The Chronicles of Spellborn

For those who were in CB, you can go verify on the CB forums.  Those w/out CB access probably won't be able to read that link.

As a side note, I really enjoyed TCoS.  Unfortunately, I don't have time to do a lengthy thread on it at the moment, so the short version will have to suffice:

-I found combat fun.  The skill deck system is a welcome change to mmorpg combat and actually requires some real strategy (similar but better than Guild Wars) before many fights.

-Graphics were very nice on my computer.  Some people had issues.

-I liked that it was a flash back to the old days when nobody held your hand with logs and tomes of knowledge and such to make the quests and gameplay "dumbed down."  Many in CB did not like this as they couldn't get over having to actually read quest dialog and couldn't find anything without a big red X on their objective.

-I did not like the VERY linear quest grind / themepark aspect of the game.

-I did not like that many of the mobs essentially looked the same as you levelled.  They just got bigger and more difficult.

Hardcore, I think in the end it's going to be very much a PvP-Oriented game anyhow, so I think the annoyances with Quests will be overlooked. (Hopefully)

I'm a closed beta tester myself as well and I can say I very much enjoyed playing this game. It's ready to be released and it's very polished especially in the early stages of the game, still small issues later on but nothing game or fun breaking.

Quests were fun and required actual reading skills, haha ! It might be a bit linear as the person above said but I for one didn't really see it as an issue. The quests were unique enough to continue on playing. The only  "grind" (if you can call it grind) is questing and not endlessly slaying silly mobs in order to gain XP.

Originally posted by infomesh3

Hardcore, I think in the end it's going to be very much a PvP-Oriented game anyhow, so I think the annoyances with Quests will be overlooked. (Hopefully)

You won't have a choice.  PvP currently does not give Fame (experience) or PeP (personal experience points- essentially "extra" levels that boost your stats).

Oh, well I know, but is what I mean, is that you get through the quests, then PvP happily until they add some sweet updates.

Originally posted by daeandor

As a side note, I really enjoyed TCoS.  Unfortunately, I don't have time to do a lengthy thread on it at the moment, so the short version will have to suffice:

 

-I found combat fun.  The skill deck system is a welcome change to mmorpg combat and actually requires some real strategy (similar but better than Guild Wars) before many fights.

-Graphics were very nice on my computer.  Some people had issues.

-I liked that it was a flash back to the old days when nobody held your hand with logs and tomes of knowledge and such to make the quests and gameplay "dumbed down."  Many in CB did not like this as they couldn't get over having to actually read quest dialog and couldn't find anything without a big red X on their objective.

-I did not like the VERY linear quest grind / themepark aspect of the game.

-I did not like that many of the mobs essentially looked the same as you levelled.  They just got bigger and more difficult.

I really enjoyed what you said here seems like a game i would play for a month and then throw to the side. Which to me is worth the 65 bucks for the game just not what an MMO should do. I would love to read a more formal write up on your thoughts. One with some cool stories please as I feel those do the best justice in explaining a game.

Originally posted by Roosevelt

Originally posted by daeandor

As a side note, I really enjoyed TCoS.  Unfortunately, I don't have time to do a lengthy thread on it at the moment, so the short version will have to suffice:

 

-I found combat fun.  The skill deck system is a welcome change to mmorpg combat and actually requires some real strategy (similar but better than Guild Wars) before many fights.

-Graphics were very nice on my computer.  Some people had issues.

-I liked that it was a flash back to the old days when nobody held your hand with logs and tomes of knowledge and such to make the quests and gameplay "dumbed down."  Many in CB did not like this as they couldn't get over having to actually read quest dialog and couldn't find anything without a big red X on their objective.

-I did not like the VERY linear quest grind / themepark aspect of the game.

-I did not like that many of the mobs essentially looked the same as you levelled.  They just got bigger and more difficult.

I really enjoyed what you said here seems like a game i would play for a month and then throw to the side. Which to me is worth the 65 bucks for the game just not what an MMO should do. I would love to read a more formal write up on your thoughts. One with some cool stories please as I feel those do the best justice in explaining a game.

I don't see why only one's thought would prevent you from buying it... it's a great game and I can recommand it to anyone who likes:

- innovative quests

- wicked combat & PvP

- spectacular graphics

- great lore

Spellborn nv is a small studio compared to studios like Mythic or Funcom but they surely managed to deliver a better product.

Originally posted by arrowotwood

Originally posted by Roosevelt

Originally posted by daeandor

As a side note, I really enjoyed TCoS.  Unfortunately, I don't have time to do a lengthy thread on it at the moment, so the short version will have to suffice:

 

-I found combat fun.  The skill deck system is a welcome change to mmorpg combat and actually requires some real strategy (similar but better than Guild Wars) before many fights.

-Graphics were very nice on my computer.  Some people had issues.

-I liked that it was a flash back to the old days when nobody held your hand with logs and tomes of knowledge and such to make the quests and gameplay "dumbed down."  Many in CB did not like this as they couldn't get over having to actually read quest dialog and couldn't find anything without a big red X on their objective.

-I did not like the VERY linear quest grind / themepark aspect of the game.

-I did not like that many of the mobs essentially looked the same as you levelled.  They just got bigger and more difficult.

I really enjoyed what you said here seems like a game i would play for a month and then throw to the side. Which to me is worth the 65 bucks for the game just not what an MMO should do. I would love to read a more formal write up on your thoughts. One with some cool stories please as I feel those do the best justice in explaining a game.

I don't see why only one's thought would prevent you from buying it... it's a great game and I can recommand it to anyone who likes:

- innovative quests

- wicked combat & PvP

- spectacular graphics

- great lore

Spellborn nv is a small studio compared to studios like Mythic or Funcom but they surely managed to deliver a better product.

Actually I said I would buy the game, just that I assumed it would not last me more than a month. I would love to read more peoples reviews.