tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:32:56 +0000age of conangame designcasual gamermmorpgPvPaocbetaWoWFUNCOMspellweavingTANKINGndaps3siegesBLIZZARDCasualDc universe onlineGow2RaidingStar Trek onlineWARbattlekeepscasual gamingclassescombosconsole gamesendgameinstancesmgomgs4mmommorgpopen worldpcrandom thoughtssunwellThoughts on MMO's and Gaming from a casual gamer's perspective...http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-2242191892887892668Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:54:00 +00002008-07-22T10:57:16.771-04:00Dc universe onlineIts been a while since my last post. Been pretty engrossed with my ps3 lately! too many games.... However this mmo did catch my eye. Looks like its off to a good start. Here's a trailer http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/07/dc-universe-online-looks-promising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-442534732747404979Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:44:00 +00002008-06-19T22:32:43.619-04:00casual gamergame designmmorpgThe less time I have to play Mmo's, the more I realize that leveling system's are often a hinderance to gamers who dont have alot of time.Some may argue that mmo's already cater to the casual gamer too much. That the hardcore playstyle has to be rewarded, and that levels are one representation of the amount time put into a game. If there are no levels, then what do you grind for. What new shiny http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/do-mmos-really-need-levels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-7451126440580511513Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:24:00 +00002008-06-14T21:07:14.595-04:00mgomgs4ps3For those of you who dont know, Metal gear solid was released on thursday june 12th. The highly anticipated game made exclusively for the ps3 has made a big splash with reviewers. I grabbed a copy from Gamestop on the 12th. But being the busy person that I am, only was able to dig into it last night. Here's my thoughts.As I said I picked up the box, it was very exciting looking at the graphics onhttp://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-first-night-with-metal-gear-solid-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-2548537459767984786Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:22:00 +00002008-06-13T18:25:05.936-04:00ps3So I finally picked up a PS3! Of course, the week went straight to hell and I didnt get alot of time to check it out. But so far it has me hooked!I started off with a little Burnout Paradise and GTA4. Both games were entertaing. I just picked up metal gear solid and hopefully I can get a chance to log my opinion on the early part of the game. But so far it looks absolutely amazing!!Its been a http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/entering-next-generation-of-console.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-4381796990486518844Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-06-06T09:07:56.984-04:00game designrandom thoughtsStar Trek onlineFor some strange reason, wondering what happened to this game has been on my mind. While I was excited with the original announcement of the game going into development back in September of 2004. I always wondered how they could pull it off. Finding details on the game was extremely difficult back then. I believe even a couple of fan sites launched and eventually closed as it became obvious thathttp://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/whatever-happened-to-star-trek-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-5812502729626963712Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:22:00 +00002008-06-05T22:24:20.594-04:00console gamesGow2This Game trailer looks awesome! It's amazing the level of graphic detail we are getting with these next gen games.Check it out for yourself! http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/gow2-video-not-for-faint-of-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-3209734707221156491Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:29:00 +00002008-06-02T21:50:28.861-04:00aocgame designpcSince my pc lacks the power to play AOC in all its glory I am forced to put it on the backburner. Its not that I dont think aoc is a fun game or would look great on a new machine. Its just that in order for me to justify a $1000 dollar upgrade, the game has to do more than be just a pretty face.It has to be a keeper.Granted, not knowing first hand is a handicap. But having read countless forum http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/06/no-aoc-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-4830489849655308707Wed, 28 May 2008 22:19:00 +00002008-05-28T21:28:50.888-04:00casual gamerPvPTANKINGWoWThe eye of the storm.What's up with the alliance getting owned so much in this battleground? Is it just me?So, since my rig is not strong enough to run AOC, I decided to wipe the dust off wow and fire it up for a bit. I figured I would let Wow tide me over until I decide to get a new Pc in about a month. I got on my 70 warrior and decided to re-spec protection, I hardly have time to play and I http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/getting-owned-in-eots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-39562529609033903Sat, 24 May 2008 00:53:00 +00002008-05-23T22:04:14.846-04:00casual gaminggame designinstancesmmorpgopen worldAfter reading this post over at /random. I started to think about how you could get around the problems instancing solves in mmo's.Having played many of the early Mmo's like Ultima Online and EQ I remember the early days of gaming without instances. Dungeons were overcrowded and camped for items. Players often argued over loot ninja's. Many times I would log on at odd hours of the night just to http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/killing-mmo-instance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-9131795172066579984Wed, 21 May 2008 14:09:00 +00002008-05-21T10:09:00.923-04:00aoccasual gamerendgamegame designmmommorpgReaching max level in any mmo has always been a badge of honor. Many of the old school mmo's made it very difficult to do this. But as game designers cater to the more main stream casual player. The difficulty in reaching max level has decreased.This has had the effect of diminishing the value of reaching max level for many gamers. Not only did you have to reach the max, but you always needed http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/max-level-crisis-when-will-endgames.