I Finally Played Ashes Of Creation Alpha 1 - My Thoughts.

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  • Опубліковано 14 лип 2021
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    Ashes Of Creation recently had it's first non NDA Alpha 1 weekend test and I had the chance to record some footage of my playing the game, I actually intended to do a normal first impressions style video but a lot of my footage got corrupt so I had to settle for voice over.
    In this Alpha 1 test we got to take a look at the early combat for the game, node leveling up to town stage, questing, world bosses, castle sieges, progression, character creation and world exploration, bare in mind the game is still a solid 18 months - 2 years from a full release so don't take this as a final product
    What do you think about Ashes Of Creation so far based on what you've seen from various Alpha 1 live streams or my own video? let me know in the comments below!
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    --Ashes Of Creation MMORPG Description--
    THE GAME
    Ashes of Creation takes place within a medieval fantasy setting, blending imagination with cutting-edge graphics. We are putting the word massive back into massively multiplayer with unique and novel mechanics that will bring meaning to player action.
    Ashes of Creation will incorporate the best parts of traditional MMORPGs with innovative sandbox concepts.
    AN OPEN WORLD
    NODES
    NodesAshes of Creation is a unique take on the MMO experience. Our world structure is dynamic and built to react to the actions of our players. Cities will rise and fall, their populations based on the history of the world as the players create it. Quests will unlock as these populations gather, their needs grow, and secrets are unlocked. As the world’s NPC structure is established in real time, players will have the ability to destroy what they’ve created, paving the way for new development, new populations, and real change. Political strife and intrigue will play a very real role in the structure of your world. Gone are the days of static worlds, change is here to stay
    HOUSING
    HousingPlayers will have the ability to survey and develop land anywhere in the world. Be a pioneer deep in the wilderness, build the home of your dreams, and work the land to cultivate resources and supplies. Alternatively, stick with civilization and safety in numbers - purchase a home within the confines of a village and watch your investment grow as that village turns into a city. Homeowners in our game will have the ability to develop their plot of land as they see fit. Focus on farming, animal husbandry, or own your very own smithy. You’ll be able to specialize your land to maximize your profits or your comfort, be sure to choose wisely
    Questing in our world combines the best elements of traditional MMO’s as well as the introduction of our unique player driven experiences. Ashes of Creation offers area quests, public quests, and quest chains that change dynamically and in real time based on the player’s experiences and choices. Players will have the ability to directly alter world events and change the landscape through their actions, as an individual and as a community. Server quests will allow political rivals to compete for the fate of the world
    --Tags--
    Ashes Of Creation, Most Exciting & Promising Upcoming MMORPG, AoC, 2021, MMORPG, MMO, Development, Alpha 1, Progress, Trailer, 2020, Release Date, Alpha, Gameplay, Action Combat, Open World, Unreal Engine 4, TheLazyPeon, Actual Gameplay, Core Systems, Nodes, Node, AOC
    #MMORPG #MMO #AshesOfCreation
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    I Finally Played Ashes Of Creation Alpha 1 - My Thoughts.
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  • @Lazirus951
    @Lazirus951 3 роки тому +1295

    That massive draw distance goes a long way to selling a giant world. A lot of MMOs are endless hallway valleys.

    • @mike4088
      @mike4088 3 роки тому +3

      Yep

    • @jfklmk13447
      @jfklmk13447 3 роки тому +2

    • @josecampos7157
      @josecampos7157 3 роки тому +19

      The traditional design of one zone connecting to the next. Back when there were tech limitations.

    • @Cashinn_Outt1754
      @Cashinn_Outt1754 3 роки тому +21

      Personally I disagree I actually think too far a distance reveals how small the world is

    • @chozolightshow
      @chozolightshow 3 роки тому +72

      @@Cashinn_Outt1754 this only applies when the world is actually small, but the AoC world is absolutely massive

  • @VaultF
    @VaultF 3 роки тому +1214

    "I was surprised that anyone would recognize me with this name": BigDamage. Well...

    • @fasdfsdfgsd3790
      @fasdfsdfgsd3790 3 роки тому +6

      stole it from lacari

    • @thewazzaboo9095
      @thewazzaboo9095 3 роки тому +35

      He debated getting 'Jumpuh!' too

    • @kubuzeer6510
      @kubuzeer6510 3 роки тому +7

      @@Chronomatrix or asmon's streams
      he often says Big Damage, Big Dicks
      ;p

    • @alexandregehin8665
      @alexandregehin8665 3 роки тому +1

      @@Chronomatrix The sentence most known of the flex tape's ads is "that's a lot of damage" which isn't exactly the same

    • @FarikoWishless
      @FarikoWishless 3 роки тому

      @@Chronomatrix Massive Damage is a meme from that crab fight presentation I think on PS3 years and years ago as well.

  • @ImmortalityV
    @ImmortalityV 3 роки тому +348

    9:40 you are right about this. The EU/US servers had a rollback which removed the node and when it levelled back up it became elvish themed. That's the reason :D

    • @ClickToPreview
      @ClickToPreview 3 роки тому +3

      Good to know, because that was jarring.

  • @Skippy0330
    @Skippy0330 3 роки тому +441

    I think I honestly prefer the voiceover and narration to the live action man. You do such a fantastic job, I wish I had the fluidity you have while speaking to do narrated content like this. This game looks absolutely fantastic.

    • @bamf6603
      @bamf6603 3 роки тому +2

      One thing i have to say. I dont really care about facts of these games. Im not even going to play any of them. I just want to see Peon playing them and having some fun. Thtas why i watch his videos.

    • @profilutennavn
      @profilutennavn 3 роки тому +3

      @@bamf6603 Then don't watch this particular video? Literally says "my thoughts" on the title

    • @bamf6603
      @bamf6603 3 роки тому

      @@profilutennavn Not all of his videos are like this.

