General Discussion

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood recently took part in a hands-on experience with the Chronicles of Spellborn beta. Today, he reports back with what he experienced and a few opinions as well.

Last week, I wrote about character customization in The Chronicales of Spellborn. Today, I’m going to give some of my impressions from the rather limited gameplay that I recently experienced.

Overall Look

First, I should say that the game looks great. While it’s not at the forefront of graphics technology, The Chronicles of Spellborn does a great job of capturing you and bringing you into the game world with their art direction. I don’t really know how to describe the general visual style of the game other than to tell you that it reminded me a little bit of a toned down Tim Burton style with its slightly curved buildings and exaggerated characters.

Still, you didn’t click on this article to read me waxing poetic about something that you can see for yourself in a screenshot, you wanted to read a little something about the game mechanics:

Read A Beta Look at Spellborn

Good preview there.

Being an old beta tester I have to admit that most points made are more or less true (positive and negative).

It's possible that some "casual"  players will be dissatisfied with the "rough" start (basic inventory, no markers for quests).

I for one would wish that people will give this game a chance, since its true magic is revealed at later levels (eg. there is, currently, nothing in the MMO world like the PVP fights among two characters with full skill decks).

See you there....

Originally posted by Joibest

Good preview there.

Being an old beta tester I have to admit that most points made are more or less true (positive and negative).

It's possible that some "casual"  players will be dissatisfied with the "rough" start (basic inventory, no markers for quests).

I for one would wish that people will give this game a chance, since its true magic is revealed at later levels (eg. there is, currently, nothing in the MMO world like the PVP fights among two characters with full skill decks).

See you there....

 

 

So you think everyone should give the game a chance ? despite the bullshit they have pulled over splitting europe and IP Blocking ?

These bright sparks have managed to make it impossible for alot people to give the game chance even if they wanted too ...

If you don't mind I would prefer not to go deep into this discussion.

I am also worried about these decisions. They might have shot their own foot, limiting their potential customer base.

I don't think I can affect those decisions though.

So, my comments refer only to the gameplay of this title and not the business decisions of the developing/distributing companies.

My opinion then: If you have the possibility to play the game, give it a chance....

What do you mean? Why wouldn't I be able to try the game out? What barriers?

 this game is bullshit, period. Not trolling, just giving my own impressions after testing, and seriously, i tried to play more but.. i cant. UI is not user friendly since start and then you get lost doin the third quest, maybe its me but i am not giving credits to this game. 

I assume its the innovation on the battle system and stuff .. i just cant get used to it and get sick and bored..

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Originally posted by summitus

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Originally posted by Joibest

Good preview there.
Being an old beta tester I have to admit that most points made are more or less true (positive and negative).
It's possible that some "casual"  players will be dissatisfied with the "rough" start (basic inventory, no markers for quests).
I for one would wish that people will give this game a chance, since its true magic is revealed at later levels (eg. there is, currently, nothing in the MMO world like the PVP fights among two characters with full skill decks).
See you there....
 
 

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So you think everyone should give the game a chance ? despite the bullshit they have pulled over splitting europe and IP Blocking ?
These bright sparks have managed to make it impossible for alot people to give the game chance even if they wanted too ...

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(Discussion for this thread is "The Chronicles of Spellborn: A Beta Look at Spellborn".)

I'm so stoked for TCoS. Can't wait to give it a try!

Originally posted by d0n0

 this game is bullshit, period. Not trolling, just giving my own impressions after testing, and seriously, i tried to play more but.. i cant. UI is not user friendly since start and then you get lost doin the third quest, maybe its me but i am not giving credits to this game. 

I assume its the innovation on the battle system and stuff .. i just cant get used to it and get sick and bored..

You sound like perfect WOW material, but perhaps this game just won't be for you.

I for one am interested from Jon's preview (wish DF had one) and now will consider giving the gamee a trial for its challenges.

Overall, I think that TCoS is going to be a solid game that will certainly appeal to the many people who have been asking for a game based more on intelligence, tactics and skill than dice rolls and button-pushing

OK.. This is the one line that drives me insane.  "Skill" based on button pushing/mouse movin