Nokt Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I found the combat to be pretty basic when I first tried out the beta. I was maining the fire staff and it was basically all I used and relied on friends to help take pressure off my character. Then I watched Shroud play and learned there was, at least a little, more depth to the combat. He was stringing together different cooldowns on different weapons and it was smooth. Not that any of the enemies I’ve found so far to be hard, but it does make the game more enjoyable. I dislike FFXIV because everything is over complicated. From the subscription service to not being able to complete a quest over your current level because? This seems to scratch my mmo itch, it doesn't continually cost me money, and I’m enjoying it with friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Dark Souls quality combat (There is footage of him doing this with endgame enemies in the betas, so no, it's not just the starter area. This dude's put hundreds of hours into the game and the PvE is the most basic bitch shit ever.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 PC Gamer is using this game as an article generator. New World won't let you swim, but you can walk underwater | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Very, very awkwardly. New World's jump is hot garbage | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM I don't care for realism, I want height! Hunting wolves in New World has greatly reduced my will to live | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM And goats and turkeys and deer and boars and sheep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 16 hours ago, Xbob42 said: Dark Souls quality combat (There is footage of him doing this with endgame enemies in the betas, so no, it's not just the starter area. This dude's put hundreds of hours into the game and the PvE is the most basic bitch shit ever.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Just now, legend said: As someone who watches Asmongold from time to time, I wonder if this is towards him or the game. Cuz either ain't wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 33 minutes ago, Bacon said: As someone who watches Asmongold from time to time, I wonder if this is towards him or the game. Cuz either ain't wrong. I don't know anything about him outside of this, but definitely both. For the game, what a lousy boring fight. For him for explaining this unbelievably obvious "strategy" as if it were clever, and and describing the enemy as ineffective against his "high-level precision, ability and reflexes," after which he then proceeds to get hit while trying to kill the enemy and then tries to cover by saying he meant to get hit to show you it's "okay" (then wtf was the "strategy" for anyway?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, legend said: For him for explaining this unbelievably obvious "strategy" as if it were clever, and and describing the enemy as ineffective against his "high-level precision, ability and reflexes," after which he then proceeds to get hit while trying to kill the enemy and then tries to cover by saying he meant to get hit to show you it's "okay" (then wtf was the "strategy" for anyway?) That was all a joke. It is nearly a running gag for him to hype up his skill and then suck it up right after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: New World's jump is hot garbage | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM I don't care for realism, I want height! I honestly have no idea why there is even a jump in this game. Just put a clamber and make dodge the spacebar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury33 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 2 hours ago, legend said: I don't know anything about him outside of this, but definitely both. For the game, what a lousy boring fight. For him for explaining this unbelievably obvious "strategy" as if it were clever, and and describing the enemy as ineffective against his "high-level precision, ability and reflexes," after which he then proceeds to get hit while trying to kill the enemy and then tries to cover by saying he meant to get hit to show you it's "okay" (then wtf was the "strategy" for anyway?) wait did you think he was being serious? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 My God - I wonder if there's some type of "inside joke" at PC Gamer regarding this game: How long is the New World AFK timer? | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Here's exactly how long you can stand idle in New World before getting the boot. My version of New World PvP is getting to the herbs before you do | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Racing other players to patches of plants turns resource gathering into a sporting event. How to get New World deluxe items and Twitch Drops | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM This guide will help you access your unlocked cosmetics for Amazon's big new MMO. Show us your New World characters | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Found any nice threads? New World server status day 2: thousands are still waiting in queues, dreading errors | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM There are New World servers with no queues in each region, but many players are facing long lines for their chosen worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Amazon pays by the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPDunks4 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 I said it's similar to Dark Souls in the sense it was based on a Stamina bar, you actually have to aim, dodge, and position during fights. Is it as in depth and intricate as Dark Souls, of course not, it's an MMO. But its a far better combat system then other MMO's I tried where its basically just clicking buttons and everything is done automatically for you, with dice rolls and auto targeting. Also, PvP is a very big core part of this game. You can entirely ignore it, but some of my experiences in this game in PvP have been some of the most fun I've had in gaming in a long time. *I haven't played many MMO's. Never interested me until this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 6 hours ago, legend said: I don't know anything about him outside of this, but definitely both. For the game, what a lousy boring fight. For him for explaining this unbelievably obvious "strategy" as if it were clever, and and describing the enemy as ineffective against his "high-level precision, ability and reflexes," after which he then proceeds to get hit while trying to kill the enemy and then tries to cover by saying he meant to get hit to show you it's "okay" (then wtf was the "strategy" for anyway?) The joke was him casually pushing the dodge button every few seconds makes the enemy completely helpless. But he talks as though he's doing some high level master strategy, when it's the most basic defensive maneuver any enemy in the game should be able to deal with to some extent. In short you can be braindead and still barely ever even get hit by anything in the game unless you're being absolutely swarmed, which uhh, doesn't happen often. You can put on a bunch of heavy armor, but at least for PvE that's a terrible idea since it kills your roll. The reason is simple: The game wasn't designed around PvE. It was designed around hardcore, full-loot PvP, which got absolutely gutted after Amazon found out that players who are expected to make their own fun do so at the expense of others in a hardcore, full-loop PvP game, and that it made many not want to play. So in like a year or so they had to add a bunch of PvE content and basic AI for that and everything that entails while trying not to completely lose the PvP focus. The best part of the game so far has been the user review talking about how funny it is that a game made by Amazon has taxes in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 @Commissar SFLUFAN Another one for you Fresh reports suggest New World is again helping brick expensive Nvidia GPUs | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Oh no, not again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbob42 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Don't worry, if you have Amazon Prime you get free shipping on the GPU they return to you six weeks later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Master Race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 22 hours ago, Mercury33 said: wait did you think he was being serious? After watching the world over the past 5 years, I'm less likely to assume satire at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Let's see what PC Gamer has to say today! New World has the silliest lore about why it doesn't have mounts | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Neigh way! New World gems guide | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM A list of all the gem bonuses you can use in Aeternum. New World fae iron guide | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Buff your mining luck to nab this rare resource. