Tabula Rasa

[Digits]

Originally Posted by bEER

i hear that you still get hit by turrets when hiding behind objects (shot through a rock on the first-ish mission). I hear the class system has some potential.

As I understand it cover doesn't make you invulnerable, but rather just detracts from the accuracy and damage rolls of your opponent. Garriot made a key point to state that the game was going to be driven by numbers, and part of that was items such as cover/height difference being considered variables instead of obstacles.

[chackle]

Apparently I'm already signed up for the EU beta...wish I knew when I did that :P

Now.....LET ME IN!

[Cinge]

I somehow applied for this beta some months ago, using old ass email address too. What I would kill for right now is a place to re-do your computer specs. I honestly cant remember what i had back then, and just bought a new PC last month. But no offical forums or anywhere to change computer specs, unless im blind.

[Rayne]

Originally Posted by Digits

As I understand it cover doesn't make you invulnerable, but rather just detracts from the accuracy and damage rolls of your opponent. Garriot made a key point to state that the game was going to be driven by numbers, and part of that was items such as cover/height difference being considered variables instead of obstacles.

Thats how I read it as well. Although not perfect, its certainly better than the alternative. I think the most important thing, is that you're actually focused on the action, and not the UI. Theres a subtle clue in that interview as to how the skill system is going to work out in relation to the UI. As I read it, it seems that skills and abilities can be changed on the fly, so you can quickly adapt to any given situation/mob type.

So my assumption would be: no "WoW" type moddable UI. Which for me, is a welcome change, as lately I find myself playing the UI more than anything because of it. WoW/EQ2 are beautiful games, except you simply can't play them, and admire them at the same time.

[Mkopec1]

When is this game due out?

[Rayne]

Originally Posted by Mkopec1

When is this game due out?

This fall/winter I think? Last I heard was 4th quarter 2007.

[Draegan]

Originally Posted by Kodylan

We were invited by NCSoft along with a couple other game sites, and I wrote a pretty massive article on it.

Curse Visits NCSoft for Tabula Rasa Hands On | Tabula Rasa @ Curse

To summarize: the game is awesome.

This also marks the opening of our Tabula Rasa portal. We'll have a new gameplay trailer up shortly as well.

Awesome write up. This is going to be a great game. I can't wait to play it.

[Draegan]

Originally Posted by Rayne

This fall/winter I think? Last I heard was 4th quarter 2007.

Gamespot says Q3 2007. So, "soon"?

[Soygen]

My interests are piqued after this new hands-on info.

[Mkopec1]

If they are just starting Beta, unless its like a really clean game already, I would give it at least another 4-6 months before polished and ready.

[Draegan]

If I had to guess, I would say September/October.

[Mkopec1]

Fiscally speaking, Q4 2007 ends in 2008 March. :O

[Draegan]

Depends. My Corp's year starts in July. So I'm in Q4 2006 right now.

[TwiNCannoN]

Sounds fucking awesome. Is that gameplay video available yet? I didn't see a link.

I wish the game had more PVP as that's something I've gotten back into with a vengeance lately, but that's largely because there hasn't been a fun PVE game in a while.

Also, on a last random note, some of the games environments are stunningly gorgeous.

[spentmotiff]

Originally Posted by Kodylan

We were invited by NCSoft along with a couple other game sites, and I wrote a pretty massive article on it.

Curse Visits NCSoft for Tabula Rasa Hands On | Tabula Rasa @ Curse

To summarize: the game is awesome.

This also marks the opening of our Tabula Rasa portal. We'll have a new gameplay trailer up shortly as well.

Great write-up Kodylan.

Since you played that Sapper character, any news on what the "Hacking" skill does? Are you able to hack into the Bane's computers and do fun and exciting things? If they do that hacking skill correctly and there is use for it in the game, it looks like it could be tons of fun...