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What's in Development - January 2012
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 22:19
#52
I hope this means there will be shotguns
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 22:28
#53
Does this mean that the East
Does this mean that the East Side of the arcade will be /finally/ opened? :O
Nobody cares about the east side anymore. :(
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 22:38
#54
@Kalaina
Blitz and Polaris needs damage boosts? o.0
Trolol?
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 22:47
#55
Will there be a mission where
Will there be a mission where we defend the owlites from kats!
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 23:02
#56
Oh, Excite! I cant wait for
Oh, Excite! I cant wait for the missions, I've been eager to meet the Crimson Order, I just fear the Darkfang Shield will become available which I am very much against. It's our last rare drop, Don't make its value die :(
Regardless, Looks like some amazing stuff coming! Cant wait to see it, Can't wait to finally meet some intelligent gremlins, as gremlins are my favorite specie on this game mainly for the lore about them
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 01:05
#57
Zelda
big - angry - bomb!
big - angry - bomb!
big - angry - bomb!
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 03:58
#58
Personally...
I don't care if it's tier one or not, the fact that it's new content for levels is great. I hate whiners that BEG for more, and then hate on what you give. Keep up the good work Three Rings :D
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 05:25
#59
...
Iron-Tech-Destroyer!
Iron-Tech-Destroyer!
Iron-Tech-Destroyer!
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 05:43
#60
Best news since the Euro
Best news since the Euro servers, which wasn't that long ago but I digress.
Are all these updates going to be released together or individually? And although there's obviously no ETA yet, any rough idea of what time period we're looking at?
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 05:53
#61
Yay.
Yay. New Schtuff. =3
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 05:56
#62
If you now make gremlins not
If you now make gremlins not look as bad as currently established, I will love this game so much more.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 06:27
#63
I agree with Kalaina, its
I agree with Kalaina, its more the gunner armor sets that need the balancing, not the guns
Iron Slug is probably the only gun that needs a boost
Also, make Deadshot only affect guns! It is not to be worn by a swordsman or bomber. It is my gunner gear and it hints gunner gear in its description and look anyway
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 06:43
#64
I think a lot of handguns are
I think a lot of handguns are already viable in combat. They shouldn't be blasting away monsters at the same rate as my sword or bomb since they can stand off in the distance and easily stay damage free.
There are some guns though that are useless compared to other 5*'s available, and hopefully those are the guns you are referring to.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 06:59
#65
I'd love to post in these update threads more often
I'd love to post in these update threads more often whenever they appear...
At least this time I have the excuse that I dunno how to express my glee at finally getting a chance to see the Crimson order, a bunch of weapons changes which might make things a lot more interesting for everyone, and special events.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 08:29
#66
~
"A promotion will soon take flight to celebrate the Year of the Dragon!"
@Nick: I guess that is a CE package promotion? It would be great if players can have some sort of advance notice whenever there is a CE promo coming up. I mean I can feel for players who bought a CE pack and there's a promo just the next day for thrice the value worth.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 08:46
#67
YES
Mission system is exactly what we need to add story, flavor AND content all in one go. I'm hoping it's a mix of special levels, and NPC requests (like Bosco might ask for some mats to fix his perpetually broken mechaknight, Wegner might ask you to gather minerals from a specific level, Feron might ask you undertake a dangerous rescue mission, or ask you meet up with scenario room knights, etc. Each would have its own small reward, and could be repeated on some timer, based on the difficulty and reward. Rewards might include crowns, mist tanks, mats, even accessories and costumes.
I look forward to seeing this in action.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 11:52
#68
Everyone's pretty exiting
Everyone's pretty exiting now, but when those things will be introduced I'll expect rage rants, whining and boycotts as always...
SK community, you're so predictable ;-P
Anyway, I'm looking forward gremlins in red and anything else that awaits in the uncharted depths of Clockworks.