    • @GodRowan
      @GodRowan 3 роки тому +1

      I just wish there was a bit more of breathing space between the talking. It almost gave me astma listening to the non stop talking.

    • @akoden2667
      @akoden2667 3 роки тому

      Good to know I'm not the only one thinking this (about fluidity)

  • @Madaosoul
    @Madaosoul 3 роки тому +599

    I like this voiceover style, it feels like you're telling a story

    • @d30x58
      @d30x58 3 роки тому +8

      Agreed

    • @Scootzy
      @Scootzy 3 роки тому +3

      no.

    • @rubidacherry1003
      @rubidacherry1003 3 роки тому +2

      Right 😅😸

    • @titi710
      @titi710 3 роки тому

      missing the daek humor, memes and fun jokes

    • @dippdopp
      @dippdopp 3 роки тому +2

      Me too! I prefer this style, feels a lot more structured 😄

  • @XelaJN
    @XelaJN 3 роки тому +75

    I'd love NPC's that interact with the world while still giving quests. Not just those NPC's that stand around never moving

  • @overlord7647
    @overlord7647 3 роки тому +283

    There are only 2 people who i know use BigDamage as one of there main words and those two are Asmon and Peon . knowing Asmon he would always go with Bald before Bigdamage as a name so it's just natural that people would recognize you 😅

    • @justinb8297
      @justinb8297 3 роки тому +3

      Big damage is a WoW arena term

    • @DarkEgg11
      @DarkEgg11 3 роки тому +6

      You mean big dick? not big damage

    • @fartloudYT
      @fartloudYT 3 роки тому +10

      @@DarkEgg11 why not both

    • @JDRants
      @JDRants 3 роки тому +5

      @@DarkEgg11 big damage is the censored version

    • @Mr_Hoppykwins
      @Mr_Hoppykwins 3 роки тому +3

      @@justinb8297 I would argue its a pretty general gaming term

  • @Cozeris
    @Cozeris 3 роки тому +287

    Looks decent. I'll recomend it to my grandchilden, if I'll still be alive when this game launches.

    • @Athasin
      @Athasin 3 роки тому +12

      Just recommend it to then before you die and hopefully they’ll remember after you’re gone.

    • @mr.m9825
      @mr.m9825 2 роки тому

      My guess is it’ll take at least 3-4 years

    • @andylarkin5779
      @andylarkin5779 2 роки тому +4

      @@mr.m9825 2 years max. Its already been like 4.

    • @Arthillis
      @Arthillis 2 роки тому +1

      @@andylarkin5779 A lot of games take a long time to make. It's just that normally you dont hear about most games tell they are almost done. So the development time feels shorter then it actually is in those cases. Also depends what kind of resources the studio had access to at the start of development and if they are trying to do things that are more robust and expansive then traditional methods. So i could see this game taking a few more years to be done.

    • @andylarkin5779
      @andylarkin5779 2 роки тому

      @@Arthillis idk where my other comment went but. Once the game reaches beta stage the game is considered complete, according to the developers. So from alpha 2 which is probably max 4 months away, to beta stage that isn't 3 years lol. If I had to guess I'd say mid 2023 to late 2023.

  • @BlueEternities
    @BlueEternities 3 роки тому +87

    I think it's great that they disincentivize long term grinding. That aspect may keep people moving through grind zones rather than camping them for many hours at a time.

    • @emc2990
      @emc2990 3 роки тому +2

      hopefully this doesn't result into high-level players camping out and killing everything in sight in low-level areas... if there is a way to min/max profit, players WILL find it.

    • @gbolt111
      @gbolt111 3 роки тому +3

      @@emc2990 i think they might use one of the Lineage 2 systems
      Where if your level is too high, nothing drops from that mob for you. So you cant grind low level mobs that way

    • @cenciqt6045
      @cenciqt6045 3 роки тому +2

      @@emc2990 the corruption system in this game is pretty strong. You will risk losing gear if you gank lowbies and bounty hunters will be chasing you down constantly as you appear on the map

  • @rorytheright5003
    @rorytheright5003 3 роки тому +23

    This vid, Twitch streamers live footage and watching my WoW guild mate screen share his play has all really impressed me with this so far.

  • @aonirsplayground6224
    @aonirsplayground6224 3 роки тому +187

    The loot I think is basically just something so people can get money and a reason to kill the mobs to stress the server, I don't think thats their actual "final" loot

    • @handsinthefire
      @handsinthefire 3 роки тому +5

      Basically.

    • @takotako3321
      @takotako3321 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah the loot is just placeholder, like a lot of other things right now.

    • @autisonm
      @autisonm 3 роки тому +1

      Ironically people killing the mobs are what was causing a lot of rubberbanding issues.

  • @noahmellemstrand4756
    @noahmellemstrand4756 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your coverage of this game. You are the reason why I’m stoked for this mmo and look forward to all your vids covering ashes. I look forward to the next vid and thanks for all your hard work man. Take care 😊

  • @IsThatDrak
    @IsThatDrak 3 роки тому +134

    i do have afew "normal mmo concerns" but definatly the most promising one in sight if not the only promising one, i will keep my eye on it! thanks for the video, i look forward to the next one

    • @ozziemitch1
      @ozziemitch1 3 роки тому

      What are your thoughts on New World?

    • @utkudenizaltiok860
      @utkudenizaltiok860 3 роки тому

      New world?

    • @ozziemitch1
      @ozziemitch1 3 роки тому

      @@utkudenizaltiok860 the upcoming Amazon MMO. It's launching on the 31/08. I think it looks pretty good

    • @IsThatDrak
      @IsThatDrak 3 роки тому +1

      @@ozziemitch1 ​ @Utku Deniz Altiok meh looks ok but kinda generic, dont see anything that really stands out. i already preordered it so will give it a go either way

    • @IsThatDrak
      @IsThatDrak 3 роки тому +1

      @Blackhole because i had the money then, and would rather not find it later it later, and dude £35.... hardly that or a house is it lol

  • @decyl_8878
    @decyl_8878 3 роки тому +3

    Now this is quality content. I've seen a few YT videos on this topic and most focus on content that is a placeholder, with no mention of actual testing, and what this Alpha is about.