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Full New World servers will no longer allow character creation | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM For now, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Thanks @Keyser_Soze - l wonder what else PC Gamer has to say about this game today?!?! Amazon reflects on New World launch: 'the numbers grew so quickly and so close to launch it caught us by surprise' | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Amazon Games head Rich Lawrence talks queues, demand, and why it's not just about turning more servers on. I'm completely hooked on New World's fishing and crafting | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM As a survival fan I'm finding myself drawn into the new MMO—but not for the quests or combat. After years of failure, Amazon has a hit videogame | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM 800,000 people are logged into New World as the weekend begins. But the path to popularity has been crushing. Jeff Bezos heralds New World's success 'after many failures and setbacks in gaming' | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Amazon finally has a hit game, and the executive chairman is very happy about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokt Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Watched Shroud play some PvP (attacking a town I think) it looks absolutely bonkers and fun. I need to get my level up so I can participate. On 9/29/2021 at 11:43 PM, Xbob42 said: The joke was him casually pushing the dodge button every few seconds makes the enemy completely helpless. But he talks as though he's doing some high level master strategy, when it's the most basic defensive maneuver any enemy in the game should be able to deal with to some extent. In short you can be braindead and still barely ever even get hit by anything in the game unless you're being absolutely swarmed, which uhh, doesn't happen often. You can put on a bunch of heavy armor, but at least for PvE that's a terrible idea since it kills your roll. The reason is simple: The game wasn't designed around PvE. It was designed around hardcore, full-loot PvP, which got absolutely gutted after Amazon found out that players who are expected to make their own fun do so at the expense of others in a hardcore, full-loop PvP game, and that it made many not want to play. I don't really want to poke the bear here, but most enemies don't attack like the clip you posted. Skeletons have a rushing multiple swing attack, legless skeletons have a launching attack that can be hard to read, pistoleers are down right impossible to dodge or I just don't understand the timing, wolves have two attacks in quick succession. Certain special enemies have throwing axes or spears. Ghosts are extremely fast and can't waste your dodges fast making you wait for the full recovery to dodge again. There is at least some variety to enemies and their attacks. Is it hard? No, not really, but what MMO is hard for a basic mob. More importantly why would you want every mob to be difficult in an MMO? I don't want to struggle against every basic mob to complete a random quest. That sounds horrible. Leave it for dungeons, raids, end-game content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 And on the fourth day, PC Gamer rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 17 hours ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: And on the fourth day, PC Gamer rested. Back to work, PC Gamer! These New World articles ain't gonna write themselves! Amazon takes aim at New World AFK abusers | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM A new AFK detection system is being rolled out to help reduce the strain on overloaded servers. Amazon's New World keeps up the momentum, peaking at over 913,000 players | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM It even briefly unseated Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Is the gameplay loop fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, CitizenVectron said: Is the gameplay loop fun? 913,000 people seem to think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 35 minutes ago, Biggie said: 913,000 people seem to think so WoW is boring as crap, but it has more players. Conversely, GW2's gameplay loops is much more fun, but is less popular. I don't play for the endgame and the min/maxing, so for me I'd prefer a really fun game for 50 hours than a boring, monotonous one that I'll play for 1,000 hours just to grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, CitizenVectron said: WoW is boring as crap, but it has more players. Conversely, GW2's gameplay loops is much more fun, but is less popular. I don't play for the endgame and the min/maxing, so for me I'd prefer a really fun game for 50 hours than a boring, monotonous one that I'll play for 1,000 hours just to grind. MMO = 1,000 of hours grinding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Biggie said: MMO = 1,000 of hours grinding I prefer to just level and then stop playing. I don't have time for thousands of hours of grinding, so the gameplay loops matters more to me than the endgame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, CitizenVectron said: I prefer to just level and then stop playing. I don't have time for thousands of hours of grinding, so the gameplay loops matters more to me than the endgame. Fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 PC Gamer is still at it, but the pace is slowing! New World: The latest news, guides, and updates on Amazon's MMO | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM All the details on combat, magic, factions, forts, and companies in Amazon's new MMO. New World bots flood fishing spots, so players bring boars to kill them | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Amazon's new MMO now has bots, and they like rare fish. New World PvP guide | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Here's what you need to know about PvP in Aeternum. I bought a house in New World and I hate it | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM But one day it will be a palace. Maybe. My wild weekend sieging New World forts made me love its PVP | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM New World's big, open-world battles are a powder keg of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 @Commissar SFLUFAN Had some late breaking news after your first dump New World's first post-launch update doesn't include character transfer, but plenty of bug fixes | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Here's version 1.0.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Give us this day our daily PC Gamer New World articles: How long is the New World AFK timer? | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM Here's exactly how long you can stand idle in New World before getting the boot. New World's success has Amazon CEO convinced games could be the company's largest entertainment sector | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM It took a few tries, mind. New World weapons guide | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM All the weapons you can wield in Aeternum. Amazon says 'New World is safe to play' despite anecdotal reports of bricked GPUs | PC Gamer WWW.PCGAMER.COM The company breaks cover on the MMO that some users claim is still breaking their expensive GPUs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 PC Gamer’s SEO team is straight tweaking right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Chris- said: PC Gamer’s SEO team is straight tweaking right now It does come up 4th in a google search so it seems to be working. It says the uploader is "play new world" 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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