http://www.fallenearth.com

possible sleeper mmorpg of the year...

I really like this game so far, figured I would give you guys the heads up.


-BigCountry

I am playing it as well and having a blast.

From first glance, it looks like Fallout 3, Online - which is totally awesome.

1. What would you say are the things that stand out about this game?

2. What positive things about this game have you guys noticed in comparison with previous MMOs?

3. What negative things about this game have you guys noticed in comparison with previous MMOs?

1. What would you say are the things that stand out about this game?

- Story-line
- Sandbox look, feel and playstyle
- HUGE role-play
- Character planning, pre-design and careful skill (AP) point spending to build your spec (lots of different directions to build a toon AND to gimp a toon lol)
- PvP zones are seamlessly inserted into the game (similar to UO there are invisible "lines" that toggle the PvP, exactly like UO and Shadowbane - Kings Cross town guard line)
- Group/clan based PvP (buffs, heals, etc)
- No instances (least that I can find)
- Crafting is DEEP in content
- Skill based out the ass (melee and FPS style combat)
- Items, can I say TONS of items, weapons, clothing, armor etc I have not seen a collection like this since SWG
- Char can carry up to 6 different hot keyed weapons/playstyles (2 handed weapons - golf club/2x4/pole with cement on it lol, rifle, 2 hand pistols, 2 hand held knifes/bats/lawnmower blades etc gernades, poisoned stuff)
- Right and left click on mouse toggles weapon in associated hand. So I can pistol shoot your ass by toggling both buttons, lol

2. What positive things about this game have you guys noticed in comparison with previous MMOs?

- 1 seamless server/world server (Darkfall, EvE)
- Non-linear progression
- Character avatar uniqueness (dyed clothing, weapons, etc.)
- Crafting (SWG pre CU style)
- TONS of skill books, items etc.
- Salvage/resource nodes GIVE XP (small amounts but still...)
- Can shoot off mounts
- No level cap on PvP zones

3. What negative things about this game have you guys noticed in comparison with previous MMOs?

- PvP is only is designated zones.
- Needs balancing (melee in pvp is all gimp atm)
- No looting
- Death needs some sort of item drop (to stimulate/keep crafting economy in check)
- Takes forever to craft a V8 Interceptor (and I WANT ONE LOL)



Here are some good videos,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtTTxn2LWTE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmSS1IHTuAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb-pL7OFaUA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq-r7IfsSI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zXlO8rtGk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOSuCA5hhvY

Some good screen shots,

http://picasaweb.google.com/dalewb2/Fall...219846314324434

Char builder link,

http://www.sleeping-dragons.co.uk/Fallen...4B4B3700370A000

I have also recognized a few Darkfall clans that are currently playing. The Goons in particular....lol

I would more than happily play with you guys and help roll out a KGB splinter maybe if you have a few playing.

Nice thoughtful feedback man - appreciate it. Good talking to you again, as well. I'm going to look this game up. I really loved Fallout 3 for that post-apocalyptic, anarchist/vigilante feel - this looks like a great online answer.

Is this in beta now, or already released?

me three, I loved Fallout 3.

What server are you guys playing on? What are your character names? I might try this out.

DITTO as well. I love Fallout 3, and thought this was being hailed as Fallout online..I think it's released Crim, but is digital download only? Indie game...

Far as Beta/Release, it is almost one month into Release. It does not feel like an indy developed game at all. I was very surprised by that, esp getting hosed with Darkfall and Mortal Online "beta" (aka "failure" lol).

You can order it many different ways thru digital download. I picked it up via Steam.

Hare, there is only 1 "server". Like in Darkfall/EvE.


My character name is 'Bigcountry'

http://www.fallenearth.com/node/207

Beginning October 23, the wastelands of Fallen Earth will be home to throngs of unwelcome Infected for more than a week in the zombie-killing spree referred to as “Days of the Dead.” To help combat these Infected, the development team of Fallen Earth is releasing thousands of trial keys through media partners MMORPG.com, TenTonHammer.com, Massively.com and EscapistMagazine.com -- check out these sites for more information.

"The trial keys give gamers fifteen free days to explore Fallen Earth during an exciting event,” said Jessica Orr, Marketing Manager for Fallen Earth. “When players upgrade their account to live service, all of the items gained during the trial will be available."

During the Halloween extravaganza, players begin by visiting mission hubs to take reward-based repeatable missions from NPCs to destroy zombies (coordinates for these NPCs are listed in FAQ). The Bankers, a neutral faction in Fallen Earth, are also offering a special zombie-fighting weapon for killing 100 of the Infected. Players get their choice of a signature shotgun, a sawed-off shotgun or a cricket bat.

Players can also make scarecrows, made from pumpkins that are gathered from Cooking Merchants or in nearby pumpkin patches. Be on the lookout for the rare drop of the "Pumpkin of Extraordinary Merit," which grants a five percent boost on many stats and a ten percent boost on health regeneration for an hour.

For more information on Days of the Dead, visit Fallen Earth’s FAQ. Check participating partner sites for information on key drop dates and quantities. Fans can also stay tuned for more information through the Fallen Earth Facebook page and through Twitter @FallenEarth.

How's the game, so far? Friends I have been talking to says it's not that good ... but didn't say why ...

So far I am not liking it. Yes, it is fallout 3 online, but the graphics are terrible, the interface is fair at best to confusing most of the time..only been in game for a few hours, so have to give it a fair shot, but so far, not overly impressed.

It's growing on me slowly. I do not believe it will be the end all be all of games, but good time filler when I just dont feel like getting solo raped in DFO right now. It has some good, some bad and over-all gets about a B on the game scale.

You guys just be sure to get the trial keys starting this week (Thursday). Tell anyone and everyone. It will be free to try it.


All this game needs is marketing atm.

I will give it a shot - trial keys = good

Hare in game now!

Well not now cause the server is down but when it comes up.

I am lvl 6 - not sure what I am gonna be yet. Was thinking Tech but it's not a great solo class.

took me all weekend to download - should be able to log in for a bit tomorrow.

cool i got us a temp clan up and running Vyse to make communication easier and give us all a shared bank, Hare can invite you when u get on.

Cool. I am also in game..currently running time between two characters as I try and figure this out..the crafting mechanics are interesting, but damn, you eat up some resources for anything decent..lol...time investment versus return...

i am playing also .. my ingame names are seahawk and seahawke.. hit me up id love to group.. have a decent lvl 12 crafter/melee and a lvl 10 pistoleer atm
hope to hear from someone

I will invite those toons to clan tonight seahawk.

http://www.globaltechatlas.info/2009/10/holiday-social-patch-gambling.html

good video to watch