  • @ericwallhagen3146
    @ericwallhagen3146 3 роки тому +62

    Your character, looking out over the views in the mountains... I have never wanted to be a character more in my life. The exploration aspect of this game alone speaks to me at a spiritual level.

    • @suqd674
      @suqd674 3 роки тому +1

      too bad everything farther than 50m away is covered in ugly fog ; )

    • @number5582
      @number5582 2 роки тому

      right bro . and the worst part for me is ill never get to play this game . if only it were released on console. too young to purchase a good PC , but one day ill get on3. i love survival and MMO games , it makes me feel a part of a community . anyways , yeah , this definitely puts me on an emotional rollercoaster haha !

    • @r3sta
      @r3sta 2 роки тому +1

      @@number5582 bro probably this game will be available in 2 years so maybe you will be able to buy a pc :)

  • @mashimil7358
    @mashimil7358 3 роки тому

    Amazing video I was really looking forward to it, thank you!

  • @CadisEtramaDiRaizelHexion
    @CadisEtramaDiRaizelHexion 3 роки тому +29

    I often think how awesome it is that Steven had a dream to make his own mmorpg and is on the path of fulfilling it now 🙏 even in this alpha state the game looks promising

    • @Maizmo
      @Maizmo 3 роки тому +1

      Lets wait for endgame content and how it performs. Looks can be missleading, as it happend so often in the past with such ambitious projects

    • @gorkemaykut5230
      @gorkemaykut5230 2 роки тому

      @@Maizmo I like the way the things are on the open field
      Developers play their game and listen to criticism in forums and respond to it
      They tell you to not buy the alpha or beta unless you want to suffer through real play testing
      They gave updates on what they do regularly
      I don't know if it will be good in the end but I'm sure it's not gonna be a surprise whatever happens

    • @borges3099
      @borges3099 2 роки тому

      @@Maizmo well atleast it won't be another new world

  • @hisammy3969
    @hisammy3969 3 роки тому +64

    the wand animations on this game look straight out of harry potter with the sparks and stuff. never seen that in a game before but looks really nice. i didn't occur to me how much games neglect good animations on spells till i seen this.

    • @mewlovedlover2735
      @mewlovedlover2735 3 роки тому +1

      Ikr Sam! I hope they add like incantations or spells whenever a player uses a wand.

    • @wanderingmist3020
      @wanderingmist3020 3 роки тому

      The sound effects on the wand attacks are also very similar to Harry Potter too. Not that I'm complaining or anything, just noting it :)

    • @jamiestwrt
      @jamiestwrt 3 роки тому

      EXPELLIARMUS

    • @AlecWyld
      @AlecWyld 3 роки тому

      I noticed that as well. I know what class I'm playing now.

  • @JJBeauregard1
    @JJBeauregard1 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for keeping us up to date!

  • @ELDevaux
    @ELDevaux 3 роки тому

    Hey Peon. I wound up getting into the kickstarter back in 2017 thanks to your video. So glad the game is coming along well and it looks like it will eventually be complete. Can't wait to see Steven's glorious game! Thank you for doing what you do

  • @kirisotu
    @kirisotu 3 роки тому +67

    If u go back to where U died u can loot ur "dead body" and get the stuff that u lost.

    • @TheBongoJeff
      @TheBongoJeff 3 роки тому +1

      just like in Dark Souls. But in Dark Souls you lose Souls (all of them).

    • @shooob
      @shooob 3 роки тому +1

      IF you can find your dead body. There are no markers and my dead body was always invisible. Maybe an Alpha 1 bug? Either way, when you go back to try to loot your dead body, the mobs that killed you are still there so... if they kill you again, now you just lost another 25% of your original inventory plus more death penalties. That's pretty rough.

    • @Paradoxxicity
      @Paradoxxicity 3 роки тому +5

      @@shooob yeah its a good death penalty imo. Reminds me of Everquest, except in everquest you would lose experience each time you died. It wasn't uncommon to actually DE-level if you died deep in a dungeon and had to die multiple times while dragging your corpse back to the zone line.

    • @dizzydwarf502
      @dizzydwarf502 3 роки тому

      @@Paradoxxicity Lineage 2 was like this as well, I actually used the de-lvl system to boost the power of my character. Because you would only get so many SP (Skill Points) while lvling which was never even close to enough to max out all your skills. So I de-lvled from 52 down to 40, 4 times so I could gather more SP while lvling again so when I was back to 52, I was stronger each time.

  • @theethicalhat5395
    @theethicalhat5395 3 роки тому +6

    Great video! Loved hearing your take. Just quick note: the drops mobs give are placeholder for release. There will be actual drops later on.

  • @vonblunder
    @vonblunder 3 роки тому

    Best review I have seen so far, thank you for the progress report.

  • @terence4167
    @terence4167 3 роки тому

    You did a great job as always, Thank You. Hope things are going well for you and your leveling up well in your real life mmo. Peace

  • @CypherV0
    @CypherV0 3 роки тому +130

    Peon said it right, action combat players won’t be impressed. At least currently. I’m hoping more people start voicing what they want out of action combat because right now it’s just tab target with a reticle. No combos, no attack strings, not even a dedicated “block” mouse button if you play a tank, etc

    • @jockek46
      @jockek46 3 роки тому +48

      I hope they remove the action combat completely and focus on the traditional Tab targeting combat. Action combat is just a balance nightmare for pvp anyway

    • @DoingFavors
      @DoingFavors 3 роки тому +5

      I really feel like the action combat options need to be combo based and more action combat oriented, tab target skills should behave as intended as well. Having action combat that just feels like tab targeting just feels weird and makes you ask "Why even bother with action combat?" We want reactive fast paced chaining skills that mesh together.

