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jswerve · May 06, 2005, 03:39 AM // 03:39

I have yet to buy into this. Im burned out on Diablo 2 but need a game that keeps me hooked like it did. Is this the one? If so why?

Ender · May 06, 2005, 03:44 AM // 03:44

So far I've played for 30+ plus hours and are maybe 10% done with the game. Haven't even touched PvP yet.

If you're looking for a game with an immense replay value (even for an MMO) this is the one.

x3ro · May 06, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17

I have played for 80 hours total. Im taking my time I just now have started the so called- ascension quests. And I also have a new char started. Much Fun!!!!!

Sekkira · May 06, 2005, 05:54 AM // 05:54

"I have played for 80 hours total. Im taking my time" - It's been out for a week, that sentance contradicts itself XD However, is a good indication of what it's like

Zeppelin · May 06, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01

It's kind of like Diablo in the sense that you can play through the game with multiple characters and still enjoy it. You can try out many different class/skill combinations, and it's also comparable in the sense that it doesn't take too long to get your character to a high level or to the end-game areas.

It has wonderful graphics, fluid gameplay, and the battles can be fast-paced and exciting.

It's unlike Diablo in the following ways:
-There are rare items, but no godly Enigmas or runewords, just some rares with some interesting stats.

-Using 1-2 skills isn't going to get you very far. In Diablo most classes concentrate on 1-2 skills and that's about all they need to get through Hell difficulty. If you only use 1-2 skills in this game, you'd be lucky to get halfway through the game. This game is compared to Magic the Gathering alot, because you have a bunch of varying skills(cards) that can work together, compliment each other, help or hurt other player's abilities, and your skill setup is very crucial to how well you will do in the game.

-The later areas of the game get very difficult and you will have to adjust your strategies to deal with the challenges.

-Many, many more quests and missions.

-Teamwork is REQUIRED. You can get through most of the game by using a team of 'henchman'(mercenaries), but some missions require more players, and if you're playing with other humans then you NEED to work together. One wrong move from one party member can mean mission failure in certain situations.

-Trading isn't as popular or necessary as in Diablo, and the trading system isn't that great as of now.

-PvP is more about what skills you're using and how smart of a player you are, than whether or not you have all the l33t gear. Being a lvl 90 with an Enigma picking on lvl 20's isn't going to happen here.

-Many more PvP modes/options

-Much bigger world, more interesting, more colorful...beautiful

-Other stuff...someone else wrap this up. :P

thaumaturge · May 06, 2005, 11:18 AM // 11:18

~30 hours in, only up to Lions Arch with heaps of quests I've not completed. It's really starting to get hard though, and I need to get better. I don't play many rpg games, but I get a similar addiction to this as I did for Diablo 1 and 2.

jswerve · May 06, 2005, 12:05 PM // 12:05

Very good guys, thanks. I think ill run out and buy a copy!

Manderlock · May 06, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11

78 hours, and I only recently acsended O_o

This is not counting the countless hours I've put into my PvP chars

smitty-gw · May 06, 2005, 12:42 PM // 12:42

I Played D2 for about 5 years.

This game captures the excitement of D2 while eliminating its bad points.

Major differences:

1) Less of a grind
2) Skill and tactics are more important than items overall.
3) Much greater character variation.

May 06, 2005, 03:39 AM // 03:39	#1
jswerve Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Brothers of Immortals Profession: W/Mo	Ok guys , been out for a week how good is it? I have yet to buy into this. Im burned out on Diablo 2 but need a game that keeps me hooked like it did. Is this the one? If so why?

May 06, 2005, 03:44 AM // 03:44	#2
Ender Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	So far I've played for 30+ plus hours and are maybe 10% done with the game. Haven't even touched PvP yet. If you're looking for a game with an immense replay value (even for an MMO) this is the one.

May 06, 2005, 05:17 AM // 05:17	#3
x3ro Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio	I have played for 80 hours total. Im taking my time I just now have started the so called- ascension quests. And I also have a new char started. Much Fun!!!!!

May 06, 2005, 05:54 AM // 05:54	#4
Sekkira Forge Runner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canberra, AU	"I have played for 80 hours total. Im taking my time" - It's been out for a week, that sentance contradicts itself XD However, is a good indication of what it's like

May 06, 2005, 06:01 AM // 06:01	#5
Zeppelin Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Houses Of The Holy Profession: W/N	It's kind of like Diablo in the sense that you can play through the game with multiple characters and still enjoy it. You can try out many different class/skill combinations, and it's also comparable in the sense that it doesn't take too long to get your character to a high level or to the end-game areas. It has wonderful graphics, fluid gameplay, and the battles can be fast-paced and exciting. It's unlike Diablo in the following ways: -There are rare items, but no godly Enigmas or runewords, just some rares with some interesting stats. -Using 1-2 skills isn't going to get you very far. In Diablo most classes concentrate on 1-2 skills and that's about all they need to get through Hell difficulty. If you only use 1-2 skills in this game, you'd be lucky to get halfway through the game. This game is compared to Magic the Gathering alot, because you have a bunch of varying skills(cards) that can work together, compliment each other, help or hurt other player's abilities, and your skill setup is very crucial to how well you will do in the game. -The later areas of the game get very difficult and you will have to adjust your strategies to deal with the challenges. -Many, many more quests and missions. -Teamwork is REQUIRED. You can get through most of the game by using a team of 'henchman'(mercenaries), but some missions require more players, and if you're playing with other humans then you NEED to work together. One wrong move from one party member can mean mission failure in certain situations. -Trading isn't as popular or necessary as in Diablo, and the trading system isn't that great as of now. -PvP is more about what skills you're using and how smart of a player you are, than whether or not you have all the l33t gear. Being a lvl 90 with an Enigma picking on lvl 20's isn't going to happen here. -Many more PvP modes/options -Much bigger world, more interesting, more colorful...beautiful -Other stuff...someone else wrap this up. :P

May 06, 2005, 11:18 AM // 11:18	#6
thaumaturge Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Profession: Mo/Me	~30 hours in, only up to Lions Arch with heaps of quests I've not completed. It's really starting to get hard though, and I need to get better. I don't play many rpg games, but I get a similar addiction to this as I did for Diablo 1 and 2.

May 06, 2005, 12:05 PM // 12:05	#7
jswerve Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Brothers of Immortals Profession: W/Mo	Very good guys, thanks. I think ill run out and buy a copy!

May 06, 2005, 12:11 PM // 12:11	#8
Manderlock Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Guild: Crimson ScS Profession: W/N	78 hours, and I only recently acsended O_o This is not counting the countless hours I've put into my PvP chars

May 06, 2005, 12:42 PM // 12:42	#9
smitty-gw Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York	I Played D2 for about 5 years. This game captures the excitement of D2 while eliminating its bad points. Major differences: 1) Less of a grind 2) Skill and tactics are more important than items overall. 3) Much greater character variation.