The Secret World

[Wresh]

Not sure if many people have looked at this game, but if you're looking for a different type of MMO this might be worth looking into. I honestly haven't looked into it very much.

I do see 3 factions in this game...Dragon - Illuminati - Templars, so if there is 3 way fighting going on that could be pretty harsh.

http://www.thesecretworld.com/

[Valdis]

An article explaining the game a bit better.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/previews/9236-The-Secret-World-Preview

I still find this to be potentially one of the best MMOs to come around as it gets rid of the artificial limits put on your character, although I'm sure there are other limits just as artificial. Of course there's plenty of time for the devs and publisher to hose it.

[Allara]

Hmm, that actually sounds interesting. Will want to check this one out. (Skipping SWTOR.)

[Valdis]

Another (p)review of Secret World.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/previews/9267-The-Secret-Appeal-of-The-Secret-World

[Wresh]

Another (p)review of Secret World.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/reviews/previews/9267-The-Secret-Appeal-of-The-Secret-World

The more I read up on this game, the more it is pulling me into it. I think they may have a gem here....will be waiting for more info!!

[Zeyla]

It does sound promising. I signed up for the beta

[Wresh]

It does sound promising. I signed up for the beta

I did too...
Since you have to choose your faction (I did the access through Facebook), I joined The Illuminati.

[Valdis]

Yea I was torn between Dragons and Templar but I eventually went with Templar.

[Allara]

I think I ended up with Illuminati as well

[Andaas]

I have to say fuck you to more and more games releasing with opposing factions that cannot play together. Dividing your player-base doesn't help your game succeed.

[Wresh]

I have to say fuck you to more and more games releasing with opposing factions that cannot play together. Dividing your player-base doesn't help your game succeed.

I am wondering on how a 3 faction game will work.
On the surface it seems really neat, but can you ally with another faction for a short period of time?
Or will it be an all out 3 way brawl all the time?

[Andaas]

DAoC was a 3 faction game; while 2 factions could work together, they still couldn't communicate within the game world. So it was intended to be all out war all the time.

[Syana]

Looks like the secret world is so secret, you can't get to their website. (right now)

[Valdis]

Seems to be fine now.

[Wresh]

New video out for this game...

<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/H82MhvKo8bo" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

[Elidroth]

Mrylokar (yes.. from EQ & Vanguard) was heading up this game.. now he's moved up higher into management.

[Valdis]

Here's some new info out on how character progression will work.
Interview on the deck system:
http://www.gamesradar.com/exclusive-secret-world-introducing-deck-system/
Preview of the Witch Hunter (Templar), Warlord (Dragon) and Thaumaturgist (Illuminati) deck templates:
http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/404/feature/6082/The-Secret-World-Deck-Templates.html

[Valdis]

Release date looks like late June.

[Valdis]

Combat review
http://pc.ign.com/articles/121/1219543p1.html

[Valdis]

Preorder Bonuses:
Also pre-orders are live.
http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/04/03/pre-order-the-secret-world-to-get-in-game-exclusives-beta-acces/

[Valdis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASSUwluKoUc&feature=player_embedded

[Zeyla]

It launched this week, anyone playing this? I'd be curious to hear some observations about it. I'm going to play wait-and-see for now. I'm actually more interested in trying out Tera than this at the moment (and GW2, but it is a ways off now).

[Valdis]

Yea this game is tempting me a lot but I wanna give it a week or month maybe to see what people think.

[Loniel Bonewalker]

yea, i had it on pre-order. forgot about it and they never called this just reminded me actually..I want my money back!....or the game at least.

[Wresh]

They had a 50% off sale this past weekend for this game so I decided to pick it up (for $25, I will give it a shot)...

1st areas really remind me of playing a resident evil game. You are killing zombies while questing....kinda fun really. The graphics are aren't bad, but playing in a modern setting on Earth makes the game feel really different. Like most new games, there are a lot of cut scenes with some good story lines (at least so far)...the downside is unlike other games, your toon just sits there while others speak.

Not a game for young children like some MMO's...there is a LOT of blood in the game and very graphic conversations. I like it, but I know those with children may not wish to play.