    • @gabbyb9418
      @gabbyb9418 3 роки тому +22

      @@jockek46 just do what GW2 did, ez

    • @RDB33
      @RDB33 3 роки тому +10

      @cameron tennant they can't do both, thats the thing. i feel like proper MMO PvE is impossible to pull off in action combat, as having tanks healers etc just never works. so theyd have to go more down PvP focused game, and if they do that this game will be dead in a year or so anyway imo

    • @robdebone
      @robdebone 3 роки тому +10

      I hope they go more heavily action combat I don't play wow anymore cuz the combat feels so old and dated it's garbage after so many better combat systems have come out.

  • @MangertEternal
    @MangertEternal 3 роки тому +5

    Been waiting for this video since nda release!!!!

  • @heliosau
    @heliosau 2 роки тому

    Really helpful review. Thank you!

  • @leeryknight
    @leeryknight 3 роки тому

    Another great video!
    its coming along! Im looking forward to see what the game ends up being.

  • @lorddeath3976
    @lorddeath3976 3 роки тому +10

    I recognized him as soon as I saw that name in the game and made a guess..thank you for the mention @thelazypeon

  • @andromedach
    @andromedach 3 роки тому +17

    being allowed to move while casting reminds of the good old days of Asheron's Call... now let me dodge spells

    • @Maxhavlish1
      @Maxhavlish1 3 роки тому

      bruhh Greatest game ever made
      .

    • @ynoarcega7284
      @ynoarcega7284 3 роки тому

      A man of culture i see. Man i miss this game

  • @HupfDole87
    @HupfDole87 3 роки тому

    This looks awesome! Thank you for presenting it :)

  • @EJ_Red
    @EJ_Red 3 роки тому

    Glad you made this video, this is actually an MMO I've been keeping my eye on for a while now

  • @BrettGDB
    @BrettGDB 3 роки тому +145

    Finally, the time has come.

    • @plagues-haze-3987
      @plagues-haze-3987 3 роки тому +1

      I heard this will be comeing to PlayStation and Xbox to but new Gens

    • @FTWFallout222
      @FTWFallout222 3 роки тому +2

      And so have I.

    • @iulixMAXgames
      @iulixMAXgames 3 роки тому +1

      I bet you love to do to think that but this had a long way to go maby is going to be released in 2025 😂🤣

    • @VaultF
      @VaultF 3 роки тому +3

      ... To wait another 3+ years for release.

    • @jockek46
      @jockek46 3 роки тому +7

      @@plagues-haze-3987 an MMORPG play-able on a Controller? fuck no, they would have to dumb down the game in order for it to be play-able on console. Core audience is PC Gamers, we dont want a trashy multi-console shit game. we want the real deal

  • @mrazenzi
    @mrazenzi 3 роки тому +46

    I wasnt sure about this game before, but this video got me hyped. Looks amazing, thanks for the video!

    • @erkjan
      @erkjan 3 роки тому

      but its expensive!

    • @Proterragon
      @Proterragon 3 роки тому

      @@erkjan ???? Literally only thing cheaper than this would be free to play. its 15$ a month thats it

    • @mrazenzi
      @mrazenzi 3 роки тому

      @@erkjan if it can entertain me, i dont mind spending some money on it

    • @mostneuter
      @mostneuter 3 роки тому

      @@erkjan just wait the release or betas if you don't want to spend that much...

    • @shadowxpea5167
      @shadowxpea5167 3 роки тому

      @@Proterragon bro you have to pay 500€ to play this game how is 15 € per month?

  • @JHattsy
    @JHattsy 3 роки тому +1

    A very clear and fair first look at a technical alpha, hopefully this is the start of a great game.

  • @ColonelVirus
    @ColonelVirus 3 роки тому

    Game looks fantastic tbh... Also love these videos Peon :) literally the only reason I even got onto Ashes. Keep it up!

  • @Phrame1
    @Phrame1 3 роки тому +4

    Ashes is looking pretty decent already! Can't wait to see how this turns out once there's a bit more polish, I think it has potential

  • @nolp2898
    @nolp2898 3 роки тому +30

    I really hope they do some work on the melee combat. It really is pretty clunky atm.

    • @marksmithies2575
      @marksmithies2575 3 роки тому +2

      they are putting in a new combat version soon and wont be so clunky but more smooth and fluent. This what you are seeing now will be gone.

  • @AndrewLovesGames
    @AndrewLovesGames 3 роки тому

    Great video. Loved your experience

  • @mrshadowgun9184
    @mrshadowgun9184 3 роки тому

    I was waiting for your video. I enjoy AOC from your video and doesn't FOMO. Great content as always.

  • @alexb9566
    @alexb9566 3 роки тому +22

    Looks like we're finally getting that EverQuest sequel we *actually* wanted.

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому +2

      This is *NOT* an EverQuest sequel, not even CLOSE. The pillars/base design dont even correlate.

    • @Shockernor
      @Shockernor 3 роки тому +1

      @@poisonated7467 Yeah, maybe Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen will be more like EQ, if that game ever releases.

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому +2

      @@Shockernor I have good hope for Pantheon and Chronicles of Elyria, they're the only game that isn't set on holding your hand. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the MMO community hates those games for innovating.

    • @Shockernor
      @Shockernor 3 роки тому +1

      @@poisonated7467 Yeah, same here! Really hope both of them gets released 🤗 Backed Pantheon way back.

    • @SuperKyogi
      @SuperKyogi 3 роки тому

      This game did give me a lot of EQ '99 vibes. I loved EQ. Ya had to be very intelligent in pulling. Pull only what you or your group could handle or it was a wipe. And each death was brutal but made you a much better gamer. I miss that element.

