Pretty much. You can tell they have something good, but it's not there yet.
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EverQuest Next Landmark Alpha |OT| Settle in, Trailblazin' is afoot.
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Pretty much. You can tell they have something good, but it's not there yet.
Pretty much the definition of an alpha. People expecting a complete, bug-free experience need not apply.
For all the frustrations so far (which you can probably find out about if you look hard enough, but which I'll refrain from talking about due to the NDA) and for all of the missing features, there's still a surprisingly decent amount of 'there' there. Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I'd stay away until the beta phase, at least, but as long as the standard dev cycle and requisite bugfixes take their course, this could end up being something pretty special in the end.
(The fact that -- despite all of the current issues -- I've still spent my whole day playing so far and plan to continue to do so today for as long as time allows, is a pretty good sign that there's a decent game here. There's very few games I can stand to play for more than an hour or so at a time anymore, if that.)
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
Luckily I have a high tolerance for frustration! It's definitely an alpha but I'm glad I can play it.
Are the servers getting crushed? Goes to the loading screen, stays at 0% and then crashes.
I had that happen, worked on the 3rd try.
piratepwnsninja
Member
How do you even see what your location is?
From the Landmark forums:
"You can check the /logs/NetInfo file in your Landmark directory. It gives you some information about where you were with timestamps. Unfortunately, it has string identifier for each continent (e.g. "Alpha_TropicalAndDesert_00013") that doesn't match the in-game names. But you can check the file again every time you log in to a new continent and try to match the string with the name. "
So I checked the log from last night and my zone I was in is Alpha_TropicalAndDesert_00028, now I just need to identify which zone that is.
"You can check the /logs/NetInfo file in your Landmark directory. It gives you some information about where you were with timestamps. Unfortunately, it has string identifier for each continent (e.g. "Alpha_TropicalAndDesert_00013") that doesn't match the in-game names. But you can check the file again every time you log in to a new continent and try to match the string with the name. "
So I checked the log from last night and my zone I was in is Alpha_TropicalAndDesert_00028, now I just need to identify which zone that is.
Check the cheat sheet in
C:\Users\Public\Sony Online Entertainment\Installed Games\EverQuest Next Landmark\Tutorial
- it has that shortcut along with some others.
The President of SOE mentioned that they may lift the NDA soon, who knows though.
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Deleted member 17706
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Pretty much the definition of an alpha. People expecting a complete, bug-free experience need not apply.
For all the frustrations so far (which you can probably find out about if you look hard enough, but which I'll refrain from talking about due to the NDA) and for all of the missing features, there's still a surprisingly decent amount of 'there' there. Unless you're a glutton for punishment, I'd stay away until the beta phase, at least, but as long as the standard dev cycle and requisite bugfixes take their course, this could end up being something pretty special in the end.
(The fact that -- despite all of the current issues -- I've still spent my whole day playing so far and plan to continue to do so today for as long as time allows, is a pretty good sign that there's a decent game here. There's very few games I can stand to play for more than an hour or so at a time anymore, if that.)
Sure, but I'm worried that the way SOE is selling and hyping it is giving people the impression that it's more ready than it actually is.
Thanks for this.. I did not know you could sprint
John Smedley ‏@j_smedley Jan 31
Just remember folks - it's an alpha. Not a finished game.
LowParry
Member
Uh........did you watch the video right when you started the game? It's pretty damn on point what it is people are getting into. Honestly I don't see why they should offer refunds to people who know what they're getting into. Psh.
They have been NOTHING but clear that this is an Alpha. Everytime they discuss the game they say it's an alpha and VERY much an alpha.
I disagree. Its way more ready than I expected based on playing other MMO alphas.
You gotta keep in mind that the full game, ever quest next, won't be out for a year. I was skeptical of the ability for someone to do a "build anywhere" mmo that runs.. and it does. On the first day, at that! Guild wars 2 had a way more unplayable beta for the first day than this did.
(btw guys, I hope I don't sound like a fanboy, I am just thoroughly impressed so far.. I have been waiting for this game my entire life)
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Deleted member 17706
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Sure, but at the same time they are hyping it up to high heaven. Talking about how much everyone who has played it is enjoying it. Talking about how much they need people to play and have fun in the game to provide feedback. Showing very polished looking videos, etc.
