Funcom reveals 'The Secret World' - a new MMO set in modern day Earth - Page 9

Draynar · 04-07-2009, 07:44 AM

This is made by funcom correct? I won't be burned twice, it sounded interesting but count me out of this game and hopefully others have learned their lesson.

Leviothan · 04-07-2009, 07:53 AM

Fuck it. They can have my money. It sounds like a cool story. AoC wasn't a piece of shit to me. I would've leveled all the way if I didn't hate those last 10 levels before maxing out.

dechire · 04-07-2009, 08:00 AM

if this wasnt made by funcom id be super excited. since conan failed in execution to a great degree im not going to get my hopes up. That being said the concept is HOT, the concept art is HOT, the "bringing it to pc and 360" reeks of epic fail.

Vatoreus · 04-07-2009, 08:56 AM

I trust Ragnar and loved the other RPGs he was in charge of. Skill based Cthulu-esque MMO world? I'm buying it. AoC was pretty good despite the massive flaws, so let's hope they learn with this one.

Rythonn · 04-07-2009, 10:57 AM

They sure know how to make a trailer. That was great.

I am excited for the game, AoC flopped solely because of the lack of polish and time spent on the game. You can see this clearly in how well the first 20 levels are done. If the same amount of time was spent on the remaining game this would be a different conversation.

The concept alone is worth the $50 to try it out. I am tired of levels and look forward to more skill based games.

bonanno · 04-07-2009, 11:03 AM

It isn't Shadowrun, but it'll do for now.

NativityInBlack · 04-07-2009, 11:08 AM

Refreshing ty on the info.

This should rival the WoD MMO CPP is doing, good for us more options.

spronk · 04-07-2009, 11:31 AM

doesn't really sound very MMOish from the interview, and while the CGI is pretty doesn't really show any ingame footage. Sounds interesting though, whatevers Conan's faults it was fun for a month.

Itzena · 04-07-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dechire

if this wasnt made by funcom id be super excited. since conan failed in execution to a great degree im not going to get my hopes up. That being said the concept is HOT, the concept art is HOT, the "bringing it to pc and 360" reeks of epic fail.

The weird thing about Funcom is AO was a decently-designed game let down by technical problems while AoC was (mostly) technically okay but with a shitty, shitty design.

I supposed that means TSW has a one in four chance of not being terrible, at least.

Rewen · 04-07-2009, 04:40 PM

I haven't seen a new MMO that interested me in ages, but The Secret World actually looks pretty cool. The setting/art seems awesome and what has been revealed about the game mechanics is intriguing.

I can't really muster up the will to participate in any ARG, but I'll keep my eye on this.

Edit: Eurogamer preview - Didn't see it linked in the thread already, though I don't know if it contains any new info.

possible · 04-07-2009, 04:57 PM

That interview sounded awesome until the console part. Game sounds good... but I doubt they'll deliver.

Clericnon2boxed · 04-07-2009, 05:05 PM

considering how long it took to release AoC and how unfinished it was, I doubt we see this game released before that maya calendar date, 3 years of hypebuilding to go, maybe they release it for the next gen xbox ?

Toxxulian · 04-07-2009, 05:18 PM

I guarantee that it is going to be heavily instanced and loading zoned. They need to realize that focusing this much on graphics is great for solo games, but for mmo's it's always the downfall.

PosterOfStuff · 04-07-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Clericnon2boxed

considering how long it took to release AoC and how unfinished it was, I doubt we see this game released before that maya calendar date, 3 years of hypebuilding to go, maybe they release it for the next gen xbox ?

It shouldn't. Any MMO producer that has released a game previously must have a code base they can draw from, and tools. If it takes more than say 2 years to release the next game the company has basically acknowledged that the previous code was horribly flawed or they got a dumb ass group of programmers who like to rewrite things their way. Either way it signifies that the company has massive issues with the way they approach coding.

I can understand the time required for a company releasing the very first game. But you got to think ahead 3+ years for an established company if I was a director I would be going wtf.

Erm anyways game sounds interesting !

kasey · 04-07-2009, 05:32 PM

Am i the only one who does not like waiting on a game from the alpha stage on? I even give MMOS usually a year to mature so thats like 2013 for me :P

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Rewen Procrastinator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 158 -3 Internets	I haven't seen a new MMO that interested me in ages, but The Secret World actually looks pretty cool. The setting/art seems awesome and what has been revealed about the game mechanics is intriguing. I can't really muster up the will to participate in any ARG, but I'll keep my eye on this. Edit: Eurogamer preview - Didn't see it linked in the thread already, though I don't know if it contains any new info. Last edited by Rewen; 04-07-2009 at 04:44 PM..

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04-07-2009, 07:44 AM	#121 (permalink)
Draynar Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37 -1 Internets	This is made by funcom correct? I won't be burned twice, it sounded interesting but count me out of this game and hopefully others have learned their lesson.

04-07-2009, 07:53 AM	#122 (permalink)
Leviothan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 296	Fuck it. They can have my money. It sounds like a cool story. AoC wasn't a piece of shit to me. I would've leveled all the way if I didn't hate those last 10 levels before maxing out.

04-07-2009, 10:57 AM	#125 (permalink)
Rythonn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,709	They sure know how to make a trailer. That was great. I am excited for the game, AoC flopped solely because of the lack of polish and time spent on the game. You can see this clearly in how well the first 20 levels are done. If the same amount of time was spent on the remaining game this would be a different conversation. The concept alone is worth the $50 to try it out. I am tired of levels and look forward to more skill based games.

04-07-2009, 11:03 AM	#126 (permalink)
bonanno Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 184	It isn't Shadowrun, but it'll do for now.

04-07-2009, 11:08 AM	#127 (permalink)
NativityInBlack Brazilian 0_o Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 391 +5 Internets	Refreshing ty on the info. This should rival the WoD MMO CPP is doing, good for us more options.

04-07-2009, 11:31 AM	#128 (permalink)
spronk nerd Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,095	doesn't really sound very MMOish from the interview, and while the CGI is pretty doesn't really show any ingame footage. Sounds interesting though, whatevers Conan's faults it was fun for a month.

04-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#131 (permalink)
possible gold medal in metal Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 989 -17 Internets	That interview sounded awesome until the console part. Game sounds good... but I doubt they'll deliver.

04-07-2009, 05:05 PM	#132 (permalink)
Clericnon2boxed this way Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: El Dorado Posts: 1,790	considering how long it took to release AoC and how unfinished it was, I doubt we see this game released before that maya calendar date, 3 years of hypebuilding to go, maybe they release it for the next gen xbox ?

04-07-2009, 05:18 PM	#133 (permalink)
Toxxulian Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193 -18 Internets	I guarantee that it is going to be heavily instanced and loading zoned. They need to realize that focusing this much on graphics is great for solo games, but for mmo's it's always the downfall.