Any thoughts on Conan: Hyborian Adv.?

[Rhaigun]

I've been looking into this one for a while, but I haven't heard anything about it for a while. If I'm not mistaken, it's going through Beta right now. So, if anyone has had some time with it, would you mind sharing? If not, I would still like to know anyone's thoughts on it, thus far.

[seductivpancakes]

Im very interested in the combat as well as the character development.

[georox]

I've heard of the hype but I haven't heard or seen anything to make me care.

[Dagrak]

I'm tempted but question how well it would perform on my system (especially as I am vista-less). If I ever get my 360 online (my computer just won't share the net!! Selfish thing) I might give the 360 version a go.

[steelcobra]

Set the router to favor whatever port your console uses.

[Rhaigun]

Well, I like the idea of it having the character development single player before it goes onto the servers. I guess that's to flesh out whatever storyline it might have. Even though storylines and MMO's don't really mesh too well.

Is this going to be another of those Live Anywhere games?

[Demontestament]

OK so by Conan you mean like the Arnold movies? If so I am going to buy it and name my character Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhnold. No stealing!

[Dagrak]

OK so by Conan you mean like the Arnold movies? If so I am going to buy it and name my character Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhnold. No stealing!

Well it's based on the books not the film (they state that a lot) so don't expect to see Arnie type characters but more gritty/pretty figures (depending on gender). It does have hilarious violence though.

I like the magic system, sounds like it could be great fun. Again I'll wait till I find out whether I can run it or not or get it for Live when I move to a new flat with my brothers router.

[Demontestament]

Well it's based on the books not the film (they state that a lot) so don't expect to see Arnie type characters but more gritty/pretty figures (depending on gender). It does have hilarious violence though.

I like the magic system, sounds like it could be great fun. Again I'll wait till I find out whether I can run it or not or get it for Live when I move to a new flat with my brothers router.

So I am still making Ahhhhhnold and since you can make your own cities I am going to run for warlord or lord or whatever their title is in the game of said city :D. I will be getting this for the PC.

[Dagrak]

So I am still making Ahhhhhnold and since you can make your own cities I am going to run for warlord or lord or whatever their title is in the game of said city :D. I will be getting this for the PC.

I think you can actually have your own city (as in personal) but that may just be single player/utterly utterly wrong. I want to play a Lich and go about as a freaky bone thing smashing peoples heads in with dual wield maces.

[Demontestament]

I think you can actually have your own city (as in personal) but that may just be single player/utterly utterly wrong. I want to play a Lich and go about as a freaky bone thing smashing peoples heads in with dual wield maces.

That is hot on so many levels.

[georox]

Gonna raise a should-be-dead topic, but its still on the first page so meh.

They had it playable at GenCon Indy this year, man it looks AWESOME! The booth owned, so did the free stuff, but the game looks great. As soon as the CE is available I'm preordering it. You basically have 6 buttons for different swings of your weapons which you can create combos from, and EVERY enemy your weapon makes contact with gets damaged, not you target one and auto-swing. Its great :O Also the booth had shrunken heads, shirts and inflatable swords for free, so thats a plus too. I hear its going to have a good amount of PvP, and crafting/housing so I think its going to appeal to a lot of people, but its definitely M-rated, they made sure anyone who entered was 18 last I knew. Crazy eh?

[Demontestament]

I have already pre ordered this game and every time I read about it I want it more and more :D. This is going to prove to be one bad ass game ^^.

[georox]

I have already pre ordered this game and every time I read about it I want it more and more :D. This is going to prove to be one bad ass game ^^.

Your gonna end up wanting to cancel your current preorder and put a preorder down on the collectors, there IS one coming out and I was told by someone working the booth it will have a bonus DVD or something, a metal coin from the game and all of your characters get some sort of experience bonus, so yea. Might be more, not sure. Think it was a 69.99 retail on CE I was told, and it would be announced Fall/Winter and limited to 60k units or something.

[BaronJuJu]

An interesting bit of news from the mmorpg.com folks.

"Fresh off the presses at the Games Convention in Leipzig, MMORPG.com has learned from a reliable source at Funcom that characters will be able to have sex and will receive a buff for the action. That is not to say, however, that there will be explicit sex in the game.

Anyone who has followed Robert E. Howard's creation knows that sex has been a prevalent theme in the Conan IP, which Funcom is doing their best to honor.

Age of Conan, as has previously been announced, will carry an "M" rating.

MMORPG.com will continue to follow this story as more specific information becomes available."

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/8567


Gold farmers have found a new source of income from the spawn camping...

Also, if true, I cannot see hwo that is going to maintain a "M" rating with that.

[Thefremen]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z274/samfox95/Conan_1.jpg

I think this game will be awesome! I'm all for a mmorpg where you host a late-night talk show and interview dim-witted celebrities.

[Demontestament]

Your gonna end up wanting to cancel your current preorder and put a preorder down on the collectors, there IS one coming out and I was told by someone working the booth it will have a bonus DVD or something, a metal coin from the game and all of your characters get some sort of experience bonus, so yea. Might be more, not sure. Think it was a 69.99 retail on CE I was told, and it would be announced Fall/Winter and limited to 60k units or something.

Well I don't think I will cancel it seeing as how with the one I ordered I get a free Mammoth mount :D and an extra item bag. I am not all jazzed about the extra bag but I am very happy I get a free Stampy.

[georox]

Well I don't think I will cancel it seeing as how with the one I ordered I get a free Mammoth mount :D and an extra item bag. I am not all jazzed about the extra bag but I am very happy I get a free Stampy.

Pretty sure you'll end up getitng those if you preorder the CE aswell =P I wouldn't change any preorders til its fully announced though.

