Open Beta?

eboobi · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:55 pm Post subject: Open Beta?

I've been playing for a few weeks now, has anyone else joined up?
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xyryn · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:32 am Post subject:

Shoro has pre-ordered. He likes the tactics-based combat. And, he likes the shopping.
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Dew · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:44 am Post subject:

I been playing it for some time...its ok...but I am holding out for 1) my return to SWG and 2) AoC.
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Griven · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:34 am Post subject:

Yeah, it's an okay game. I'm not going to buy it.
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eboobi · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:29 pm Post subject:

My biggest issue with it is the swashbuckling. If they could make that reasonably enjoyable I could see myself playing this game.
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xyryn · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject:

Rhys says it is helpful to have an interest in the Age of Sail. He also emphasizes that the combat is tactics oriented, not fast-twitch. You have to think in this game.
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eboobi · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:53 pm Post subject:

Well if you can find tactics in the swashbuckling let me know. I see it as beat your opponents faster than they can beat on you. Well, in boarding combat there are some tactics but the general combat is your basic pull, beat on the enemy, rinse and repeat.

I agree there are a lot of tactics that are involved in the ship to ship combat. You have to keep your weak side away from the enemy, stay out of their firing arc, and consider the wind. That is the simplification of it. I mean you also have to consider shot types and repairs while in combat. As well as specials that you use in different situations. The ship to ship is a lot more polished than the swashbuckling.
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Jaminos · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:01 pm Post subject:

I have Cid Meyers Pirates! I am happy with that. I am saving my money for Conan.
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Dew · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject: