UberBender Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I recently downloaded EVE for the free trial and find it quite enjoyable. I'm considering quiting WoW for it. Anyone around here play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark0ne Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I know a couple of people who have converted from WoW to EvE recently. I would consider it if it wasn't several years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I don't fancy the sound of it - very complicated, and quite difficult to master, or so I've heard. I prefer my MMORPGs to be at least reasonably uncomplicated. But who knows, maybe some time in the future. ^^ Personally if I play a space sim I go for offline rather than online. And it's only 2-3 years old, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberBender Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 The graphics look well above what WoW is. It can be complicated if you want it to be but you can keep it pretty simple if you want. It's very flexable. I've got about a week left of my free-trial, and I'm still on the fence about whether or not I'll become a full-time subscriber, but at the moment I am definitely enjoying the game. I can see how it wouldn't be a game for everyone, though. If you care about "phat lewt" and "pwning noobs", it's not for you. You could do that quicker in Warcraft. Given EVE's skill system, it would take an estimated 3 years to reach the equivelant of L60. If you prefer simple, straightforward gameplay, a sort of "go here and do this and have fun" system, also probably not for you. EVE is more open ended. You have to make the choice for your style of play, and then how to best act it out. -Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveme4whoiam Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 It's fantastic. I used to play it religiously, and yes, it is fairly difficult to master, especially if you have zero guidance. However, attach yourself to one of the many, many friendly players and corps (guilds to the WoW initiates) and you'll be a pretty dab hand at a chosen trade within, oh, say a couple days of good playing. Except PvP combat, of course, because b*****d campers and newbie-hunters are everywhere where the really good stuff is. I don't play it any more, since I ran out of money :P but I heartily recommend it to all who enjoy a good game. Role-players are catered for (although not to the extent some may like, although I imagine that's true of all MMORPGs), and any player can find a niche, or blast another guy out of theirs and take their place :D Plus ex-PCZoner Richie Shoemaker writes a semi-official magazine for it, which is always a nice bonus. I'll stop saying how good it is now, and yield the floor to someone who thinks it's boring. Fool :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercbird Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Complicated? Then I'll give it a try!Seeing as how my holiday got cancelled, so I can work >:( , and Oblivion aint gonna warm up my christmas sock >:( >:( Hell, I'm burning through all the run-around-and-shoot-poo games I can find. Bleh (Sorry Switch I should be interior desecrating, but I'm just so depressed. I dont even have the energy to wail) ((or chew my desk)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaiv Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 I, like you , got interested in this game through Absath. [At least, it seems that's how you did...] Haven't tried it yet, but I fully plan on downloading the trial. Not sure if I'll have much time for it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercbird Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Just had a look at the site and it seems like a lot of effort... but I'm willing to try. Dont like the paranoia aspect that leaving my ship open for the taking is going to awaken in me, are the safe docking spaces? Seems like it cashes in a bit on that the force you to spend all your time there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberBender Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Actually this got me interested, Absath starting was just one of the weird things that happens. Dont like the paranoia aspect that leaving my ship open for the taking is going to awaken in me, are the safe docking spaces? Seems like it cashes in a bit on that the force you to spend all your time there... There are docking stations everywhere, and it takes a lot less of your time than WoW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaanicOne Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Yeah, I play EVE. I find it *really* fun. Even though, yes, I have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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