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Whizbang Dustyboots
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 Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 5:00 pm Post subject: Lords of Everquest |
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lordsofeverquest.station.sony.com/
Well, the first Warcraft III clone is on its way. I'm amazed that there's an actual developer, since looking at the screenshots, this looks very much like someone in the War3 mod community just made a sort-of EQ mod for War3 and convinced Sony to publish it. The graphics, the environmental effects, the perspective, even what elements of the interface we've seen, they're all more or less direct rip-offs of War3. (Check the War3 Kodo Beast that I'm sure they're going to pretend is an EQ Drogmor, despite it looking almost nothing like a Drogmor from the game.)
As for this being an Everquest product, I find the storyline incoherent, to be charitable, and I find it laughable to call any of the units Everquest-inspired. Unless you were told this was an EQ product, there's no way you'd guess that.
Is there anyone buying the one new EQ product a month out there? And if so, how can I convince you to stop it? 
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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The only RTS game I ever enjoyed was Starcraft. I've tried the rest, and truly hate them all  "> (Sorry Warcraft lovers!)
Black & White (though really not in the same category) was fun for a while...but, jeez, talk about micromanaging!!! |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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Not sure if you consider Heroes of Might & Magic as the same genre but I love that series. I have 4 but EQ kind of takes my time. heh HoM&M IV is a lot more advanced too, the cities and armies are much more detailed. Personally have never tried Warcraft but have always heard good things, maybe I should give it a whirl.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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I love Civ.
Starcraft was cool - but once I finished it I sort of got bored with the whole genre. Don't worry Wiz I won't be buying the new EQ RTS Who needs FEIGN death when I can do the real thing
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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/yawn
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Lords of EverQuest represents the next generation of real-time strategy (RTS) gaming, adding many new concepts to the genre while improving on proven gameplay standards. Inspired by the lore of the online gaming phenomenon EverQuest, Lords of EverQuest features an enthralling storyline that draws you into the world of Norrath to change the fate of the world.
Featuring three different unique factions to battle and a beautiful game world filled with breathtaking environments, you are able to command troops comprised of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Fiends and even Dragons! Your role is to take command of one of 16 Lords from the dawn of Norrath and lead an army of hundreds against your enemies in a race to claim a lost artifact.
Adrenaline is high as every choice you make can have dire consequences or lead to conquest and massive rewards. As you battle squadrons of hungry kobolds, companies of bloodthirsty undead zombies and armies of evil creatures, only you have the power to repel the insurrection and mount a counter assault to claim your realm.
Learn powerful magic that can be used to fight, heal or grow as you build your skills for the ultimate challenge. After the story ends, the gaming just begins as you take your game online and play via our upcoming matchmaking service SRS (Sony Realm Service).
Lords of EverQuest delivers an unparalleled experience to RTS players. Never before has a game delivered so many opportunities for exploration, growth and creation. The combat action in Lords of EverQuest expresses an epic struggle with cinematic quality through the wide variety of attacks, magical spells, unique artifacts and items.
The world within Lords of EverQuest will provide you with the chance to discover and explore new lands, where new adventures and new opportunities await. The creators of some of the world's best-selling RTS games have stepped forward to deliver this epic game that is sure to appeal to anyone who enjoys real-time strategy games.
We have a passion for games, and here at Sony Online Entertainment we will deliver the next generation in real-time strategy that will take this genre to the next level.
Cheers,
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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Hmmm. Doesnt RTS for EQ spinoffs just mean Return To Stock? Mildane
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| Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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Myth 2 with the WW 2 mods was the best RTS imho, there were some star wars mods for it too for you frustrated jedis out there...
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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I agree with Aelorean, the only strategy game i enjoyed was starcraft. I guess I am a sci-fi nerd after all! Quillamaya Allura
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| Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 5:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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Whiz, does that mean I shouldnt buy a second copy of EQ for my cell phone? Now I just need to get a cellphone to put it on. Ah well. I am now up to 27 Firiona Vie Dolls!
I bought WC3 as soon a it came out. I think it lasted me half a weekend and I was back on EQ. Bought Simcity 4 2 weeks ago, and I only play that when bored of EQ.
Civilization was a great game! So was Age of Empires which is about the only RTS game I have liked.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 12:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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I'm not a big fan of RTS myself, and most of the games that I play are old. Civ3 mostly, although me and the guys all went out and got Freelancer a month or so ago, and have spent at least one day out having a good time with it.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 8:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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I am defintly down with Age of Empires 1 & 2. I even bought and kind of liked Age of Mythology.
Anything with Sid Meyer's name on it is going to be good.
My favorite is still Pirates! Gold. Wish I could find a copy of that now.
As for this EQ based RTS, why even bother making this game, let alone playing it?
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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If Pirate's Gold is the game I am thinking of, it was great. We used to play it in high school during free periods.
And for a real nice game you will never be able to find a copy of, Balance of Power that was originally for the Apple IIGS. Although it was turned based, I have never seen another game like it.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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No matter hard i try I always suck at RTS games. I dunno if it's because I lose interest after a while, or cant multitask, or what. But this EQ game looks like warcraft 3 kinda which I sucked at. The computer kicked my ass royally every single time. /sigh But my BF sucked even worse then me
I will probalby try this one though just for the hell of it, and get my ass kicked, again, and again.. Quillamaya Allura
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| Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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I found Pirates Gold on a CD a few years back and hold onto it for dear life. Still one of the best games ever. I loved the different ways you could play it and all the variety in such a seemingly simple game.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 5:00 am Post subject: Re: Lords of Everquest |
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Pirates! Gold was an excellent game...i remember playing the original Pirates! on my C - 64. Id like to find it again as well. |
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