H1Z1 (Not actually an MMO) - Server: Antidote (info in first post)
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I for one was being sarcastic cause I think this will be an mmo with some significant progression and the over the top comparisons to dayz are wrong. The zombie theme is a paint job, what's under the hood makes it an mmo.
They have to keep it from descending into pure anarchy. That is the challenge in developing a game like this. Cooperation is funner than the pure chaos of 24/7 PK'ing.
I'm interested because I think SoE is a good team.
I'm interested because I think SoE is a good team.
When it was announced Smed said four weeks - that's up next week. Smed has said EA won't be next week. Situation normal.
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I'm definitely tired of speculating.... i'm ready to see what this game is made of...
Smed announced this far too early. Many key decisions to be made on core mechanics and systems. In different places from dev interviews for example I've read i) zombies aren't what you worry about players are, and, ii) it's primarily a survival game not PvP. But mostly when specifics are raised they answer maybe, I don't know, we're discussing that etc If it releases in the next week or so it's going to be little more than running around with a torch in your hand and the game will change massively in terms of foundational decisions.
H1Z1 Early Access Might Be Delayed, Developer Talks Additional Features : SegmentNext
If you thought the promises made by SOE President John Smedley about the early access of H1Z1 launching before the end of May sounded too good to be true, then you were probably on the right track.
The possibility that players may not get to experience SOE?s H1Z1 before E3 is disturbing for eager fans, however the pain is sort of numbed by the new information from developer Adam Clegg.
Hosts of Podcast Zero, a weekly video podcast by famous Twitch.tv personalities regarding H1Z1, were joined by Adam, who revealed his uncertainty about when the game would be available on Steam for early access.
Adam did confirm that the studio plans to showcase the game at E3, which means that a playable judge?s demo needs to be ready before the first week of June, which means there is a slight possibility game will appear on the Early Access page of Steam by the end of this month.
Other things discussed in the pod cast included details that zombies will be attracted to heat sources, which don?t just mean fires. Anything with a large enough heat signature will attract the zombies; this can potentially be used to distract them away from certain areas.
SOE is also considering giving players the ability to sabotage non player creations like blow up gas stations. This functionality isn?t guaranteed though and will most definitely not be in the Early Access.
Adam also confirmed that SOE is open to including large scale player coordinated events befitting the H1Z1 lore, much like the EVE Online battles.
The possibility that players may not get to experience SOE?s H1Z1 before E3 is disturbing for eager fans, however the pain is sort of numbed by the new information from developer Adam Clegg.
Hosts of Podcast Zero, a weekly video podcast by famous Twitch.tv personalities regarding H1Z1, were joined by Adam, who revealed his uncertainty about when the game would be available on Steam for early access.
Adam did confirm that the studio plans to showcase the game at E3, which means that a playable judge?s demo needs to be ready before the first week of June, which means there is a slight possibility game will appear on the Early Access page of Steam by the end of this month.
Other things discussed in the pod cast included details that zombies will be attracted to heat sources, which don?t just mean fires. Anything with a large enough heat signature will attract the zombies; this can potentially be used to distract them away from certain areas.
SOE is also considering giving players the ability to sabotage non player creations like blow up gas stations. This functionality isn?t guaranteed though and will most definitely not be in the Early Access.
Adam also confirmed that SOE is open to including large scale player coordinated events befitting the H1Z1 lore, much like the EVE Online battles.
Muligan
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I don't know if I would advertise that this announcement would be "big" then.... However, if they throw in a release date that isn't months away, then possibly.
Oh lord. They're doing a live show of zombie survivor stories lore, audio only.
No idea why they felt this had to be done live instead of like, recorded where they can fix up any mistakes, or as a podcast.
No idea why they felt this had to be done live instead of like, recorded where they can fix up any mistakes, or as a podcast.
Ah my bad. Should have released this in chunks, hidden around the internet scavenger hunt style the way they did with the screenshots and videos.
Yeah this is up there with the sand art performance for EQN.