Comments on: From Player to Developer

By: Rk3 Player

Rk3 Player — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:06:05 +0000

I gotta support “Random Engie ” on that matter , some of the “Balancing” that came with LE was done in the most crude Manner possible .
The old “Lovechilds” got nerfed a bit by giving them less Valuable new Equip/Nanos ( which is fine ) BUT some of the former “Victims” are now easy-to-play Killingmaschines while other Classes that had to spezialise either for PvP or PvM now can do both with same Setup . OFAB Armor is f-ugly for most Proffs , some Classes can Wear a nearly Full Set of it , some can only take 1-2 Pieces to get good results ….
Dustquest Nanos depending on Proff range from ” Useless & hard to do at 220 wasting of 1000K IP ” to “Usefull and easy Selfcast on a 215 halfnaked toon just spending 250k IP ”
This aint Balance ….

By: Random Engie

Random Engie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:45:45 +0000

Its nice to see that sill believes that each profession gets the attention and improvements that it needs.
It would be nicer still if this wasnt utter garbage.
Its blatantly clear that some professions are simply played more by developers and directors alike and that some other professions are simply not understood or indeed wanted in the game anymore.
When certain members of your playerbase stage protests, strikes and sit-ins this should raise a big red warning flag that you realy are NOT catering to the needs and wishes of your entire community.
To then refuse to even converse with those players on the grounds that you are simply stubborn and will not be forced in to even the slightest compromise shows a clear lack of respect that will ultimately lead to players leaving and a loss of respect for the “people in charge”.

By: Crysantimum

Crysantimum — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:23:50 +0000

That was nice, Silirrion Nice to get to know more about the “man behind the machine” and you’ve always been such a nice person in any situation I’ve seen you. Only once have I actually disagreed with your reasoning (and that wasn’t really game related), how rare isn’t that to happen with a person you see this often?

By: Wofskeep

Wofskeep — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:04:45 +0000

The current and upcoming content is top notch, especially endgame content, i remember the day the improved nano DB missions came out, spending about 11 solid hours doing all the missions, it was the perfect challenge, please dont listen to people who say new content is too hard in future and make it a bit easier, they are just gimped…we managed to do it why cant they

By: Schultz

Schultz — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:29:55 +0000

Well I m nobody to start any flame or any threading comments but I think most ppls comments here aren’t really useful, neither mine, because I shouldn’t post that here, but it is pretty much related.
First nice interview, but I have to say gz to the riporter who asked the questions, has some knowledge about ao and touched the most important part “PvP”.
Myself I am a fan of ao and I have respect for all other players,
I didn’t knew Marius, so I can’t say you are the best for me Craig, but all my compliments you have done a great work keep it up.
Hint: 20-49 bs is nonesense.. pls review a bit pvp and pvp in bs

By: Trgeorge

Trgeorge — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:21:21 +0000

Nice interview, it’s shows the difference between someone who knows things about game as opposed to generic questions posed by some large sites. Shame the answers are more or less expected and usuall denial of problems. And what’s even sadder, balancing issues get only fixed when even Omnis start to whine that the stuff is too one sided.

By: Emergency56

Emergency56 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:49:03 +0000

Sil rocks my socks ;D

By: Ilovetokill Thapetowner Awaaa rk2

Ilovetokill Thapetowner Awaaa rk2 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:42:56 +0000

This was an great interview!
It’s a unbeliveble that an big fan of AO, is turning into a Game director,

You should lay more time on ao tough, and join omni ofc!

Take Care!!
// Thapetowner 160/4 Mp Rk2
// Ilovetokill 124/12 Agent Rk2
// Awaaa 74/6 Soldier Rk2

By: Astral

Astral — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:25:58 +0000

I think its been amazing to see when a player can rise to game designer and positive game play is deployed to the player base because a hard core fan became the lead designer. I can’t wait for the engine upgrade. Great interview.

By: Petter Mårtensson

Petter Mårtensson — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:12:12 +0000

Very interesting interview.

Hmmm, perhaps it is time to give AO a go…