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-1029544174932162155Tue, 20 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-20T00:01:01.631-04:00age of conanmmorpgLet the madness begin!Check out this blast from the past!Good times.... Good times...http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/age-of-conan-released-to-masses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-3462133018228978686Mon, 19 May 2008 22:39:00 +00002008-05-19T18:55:09.674-04:00age of conanbetaFUNCOMAfter the boggled open beta release for age of conan Hyborean adventures, I clearly had the impression that this game was gonna be all hype and no substance. The beta client fiasco, the rampant complaints on the forums about glitches, lag and bugs. There was a steady stream of negative forum comments bashing the game. Maybe "stream" it too light, perhaps a tidal wave, monsoon or tsunami is more http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/man-can-not-live-on-beta-alone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-2294387090132228971Sat, 17 May 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-05-16T22:35:07.239-04:00age of conanspellweavingSome cool spellweaving videos. Thanks to those who posted these on youtube.http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-spellweaving-vids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-5559867309651968622Thu, 15 May 2008 21:08:00 +00002008-05-15T17:22:05.328-04:00age of conanBLIZZARDgame designWARWoWIf I could have the Pve of Wow, the fatalities of Age of Conan, and the RvR PvP of the upcoming Warhammer. That would be an mmo I could sink my teeth into.And why not? Many companies struggle to find their niche in the mmo industry. Wow has captured the fantasy realm and the so called kiddies. Cox has the superhero genre on lock. Even the subpar SWG at some point in time had the sci fi genre in http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/stylized-and-mature-mmo-graphics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-3373084375335893981Tue, 13 May 2008 20:21:00 +00002008-05-13T16:41:27.008-04:00aocPvPsiegesAlot of heated debate has been going on since more siege details for age of conan have been revealed. It looks like the starting size for warring guilds will be 48 vs 48. While this number is not set in stone, it has been met with great skepticism from AOC fans.Myself, Im not really sure its that big of a deal, as long as the fun factor remains. If you figure 8-9 keeps, thats about 900 people http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-to-have-epic-mini-sieges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-6579783408246046491Mon, 12 May 2008 13:01:00 +00002008-05-12T15:57:00.326-04:00age of conancasual gamergame designmmorpgTANKINGWith the upcoming release of AOC and the highly anticipated Warhammer Online. I wanted to touch base on one of the two classes I always felt were prohibitive to the casual gamer.The Tank.The tank class is historically known to be a “meat shield”, soaking up all the damage and enemy blows. Leaving the other members of the group in a better position to deal damage while the attacking mobs are http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/no-tank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-4317527066416286424Sat, 10 May 2008 04:01:00 +00002008-05-10T00:01:04.400-04:00age of conancasual gamerPvPLet loose the dogs of War!!!Crush your enemies(friends too), see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women(avatars)…Age of Conan is taking off the gloves for this epic pvp ending to the open beta. So everyone in it needs to post some kick ass vids and posts with the final word on the game.Will it be a thumbs up or thumbs down! Only this weekend will tell.Check out the details http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/age-of-conan-pvp-mayhem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-1003967400273652467Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:00 +00002008-05-09T12:05:15.109-04:00casual gamersunwellWoWWell, being the casual gamer that I am, I finally got around to visiting the new sunwell isle from patch 2.4. I ran some daily quests, grouped up with a few people and generally had a great time. I had no idea what I was supposed to be trying to accomplish on the isle or why I was getting the shattered faction rep, but it was cool.While I was there I found a vendor selling pvp rewards for some http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/little-war-in-warcraft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-4171983823038217692Wed, 07 May 2008 21:24:00 +00002008-05-07T17:37:31.329-04:00age of conanbetaFUNCOMgame designI came across this articlehttp://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/191/feature/1927 at mmorpg.com. It has an interview with some interesting insight on some of the issues many people on the forums and blogosphere have been having with the Age of Conan Open beta.Explanation of what caused alot of the load issues is explained to be due to an "update" to the code prior to the open beta. Apparently, http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-beta-issues-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-1161029249938462692Tue, 06 May 2008 02:20:00 +00002008-05-06T07:07:33.640-04:00age of conancasual gamergame designHaving been a long time fan of conan comics and movies. Finally having a mmo come along, set in the conan universe has been extremely exciting.Having played wow since release, I started to wonder, what exactly was it about aoc that I was so excited about? Was it the graphics? The new combat mechanics? The fatality system? Or was it just the fact that it was something new?I think it was a little http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-are-you-looking-forward-to-in-age.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-3284211899242067330Mon, 05 May 2008 11:54:00 +00002008-05-05T07:55:36.833-04:00age of conanaocbetaFUNCOMBoy, did funcom drop the ball with this one. With the highly anticipated release of aoc, I was looking forward to new video’s, glowing reviews and walkthrough guides for the first 13 levels. Instead, I got heated debate about how the game is unfinished, instancing sucks, and only high end pc’s can play it.This was disturbing news indeed, then the news that the open beta was actually on an older http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/open-beta-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-4550588303322877153Fri, 02 May 2008 23:58:00 +00002008-05-02T20:35:32.816-04:00casual gamergame designmmorpgAn instance is defined as an occurrence of something.With Age of Conans upcoming release and open beta. A lot of gaming details have come forth. Including the fact that some cities and environments in the game will be instanced or copied to avoid issues with lag.The topic has stirred up alot of heated debate about how instancing ruins immersion and gameplay. However, instancing in itself is not http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/instancing-is-future-of-mmos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-7445398614315842284Fri, 02 May 2008 03:45:00 +00002008-05-01T23:46:42.111-04:00age of conanaocbetaFuncom official site has links posted to a couple of open beta review articles.http://community.ageofconan.com/wsp/conan/frontend.cgi?func=publish.show&&func_id=2426&table=CONTENTFor all those having trouble logging into the beta, maybe this will tide you over a whilehttp://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-open-beta-reviews-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-7998954271944310126Thu, 01 May 2008 23:50:00 +00002008-05-01T19:51:16.501-04:00age of conanaocbetaThere will be no NDA for age of conan open beta that starts tonight!Great news!http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-nda-lifted-for-open-beta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5877544120960155632.post-7671608147873030914Thu, 01 May 2008 16:52:00 +00002008-05-01T12:54:46.010-04:00age of conanclassescombosndaTen ton hammer also has some more details and classes and combos in the game. You can find them here -http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/30805Enjoy!http://casualmmogamer.blogspot.com/2008/05/aoc-class-combos-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0