of a poor track record and the recent mass lay offs?

Thank you.

That's great and all, but you have failed to promote your argument, just to counter mine, and when debating a point, that's seen to be a failure.

As for slander, you know what, just go ahead and sue me. What I have said is accurate and reflects my thoughts. I feel you are probably a little quick to anger as you've not really defended your position at all, just cherry picked my comments (which is really flattering as I didn't realize people read everything I have written)

Occassional deadzone vs no quests available - I've already said the experience changed drastically pre and post level 45 and that the content as a result was a whole lot less. Rather than attack my point, let's hear about all the great content that was available? And you know what, I've never run out of quest in an MMO before, AoC was the first....

Poor track record - hmm maybe the lead producer left, maybe the fact that retention rate was so bad that servers now need merging, maybe it was the promised features that are still not present in the game. As track records go, AoC is performing pretty damn badly. Let's hear why you feel it has a good track record given such a strong start?

Mass layoffs are mass layoffs, I'm sure the people who were laid off would be somewhat heartened by the fact that a few new folk were hired.... Seriously, I don't get your response here, the overall size of the team was down and that's a good thing?

Server merges are a band aid on a rotten game. It's as much about reducing running costs as increasing player population. And given the inexcusable instancing system (that was only actually announced after people bought the game) players will struggle to see a benefit.

Again, I would ask you to carefully outline the positives here as I feel I've done a good job in explaining the cons here.

I really appreciate your need to address my posts and express your feelings, so let's take that as read and now over to you on the positive elements of AoC that will ensure a new player will have a immersive and fun time in virtual world with plenty of content and a sense of character development and community. And let's then consider all the other products which directly compete on this level and how AoC trumps them too.

Finally I think it would be big headed of anyone to ascertain that just by posing on an internet forum that their opinion because a trusted source of information, let's put things into perspective a little bit here, it's just the good ol' anonymous internet.

Ocasional down time, right. That's why I had to grind my way 55-80 with enough quests in between all that to MAYBE grant 4 or 5 levels worth of experience.


Fucking fanboys, yada yada fanboys are pointless to argue with.