Both clips center around PvP, and though ArcheAge will feature world PvP in certain areas, the game also boasts battlegrounds for those who prefer less randomness. The first video features a Mage/Bard/Archer player in a skirmish against an invading pirate guild. The second clip takes place inside a battleground and features the same class combo again. There's quite a bit more footage on this one, though, and the 13-minute running time gives us a pretty good look at what it's like to siege a castle. You'll find both videos after the cut.
ArcheAge videos show off PvP
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Following ArcheAge here in the West often involves copious use of Google Translate as well as wading through tons of difficult-to-decipher web postings. Fortunately, the player community likes to post gameplay videos from the sandpark title's various Korean closed betas, and today we've stumbled across a couple of noteworthy clips that aren't subject to the whims of online translation.
Both clips center around PvP, and though ArcheAge will feature world PvP in certain areas, the game also boasts battlegrounds for those who prefer less randomness. The first video features a Mage/Bard/Archer player in a skirmish against an invading pirate guild. The second clip takes place inside a battleground and features the same class combo again. There's quite a bit more footage on this one, though, and the 13-minute running time gives us a pretty good look at what it's like to siege a castle. You'll find both videos after the cut.
Both clips center around PvP, and though ArcheAge will feature world PvP in certain areas, the game also boasts battlegrounds for those who prefer less randomness. The first video features a Mage/Bard/Archer player in a skirmish against an invading pirate guild. The second clip takes place inside a battleground and features the same class combo again. There's quite a bit more footage on this one, though, and the 13-minute running time gives us a pretty good look at what it's like to siege a castle. You'll find both videos after the cut.
Reader Comments (27)
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 12:35PM Vorender said
Lookin' good!
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 12:36PM LA1111 said
@2:48 in second video the caster gets one shot by a warrior-looking guy o.O
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 1:03PM (Unverified) said
@LA1111
Definitely came out of stealth and one shot the guy from full health.
i hope that doesn't last in the game for too long or it will be nothing but rogues
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Definitely came out of stealth and one shot the guy from full health.
i hope that doesn't last in the game for too long or it will be nothing but rogues
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 3:32PM Celtar said
@Averice
Was gonna say that healer looked half dead from some other spell caster as Averice mentioned so he wasn't one shot by some rogue. Personally I like seeing healers a bit more squishy after dealing with WoW paladins and druids for so many years. ;p
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Was gonna say that healer looked half dead from some other spell caster as Averice mentioned so he wasn't one shot by some rogue. Personally I like seeing healers a bit more squishy after dealing with WoW paladins and druids for so many years. ;p
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 3:35PM (Unverified) said
@Celtar Amen to that. People seem to think Mages who are in cloth should be able to freaking wrestle with a melee practitioner.
smh.
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smh.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 3:44PM (Unverified) said
@(Unverified)
He definitely got hit twice by the mage. The "rogue" hit him simultaneously as the second bolt hit from the mage.
smh. Learn to look and not Pre-troll.
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He definitely got hit twice by the mage. The "rogue" hit him simultaneously as the second bolt hit from the mage.
smh. Learn to look and not Pre-troll.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 4:36PM theinternetman said
@(Unverified)
It's not "trolling" when the melee class hits instantly for 50% HP and the game yet again has horrid stealth classes. Nothing makes me want to play an MMO than players who have superpowers extremely disproportional to the rest of every class.
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It's not "trolling" when the melee class hits instantly for 50% HP and the game yet again has horrid stealth classes. Nothing makes me want to play an MMO than players who have superpowers extremely disproportional to the rest of every class.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 4:45PM (Unverified) said
@theinternetman
If ya look CLOSELY at the rest of the video, youll see the same guy hit him again. Hell basically own him. But hes NOT in stealth. Its a port/jumping move of some kind. He hits him with arrows and then rushes him with that port/jump move that does dmg.
Derp Derp.
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If ya look CLOSELY at the rest of the video, youll see the same guy hit him again. Hell basically own him. But hes NOT in stealth. Its a port/jumping move of some kind. He hits him with arrows and then rushes him with that port/jump move that does dmg.
Derp Derp.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 12:37PM Bramen said
This is looking good!
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 12:37PM Grumms said
Just give me this damn game. I'm just going to play the Korean version and deal with not knowing the language, heh.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 2:15PM Space Cobra said
PvP looks like fun, at least in these "arena" places. Like most point out, there doesn't seem to be a counter for the stealth/rogue/fighter of mighty spamming attacks. The guy seemed to go from target to target with impunity; I don't mind an initial takedown, but he should not be taking down targets one after another like that.
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 2:16PM potaco said
@JohnLane
i agre with u this gaem is teh filthy n shud be ftp or teh swtors will be teh take subscribbers for beter gaem
i agre with u this gaem is teh filthy n shud be ftp or teh swtors will be teh take subscribbers for beter gaem
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 2:20PM Palebane said
The UI reminds me a lot of WoW. /ducks
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 2:51PM Neiloch said
I'm still waiting for an MMO that has 20 hotbars on the screen. Cmon guys we can do it! Who needs skill in combat when you have global cool down timers and ability casting rotations!
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 3:32PM (Unverified) said
In my experience, cloth wearing mages(or anything for that matter)don't really have much protection from an assassin that's main purpose is burst DMG through low physical defense. If you are someone that believes a mage should be akin to a tank or last long in a physical up close fight against an opponent...
Wow, almost got lulled into a pointless, never ending argument. Phew..*wipes the sweat from his brow*
Wow, almost got lulled into a pointless, never ending argument. Phew..*wipes the sweat from his brow*
Posted: Aug 3rd 2011 4:37PM theinternetman said
@(Unverified)
This is a stealth class players defending their imbalance in every MMORPG ever. Thanks for ruining class balance for everyone who isn't you.
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This is a stealth class players defending their imbalance in every MMORPG ever. Thanks for ruining class balance for everyone who isn't you.


