[Eraser55]

So I wanted to make a list about things in Jumpgate Evolution that I find cool and things that I dont like..

Remember, I havent played it.. most people havent.. so this is just based on what I seen and heard/read.

Cool things:

Mining.
AI.
Capitol Ships.
UI.
Graphics ofcourse..
Auction house (thats in, right?)
Licenses, especially when it comes to manufacturing, so u cant make whatever you want.


Things that seem sucky:

Bouncy ships.

No loss on death.

100% safe zones

Forced Factioalism

Loot.

ARENA instead of just SIM.



I dont remember, cant find, if I or someone else made a similar thread.. dont care.. oh, reply with ur own list.. I cant think of more now..

[netburnr]

Cool:
Its called Jumpgate
Not cool:
Its not really Jumpgate anymore

[Eraser55]

lol...nice one.. i still got some hope left tho:P

[quillo]

Chin up netburnr, you're way too negative :P

Keep an open mind, it's a game and chances are it will be fun. If it achieves just that then I will be happy :P

Although, I could be proven completely wrong in which case I will eat a fork.

[Eraser55]

can u put that up on youtube?

[Ambrosius]

I'm not sure it makes sense to pass too much judgement before eally playing (and I have tested the game, but a) it was way early in develpment and b) I think you need to play with lots of people over a period of time to get a real feel). Nonetheless, here are my thoughts:

Things described about mining sound cool, but without actually trying them, I have a hard time getting excited. I would want something that adds skill and challenge to mining. I can't imagine, though, that NetDevil's obsession with "accessibility" is consistent with what I would want to see.

Capital Ships -- I read something recently where they would be used in intanced PvP!!! The idea that instanced PvP has any meaning at all is really tragic, and if Cap Ships are ONLY in arena PvP, then I'd hardly put that in the "plus column."

And with regard to AI, I have grave concerns about the whole AI hauler thing. If not well-balanced this could be teh suck.

Bouncy ships, no loss on death and safe zones remain the absolute worst prospects for the game. Right now I can't imagine Jumpgate Evolution even approaching Jumpgate for pure fun factor. But fun for me ties closely to the simulation aspects and the challenge of the game -- pretty much the antithesis of "accessibility."

The more I think about it, the more I believe NetDevil should have made Jumpgate Evolution a completely new space-game title, completely severing connections to Jumpgate . . . maybe something like Spaceship Assault ...

Originally Posted by Eraser55

So I wanted to make a list about things in Jumpgate Evolution that I find cool and things that I dont like..

Remember, I havent played it.. most people havent.. so this is just based on what I seen and heard/read.

Cool things:

Mining.
AI.
Capitol Ships.
UI.
Graphics ofcourse..
Auction house (thats in, right?)
Licenses, especially when it comes to manufacturing, so u cant make whatever you want.


Things that seem sucky:

Bouncy ships.
No loss on death.
100% safe zones
Forced Factioalism
Loot.
ARENA instead of just SIM.



I dont remember, cant find, if I or someone else made a similar thread.. dont care.. oh, reply with ur own list.. I cant think of more now..

[Tesrend]

Cool things:
More storyline
Lateral thrusts
Hopefully LOTS of players
AI - if the act as they say they do
UI - if it can actually be easily modified
Economy / Crafting - if there are losses in death, this should become a much more intensive aspect to the game.

Negatives:
Potential exploits regarding safe areas.
Instanced PVP - if gear or xp can be earned in a safe environment, this might be a bad idea
My biggest fear is that Jumpgate Evolution will be ruled only by giant 50+ man squads and that the smaller member squads will not be able to affect the game because skill will not play as vital a role as it did in Jumpgate Classic.

-Tez

[Eraser55]

Originally Posted by Ambrosius

The more I think about it, the more I believe NetDevil should have made Jumpgate Evolution a completely new space-game title, completely severing connections to Jumpgate . . . maybe something like Spaceship Assault ...

I think you can quote me saying the same thing last year or early this year when Herman started the "wowification" of Jumpgate.

It will be really sad if they ruin everything that was great about Jumpgate Classic..

But I hope for the best.

[Radi]

Good:
- more players
- AI - (if it is implemented properly)
- mining
- better graphics


Bad:
- factional logos (yuck)
- equipment > skill
- equipment/level grind
- WoW in-space
- no loss upon death


While I can understand handicap (dampeners) for new players, I have my concerns that it might simplify PvP to point and shoot.

I'm not so happy about "cruise" drive either.

[Bingofuel]

Cant really judge the game's mechanics untull they have been played. Off hand Jumpgate Evolution sounds like it is tailor made for me.

Good:
AI-I hope it tries to kill me.
Mining
Licencing/skill type trees.
No loss on death (I think you loose whatever your hauling though)
Crafting
Loot
Instanced encounters
PvP games
no unconsentual PvP in regulated space.
variety of missions
random generated campains
Voice chat
Complex looking ships
Pretty sky boxes
Large scale of bases compared to ships.

Bad:
Not being in Alpha test dispite all my begging.