  • @ZiIIous
    @ZiIIous 3 роки тому +19

    You can actually see the quest's target location in the map as red dots. No exploration was needed.

    • @Roin0525
      @Roin0525 3 роки тому +6

      @Rheumattica That's not a good analogy.

    • @ohihassan693
      @ohihassan693 3 роки тому +1

      It's mix, not all quests are pinpointed and not all quests are exploration. The apparition one is not a quest given by someone, you have to be in a specific place to get it. Then there was the quest of finding the 2 solders in the cave. The moon analogy might be bad but it works, just cus you know where to find something doesn't mean you will not have to look for a way to get it.

    • @ZiIIous
      @ZiIIous 3 роки тому +1

      @@ohihassan693 I meant AFTER you take the quest, the map tells where to go.

    • @ohihassan693
      @ohihassan693 3 роки тому

      @@ZiIIous I think I addressed that too by saying "knowing where to find something is different from actually finding it"
      One example is finding the two soldiers, I have watched 4 streamers streaming AoC, from Asmongold to Jilon, all of them struggled to complete that quest even though map was showing where the objective is.
      If you have a treasure map in your hand, doesn't mean it's gonna be ez to get out the location marked on the map. The journey itself is the adventure, exploration. You seem to think exploration = roaming around randomly without any goal.

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому +1

      You're correct, somehow game developers haven't figured out simple, good quest design. Maps/minimaps were a horrible design that needs to be deleted from MMOs.

  • @TheLiquidpsy
    @TheLiquidpsy 3 роки тому

    this is starting to look really good! the combat is already much nicer to look at. super excited to see how it will evolve further

  • @haka8702
    @haka8702 3 роки тому +2

    This looks fantastic, I'm glad I preordered it

  • @celestialstreams3629
    @celestialstreams3629 3 роки тому +25

    "Such a feeling, I'd imagine, is only comparable to divorce." Lmaooo xD

  • @DUSAbruddah
    @DUSAbruddah 3 роки тому +133

    "such a feeling is only comparable to divorce". Brilliant commentary and analysis.

    • @PPolendina
      @PPolendina 3 роки тому +31

      @Rheumattica sounds like u got divorced recently

    • @myerse8529
      @myerse8529 3 роки тому +5

      @Rheumattica everything ok at home dude?

    • @SiltxPhe
      @SiltxPhe 3 роки тому +21

      @@myerse8529 no, he got divorced recently :(

    • @Mr_Hoppykwins
      @Mr_Hoppykwins 3 роки тому +7

      @@myerse8529 What home kekw, the wife took it all

    • @Freemusicwoohoo
      @Freemusicwoohoo 3 роки тому +1

      @Rheumattica Damn lighten up a bit will you, clearly a joke

  • @lupen7996
    @lupen7996 3 роки тому

    Excited to see how the game develops. It still has a long way to go, but I've been following it for years at this point and things are starting to come together, especially on the back-end side.

  • @pschwaab
    @pschwaab 3 роки тому +1

    i actually really really like this format of video. Narration of you playing something, broken down to the most important parts, while also discussing concepts in detail with the benefit of time to think back on your experience. Super fun to watch and more detailed than a first impressions video would allow. Not at all saying first impression videos are bad, or you should replace them with this, I love the first impression videos, but I definitely think you should consider making more videos like this for variety.

  • @Burrr
    @Burrr 3 роки тому +14

    Bye ESO🥲this game is frickin’ beautiful!

  • @gabbyb9418
    @gabbyb9418 3 роки тому +54

    I know a lot of people dont care about this but I am OBSESSED with the mount system in this game. If they can achieve what they've said they want to with husbandry, good luck prying my hands from breeding all the craziest and coolest creatures :)

    • @WOLFPARANORMALUK
      @WOLFPARANORMALUK 3 роки тому +10

      This is the problem with this game they are 'saying' a lot with absolutely no proof its going to happen. This is going to be Star Citizen all over again - over hyped, under delivered

    • @kinnusai4432
      @kinnusai4432 3 роки тому +4

      Shit on it before it's even released? Dude, calm the fuck down already.

    • @WOLFPARANORMALUK
      @WOLFPARANORMALUK 3 роки тому +2

      @Rheumattica and what innovation would that be?

    • @gabbyb9418
      @gabbyb9418 3 роки тому +2

      @@WOLFPARANORMALUK I'm fully aware there are no guarantees in this game, hence the "IF". I'm hopeful and also skeptical. They are not the antitheses of each other. Just wait & see how it goes, we won't know for sure one way or another until it releases. Don't donate or buy anything if you don't want to. You do you dude.

    • @samh3048
      @samh3048 3 роки тому

      @@WOLFPARANORMALUK why so cynical? you're allowed to be excited for a game. this is the ALPHA. it's not anywhere near ready yet. relax.

  • @jmsimons777
    @jmsimons777 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your thoughts. I looking forward to this game. Might be time to upgrade my prehistoric PC. Love how you can just wander around, explore and discover quests from NPCs. Thanks again for your thoughts.

  • @accelfox
    @accelfox 3 роки тому +2

    That view from the mountaintop is so majestic!

  • @Dsaberz
    @Dsaberz 3 роки тому +81

    If this game has good action combat. I'll be sold Soo hard.

    • @JohnSmith-ts3el
      @JohnSmith-ts3el 3 роки тому +22

      combat is the only thing preventing me from seriously considering it. other than that the game seems legit.

    • @barsnack7999
      @barsnack7999 3 роки тому

      loooool

    • @Kuba-qe9rd
      @Kuba-qe9rd 3 роки тому +9

      I have the same hope for tab target ;)

    • @TheDrnknmnky
      @TheDrnknmnky 3 роки тому +6

      ye i will not touch it if it has tab target combat

    • @CountDusk
      @CountDusk 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheDrnknmnky That's a pitty for you as it's actually a hybrid. From what I saw in the video you switch between the two with "z". Nothing wrong with tab target though literally the big 4 games all use tab target combat with guild wars 2 being the only hybrid with ability to switch to an action camera.

