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WildStar |OT| The biggest MMO since the Big Bang
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Azwethinkweiz
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You will go Heals and you will heal me to 50.
GodParticle
Member
What is the loot like in this game? Is it just all +crit chance or something similar? Do they roll with interesting effects or the like?
I can't say for higher levels but I had some claws in the beta at like level 10 that had a chance to apply poison. So, yes, I think there are some non-standard stats.
Awww yeah! I think I went from being a hater based on my first impression on one of my first beta weekends, to being one of Wildstar's biggest supporters during the open beta and now through Ops Week as I'm sure some of you have witnessed ha.
Let's get this outta the way, yes I think we all know the tutorial stage is really lackluster and not the greatest. If you really want to give the game a fair shot to impress you, get to at least 15-20 to experience the first Adventure, dungeon, housing etc. Whether you want to put in the 5 or so hours to get there (which is nothing if you're going to be playing any MMO) is up to you. Just know that 1-10 is learn-the-game-and-be-stuck-with-the-basics-hand-holding-mode unfortunately. It opens up and comes into it's own after that. You can do more fun stuff and you start getting better and more interesting combat abilities after 10 usually (like Warrior's Grapple at lvl13). 1-10 shouldn't even be that hard, I can get through 1-10 in like a 1.5 hours. 2 if I'm taking my time and doing Path missions.
To me though, the combat is worth the early level sluggishness. I love how fast and skill based it is. And the telegraphs add an extra element to the strategy. PvP feels much more strategic and puts way more emphasis on timing and aiming.
Also the game has improved a lot since the early beta weekends, especially performance. With the last week or so seeing the biggest improving patches and hotfixes. But it's still being improved cause it could be better.
Let's get this outta the way, yes I think we all know the tutorial stage is really lackluster and not the greatest. If you really want to give the game a fair shot to impress you, get to at least 15-20 to experience the first Adventure, dungeon, housing etc. Whether you want to put in the 5 or so hours to get there (which is nothing if you're going to be playing any MMO) is up to you. Just know that 1-10 is learn-the-game-and-be-stuck-with-the-basics-hand-holding-mode unfortunately. It opens up and comes into it's own after that. You can do more fun stuff and you start getting better and more interesting combat abilities after 10 usually (like Warrior's Grapple at lvl13). 1-10 shouldn't even be that hard, I can get through 1-10 in like a 1.5 hours. 2 if I'm taking my time and doing Path missions.
To me though, the combat is worth the early level sluggishness. I love how fast and skill based it is. And the telegraphs add an extra element to the strategy. PvP feels much more strategic and puts way more emphasis on timing and aiming.
Also the game has improved a lot since the early beta weekends, especially performance. With the last week or so seeing the biggest improving patches and hotfixes. But it's still being improved cause it could be better.
GodParticle
Member
That's good to hear. I love diablo style special proc stuff. I saw there's an imbuement system that adds effects
Actually yeah, I found something like that as well. Requirement was to win 1 PvP battleground (or whatever it's called) to unlock it.
This thread is probably what you're looking for.
Very nice and clean OT!!! Not big on MMOs, but played the wildstar beta and really enjoyed it. Selling point for me was the combat and developers' level of engagement with its fanbase. Hoping this game is successful and keeps the upbeat community it had during the beta days.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Honest question, when was the last time you played? They did a patch pretty late in the open beta that was a good performance boost, then the giant patch they did pre-ops week was another performance boost. Coupled with the latest nvidia drivers, many people jumped up anywhere from 30-40fps.
I'll have a heal build at 15
GodParticle
Member
Seems like a lot of effects. Might have to give this a try
So weak. Stick to your guns. DPS. DPS. DPS.
ShinMaruku
Member
Worked for me in Tera but even that went free to play. I will play the cynic and say they will hold on the sub as long as possible but will probably switch the free to play after maybe 8-16 months of sub where they have made as much money as they can bleed from the stone then they will transition.
