PlaneShift

Gameplay => General Discussion => Topic started by: Atax on April 11, 2004, 07:13:22 am

Title: First time
Post by: Atax on April 11, 2004, 07:13:22 am

Hi guys, it\'s my first time here. I downloaded the game and was on for a few minutes today as Fifur. I must say, awesome graphics and it looks like you\'ve got a lot planned. Now, I\'ve played a lot of games before, I\'ve helped moderate many text-based RPGs, I\'ve also been active in many online FPS and many single player RPGs. I know I\'ve got a  lot of ideas and plans that I would be glad to help share with the creators of the game, if they would want them, but I do have a few questions, if anyone can help me out.

Mind you, I haven\'t browsed the forums yet, I\'m going to do so after this...

1) How is the lag? I know it\'s a sponsor-funded server, so I know it\'s not something from SOE, but is it bad often? It was fairly choppy for me today.

2) What are the future plans for the games, overall that is?

3) Will roleplaying be enforced? Personally, I hope so. This game could go down the tubes if players are running around going \"lol\" and \"LAGGGGG!\" (Even though I did that today :()

4) What kind of help will the devs be looking for in the future?

5) Overall, what\'s the feel of the game?

6) How large is the game currently?

I enjoy starting off with small games and helping them get on their feet. I\'d like to experience the game (if the lag isn\'t so bad) and see how I can help out. I now plan to check out the forums, so if you can help me out here, that\'d be great.

Thanks guys!

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Post by: AendarCallenlasse on April 11, 2004, 07:20:32 am

1.  The lag is bad for everyone right now.  No matter how fast your connection.  This problem should be fixed by the next release.

3.  Planeshift will be very roleplaying oriented.  Bot the devs and the players all support the roleplaying aspect of MMORPGs.  Those people who are looking for hack-and-slash will be dissapointed with PS.

4.  The PS Team covers many different areas (ie.  Coding, 3D, 2D, PR)  You can find out exactly what help they need by talking to the devs personally.

5.  Many of us have been at PS for a long time even though there is not much of a game to play.  The game has a great community and that will affect the game a lot.  The game has a lot of potential.

6.  Currently the game is pre-alpha and there isn\'t much to do.  All you can do currently is run around, collect crystals, roleplay, and chat.  The next release, Crystal Blue, which should be out soon will include monsters, combat, magic, skills, etc.

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Post by: Nikech on April 11, 2004, 07:32:25 am

Welcome to Planeshift Atax! You could visit the PS Dev chan on IRC, #Planeshift @Freenode (irc.freenode.net).

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Post by: lythia on April 12, 2004, 10:18:04 am

welcome to planeshift,
i found this a good gguide when i was a new,
you might not be interested though
http://saber.co.nz/guide/

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Post by: Wynona on April 12, 2004, 06:19:40 pm

Welcome Atax.  I jope to see you in game sometime!

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Post by: DepthBlade on April 12, 2004, 07:43:59 pm

Welcome Atax :) Mmm thats a nice guideline put up by the explorers guild never noticed that before lythia!

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Post by: Icefalcon on April 13, 2004, 01:37:34 am

This (http://www.planeshift3d.com/wbboard/thread.php?threadid=4594&boardid=1&styleid=3&sid=26f61946969bbc90268562b4f822f919) should answer alot of your questions about the current version. Welcome.

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Post by: Kenny on April 15, 2004, 01:39:05 pm

Hi :P

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Post by: Kraxton on April 15, 2004, 01:44:34 pm

Welcome!

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Post by: John_Thazer on April 15, 2004, 10:26:00 pm

Welcome...!