The Secret World lures half a million potential beta testers into the underworld

@Space Cobra

And the 3 faction PvP is probably another draw, since we don't see much of that anymore coming out of online MMOs.

@Space Cobra

Yep. The three faction PvP will definitely at least draw PvP players to look around since there is a void of good PvP games out now.

The skill progression is probably going to be the biggest draw imo, because it's not the typical WoW type skillset. Being able to have one character but one that can do EVERYTHING is actually a one-up on Rift in a way.

In Rift you can have some characters do some things, but not all can do everything due to the souls. With TSW, you slot skills in and out so your character is that much more effective.


Considering the skill list is over 500 so far, that's pretty intense.

@Sephirah The cash shop kills the game for me.

@Sephirah
oh noes not ze cashshoppe!!

@Azzura

The major difference here is and why i'm hopefull, the game director both in charge for Funcom previous mmo failure launches has left not only the company but the entire game industry.

The current Game director while coming up first as the writer of Anarchy Onlines story and later to be know for the longest journey and dreamfall has been pointed out.

They also repeatedly said mistakes were made and since exit Gaute (previous Game director) the company has been more open even ot the point acknowledging the first major AO expansion being badly coded and even worse documented. On AoC they had to say that the polish will be more evenly spread and games like Rift set the standard for a quality launch.

Despite their good words as that's all subjective things people will either believe or not. The engine being used is the same as in AoC, what means the errors are out (not speaking of the combat system in AoC) the engine has gone thru extensive QA.

The game also looks a lot more stable: no hick ups, visual glitches (what can indicate memory leaks) then AoC did back at that stage of development. Plenty of official and unofficial sources that are positive.

So while i have a positive outlook on this game, i still remain skeptical till player reviews and a personal hands on.

@Azzura

I think they've learned it the hard way with Age of Conan and that in 2012 there's no room for such unprofessional mistakes.

@dudes Dragon faction in Asia... oh yeah, here come the pandamonsters!

@spamero

Your post history is impressing: at least a negative comment for every single MMORPG known to humankind!

@spamero
What? That doesn't even make any sense! Half-hearted trolls are the worst.

@spamero It's so funny when someone takes part of a name and replaces it with "fail" to express their disdain. It's so witty and clever.

@smartstep

Don't forget to mention that there won't be any Buy2win items, simply cosmetic and convenience items. What has recently again been confirmed seeing some get their panties in a bunch over this.

The shop will also feature large content packs that will be available instead of expansions.

I see no harm in this, nor any conspiracy it's all optional. If you played AoC or AO you would've actually noticed that you're simply being a dramaqueen as neither of those shops are easly visible, compared to lotr or offer game breaking items.

I can even understand why people that work full time - would want the option to have something as teleports or experience potions. Once you end up working 12 hours a day, you'll also know why.

@smartstep

Yeah cashshop kill a majority of my interest is this game as well. Its like working at a bank and sitting by stacks of hundred dollar bills yet stating that there is and will be zero temptation aka pay 2 win buy out options.

I am glad though we have three major titles coming out that gives us a nice cafeteria option.

@Acidbaron

You know everything don't you?

I've played AoC and cash shop is awful.
Actually for me any cash shop is awful.

For selling content packs you don't need in-game cash shop filled with other stuff as well.

They will MAINLY sell convenience, but not only - said themselves.

Besides for ME, f.e. cosmetics are almost as important as f.e. weapons.

I do work full time. I don't race with anyone in a game though. Besides if game is too grindy it is game fault, does not have to give xp pots.

If you work 6-7 days a week for 12 hours a day. Well though luck. I remember I had to work like that in past as well.

I just don't want to have cash shops in game(more specificaly on server I play - don't care what is on other servers) I personally play and I don't see anything wrong with that.

You have your own opinion and requirements for a game and I have my own.