Reader Handsdown spotted that there's another remnant of PAX footage that we hadn't yet posted - the cam-footage of Jumpgate Evolution in action. I do believe this is the first time we've seen the game played live, and it's clear that it'll be important to see how this works as an action game, as much [...]
Author: Jim Rossignol
Category: RockPaperShotgun Codemasters jumpgate evolution netdevil
Publish Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:50:18 +0000
Reader Handsdown spotted that there's another remnant of PAX footage that we hadn't yet posted - the cam-footage of Jumpgate Evolution in action. I do believe this is the first time we've seen the game played live, and it's clear that it'll be important to see how this works as an action game, as much as an MMO. NetDevil were very much inclined to talk up their action-game with AutoAssault, so I hope they're able to pull it off with more precision in this, their second run at the Jumpgate concept. The footage we see here sees the player taking on some enemy ships - it's pretty, if rather slow-paced. I suspect with a group of people we could see some interesting space-combat dynamics, especially if NetDevil figure out some ways for players to support each other in that classic MMO way. Take a look at the trailer after the jump, I think you'll be intrigued.
Still no confirmation on that beta...
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Dr. kitteny berk
Joose
God, I hope theres more to it than that, combat wise. At the moment its like they looked at EVE's combat and thought "Lets make it more hands on and actioney, and less ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING ELSE".
If they can get that style of combat working with a bit of EVE style space combat, it could be fun. Not *all* the EVE complexity, as that would be too much to do during action, but something more than point and shoot till dead.
Dr. kitteny berk
Joose wrote:
God, I hope theres more to it than that, combat wise. At the moment its like they looked at EVE's combat and thought "Lets make it more hands on and actioney, and less ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING ELSE".
If they can get that style of combat working with a bit of EVE style space combat, it could be fun. Not *all* the EVE complexity, as that would be too much to do during action, but something more than point and shoot till dead.
I figure that's footage of a guy just sat down in a basic ship, rather than what the game has to offer.
I'm personally hoping for awesome freelancer, maybe a bit more complex, but more CoH complex, rather than Eve.
Joose
Dr. kitteny berk wrote:
maybe a bit more complex, but more CoH complex, rather than Eve.
yes, this. Taking it up to EVE levels would be silly, you would need umpteen hands to play that as an action game.Dr. kitteny berk
Joose wrote:
yes, this. Taking it up to EVE levels would be silly, you would need umpteen hands to play that as an action game. and we don't need eve players trying to graft extra limbs on so they can play jumpgate, that'd be weird, even for them.Hehulk
Most eve players (At least the ones from my neck of the universe) arn't going to be interested in this. Opt-in PVP ftl
Grimmie
Hehulk wrote:
This game isn't like eve.
Terrible.
Hehulk
At what point did I say that? Rolling Eyes
Christ, just because I've played obscene abouts of eve in the past, I automatically dislike every other game based in space that doesn't have FFA PVP? Explains why I hate sins of a solar empire with a passion, why I think RTS games are the spawn of satan and that spore is the worst piece of shit in the history of a very long line of bad ideas, in my opinion.
I was following the progress of this game from it's announcement something around 2 years ago, beause I though (and because of it's predecessors) it was going to be another dark universe with multiple factions trying to control bits of it. Then it turns out the devs want it to be a fairly nice peaceful game where you need to opt into letting others kill you, and the bulk of the game is spent trading NPC goods. Fair enough, more power to them, god know there's enough people willing to pay to grind against NPCs with the odd bit of staged combat, but I can't see it drawing PVP inclined eve players in any great droves
Dog Pants
Woah Hulky, calm down.
I've been watching this too, and I like the look of it. All the points Hehulk made as to why Eve players won't like it are the ones that incline me to think I will. From what I remember, the 'opt-in PvP' translates to you being able to set whether you're a citizen or a <something>. If you're a citizen you're protected in that people who kill you lose rep and have to pay more for goods and services, and I think if you do it within reach of a station it'll open fire on you. This seems a good way to do it - the penalties are enough to stop random gankings (my biggest beef with Eve), but you can still kill a non-PvP if you feel it's worth the hit.
Roman Totale
I for one like the idea of opt-in PVP.
Maybe that's because I'm not leet enough for PVP only, but I like the idea of not having to spend all my time avoiding people who can rape the shit out of me because I don't spend as much time playing it as they do (also the reason I decline all duels in Fairyland regardless of the other person's level - I'm always convinced they know super sly leet skills that will...well, rape the shit out of me).
Dr. kitteny berk
Roman Totale wrote:
I for one like the idea of opt-in PVP.
Maybe that's because I'm not leet enough for PVP only, but I like the idea of not having to spend all my time avoiding people who can rape the shit out of me because I don't spend as much time playing it as they do
all of that, hard.PVP shouldn't be forced, it shouldn't happen to you just because you have a shiny ship/staff/badger or took a left instead of a right.
It should be something you can choose to do, rather than get bullied by people because you're not their friends.
I also wonder what percentage of eve players (in total, not forum active) avoid PVP/dangerous areas as much as possible, I'd expect it to be a greater number than those who embrace PVP etc.
spoodie
I'm coming around to the idea of PvP lately, in Warcraft at least, as it adds excitement. But I've not spent too much time on a PvP server and I can appreciate how someone could be an arse and spoil your game.
That video just looks like an early quest; kills n rats. Not very inspiring.