  • @WizardosBoz
    @WizardosBoz 3 роки тому +28

    I like this idea of actually being punished when you die.
    Having played PoE hardcore a bit, I found that the tense nature of having something to lose makes it more enjoyable.
    Can't just auto pilot forces you to engage

    • @jacobbrackett3568
      @jacobbrackett3568 3 роки тому

      I agree. PoE and even D3 hardcore gove that feel and it is a welcomed approach for me to the MMO genre

    • @Tobeh
      @Tobeh 2 роки тому

      I played an old Nexon game called Dark Ages and whenever you died you would lose any "enchanted equipment" you had and everything else that wasn't destroyed on death dropped on the spot that you died. You then had 2 hours to get to your body before all of your items and gold became free to anyone who walked by. "Enchanted armor" usually meant gauntlets, any boots that weren't basic-ish boots, all rings, necklaces, and earrings. If you were a priest or wizard it meant your staff too. On top of that, you lost exp towards your next level, received a scar which hindered your base HP and MP growth upon leveling which could only be removed by followers of certain churches, and had a chance to straight up lose base HP and MP. Fucking brutal.

  • @MrHoll87
    @MrHoll87 3 роки тому

    I've been so excited for this for so long but wow... This looks massive and stunning.

  • @pikachuclasico2366
    @pikachuclasico2366 2 роки тому

    this channel is so underrated, i watch this channel before putting my internet in a strangle hold for a couple of hours dwnlding any mmorpg. thx peon

  • @manobilification
    @manobilification 3 роки тому +3

    This game reminds me of a couple of other games at first glance. The starting area felt a bit like Haven in Dragon Age Inquisition, when you were riding around I got heavy LOTRO vibes and in the cave there was a bit of Kingdoms of Amalur. All in all, it looks promising.

  • @Alexander-wq3mh
    @Alexander-wq3mh 3 роки тому +41

    Press "H" to get off the horse if you're stuck on the mount with the "swimming bug" ;)

    • @0xPipo
      @0xPipo 3 роки тому +1

      yo is this game based on subscription? or pay to buy? @alexander

    • @Alexander-wq3mh
      @Alexander-wq3mh 3 роки тому +2

      @@0xPipo 's gonna be sub to play, no box cost

    • @ac-mb6gj
      @ac-mb6gj 3 роки тому

      @@0xPipo pay to buy or pay to play?

    • @0xPipo
      @0xPipo 3 роки тому

      @@ac-mb6gj yes

  • @Sohbek
    @Sohbek 3 роки тому

    I will use your code good sir. It was you coming up in my recommended that introduced me to this game. You deserve it.

  • @jethrobsalfarlie4565
    @jethrobsalfarlie4565 3 роки тому

    Digg the Beautiful work Devs Put in and always appreciate your work cheers Appreciated much ❤️

  • @ezzyelder3385
    @ezzyelder3385 3 роки тому +3

    I intentionally kept myself in the dark about this game ever since I saw people getting so hyped for it. This looks promising, so I'll definitely try it out when it has a full release

  • @Revenger_OMF
    @Revenger_OMF 3 роки тому +4

    this is what I've waiting for

  • @dimaius01
    @dimaius01 3 роки тому

    I love your channel!!! Thank you for your videos

  • @kivikaze
    @kivikaze 3 роки тому

    I think this video is quite on point. Nice job! :)

  • @roskelld
    @roskelld 3 роки тому +8

    8:52 I read that as Shit Coiner Occultist. It's 2021 sounds valid enough.

  • @joshk6642
    @joshk6642 3 роки тому +19

    Game looks good, I just hope we are at least 2 years away from actual release. The combat needs serious work, and will make or break this game.

    • @kooken58
      @kooken58 3 роки тому

      Fairly sure that is safe to assume. We have no date yet for Alpha 2, I'd imagine it probably wont be until 2022 and that is when we will see the bulk of the content tests.

    • @decyl_8878
      @decyl_8878 3 роки тому

      At least 2-3 years away if everything goes smoothly. Combat is in rework atm, as they try to figure it out. If they can't get it right, I've heard they will go with Tab target only.

    • @jetjet6560
      @jetjet6560 3 роки тому

      Getting action combat right is hard, but if done well, could make the game insanely popular! Tab targetting is less exciting, but it could be easier to implement and easier to make it fluid.

    • @joshk6642
      @joshk6642 3 роки тому

      @@jetjet6560 I slightly prefer action combat, but don't have a strong preference either way. What matters is that the combat is smooth and has a skill curve. The combat should be fun and satisfying without any further context in my opinion.

    • @akhsdenlew1861
      @akhsdenlew1861 3 роки тому

      this game is probably coming out late 2023 or late 2024.

  • @rwrw418
    @rwrw418 3 роки тому

    I'm honestly impressed. I had some concerns about the world design based on the snippets they had shown previous, but it actually looks way more impressive and cohesive than it seemed previously. I love the huge scale and massive draw distance, and the fact that you can see different biomes from very far away.

  • @funky5061
    @funky5061 3 роки тому

    Great video as always

  • @diamondhat7391
    @diamondhat7391 3 роки тому +3

    You were in my guild during this test haha. With that name was obvious :P

  • @esteban5628
    @esteban5628 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for posting, oh by the way the voice over wasn’t bad at all !

  • @Iniak.
    @Iniak. 3 роки тому

    Looking good, ty for the vid.

  • @DivineDragonCrisis
    @DivineDragonCrisis 3 роки тому

    I couldn't participate in the A0 because it was always at around 5am for me. So I was very happy to participate over the weekend and I was pleased with what I've seen. Can't wait to explore new areas soon.

  • @praigleo5883
    @praigleo5883 3 роки тому +21

    There is something appealing with this game that I can't quite tell what.