[Conejo]

if the game delivers half of what they've promised so far, it'll be awesome.

and you can make your own guild city without other people PvP-ing all over it. (NPC cities spring up around yours and you get to fight them instead)

[georox]

Pretty sure you'll end up getitng those if you preorder the CE aswell =P I wouldn't change any preorders til its fully announced though.

What I mean't by cancel, is change your preorder over to the Collectors/Limited Edition version when its announced, I didn't quite word this right before. =P

[Conejo]

they announced the AoC Collectors Edition.

Ring of Acheron (Exclusive In-Game Item)
The Ring of Acheron is an exclusive in-game item which will only ever be available in the Collectors Edition. Stemming from the ancient civilization of Acheron, the ring offers special XP and stamina enhancements for players, making it a powerful companion on the brutal journey through Hyboria.

Hand-Finished Collectors Edition Box
A true piece of art, the metalay-embossed box comes with the royal emblem of King Conan and a quality finish. Naturally it comes in a larger-than-life box, with inlay page and individually numbered holographic sticker.

Hyborian World Leather Map
Made with a unique finish and designed by celebrated cartographer Clayton Bunce, this 14" x 20" leather map gives players a authentic overview of the vast Hyborian world.

Unique Bonus DVD
This bonus DVD is filled to the brim with visual entertainment, and includes trailers, a greeting from the Game Director, behind-the-scenes videos, developer diaries and artwork.

Official Age of Conan Soundtrack
The official game soundtrack CD features a hand-picked selection of the best songs from the game. Composed by Knut Avenstroup Haugen, the official Age of Conan soundtrack delivers an incredible and powerful musical journey.

Age of Conan Art Book
With hundreds of art pieces hand-picked by the Art Director, this 128-page book delivers a stunning visual experience. Featuring never-before-seen art pieces, it fully depicts the incredible amounts of art which went into the creation of the savage world of Hyboria

The Drinking Cape (Bonus In-game Item)
As fitting for a mature MMO game, the Drinking Cape gives you access to free drinks in all the taverns of Hyboria. This dream-come-true outfit will never be available after the game launches, and with it you can impress friends down the road by proving your status as a pioneer player.

Five Free Guest Passes
Online games are all about having fun with your friends, and only in the Collectors Edition will you get five special guest passes to Hyboria. With the guest pass you can invite five selected friends, allowing them to play together with you, at no cost, for a limited time period.

Gamestop/EB has it listed for $90 preorder (you still get your preorder stuff, too)

[Demontestament]

they announced the AoC Collectors Edition.

Ring of Acheron (Exclusive In-Game Item)
The Ring of Acheron is an exclusive in-game item which will only ever be available in the Collectors Edition. Stemming from the ancient civilization of Acheron, the ring offers special XP and stamina enhancements for players, making it a powerful companion on the brutal journey through Hyboria.

Hand-Finished Collectors Edition Box
A true piece of art, the metalay-embossed box comes with the royal emblem of King Conan and a quality finish. Naturally it comes in a larger-than-life box, with inlay page and individually numbered holographic sticker.

Hyborian World Leather Map
Made with a unique finish and designed by celebrated cartographer Clayton Bunce, this 14" x 20" leather map gives players a authentic overview of the vast Hyborian world.

Unique Bonus DVD
This bonus DVD is filled to the brim with visual entertainment, and includes trailers, a greeting from the Game Director, behind-the-scenes videos, developer diaries and artwork.

Official Age of Conan Soundtrack
The official game soundtrack CD features a hand-picked selection of the best songs from the game. Composed by Knut Avenstroup Haugen, the official Age of Conan soundtrack delivers an incredible and powerful musical journey.

Age of Conan Art Book
With hundreds of art pieces hand-picked by the Art Director, this 128-page book delivers a stunning visual experience. Featuring never-before-seen art pieces, it fully depicts the incredible amounts of art which went into the creation of the savage world of Hyboria

The Drinking Cape (Bonus In-game Item)
As fitting for a mature MMO game, the Drinking Cape gives you access to free drinks in all the taverns of Hyboria. This dream-come-true outfit will never be available after the game launches, and with it you can impress friends down the road by proving your status as a pioneer player.

Five Free Guest Passes
Online games are all about having fun with your friends, and only in the Collectors Edition will you get five special guest passes to Hyboria. With the guest pass you can invite five selected friends, allowing them to play together with you, at no cost, for a limited time period.

Gamestop/EB has it listed for $90 preorder (you still get your preorder stuff, too)

Sounds nice but I will be happy with just my mammoth mount :D

[Conejo]

since i have 5 guaranteed people to make use of the guest passes, i've started putting money down for the CE.

[Demontestament]

3/25/08 :)

[Conejo]

they truncated the class list down to 12 (3 per archetype) now.

[Demontestament]

Ugh now 5/20/08

[Conejo]

Ugh now 5/20/08

son of bitch! :mad:

[Demontestament]

son of bitch! :mad:

Indeed :mad:

EBgames.com has the date for the PC 5/20/08 and the X-Box 360 at 9/1/08

[Conejo]

the 360 game is just an estimate, they want to have the PC version up and running well first.

[Demontestament]

the 360 game is just an estimate, they want to have the PC version up and running well first.

True. I think the date got knocked back since they are making some changes to the classes. Which makes me sad because I was looking forward to being a Lich :(.

[Conejo]

True. I think the date got knocked back since they are making some changes to the classes. Which makes me sad because I was looking forward to being a Lich :(.

i'll be happy enough with the Lich's powers being rolled into the Necromancer (didn't see need for the both of them myself)

and having the Storm Druid + Scion of Set = Tempest of Set is peachy, too. that makes the archetypes have an equal number of classes each (3 classes per archetype = 12 total).

i heard some rumblings that they were going to do away with the Prestige Classes and just mix those abilities into the normal classes (or possibly races?).