Guest Plastic Posted July 11, 2011 I was a beta tester for AOEO, and I think it looks awsome. The graphics are "childish" to some people, but it grows on you, and the gameplay more than makes up for it. Best of all, the base game is FREE!!!!! The Game launches August 16th... I'll most likely be there. More info: http://www.ageofempiresonline.com/ Youtube Channel showing awsome gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/user/iLoveAOEonline Please don't judge it before you see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crixler Posted July 11, 2011 I was a tester for that as well. It's pretty awesome. I just wish they had let us try the Egyptians more. They were only available for a short time :| Oh well, it won't be too much longer before it's officially released. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 11, 2011 I was a tester for that as well. It's pretty awesome. Glad to see I am not alone here. :-D I'm looking forward to seeing the Egyptians too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shinsetsuna Posted July 12, 2011 Well, the game itself looks interesting. I dont have big issues with the new art since Ive seen something similar before already with Zeus and Poseidon. I also hate it when gaming companies put a higher priority in making the game look awesome and less attention to bugs and errors that actually affect gameplay. They arent forcing you to pay to play it as well, and its always a plus when they let you have a taste of the game before you lay down the cash. AoE has also always made a good job with the unit match ups and corrected the times they got it wrong (French Paldin rush in AoE 2, anyone?) Thats the good. Now for the bad. First, you MUST have Internet to play it, and I knew this would be the direction the genere would take ever since Starcraft 2 came out (Blizzard can drop dead for that). Now dont get me wrong, all Im saying is that the option of offline play should be there. I dont see why I have to be forced to have an internet connection when I want to play against the AI and I have yet to hear a good reason for it, especially since sometimes whether I have internet connection or not isnt exactly up to me... Secondly is balance issues, especially with the premium packs. Im veeeeeery skeptical about this "cant buy your way to the top" cliche. Heard it plenty of times, never seen it actually done. Still, they might be the exception, so it all depends on how they handle things when the game goes live. Im not really holding my breath on that one, though... I think its worth a try, but to me its 50/50 whether it will be a worthwhile game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted July 12, 2011 Please tell me this doesn't mean there won't be an AoE 4... Either way, you'll definitely see me on AoEO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 13, 2011 Please tell me this doesn't mean there won't be an AoE 4... Either way, you'll definitely see me on AoEO. I hope this isn't the last AOE we'll see, but what would an AoE 4 be about? Could they take the AoE RTS Formula and translate it into WW1, WW2, and modern day? If they change too much, fans will flame them. (see Command and Conquer 4, the reaction to that by fans was for the most part negative) Anyway, back to the subject of AOEO: Hidden behind the graphics choice is a fantastic game, that I fear is missed by the "What were they thinking putting childish graphics!?!?!" crowd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted July 13, 2011 I hope this isn't the last AOE we'll see, but what would an AoE 4 be about? Could they take the AoE RTS Formula and translate it into WW1, WW2, and modern day? If they change too much, fans will flame them. (see Command and Conquer 4, the reaction to that by fans was for the most part negative) Anyway, back to the subject of AOEO: Hidden behind the graphics choice is a fantastic game, that I fear is missed by the "What were they thinking putting childish graphics!?!?!" crowd. They could make some of the battles from the first games and expansions only with the new features and graphics of 3. Anyway, I am going to play all of them over again starting today to prepare! (Stopping only for meals and Star Wars games!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted July 13, 2011 Personally I like the olden time feel of AoE but wouldn't mind the World Wars myself... I love history and was kind of disappointed with AoE 3's fictional stories Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 14, 2011 Personally I like the olden time feel of AoE but wouldn't mind the World Wars myself... I love history and was kind of disappointed with AoE 3's fictional stories I like the concept of a World War - Modern Times AOE, but I don't know if they could pull it off. I had an idea for it at one stage, but I think this would end up "not being Age of Empires" Three maps at one time: Home map for player, Home Map for Enemy, and Battlefield. At each players respective Home map, they handle their economy. To invade another's homeland, you must first traverse the battlefield. The Battlefield is the where most of the fighting takes place. Control the battlefield, and you will most likely win. That was my idea anyway, but now I think it would change too much... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted July 15, 2011 I like the concept of a World War - Modern Times AOE, but I don't know if they could pull it off. I had an idea for it at one stage, but I think this would end up "not being Age of Empires" Three maps at one time: Home map for player, Home Map for Enemy, and Battlefield. At each players respective Home map, they handle their economy. To invade another's homeland, you must first traverse the battlefield. The Battlefield is the where most of the fighting takes place. Control the battlefield, and you will most likely win. That was my idea anyway, but now I think it would change too much... I agree that that would change AoE too much but I like the idea. I'm sure that concept could be used for another great RTS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 21, 2011 Two new Civilizations have been announced! Two Civs will be available at launch: The Greeks (I played as these during beta, and they use the traditional AOE leveling up system) The Egytians (I came into beta after these were pulled down from beta, but they level up by building temples) These Civilizations have recently been announced to arrive "this holiday season": The Celts (don't know much about them) The Persians (don't know much