    • @matthewmammothswine4395
      @matthewmammothswine4395 3 роки тому +11

      Player agency. The game lets you decide what you want to do, not force you down a linear path.

    • @zealous404
      @zealous404 3 роки тому +6

      Because it shifts away from common MMO of this type - no handholding quest markers, actually immersive massive world and building scale that is reasonable and realistic with proper UI design unlike most crowdfunded MMO out there with horrible UI

    • @chibifox7543
      @chibifox7543 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, i feel the same. I think it has the potential to be one of the best, if not the most, polished mmos we've ever seen.

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому

      @@zealous404 This game is the common MMO... There are handholding quest markers(green name), the world is less massive and less immersive with a map/minimap, and the UI is really no different than a polished game. Your head's in the clouds, my friend.

  • @JimbieXD
    @JimbieXD 3 роки тому +3

    I'm actually kind of excited for this game now. And I don't know why but that player recognizing you just seemed so cool to me. Great video man

  • @G.Franke
    @G.Franke 3 роки тому

    Great review!

  • @ArchFiendFolio
    @ArchFiendFolio 3 роки тому

    Loved your vid bud thanks

  • @Cuestrupaster
    @Cuestrupaster 3 роки тому +3

    I always imagine what Peon would think what happens when you die on Tibia...

  • @ians9621
    @ians9621 3 роки тому +14

    Honestly I expected a little mob grinding and dont mind a little, I played bless ffs, but I don’t want 50% quest 50% mob grind. If bosses and higher level apponents have a significant xp increase that would be great.

    • @DukasFiguliras
      @DukasFiguliras 3 роки тому +3

      Maybe having world dungeons that you can clear for lots of xp, but aren't required to be part of a quest, so it would be more risky to just grind mobs from the overworld, and also more rewarding, while still mantaining the sense of exploration

    • @MrTimdeK
      @MrTimdeK 3 роки тому +9

      Rewarding players with faster leveling when doing harder content is the way to go.

    • @decyl_8878
      @decyl_8878 3 роки тому

      I'd hold off with making assumptions on progression, until at the very least Alpha 2.

    • @jockek46
      @jockek46 3 роки тому

      I doubt that will be the case but who knows what the core game design will be on launch. Since its more of a sandboxy mmo than a themepark one, I wouldnt be to suprised if that was the case. making people forge their own paths rather than following a quest guide

    • @vadeka
      @vadeka 3 роки тому

      there's probably no content beyond lvl 15+... so why would they bother streamlining it now :p they said it, it's purely a technical test. As seen, plenty of higher priority things that need fixing before they start balancing stuff

  • @tilly5803
    @tilly5803 3 роки тому

    this looks so good, compared to the beginning amazing work. the mage class also looks stunning, although yes some of the lazer spells need work aesthetically it really just is coming a long.

  • @proit8453
    @proit8453 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your videos ! :)

  • @amay2327
    @amay2327 3 роки тому +3

    The horse looks so detailed and lifelike, breathing and such!

  • @Donler
    @Donler 3 роки тому +4

    Disagree with Peon. Dying should feel harsh. If it doesn’t then it’s not we’ll balanced.

  • @mariocatch
    @mariocatch 3 роки тому

    Hey man, I prefer this video format. Great job!

  • @bebebutterfield7699
    @bebebutterfield7699 3 роки тому

    I can't wait to try it! Thank you Peon.

  • @Fred_BlackB
    @Fred_BlackB 3 роки тому +6

    " I went back to the Sergeant." Clearly says Lieutenant above the NPC. Lol

    • @Mylesthe2
      @Mylesthe2 3 роки тому

      Here is a cookie for your valuable feedback💩

  • @LennyDykstra1
    @LennyDykstra1 3 роки тому +25

    It’s like Steven said. “MMO’s is a maturing genre. Older people play them.” Younger people want instant gratification. We really need the genre to keep going. Makes you wonder if AOC fails.... will the genre go extinct?

    • @nadavalkaslassy7197
      @nadavalkaslassy7197 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I think it would tbh

    • @LennyDykstra1
      @LennyDykstra1 3 роки тому

      @@nadavalkaslassy7197 yeah maybe not though man. The market is still there. IF someone can do it right they have a gold mine under them.

    • @johnmaco
      @johnmaco 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, the genre would go extinct. AoC is the only MMORPG nowadays that seeks the true essence of an MMORPG. If it fails, it is the end.
      It's not like other companies won't be releasing any more MMORPGs in the future, but they will just be MMOs. They will not look for the roots of the genre, they will only be games that entertain some time to generate money and that's it.

    • @aljuboori4953
      @aljuboori4953 3 роки тому

      Riot Games is working on an MMO as we speak. but I do agree that if AOC, a giant project fails, then that would discourage any gaming studio from working on an MMO. MMOs are the biggest and most risky type of project a gaming studio could take on.

    • @nadavalkaslassy7197
      @nadavalkaslassy7197 3 роки тому

      @@RavenL1337 All MMOs nowadays are a cash grab. They all follow the same format too. Ashes of creation is trying to be its own thing.

  • @gnomestyle1873
    @gnomestyle1873 3 роки тому

    Looks great, thanks for the video.

  • @mercster
    @mercster 3 роки тому

    PEON! Been waiting a long time for this video, thanks buddy. :-)

  • @Animaniac-vd5st
    @Animaniac-vd5st 3 роки тому +7

    "combat feels like a mix of Archeage and Guild Wars 2" - that sounds perfect to me.
    Don't want to go full BDO (again)

    • @kappaappak3385
      @kappaappak3385 3 роки тому +1

      I played tons of Mmo from target to tab combat but Action combat is the most engaging for me. Especially the combat of BDO, I need to combo my skills and memorize the hot keys. And it takes practice. I really hope they stick on action combat

    • @Mekose
      @Mekose 3 роки тому +1

      @Rheumattica I don't understand this. From a PVP perspective, how can you possibly balance tab target combat without it being a gear check at every level? If there's no way to avoid skills, what's the point? What's stopping someone from having a ton of gear and clicking on someone to drop an un-avoidable meteor on someone's head that they can't dodge or i-frame out of?