I'll mainly be using a 1v1 pvp build till 50 due to being on a PVP server, but for dungeons I'll probably take a heal build if needed.
I know that Tharp's guild is going to be on PvE server but I thought I remember someone was going to make a Dominion guild on a US PvP server, that still the case?
The OT just mentioned that Tharp's was PvE server but didn't specify the other 2. I'll click the links when I get home though if no reply.
The OT just mentioned that Tharp's was PvE server but didn't specify the other 2. I'll click the links when I get home though if no reply.
Gunmonkey36
Member
^This makes the OT.
Will be playing a Chua Engineer Tank. Will be rolling with friends on the US PVP Realm.
Anyone know what the initial subscription numbers/preorder numbers are looking like?
MattPeters
Member
Really interested on how this turns out. Think im going to hold off for a month or so to make sure all the launch kinks have been worked out.
Not officially, but there's a guide on the official forums to make it work.
https://forums.wildstar-online.com/...70-ruffs-diy-controllergamepad-support-guide/
Added to the OP in the FAQ, good question.
Our guild is rolling on a PVP server.
cripterion
Member
2 questions :
Has the UI been improved and does the game have different ambient sounds?
I played the beta early and those 2 things were something that really bothered me. Game felt so lifeless, it was missing a lot of sounds.
Has the UI been improved and does the game have different ambient sounds?
I played the beta early and those 2 things were something that really bothered me. Game felt so lifeless, it was missing a lot of sounds.
TharpDaddy
Member
Yeah they've added a lot of sounds, and revamped the UI. There's addon support for people who don't like the new UI as well.
cripterion
Member
Ok sounds good thanks.
thoseAREmySHOES
Member
The raids seem like quite a chaotic good time... I really hope this game does well!
Arcanine55
Neo Member
I don't really think so. I feel like Wildstar can be the next mmo thing, if Warhammer Online had monthly subscription until the end of his days, I don't think that Wildstar will go full free to play.
WildStar will also have monthly updates focusing on a core part of the game.
July: New end-game zone for solo and small group players.
August: New battleground and/or arena.
September: New raid/adventure/dungeon.
October: ???
They have, I believe, eight months of content planned and partially completed.
July: New end-game zone for solo and small group players.
August: New battleground and/or arena.
September: New raid/adventure/dungeon.
October: ???
They have, I believe, eight months of content planned and partially completed.
arts&crafts
Member
I preordered may as well play for the summer and see what its like. I liked engineer over spellslinger but I only played each to 15 as I didnt want to burn myself out. Hmmm...
The like, polar opposite classes.
Spellslingers are super mobile healers, Engineers are the least mobile class and are tanks.
arts&crafts
Member
Thats what I mean I don't know what to play. Engineer was way easier to level as my spellslinger was getting 1 shot by same level mobs...maybe I will do some research. I have mainly played rogue in 7 years of WoW so I don't want a stalker. I want the closest thing to a boomkin (lol) which I am guessing is spellslinger
Try Esper.
ShinMaruku
Member
And that is why warhammer online is dead and other games still live. The next mmo thing should be like gw2 and not the standard download for free and cash shop.
Esper is the closest thing to a Boomkin, in my opinion.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
I still don't know what race I wanna be short of being a medic. Don't know what Path, either. :O
"Some people prefer cupcakes to muffins; I for one care less for them."
Smart, smart, smart, SMART.
"Some people prefer cupcakes to muffins; I for one care less for them."
Smart, smart, smart, SMART.
arts&crafts
Member
Alright maybe I will roll an Esper. I thought I heard they were really underpowered or something, then again it is beta.
arts&crafts
Member
As long as the loot isnt similar to GW2, that was horrible.
Mechari. You'll be a unique snowflake and a badass.
Horrible in what way?
Oh wow, really? I did not know that, I went off a Wiki. Thanks for the info.