EDIT:
@Guyinshinyarmour
Actually Dovahkiin (Dragonborn in common English) weren't dragon slayers.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 09:53
#69
good :O
O.o
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:02
#70
Being cynical :P
Just want to point out scenario rooms :P
I like them, but from how they were described I expected something a bit grander, with artifacts :P
Missions may be the same way.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:08
#71
^
Yeah, scenario rooms have been disappointing so far. Though, the really good ones might just be a bit too rare.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:14
#72
Can´t wait for these to appear
Excellent! Just yesterday I was reading about the changes to be made on the weapons with mixed damage types, and I´m pleased to see they haven´t been forgotten!
I will agree with the rest, though. The Radiant Sun Shards need NO change as we got Dark Briar Barrage for piercing, why don´t you give a look at the Ionized Salt Bomb instead? I mean, piercing damage and bonus vs slime? Doesn´t make much sense.
In any way, I hope to see these changes soon!
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:15
#73
Handgun balance
> "I think a lot of handguns are already viable in combat. They shouldn't be blasting away monsters at the same rate as my sword or bomb since they can stand off in the distance and easily stay damage free.
There are some guns though that are useless compared to other 5*'s available, and hopefully those are the guns you are referring to."
I disagree. There was a time when it was dangerous to engage monsters like Gun Puppies, Retrodes, Alpha Wolvers, and Zombies at close range, but dodging is increasingly becoming as simple as sidestepping an inch and continuing to slash away. Sword users have more mobility, and the best swords also have charge attacks with high range and massive knockback, so there's not much of an advantage to using guns. I take about just as little damage when I use my Acheron as when I use my Blitz Needle and Prisma Driver. There are only a few monsters where I have a much easier time fighting when using guns - Gremlins and Lichens. Meanwhile, (most) guns have horribly low damage compared to swords. I'm killing Zombies in FSC with two Prisma charge shots, one at a time, while DA and Glacius users are slashing through legions of Zombies at a time. Even on a single target I do much less damage with a gun.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 12:50
#74
PSO challenge moooooooooode
PSO challenge moooooooooode <3
http://chaostroll.de/upload/pso/big031.jpg
Oh yes! I have soooooo been waiting for that!
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:09
#75
Spyro time?
Anyway looking
Spyro time?
Anyway looking forward to seeing the new stuff whatever it is, one or more of the things will cause complaints I'm sure, but that's just how it goes. Btw, how about we remove the bom-
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:16
#76
I stopped reading at the
I stopped reading at the mission system.
Finally, something other than lockdown and endless fsc runs!
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 13:49
#77
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:36
#78
The one thing I'm curious
The one thing I'm curious about is how the mission payout will compare to clockworks payout. If the missions are worth too much, the clockworks will be forgotten. If the missions are worth too little, they'll be forgotten. Missions could give tokens like bosses, but that could quickly escalate into some hundred different types of tokens.
One solution to this that I can see would be to make it thus that between the clockworks and missions, one gives mostly coins and the other gives mostly materials (heat pretty much needs to come from both and minerals should be exclusive to gates constructed with minerals). In other words, make them serve different purposes. As in, you could farm coins and buy mats, or farm mats and sell them for coins. Or preferably, a healthy mix of both. ;)
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 15:48
#79
What Dark Ritual?
If they release a Dragonboss I shall go full Skyrim on his butt :3
FUS RO DAH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AApgfhC-sKE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8F5DMsxrNU&feature=related
EDIT:Just thought they should release Dragonborn Armor :D (jk)
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 16:00
#80
Make the missions go into the
Make the missions go into the shadow lairs, and give us the dragon boss.
Also here's a little reminder Nick:
model_core.dat
WE NEED THIS FOR THE STORY MODE.
EDIT:
"Spyro time?"
I'm so happy I'm not the only one hearing a reference :D
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 16:57
#81
Hope they balance the Troika
Hope they balance the Troika =D
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 17:31
#82
...
"EDIT:Just thought they should release Dragonborn Armor :D (jk)"
http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/115/729/128137750187120...
PEOPLE
Y U NO STOP KEEP MENTIONING SKYRIM WHEN YOU HASN'T EVEN PLAYZ IT!?
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/148/409/1310677399397.png
This "Dragon Born Armor" you speak of, is actually:
Iron Helmet
Studded Armor
Iron Gauntlets
Iron Boots
All put together with a Nord Race Character.