I'm not saying they are misleading anyone, and it's cool they are offering refunds for those who are interested, but I just want to make sure that people know it is Rough with a capital R before dropping a decent amount of money.
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I can't say for sure, but if other modern MMORPGs like Rift are any example, a Core 2 processor is going to run very poorly.
Dang, I was about to get this, too... hmmm.
Burgerface
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https://www.eqnlandmark.com/news/eqn-landmark-alpha-system-requirements-january-23-2014-eql
Minimum is an I5 or II X4, I think you will have problems running this. Especially considering this is an unoptimized alpha.
Optimization will happen later on, your CPU may be okay for beta.
It's a building game. I don't think they sold it as anything other then that.
I'm really tempted to buy the $60 pack. I wasted so much time building stuff in minecraft. I bought into minecraft early so im not stressed over bugs or havimg to restart. I think I would really dig building up a plot of land. How is the exploration? Can you wonder around and see what other people built or is it instanced? How is navigation? If I get lost will I be screwed?
It just sounds like a good time to me.
It just sounds like a good time to me.
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Deleted member 17706
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It's not instanced, and you can run around seeing the cool stuff other people are working on in real time. You can't build on their claim unless you get permission, though.
BattleMonkey
Member
Was this ever confirmed anywhere that it's going to be f2p when it launches besides everyone's assumption since rest of SOE's games are f2p?
LowParry
Member
F2P since the day it was announced.
wat. crazy!
18 hours later and I'm asking for a refund...
Not what I expected to be doing today but if I can't even test the game then it's not worth anything the explorer pack has to wait for a solution to a problem I just spent all that time trying to fix. Even other peoples files didn't fix the problem, it's really maddening.
Just Incase your curious the launcher checks your files when it opens up to the correct checksum values on the files themselves to make sure they are correct. Now what my launcher is doing on my computer is wiping out certain files that its getting via download, thus why I tried someone else's files who's game is working.
Now I thought this might have been my computer so I tried my laptop, my other gaming pc, my partners laptop and my HTPC (which can play this game), they all came up with the same issue, say what? How is that possible?!? I have no idea and that's why I've asked for a refund.
I am tired beyond belief and I'm going to sleep now.
Not what I expected to be doing today but if I can't even test the game then it's not worth anything the explorer pack has to wait for a solution to a problem I just spent all that time trying to fix. Even other peoples files didn't fix the problem, it's really maddening.
Just Incase your curious the launcher checks your files when it opens up to the correct checksum values on the files themselves to make sure they are correct. Now what my launcher is doing on my computer is wiping out certain files that its getting via download, thus why I tried someone else's files who's game is working.
Now I thought this might have been my computer so I tried my laptop, my other gaming pc, my partners laptop and my HTPC (which can play this game), they all came up with the same issue, say what? How is that possible?!? I have no idea and that's why I've asked for a refund.
I am tired beyond belief and I'm going to sleep now.
BattleMonkey
Member
But did SOE specifically say that anywhere? I just don't remember seeing it every actually announced out of their mouths, or does it say it anywhere on anything official of theirs? Was wondering if it was all purely speculation or not
Yes, it's F2P. No, it is not an assumption. SOE is a F2P company, you can easily see this on their official page for EQN/EQNL.
https://www.everquestnext.com/eqn-faq
What is EverQuest Next?
EverQuest Next is a Free to Play, next-generation sandbox MMO built on the ForgeLight Engine. There has never before been a game like this.
https://www.eqnlandmark.com/landmark-faq
What is EverQuest Next Landmark?
EverQuest Next Landmark is a Free to Play, next-generation online sandbox game. Build and explore a world unlike anything you've seen before.
I've streamed for an hour and answered people's questions while talking about my opinion on the game and the future.
http://www.twitch.tv/klyka/c/3649916
In Part 2 in the future I'll show off the claims and building.
http://www.twitch.tv/klyka/c/3649916
In Part 2 in the future I'll show off the claims and building.
TharpDaddy
Member
Sounds good, although I'm mostly suffering from performance issues.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Man, the amount of people complaining about "not being able to build fast enough" because of having to harvest is making me sad. So many "I want an oompa loompa and I want it NOW" folks. One person in particular was complaining that it took them most of today to get enough stone to build the wall of A CASTLE. I swear people just want to consume everything as fast as they possibly can.
ChosenPredator
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you guys have any idea how to open chat back up if you close it?