Bat Country Assault: What MMO Should We Invade?

[Nebu]

I'd play planetside... I also love BF1942, but that's even more shooty.  

[Calandryll]

If you guys decide to play PS, I'd like to jump in too. My main is on Markov, but I've got a lower level character on Emerald too. Both are NC. Wouldn't mind starting a new character on another side though.

[HRose]

DIKU (Read, level based) games are out of the question as far as I am concerned.

That's why I proposed DAoC. Playing alone may be a nightmare, but with an organized group you can have some fun and level very fast. Within few hours you could be high level enough to go in a decent BG and do some PvP.

DAoC is probably the game where playing right away in a group of 5-10 people can be fun, while alone it's out of question. You can do a lot and quickly with a minimal organization.

[SnakeCharmer]

I've been messing around on WoW the last couple of days, and strangly I have enjoyed it (on one of the RP PVP servers).  It's....cute (?!?), really.  Had some fun, and like a good fungus, it's growing on me.  Not too high that rerolling a toon on another server wouldn't bother me.

I'd go for a new server WoW.

[Tragny]

Astonia (ditto)

Holy flashback, Batman! I played version 2 of this game, what seems like many, many years ago. In reality, it was around 2000 or so, give or take a year. I remember being in the beta for version 3, but lost interest with it and never bothered checking back on it. It was a pretty small community back then, maybe 30-50 people online at peak, so I'd kind of be interested to check it out and see if I can remember anyone, if anyone still plays from back then.

[Hoax]

I'm not actually going to participate in anything but I'll state opinions anyways.

DAOC -  People are still willing to pay for that?  Esp with SB free?  No thanks.

SB - The barrier to entry is pretty damn high, plus its so ghetto, also it still doesn't run well.

AC1 - ...

CoX - So many people are already playing it wouldn't be an "invasion" at all.  Its a shame that f13'ers are so spread out in this one..

WoW - Oh come on, if I thought f13 could put together a hard core tiny guild w/ only the goal of fielding a team or two for serious arena play.  I'd be down, but when it comes to WoW anyone who isn't playing now should have at least 3 servers that they know RL friends wanting them to roll on,  I know I had like 5 at last count.

GW - Too bad most people think the game sucks.  Also it really wouldn't be an invasion because to make a splash in GW you better be ready to take things seriously which isn't this groups strong suit imo.

EvE - Always a good idea, a newbie invasion with at least 8 people is always fun.  Also more people should try EvE, that is always my opinion.

PS - Making a squad and playing PS sounds like fun but again I never get the feeling this is the right community to try to form this from, this would be the one game I'd re-download and play though if it was picked.

I wish I could think of a free azn game worth suggesting but atm there really isn't one.  Unless we wanted to bot some characters up in Silk Road then raid caravans that is pretty cool and it costs you nothing.

[Strazos]

I don't think anyone has any intention to make any sort of "splash" if we play anything at all.

[stray]

I'm not going to participate either, but I'd suggest GW.

1) You don't have to worry about which servers you're all playing on, and trying to coax people into moving with you.

2) It's not a game with a huge grind, nor does it require a lot of pre-planning. You guys could all level or get in shape fairly quickly, and just form pvp squads.

3) No subs

Downsides: Agreeing on or getting people to play certain expansions.

[Falconeer]

Voyage Century.

It's Sid Meier's Pirates! meets EVE. And it's good. Seriously.

[schild]

Voyage Century sends out too many press releases to be good.

[Simond]

Couple more suggestions - Either Runescape or...

Everquest. Yes, the first one. Test Server, to boot (free expansions, doubled xp, /testbuff for L25 + ghetto twinkage). Has anyone here played it since the vaguely WoW-like out of combat regen went in?

[Cheddar]

Couple more suggestions - Either Runescape or...

Everquest. Yes, the first one. Test Server, to boot (free expansions, doubled xp, /testbuff for L25 + ghetto twinkage). Has anyone here played it since the vaguely WoW-like out of combat regen went in?

Out of any DIKU this is the one I would be most likely to sign up for.  I never did play EQ (well, a little, but not for long) and would be intereseted to see what the fuss was about.

[Falconeer]

I am up for original EQ. I tried it the other day and beside the fact that they revamped the graphics here and there, it has tons of charm.

[Endie]

Voyage Century.

It's Sid Meier's Pirates! meets EVE. And it's good. Seriously.

Hmmm, no offence, but after the Vanguard thing your game reviews are kinda on probation for me.

[Falconeer]

Voyage Century is not THAT good. It's just something pretty new and somewhat surprising. Definitely worth a download, an install and 30 minutes of everyone time.
Still, in this thread full of crappy games, it stands proudly.

On Vanguard, you shouldn't derail the thread unless you secretely play it and looking for a way to come out of the closet, but I'll just add that most of you are wrong about it. Very wrong.

[Signe]

Your ex has badass characters everywhere.  She's a little scary, isn't she?

[Stephen Zepp]

I am up for original EQ. I tried it the other day and beside the fact that they revamped the graphics here and there, it has tons of charm.

I've been playing original EQ (with one of my original chars no less) since July, and having a blast to be honest. Good raiding guild that was basically right at where I was when I left progression wise (poTime in Planes of Power), and we've pushed through 3 more expansions worth of content.