"The More you Know."
http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/220/701/1324500255726.jpg
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:34
#83
He
I just hope you manage to make "missions" something worthwhile, and they aren't some generic "kill 10 boar" "get somewhere" "speak to these people" "kill a boss" in disguise.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:43
#84
Btw...
Just to let everyone know, Nick is probably referring to the Chinese zodiac year of the dragon not OMG SKYRIM DWAGONZ.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:52
#85
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*dances* *parties*
i hope its dragony pet/armor/awesome stuff, i kinda like dragons :D
oh...and yea the other stuffs good to....but DRAGONS! :D
xD
im also lookin forward to the missions, esp the crimson order one :D
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 19:27
#86
I used to make skyrim jokes
I used to make skyrim jokes but then I stopped.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 20:30
#87
*sigh*
Most of you I think
*sigh*
Most of you I think are reading it wrong... unless its me.
"Year of the Dragon" =/= adding dragon related content / things. Probably just some CE sale.
Anyways I hope this mission thing opens up different stuff from current content...
My god, I have been face palming of boredom from current content. I am begging: Make this new content difficult and different!!!
T.T
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 20:38
#88
*yawn*
This:
"PEOPLE
Y U NO
*yawn*
This:
"PEOPLE
Y U NO STOP KEEP MENTIONING SKYRIM WHEN YOU HASN'T EVEN PLAYZ IT!?"
Please stop guys unless you have played the game....
as digital said, "Just to let everyone know, Nick is probably referring to the Chinese zodiac year of the dragon not OMG SKYRIM DWAGONZ."
He is referring to that. Not some crap thrown together video game that isn't nearly as "big" as people make it sound with the same click to attack combat for the whole duration of the game.
It is more like oblivion - old repeated crap combat throughout the entire game (though this time they bothered to make spells bigger as they got stronger) just so they can focus on making their little schmancy quests and big map
Morrowind was the best.
Anyways, yeah.
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 21:09
#89
@Xylka-Mkii yeah, that was my
@Xylka-Mkii yeah, that was my first Spyro game. I loved it, really hard to get all the eggs back then. I later played Ripto's Rage, but nothing beats a skateboarding Dragon :D
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 23:26
#90
Until there's an actual date,
Until there's an actual date, I'll pretend I saw none of this
Also how come the text box has no "box" background? I can barely see black text on navy background..
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:02
#91
@The-Rawrcake
You're my man!
@The-Rawrcake
You're my man! Morrowind has been epic. Oblivion and Skyrim were disappointing.
And yes, it's a "Nick is probably referring to the Chinese zodiac year of the dragon not OMG SKYRIM DWAGONZ."
And yes, it's probably a "Year of the Dragon" =/= adding dragon related content/things. Probably just some CE sale."
Some seasonal non-permanent mask may be introduced though...
At least that's how I see it :-D
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:40
#92
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my face when I see they're trying to balance the game
my face when I remember how many times they've messed up on "balance updates"
I'm calling it right now. They're going to mess up on the balance part. Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen.
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:55
#93
About Scenario Rooms
In a brief defense of scenario rooms, I thought they did pretty well in what they were SUPPOSED to do; that is, "...offer a little story and atmosphere, hints of a larger story, or a special bonus to those that discover them." Most scenario rooms that I ran across gave me something to think thanks to a simple picture or brackground, which is a proper form of story telling, and fits well in SK's case. It also made the clockworks more worth investigating in the more randomized tiers, at least to me.
But I digress. One of my concerns for Missions is how partying will occur. What I've liked about SK so far is how easy it usually is for me to just click "Join" and I'm already with a party; it's easy for peeps to join up a earlier stages of a run. No hassle in trying to form a 4 player party; things just occur natural, which sorta makes me things of guild Wars 2's current play system.
Since missions sound like they're taking place or being isolated from the normal clockworks that occur at the arcade, and that there will be obviously different missions, the question I ask[myself] is will people be able to up like they do in the arcade? Like, say, as a mission could be on going in the earlier stages, random people can still join until the party is full. But how does the accesibility work with a campaign filled with missions? Well, I presume that as you complete missions, you gain access to lower tier missions, or may have access to certain missions requiring access to a particular tier of the usual kind (tier 1, 2,etc, like that in the arcade); or perhaps a combination of the two, which sounds resonable if we assume some kind of difficulty. Or perhaps the missions can have their difficulty selected BY tier, which may also affect rewards.
