Wildstar

[Barrister]

I typically play computer games for about an hour per night.  I'm not worried about hitting max level in any MMO anymore.

[sbr]

The only reason I am worried about it is I want to run end game content with my friends.

[Barrister]

Played around for 10-15 minutes or so.  Didn't really grab me, but that's hardly a fair trial.

First game I've noticed since I got this computer 8 years ago I had to turn setting down quite a bit to get a respectable frame rate.  I guess it might be time for a new computer...

[crazy canuck]

Played around for 10-15 minutes or so.  Didn't really grab me, but that's hardly a fair trial.

First game I've noticed since I got this computer 8 years ago I had to turn setting down quite a bit to get a respectable frame rate.  I guess it might be time for a new computer...

Did you even make it down to the planet?

[Barrister]

Not yet - I've made 3-4 toons and not gotten past level 2 or 3.  PArtly because it hasn't grabbed me, partly because I haven't settled on which class I want to play so I keep trying more of them.

It seems like there's a lot less hand-holding then I'd typically see in modern MMOs - no big swirly starts pointing out exactly where I need to go (although there is a button that does literally give you a giant arrow for where to go next).

I do like the sylized/cartoony graphics though.

[crazy canuck]

Not yet - I've made 3-4 toons and not gotten past level 2 or 3.  PArtly because it hasn't grabbed me, partly because I haven't settled on which class I want to play so I keep trying more of them.

It seems like there's a lot less hand-holding then I'd typically see in modern MMOs - no big swirly starts pointing out exactly where I need to go (although there is a button that does literally give you a giant arrow for where to go next).

I do like the sylized/cartoony graphics though.

Its not going to grab you either.  You dont get to use any but the most basis skills in the intro - and even then for most of the time you are not using any.  You need to play through at least the first zone on the planet to have even a basic idea of what each class does.  Think of the first zone on the planet as the beginning zone in WoW.  Think of the intro zone as the first few quests you did in the beginning WoW zone.

[Barrister]

Not yet - I've made 3-4 toons and not gotten past level 2 or 3.  PArtly because it hasn't grabbed me, partly because I haven't settled on which class I want to play so I keep trying more of them.

It seems like there's a lot less hand-holding then I'd typically see in modern MMOs - no big swirly starts pointing out exactly where I need to go (although there is a button that does literally give you a giant arrow for where to go next).

I do like the sylized/cartoony graphics though.

Its not going to grab you either.  You dont get to use any but the most basis skills in the intro - and even then for most of the time you are not using any.  You need to play through at least the first zone on the planet to have even a basic idea of what each class does.  Think of the first zone on the planet as the beginning zone in WoW.  Think of the intro zone as the first few quests you did in the beginning WoW zone.

Oh I know that.  It isn't meant as a criticism.

Though usually the opening zones in MMOs do grab me right away - it's only when you learn the rest of the game isn't like those first few levels that I lose interest.

[Kleves]

Do any of you guys happen to have any guest passes left?

[Barrister]

I *think* the guest passes were from pre-orders, which I did not do.

[Barrister]

Fourth time was the charm - really got into the game, wanted to do "one more quest".  I think it was a matter of not knowing the UI at first.

Got onto the planet, but not very far yet.  Still reserving judgment.

[Arvoreen]

I'm playing some thanks to a guest pass.... (thank you crazy canuck  )

I've made it down to the surface and completed the first couple of episodes....I have to say, I'm starting to find it somewhat addictive.  I can't put my finger on exactly what...but I'm having lots of fun.  I'm looking forward to hitting level 10 and checking out crafting.

[crazy canuck]

I'm playing some thanks to a guest pass.... (thank you crazy canuck  )

I've made it down to the surface and completed the first couple of episodes....I have to say, I'm starting to find it somewhat addictive.  I can't put my finger on exactly what...but I'm having lots of fun.  I'm looking forward to hitting level 10 and checking out crafting.

Yeah, I stopped playing it because I could easily lose a few hours.  I will come back to it when the weather turns shitty and there are less things to do.