That being said, I still have a pretty nice Planetside character list--BR25 NC on west coast server, and BR19 TR on east coast, and would try to play with you guys if the timing was right with my work and eq stuff.

[Surlyboi]

Your ex has badass characters everywhere.  She's a little scary, isn't she?

Indeed she was.

That's why I dug her.

[bhodi]

I came very close to trying PS; I'd be in for that or CoX.

[Sky]

I'd play PS. Mebbe even old-school EQ. Station Pass could cover all that and more. I dunno about skipping levels 1-24, though, that was fun imo. Crushbone, Lesser Fay. Then again, I hate the raiding game, and anything Velious+.

How about UO Siege Perilous?

edit SWG Imperial Dark Jedi! Sorry, HBO's been playing the original SW trilogy in HD

[Hoax]

@Straz:  The problem with GW is, if you want to pvp and not get your teeth kicked right the fuck down your throat.  You better be prepared to work at it.  F13'ers and working at things just dont go hand in hand in my mind.  So yeah replace splash with not being total scrubs who get owned 24/7 or something..

Your ex has badass characters everywhere.  She's a little scary, isn't she?

A little scary aka a huge fatass right?

 

P.S.  Pics or it didn't happen 

[Signe]

Badass, not fatass, you dumbass!    I couldn't resist.  I believe she was probably a looker because Surlyboi is a looker, too.

[tazelbain]

GW: Or have a group that is mature enough that when you do get your teeth kicked in (It's going happen, a lot, even if you practice) that people don't through a fit.  They changed the ladder recently.  I think it makes it less likely "for fun" teams will fight competitive teams.

[Viin]

How much is a Station Pass these days?

We could try Planetside for a bit and then hop over to EQ1 when we get annoyed/bored?

[Yegolev]

I'm not going to participate either, but I'd suggest GW.

1) You don't have to worry about which servers you're all playing on, and trying to coax people into moving with you.

2) It's not a game with a huge grind, nor does it require a lot of pre-planning. You guys could all level or get in shape fairly quickly, and just form pvp squads.

3) No subs

Downsides: Agreeing on or getting people to play certain expansions.

I would suggest EVE for those same reasons, minus the downside point.  I would happily roll up a new combat pilot so we could all be newbie dicks and get ourselves and other people killed a lot.  Of course, several of us are actual EVE players so it would not really and truly fit the bill of what Ched is trying to do.

Of course, I've never tried PS or SB, so those are options.  I guess.  Maybe Neocron, I don't know anything about it so ++.  I'm sick of WoW even though I only played for the first six months after launch.  I think I might have a seizure if I see or hear EQ... which is one reason Vanguard made me ill.

Rather than some stank-ass free MOGs, we might as well try Phantasy Star Universe or D2LOD.  If PSU can use the net connection in a PS3 then I would actually buy it.

[SnakeCharmer]

Having played some more WoW, all I can say is...

If you're going to pay someone or play any game, may as well pay for/play a game that works.


Alternatively, we could all roll entertainers once pub/chapter/patch 5 on SWG comes out and ninja dancers in hawtpants using the 10 day trial.

[tazelbain]

Eve does have a sub. If GW, I suggest Factions because a) you can find it cheap; b) it has low pressure PvP to dink around in.

EDIT: I am not following you Ho Bags anywhere, but I gladly play with you in any game I would have already played.  Inevitably I will join; Everyone else will quite and I'll be stuck with a game I didn't want in the first place.

[tazelbain]

Blockland.
We set a time.  Someone with good system runs a server.  We all log in to it and teamspeak.  For a couple hours, we chit-chat and build stuff.  Nothing to buy.

[Bandit]

Funny you guys mention PS.  A bunch of friends and I took a night off lastweek to play, and we had a blast.  I am a damn pylon in FPS games, and ended the night with something like 7 kills/50 deaths....but it was a lot of fun, so I didn't really notice. Plus you do have options if you lack pure FPS skills (support, combat engineering, stealth, vehicles, etc.)/  My buddies were suprised that it didn't completely suck.

PS is definitely at its best with high-populations and good strategy.  From what I saw, there was always at least two continents with some good sized battles going on at all times (Emerald Server).

PS is still running their "Reserves" program, so you can download and play for free (up to Battle Rank 6), patch in about 15-30 mintues and go at it.  Battle Rank 6 isn't that much of a crutch either, as you can respec into most equipment and skills without penalty for the week or so. After that, you can still respec but you have to wait a day or so.

I would be definitely interested in joining "Bat Country" if PS was involved.

[Signe]

Runescape? 

[Nebu]

Runescape? 

LOL wut r u up 2

[Yoru]

Voyage Century sends out too many press releases to be good.

Jesus Hubert Humphrey Christ do they ever. I resolved to never try the game after receiving a "10 Signs You've Been Playing Too Much Voyage Century" press release. That's not press release material, that's community site spam. I think I get at least one a day from them.

[Signe]

Isn't Voyage Century the one with an item mall and a "glorious guide system?"  Err... no thanks.

[Falconeer]

Isn't Voyage Century the one with an item mall and a "glorious guide system?"  Err... no thanks.

You fool. All asian MMORPGs are glorious!
Pay more attention!

EDIT: And no, the glorious guide system was Scions of Whatever...

[LC]

Scions of Fate/Yulgang Online - http://fate.netgame.com/