Anarchy Online shows a glimpse of its future makeover

@Fakeassname

I can't quite remember, but isn't this update only covering areas and the like, not models? I remember reading something along those lines way back when they announced it, but can't quite remember what article and where...

There's probably going to still be a bit of clash then to say the least if that is true, because I've played the game and I've seen the environment and character models, and whoo-boy...

@DevilSeiI heard Its character models as well.But I wouldnt hold my breathe as it seems it has been talked about since 2005 or maybe earlier as I am too lazy to track down the quote beyond this forum link:http://forums.anarchy-online.com/showpost.php?p=3621994&postcount=5

@alucard3000

Ahh, well then that's good. I hope they are still going along with that then. I'll agree though, with how long it seems to be taking, I think all the major work is being diverted to AoC and now Secret World.

@DevilSei

"Looks too Asian."

This was a common refrain months and months ago when they released some "heads" of the new models. They were referring to the Atrox (the bulky genetically engineered asexual race). They did look a bit "too asian", hehe. It made for quite a bit of levity.

But I only bring this up to assure you guys that YES, the character models are being redone as well as the environments. However I don't think they are updating the animations however, which are quite dated.

AO was originally being transferred to the Ogre Engine in 2008, but was then totally scrapped and they decided to use Funcom's own Dreamworld Engine instead, hence the long, LONG delay. Honestly the game is really impressive and I've played on and off for years. But to me, with SWTOR getting released soon and the fact that this "facelift" is only cosmetic, this is all too little, too late IMO.

Also the AO dev team is only a very few people at this point. About 7 or 8 people at any one time, so it's taking forever to get this released and even then there won't be much in the way of new content. But I wish them well and have very fond memories of this game. It's old school difficult and has a massive learning curve and lack of themepark features, but if you get passed all that, there's a gem of an MMO in there somewhere! :)

@CHUIX
applied to a game that has been running for 10 years?

I do not think that means what you think it means

@CHUIX

I R TROLL

@real65rcncom

As young as the genre is, neither of you can really claim to know what you're talking about.

@kaelidancer

My first MMO too!! It'll be great to finally jump back in and see all the new shiny stuff.

Then I'll remember that all there is to do is farm hecks.... but it'll be one hell of a fun 2 hours leading up to that :)

@Vistrix

Or at least the Shadowlands expansion, even if just to the point ot replacing the blocky original UI with the smooth new one. I'd drop in on the game a lot more if I weren't charged just for wanting a nicer interface.