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Old February 6th, 2008, 06:56 AM
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When do you think we'll get a good MMORPG on a console? We've got all of the elements needed for one now, and I know many people would love it.
Also, do you think they'd make one that wouldn't require a monthly payment besides maybe XBL or if PSN becomes pay in the future?
I'd really really love this, and I think it'd be very possible, to happen.
Do you guys think it's possible? Would any of you like/buy this?


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Old February 6th, 2008, 06:58 AM
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360 is getting Ages of Conan. So I hope it turns out well. It looks decent enough.

And there's already FFXI and PSU on 360 as well.
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Old February 6th, 2008, 07:03 AM
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Yes, FFXI,but that one sucked, or so I heard.
I didn't know about Age of Conan, I'll look into it.
Maybe a WoW console edition?
Or a LOTR: Shadow of Angmar on console?
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Old February 6th, 2008, 07:11 AM
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MUMORPURGER!

i just felt that needed to be said....
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Old February 6th, 2008, 07:16 AM
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Yes, FFXI,but that one sucked, or so I heard.
FFXI doesn't suck. It just takes a lot of getting used to. I should know, I've been playing the game for 4 and a half years. While it does have its fair share of problems, it's also the only MMORPG I've seen that seamlessly integrates players from any hardware platform (PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) and players from all over the world.

Actually, I think it very well may be the only game where you can play on a PS3 with someone playing on an Xbox 360.

You don't have to know Japanese to talk to someone from Japan, you don't need to learn French to talk to someone in France, etc. It's all handled through the auto-translator function in-game, which is one of the slickest features I've ever seen for social dynamics.

Can't recommend playing it on a console, though - the PC version is better.

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I didn't know about Age of Conan, I'll look into it.
Maybe a WoW console edition?
Or a LOTR: Shadow of Angmar on console?
Age of Conan looks like a bad ripoff of WoW. Nothing much new to see there, just a different IP.

Speaking of WoW, I'm surprised Blizzard hasn't thought about going to the console market. Then again, they probably don't want to get bogged down by console hardware, particularly memory limitations.
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Old February 6th, 2008, 07:32 AM
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I though FFXI was good at first, then it started to get repetitive and their were too many drama whores, and linkshell shell sabateurs and is one of the reasons that i'm leery of online gaming.
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Old February 6th, 2008, 07:32 AM
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FFXI doesn't suck. It just takes a lot of getting used to. I should know, I've been playing the game for 4 and a half years. While it does have its fair share of problems, it's also the only MMORPG I've seen that seamlessly integrates players from any hardware platform (PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) and players from all over the world.

Actually, I think it very well may be the only game where you can play on a PS3 with someone playing on an Xbox 360.

You don't have to know Japanese to talk to someone from Japan, you don't need to learn French to talk to someone in France, etc. It's all handled through the auto-translator function in-game, which is one of the slickest features I've ever seen for social dynamics.

Can't recommend playing it on a console, though - the PC version is better.


Age of Conan looks like a bad ripoff of WoW. Nothing much new to see there, just a different IP.

Speaking of WoW, I'm surprised Blizzard hasn't thought about going to the console market. Then again, they probably don't want to get bogged down by console hardware, particularly memory limitations.
Haha, yeah, most games with a console and PC version, the PC version is superior in some way. Except with halo, IMO.
I guess most people don't spend enough time with the game to really like it though. haha.

I really want a good mmorpg on a console, maybe I'll look into FFXI, but is it PS2 only?
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FFXI doesn't suck. It just takes a lot of getting used to. I should know, I've been playing the game for 4 and a half years. While it does have its fair share of problems, it's also the only MMORPG I've seen that seamlessly integrates players from any hardware platform (PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360) and players from all over the world.

Actually, I think it very well may be the only game where you can play on a PS3 with someone playing on an Xbox 360.

You don't have to know Japanese to talk to someone from Japan, you don't need to learn French to talk to someone in France, etc. It's all handled through the auto-translator function in-game, which is one of the slickest features I've ever seen for social dynamics.

Can't recommend playing it on a console, though - the PC version is better.


Age of Conan looks like a bad ripoff of WoW. Nothing much new to see there, just a different IP.

Speaking of WoW, I'm surprised Blizzard hasn't thought about going to the console market. Then again, they probably don't want to get bogged down by console hardware, particularly memory limitations.
not many people feel the same way about FXI as you do.... the lack of players comapred to other MMO's show this even though its on 3 systems

i wouldn't classfie PSU as an MMO, more a ORPG that you pay for... a really bad one.... so far the console market hasent really been used for MMO's simply becouse of the MMO general playstyle, its very hard to get everyone battling in real time with twitch reactions becouse of the huge server load it would cause, so they genrally use a one click attack systems and then buttons for special attacks with cooldowns.... LOTS OF BUTTONS!!! this is why consoles fail in general for MMO's no keyboard and no mouse
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I really want a good mmorpg on a console, maybe I'll look into FFXI, but is it PS2 only?
FFXI takes some getting used to, as I mentioned. It doesn't hold your hand like WoW does; you basically get thrown into the middle of the game and left to explore on your own.

It's available for PS2 (and by extension, PS3), Xbox 360, and PC platforms.

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not many people feel the same way about FXI as you do.... the lack of players comapred to other MMO's show this even though its on 3 systems
FFXI's half million users seems to be more than adequate. There are times I wish there were fewer - would make things a bit less crowded.

Is it as large as Lineage II or World of Warcraft? No. Does it need to be? No.

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i wouldn't classfie PSU as an MMO, more a ORPG that you pay for... a really bad one.... so far the console market hasent really been used for MMO's simply becouse of the MMO general playstyle, its very hard to get everyone battling in real time with twitch reactions becouse of the huge server load it would cause, so they genrally use a one click attack systems and then buttons for special attacks with cooldowns.... LOTS OF BUTTONS!!! this is why consoles fail in general for MMO's no keyboard and no mouse
PSU is OK, but I agree that calling it a MMORPG is a misnomer.

As for lack of keyboard/mouse, I play FFXI on my PC almost entirely with a Dual Shock 2 controller. Aside from actually typing to chat to people or set up my macro sets, I don't use the keyboard or mouse for anything inside the game.

I'd say the mouse is optional, but no keyboard is definitely a buzzkill for any MMORPG since you need to interact with other players. Fortunately it's not hard to get a USB or wireless keyboard these days.
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that gives an idea of the amount of buttons used.... my HUD acutely has more as i play a rouge/hunter but gives you an idea of why controls arnt really addiquate
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