about them) Source of new Civs: Here skirmish vs AI will be coming at the same time. It apears it will be a "booster pack" I will probably be getting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shinsetsuna Posted July 22, 2011 skirmish vs AI will be coming at the same time. It apears it will be a "booster pack" I will probably be getting it. Oh. Well, that changes everything. If I have to pay for the option of playing against the AI, then all interest I may have had in the game is completly gone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 22, 2011 Oh. Well, that changes everything. If I have to pay for the option of playing against the AI, then all interest I may have had in the game is completly gone The base game is free, you may as well give it a go. That's the main philosophy I think one should take. I'm not particularly happy at the AI skirmish pack, but hey, the game is pretty good apart from that in my opinion. I'd prefer a go to the shop, buy the game, then not pay any more on this game forever (except for expansions). The payment model of AOEO however, is preferable to the subscription model. (which unfortunately for me, The Old Republic is taking) I just don't see the justification in continually pouring money into a video game. But that's just me.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted July 24, 2011 The base game is free, you may as well give it a go. That's the main philosophy I think one should take. I'm not particularly happy at the AI skirmish pack, but hey, the game is pretty good apart from that in my opinion. I'd prefer a go to the shop, buy the game, then not pay any more on this game forever (except for expansions). The payment model of AOEO however, is preferable to the subscription model. (which unfortunately for me, The Old Republic is taking) I just don't see the justification in continually pouring money into a video game. But that's just me.... I will still definately play! I love AoE! I'm actually playing AoEIII right now Can't wait for AoEO... When is the release and what is the site? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest shinsetsuna Posted July 25, 2011 I will still definately play! I love AoE! I'm actually playing AoEIII right now Can't wait for AoEO... When is the release and what is the site? August 16th, last I checked. The link to the website is in the first post of the topic And Plastic, its just a matter of principle to me. Skirmish vs the AI something I dont think should be a luxury. Its not that I think it will be expensive (or at least, I sure hope it wont be...), but I just dont think its the kind of thing people should have to pay for, especially given its importance in learning the game mechanics before you throw yourself into online multiplayer. Its especially important for me because I dont really like playing multiplayer most of the time, so I usually play the game against the AI That is not to say the game now sucks or anything like that. It may still be a great game, but if I have to pay for the skirmish option, then Im just not interested in finding out anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 25, 2011 And Plastic, its just a matter of principle to me. Skirmish vs the AI something I dont think should be a luxury. Its not that I think it will be expensive (or at least, I sure hope it wont be...), but I just dont think its the kind of thing people should have to pay for, especially given its importance in learning the game mechanics before you throw yourself into online multiplayer. Its especially important for me because I dont really like playing multiplayer most of the time, so I usually play the game against the AI Pretty much how I feel. But anyway, you've got to remember the base game is free. So you're getting what you pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted July 27, 2011 Check out this topic on the Age Of Empires Online Forums. It answers a few questions you may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crixler Posted August 2, 2011 So, I got accepted into the pre-release thing today. Anyone else in? I'm not sure when I'll have the chance to actually play, but my username's Crixler on there as well. Edit: I've currently got my cities on the Athens server. Haven't done much with them yet, but that's the server you'll find me on whenever I do actually play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted August 3, 2011 I'm in... But I'm in the Marathon server. Mostly playing as Egypt, seeing as the Greeks were all that were available during my time in the beta, and I'm interested in the Egyptians. The Egyptian Civ is awsome! (The Greeks are too, but I'm excited about the Egyptians right now...) Username: Plasticcaz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crixler Posted August 3, 2011 I ended up going with Athens before I even realized more servers were available now. But from what I've been reading, Marathon is where most of the more hardcore players have been going. That's what it's sounding like, anyway. Seeing as I'm not really a hardcore gamer, I decided I'll probably just stick with Athens haha. I'm excited for the Celts. The Egyptians have some neat things about them (the slingers look pretty BA, for example), but I don't care for their aging up method, and I'm not a fan of the environments they tend to play in. Too sandy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted August 4, 2011 I'm a bit of a noob right now, but I intend to get better. That's why I stuck with the marathon server. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted August 8, 2011 Hey! If you want an AOE-styled game with realistic graphics, try this Open-source game! http://wildfiregames.com/0ad/ I just thought some of you may appreciate this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crixler Posted August 8, 2011 I will have to look into that, could be neat. Also, I decided to switch over to Marathon - why not? Still not on much though, busyish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gaminglord28 Posted August 11, 2011 Cool open source game, Plastic! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plastic Posted August 11, 2011 Cool open source game, Plastic! Thanks! Thanks, but I have nothing to do with it. All I've done is download it once before. I'll have to dowload it again at some point. @Crixler: Marathon is where a lot of pvpers are. People like Orktastic and Zutazuta are on that server. Perhaps I'll see you on that server some time! :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