  • @jacobflood3850
    @jacobflood3850 3 роки тому +10

    DOES ANYONE ELSE LIKE THE IDEA OF A HARD AND PUNISHING MMO?

    • @belisariussmith9095
      @belisariussmith9095 3 роки тому

      Reminds me of the MUDs from yesteryear

    • @ryuno2097
      @ryuno2097 3 роки тому

      I like the idea. But i think for the average gamer it'll be too punishing for them. At least it'll teach them to play carefully and not rush in and attack.

    • @FervorGaming
      @FervorGaming 3 роки тому +1

      10% is fine I think maybe 15% also he can always go back and pick up the loot XD

    • @akhsdenlew1861
      @akhsdenlew1861 3 роки тому +4

      @@ryuno2097 no, the average gamer will simply leave and play another game.
      Systems like these are outdated and have no place in 2021.

    • @ryuno2097
      @ryuno2097 3 роки тому

      @@akhsdenlew1861 for an average gamer such as yourself. Of course you'll feel the system is outdated. Hence why the games like this are not suitable for you. i mean Darksouls is very punishing but it will works in 2021.

  • @gameboyphx
    @gameboyphx 3 роки тому

    I watched the Asmongold videos of this game and was only kind of excited, as I felt a lot of what I personally love in MMOs was missing, but seeing your gameplay really put that slight unease to rest! I am now SUPER stoked for this game and I really can't wait to see the final product! Thank you for the video!

  • @darielsolangon3540
    @darielsolangon3540 3 роки тому

    super excited for this game!

  • @georgeblair3894
    @georgeblair3894 3 роки тому +5

    Meanwhile Pantheon is still working on classes

    • @evanm.4304
      @evanm.4304 3 роки тому +1

      I'm still more interested in playing pantheon that AOC at this point. If it makes it to launch.

    • @georgeblair3894
      @georgeblair3894 3 роки тому

      @@evanm.4304 If the past seven years, and "dev streams" haven't convinced you vis a vis pantheon.....

    • @evanm.4304
      @evanm.4304 3 роки тому

      @@georgeblair3894 not so sure. They will definately make it to alpha, they recently secured a 7 figure investment. Their recent streams have been enjoyable imo. I think their graphics are comparable to AOC, I like the combat style better and the challenge certainly seems to place a higher emphasis for grouping than what I've seen for AOC. Dont get me wrong though, I'm not hating on AOC. Its ambitious and engaging. If pantheon had the funding and staff of AOC I think it would have launched by now. Just perosnally, I'd rather play panethon at this point.

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому

      @@evanm.4304 Agreed! The focus on grouping is one of the few most important aspects of an MMO, and AoC doesnt do it right while Pantheon does.

  • @empoweredmonkies
    @empoweredmonkies 3 роки тому +36

    Using that wand makes this look like a Harry Potter mmo.

    • @Athasin
      @Athasin 3 роки тому +1

      Not really. I would love a Harry Potter mmo though. Sucks Hogwarts Legacy is planned to be a single player RPG.

  • @DavetheNord
    @DavetheNord 2 роки тому

    Looks fantastic!

  • @ashwinnmyburgh9364
    @ashwinnmyburgh9364 3 роки тому

    THIS LOOKS AWESOME! I am still very excited for this game.

  • @-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-...-
    @-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-...- 3 роки тому +30

    Ah yes quests, I can feel the mmo genre revitalized already.

    • @Section.9
      @Section.9 3 роки тому +4

      FFXIV is the only real mmo out there right now. Subjective opinion, but given the sheer density of the game, this just looks mediocre; even if it’s just alpha.

    • @Sheddertje
      @Sheddertje 3 роки тому +5

      @@Section.9 And to me ff is a mediocre looking, not my type of gameplay mmo. Each to their own it seems! I rather play wow classic (which I despise)

    • @poisonated7467
      @poisonated7467 3 роки тому +2

      @@Section.9 I can see someone hasnt played the original EverQuest before!

    • @Section.9
      @Section.9 3 роки тому +3

      @@poisonated7467 I played on Vazaelle before it merged into Maelin Starpyre. I joined around the release of Kunark and leveled a Iksar Shadowknight to 60 and got my 1.0 epic. Played seriously until Gates of Discord, then quit, playing it off/on until today. To compare a dated game back from 1999 is disingenuous and sad. EQ set the precedent for MMOs today and inspired a lot of WoW's gameplay designs because EQ was competition. To say Brad McQuaid was the "Father of MMOs" isn't an exaggeration even.
      Amazon's Lumberyard engine is utter garbage, and yes, it's mediocre - given that its a multi-trillion dollar company we're talking about.
      But hey, amazing how presuming works. Wow.

    • @Section.9
      @Section.9 3 роки тому

      @@Sheddertje Yep, that's the great thing about opinions - though in this case, it's been proven how much XIV has in terms of player retainability, content density, and a healthy dev/player relationship; whereas with WoW it's taken a fall for the worse - has little retainability, low density of content and the relationship between devs and players is nonexistent and toxic.
      But yes, to each their own!
      Glad I played both games and have a valid opinion, whereas you say FF "looks" mediocre, when you havent even played it! Awesome!

  • @carloscano8848
    @carloscano8848 3 роки тому +4

    They are doing such a good job

  • @mikebell7813
    @mikebell7813 3 роки тому

    Thank you for a through review, i always highly value your opinion as our tastes in mmos are closely aligned 😊

  • @tpissues
    @tpissues 3 роки тому

    Looking good, hoping for the best with this game! nice name btw :P