And there I go brainstorming again. Anyway, as is, I don't think trying to search for a party of friends for these missions should be the only way (That's what shadow lairs should be for). There needs to be easy accesibility or easy time in partying since they're campaign, and probably a part of the storyline itself.
@Renpartycat
Balance is not always an easy thing; I know this thanks to SC2. Speaking of which, some balance fix don't always please everyone. At the very least the devs at taking the time to put some attention to some issue (To be fair, I haven't seen a large weapon balance for while since I've been on SK).
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 11:41
#94
Mission System: Can't wait
Mission System: Can't wait for the Crimson Order gremlins.
Year of the Dragon: For all those wondering, after the Chinese New Year (22nd or 23rd of January forgot which), it will be the year of the dragon (Yes, I am Chinese and I am surprised when I saw it). Can't wait for something that is related to China.
Item Balance: Does this mean that Shadowsun will finally get damage medium per piece and that Deadshot would actually be a gunslinger armor that offers bonuses specifically towards gunslingers?
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:15
#95
Cautiously optimistic
Cautiously optimistic
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:20
#96
I hope the wolver line Sword
I hope the wolver line Sword and Speed bonus gets changed to Low that will be epic and the Chaos line bonus is changed to high or medium at least.
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:22
#97
Please consider adding
Please consider adding private rooms for lockdown, map voting, and possibly achievements...
or at least map voting, come on guys
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:24
#98
I like this, but please add
I like this, but please add map voting for lockdown. Most of us would really appreciate it, as it is hard to have a decent guild match when Frostbite comes up...
By adding map voting we'll at least get to play on Reactor as many times as we possibly can
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 13:53
#99
@Obsidious
Well hey, I'm not saying Three Rings sucks or anything, but they've messed up with balance issues in the past, and people post great threads in the suggestions forum that can help balance the game, but it just feels stupid because the good balance suggestions get ignored. It's like you have great suggestions but nobody cares. You have the cure for a disease but you're not using it. Not saying that Three Rings should listen to EVERYTHING on the suggestions forum, but sometimes there are those good threads where someone finally understands the issue and makes a good revamp idea.
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 15:36
#100
Missions system: err... few
Missions system: err... few lines of text on top of old clockworks that give you rewards like... good old tokens? Or some crowns for doing a full jelly king run? Hopefully its more than just that.
Year of the dragon promo: more costumes? Hopefully I'll get my cheap ele passes - my video card broke down again and I'll either play SK or CSS till they repair it. Cheap ele pass (like $6/mo) = SK, $10-15 for 2 weeks - CSS. I'm a simple person :)
Weapon balancing? Great. But I'd like to see NEW items on top of balancing (brandish line balancing wasn't half bad, now I'm looking to make some brandishes for myself, no less than 2 - shadow and shock/fire/ice, didn't decide on that one yet). Hopefully balancing will not only change weapons but also add more useful armors (or make existing ones more useful).
As for testing server - great. Now I need to spend another $5 to get access to it. And cheap ele pass is the only thing I want to buy with $$. The cheaper the better. Certainly, getting bonus items would be nice, but I'd rather have cheaper offer.
Also, I'll take weapon/trinket slots over heat amp any day any year. As long as item heat level is capped at 10, not 999.
Renpartycat
When you talk about specific items, please make them available for study. In current case, when you talk about oh so great suggestions in the suggestions forum, please provide links to those you believe are good.
To all the people saying OOO doesn't listen: lies. I know I've seen some suggestions, made some others which WERE implemented and made the game better. They do listen. Its just testing suggestions for a game of this caliber isn't few minutes or hours. Most updates would need WEEKS to be implemented. Some rushed changes are possible but only in extreme cases.
I'm pleased by this announcement and all but you didn't answer my questions from earlier which I would really like hear an answer on.
Honestly if the hats are still the same I'm still going to peeved despite everything else.