D&D Online?

Faye · Luna Sierra Age: 42 Gender: Joined: 28 Apr 2004

I'm debating on whether or not I wanna bother with this game. To be honest, depending on what I hear from you guys and my other friends that are playing it, is going to depend on whether or not I bother. I've played D&D games in the Eberron Universe, and to be honest, the fact that they arent including Shifters, Changelings, or Kalashtarr(Clair fix my spelling on this one), really bugs me. Not to mention the fact they they have left out a base class in Druids. As far as I can tell they havent included Psionics either, which is a HUGE part of Eberron. (Plz feel free to correct me if I am wrong on this, I would be delighted to be wrong about it). All of that combind really makes me disapointed in the game, and I havent even picked it up yet. D&D is about customization, making a character yours, and before I have even picked it up they have cut off several viable options. While I am on the topic of customization. How is the character customization, as far as looks are concernd?

I had read that the battle system was much more dynamic than point and click, and to be honest, this is the only thing that I have heard that has gotten me interested in the game. Something about you actually having to dodge your character out of the way of an attack, instead of relying on a percentage base. And, unlike Clair, the dependancy on parties actually draws me more towards the game.

Girkon · Chop Chop Fiend Gender: Joined: 29 Sep 2004

Well first off Druids and Monks are going to be in their next upodate as soon as the bugs are dealt with. As far as the dev team says whats happening next. Plus on the side of changelings, I think that would be a bit hard to apply into game formate concerning skills and appearence.

Even though they have cut off options, whos to say they may not bring them back in patch updates. Turbine has claimed they will do monthly updates so i'm going to hope that the content is fresh as necessary. What it boils down to taking a leap of faith on this one. I'm enjoying it for what it's worth, wether that will stay the same in a month i'm not sure, but we'll see how Turbine deals with it's issues.

Hoth · Guitarist Gender: Joined: 10 Oct 2002

Well I've founded the Pocket Otaku Guild on Adar if anyone is interested in joining. Mr. Girkon, we need to set aside a time to be on at the same time. Smile

Faye · Luna Sierra Age: 42 Gender: Joined: 28 Apr 2004

Changelings arent anything really special. As a racial ability that can change their appearance as if using the Disguise Self spell, as listed in the back of the PHB. Although given what I have heard about the game, that ability really wouldnt be too useful. Still, its the principle of the thing. Shifters shouldnt be any more difficult than druids, assuming they give Druids their shapechanging abilities. So if they implement Druids, I see no reason why they couldnt implement shifters. Even if they only gave them the shifter options from the Eberron Campaign book, I can do without the new ones that have been added in Races of Eberron.

I guess I just know too much about the world going into it, and I need to look at the game for what it is, as opposed to what I think it could be. Regardless I prolly wont pickup the game for another month, if at all. I'll just have to keep a close eye out for reviews and on this thread for information.

Hoth · Guitarist Gender: Joined: 10 Oct 2002

Very understood. I knew and know a mess load about the game and 3.5 before jumping into the game. Given the races and classes available and the exact likeness to the actual roles for each of those. Its hit pretty right on so far, even right down to the DM having a voice. And heck a DM at all.

reaper · I miss you Shar Gender: Joined: 28 Dec 2002

Can someone explain this game a little bit to me? cause I really have no clue on the game play or anything...

Is it like D&D board games? cause I never understood those either Confused

Shino · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject:

I made my character.

Dwarf Fighter
His name is Grimlii and he's currently dual wielding battle axes.

The game is much different than any other mmo you've played.

Everything has to pass a roll to work.

Your hits, enemy hits. I actually got in a fight where the enemy attacked me like 6 times and never did damage.

The game is fun. Fights are realtime and don't get you any xp. You only get xp by completing quests. There are things you can do during your quest to make it worth more xp.

reaper · I miss you Shar Gender: Joined: 28 Dec 2002

Is it really scripted then? cause I don't want to have to do the same missions over and over and over everytime I make a new char Neutral

Shino · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:35 pm Post subject:

Not 100% about that. I think everyone starts in the same training area, then the first area is the same for everyone, besides that... I don't know.

Girkon · Chop Chop Fiend Gender: Joined: 29 Sep 2004

Well thats the fine point, to be honest you don't need to do every single quest in the area to advance. Sure it helps your level nicely, but once you hit the harbor you'll have so many quests it'll be nuts. All you need to do is the story related ones to advance further from what I can tell. If you have a good group it can go down well enough.