Ashes is the most hyped game on MMORPG.com because...

ArchivedUser

Hi,

Different things resonate with different people.  The reason that you think this game is going to be awesome may be different than the reason that someone else thinks.   I'd like to do a little experiment.   

Write down either the top 3, top 5 or the top 10 reasons why you are excited for Ashes of Creation.  More specifically, answer the question: "Why does Ashes of Creation deserve to be the most hyped game on MMORPG.com ?"   Each bullet answer in your list should only be 1 sentence or less.  This is partly an exercise in how well you can express your idea without using superfluous words.    

We'll compile a best of list after the thread grows.  

Look forward to your thoughts!
-tug

ArchivedUser

Non P2W
Node System
Great Community
Beautiful world design
Promising Lore
Lots of unique in game abilities

ArchivedUser

RolePlay potential
Amazing community
Devoted, passionate creators who want this to be the one game for the rest of their lives.
The Immense class variety
A game that doesn't stop, but keeps on growing

ArchivedUser

1. Stress on the need for community interaction
2. High level of punishment for gankers/griefers
3. New "twist" on an old genre
4. Open world/sandbox heavily influences desire to explore, grow, build

ArchivedUser

The node system 
The caravan system
The graphics
Friendly community 
Non play to win 

ArchivedUser

No endgame
Nodes
Meaningful Conflict
Narrative
Design successor to EQNext

But, no reason to hype.
Show; not tell.

ArchivedUser

The first thing is that it reminds me of what EQNext had the possibility to be. 

The second is that the developers are against pay to win. 

The third is is the fact that we can face diversity in classes with the ability to add a second class to augment skills. 

The final reason...I am desperate for a good MMO that can hold my attention for years. I want to be a one MMO guy. I hope this will be it!!!

ArchivedUser

Sintu said:

The first thing is that it reminds me of what EQNext had the possibility to be. 

The second is that the developers are against pay to win. 

The third is is the fact that we can face diversity in classes with the ability to add a second class to augment skills. 

The final reason...I am desperate for a good MMO that can hold my attention for years. I want to be a one MMO guy. I hope this will be it!!!

I second every thing on this and add a hope that "Starting" areas really are diverse and changing and it doesn't bottleneck you too much into a generic noob experience. It seems like there may be a little of that but mostly open which I prefer.

ArchivedUser

The developers being adamant that there will be no p2w.
An open world for exploration that changes as players develop nodes.
Meaningful conflict with meaningful deterrence for griefing.
Game mechanics which encourage contributing to goals broader than simply advancing a character and which take into account more than just combat.
Interesting character development and skills which are affected by a myriad of choices and horizontal development.
Dwarves!  Any game that includes a Dwarven playable race is better for it.

ArchivedUser

1. Focuses on both PvP & PvE and isn't just a niche game.
2. Right design with in game abilities that are bound to create combat with depth & strategic plays (i.e. abilities that create collision walls, Mage levitation skill etc)
3. Commitment to no P2W, and developers have actually proven this by making Kickstarter mounts etc skins only.
4. Open world, not a theme park MMO.
5. Good class variety.

ArchivedUser

1.Karthos is playing it.
2.No P2W

3.Player run government and city management.
4.Sea content/ships
5.Limited Fast travel.

ArchivedUser

-Everything about the Node system.
-In depth crafting system.
-No fast travel.
-Caravans.
-Player controlled experiences.
-An environment that constantly changes.
-Non pay-to-win
-Putting community back into the MMO genre
-Non P2W.

ArchivedUser

1.       Gaming experience of the developers.

2.       Player influence on the world

3.       Open and ever changing world dependent on players.

4.       Emphasis on working together as a community to build and defend as well as conqueor.

5.       Corruption system to discourage gankers.

6.       Limited quick travel.

7. PvP with a purpose not just to slaughter.

ArchivedUser

1. Game designed to respond to players - a true player driven story. 

2. Node/Economy/Trade systems allowing PvE/PvP/RP to work together 

3. I don't need to do quests to progress// No grind!

4. Intrepids open development 

5. No pay to win

Many more reasons ofc 

I can't wait to play with everyone :333

ArchivedUser

1. No P2W
2. Open world game
3. Player actions actually impact and change the world
4. Lots of character customization in terms of class, skills, augments, and artesian paths.
5. Ever changing world and the need to explore!

ArchivedUser

1. Not an eastern gimmick mmo
2. no p2w
3. current generation tech
4. eqnext fans want to see former employees urinate on sony stockholders.
5. hopes of a decent mmorpg releasing before i die.
6. Bacon is the Odin of art.
7. Character customization (real endgame is vanity)
8. evolving and devolving world.
9. more interactive environment systems than most if not all mmorpgs.
10. I need somewhere new to share my memes.

ArchivedUser

- No P2W
- Node System
- Animal Husbandry 
- Freehold Housing
- Meaningful Conflict 

ArchivedUser

The DEV's passion
No P2W
 Willing to reimagine everything
 Focus on community
 Meaningful gameplay

ArchivedUser

1. Meaningful Conflict
2. PvP Systems (Caravan and Arena)
3. Strong Community Focus
4. Node System
5. Transparency of Devs

ArchivedUser

-  Taking the MMO genre back to its roots where a player feels there is always something to accomplish or work towards no matter what level or play-style

-  No pay to win garbage

-  Open-world, sandbox feel

-  Crafting and Economy are vital components

 

ArchivedUser

cause it looks good with a passionate team 

ArchivedUser

The in game brothels - definitely.

ArchivedUser

1. I can build boats.
2. I can make my own rum.
3. I can sail my boat and take your rum.
4. I can trade rum by land. I can keep my rum to myself.
5. I can raid your land trade and take your rum.

ArchivedUser

-Immersive world 
-Flexible class system
-node system and dynamic events give you a sense of urgency and something to always work toward.

ArchivedUser

•Ever evolving world
•Great Community
•Interesting PvP options
•Dev team is top notch
•Caravan and boat raiding
•Character Customization

ArchivedUser

1. Nodes
2. NO P2W
3. MEANINGFUL CONFLICT
4. OPEN DEVELOPMENT

Many more but my top 4

ArchivedUser

*depth of design
*world upgrade system (nodes)
*no pay to win
*branching [selecting how you wish your crafting few will be the same]
*pvp elements forced into ingame

ArchivedUser

1. No P2W
2. The anti Griefing/Ganking mechanics (hope they work very well)
3. The amazing world we get to explore
4. The NEW fresh feel again, with the above mentioned
5. New mechanics to work with, node system, class system that each class brings something special to the table that each are needed in a party
6. The community needing each other to work together to achieve things, even with some squabbles/wars to gain different achievements in the server
7. Each server will be different, since things will level up slow/fast and won't level up in the same direction as another server, making each server unique. (making finding NEW and unique mobs/bosses fun/exciting for a while)
8. I've been looking for a game like this for a long.. looong time  
9. Last but not the only thing, seeing how the developers are gamers just like you and I, how they create the game as they would want it to be for gamers by gamers.  How games SHOULD be made.  Not just for corporate income, even though bottom line is to make money, but to keep customers happy, and prolong a life of a game, and revenue coming in, keep the customers playing... and happy!

ArchivedUser

1. No P2W
2. Open PvP
3. No P2W
4. Open PvP
5. No P2W

ArchivedUser

1. No P2W
2. No P2W 
3. No P2W 
4. Node system and the fact no server will be alike
5. Devs being open with us
6. Community (for now at least )
7. No P2W 
8. Meaninfull PvP
9. No P2W 
10. Underrealm

ArchivedUser

1. it feels like the game is on the cusp of greatness