DAOC Origins - 40 hours till server launch

[Tradesonred]

Originally Posted by Eslade [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Played when DAOC came out until ToA was released. Forgot everything about it. Played Uthguard for a few hours. Promptly deleted. How is this server any different?

1.62 patch + SI which i dont think uthgard has

Fresh new server

Originally Posted by Nirgon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

http://www.uthgard.net/herald

VERY MUCH DOUBT it will have a higher pop than Uth. So, fuck it.

Kinda excited to see what the numbers will look like on day 1

Hopefully its not a dissapoint

[FoxxHound]

I may try it, and if I do Midgard all the way. Cuz BD easy mode n shit.

[Tune]

will i have fun

[AmukTZ]

Wow.

[Genedin]

Pros: DOAC pvp is amazingly fun. Low level battle grounds where you can learn, higher lvl where its very complex.

DAOC PVE is a lot like what you are used to with EQ. You grind your character, there are some dungeons but no instances. Grouping is essential.

Graphics aren't bad from what I remember, nothing like modern but enjoyable still.


Cons: Game is hard. At least when I played in beta and in launch there were no guides or maps so you were figuring everything out on your own. I'm sure now it's easier just like P99 is a hollow shell of what EQ on launch actually was. This is also a Pro for many people.

Much like in everquest, the hardest classes to level are often the most fun in pvp. A rogue type class in insanely fun. There is no "See invis" and you can run into a group of people and kill someone and sometimes escape. That being said, without "twink' gear you are going to find it extremely hard to level.

All in all I think I may give it a try. I may find myself un-installing after an hour of remember how hard it is, or may remember how fun it is in pvp and stick around.



@Tune- Will I have fun?
Well, there is a "Bard" class that is essential for pvp for speed, mez, etc so you may enjoy that. Also with the amount of time you dedicated to your character you will excel at that game easily and enjoy the high-end pvp.

[Genedin]

Bamzal you mean for this beta for back in the day? I seem to remember that being the case at launch. also pathing bugs were insane

[SamwiseRed]

tempted tp try this. i love the idea of each faction having their own unique classes. game looks kinda shitty tho even compared to eq.

[Marglar]

I loved DAOC, the siege / keep / relic pvp was very intense. the combos were kind of refreshing for melee classes, too. the classes were fairly unique

where it fails: /stick in pvp is absolutely retarded, you don't have to manually move your character as a melee once you stick someone, you just focus on your abilities and counters and combos. the other I disliked is how critical your group composition is to be competitive in pvp. it can be frustrating if you can't fill a critical role

[Kergan]

Will not play unless I get DKP.

[Sigleaf]

Uthgard, a server similar to origins has a population that is highly based in euro timezone (roughly 80%) so a lot of the mass pvp is hard to find. I'm not sure what origins is like but its also based in Europe so its something to consider.

I played DAoC a lot back in the day and I can give you some insight on ez mode classes. First, pvp endgame in DAoC is based around a core 8 man group. Sometimes there are zergs but the majority of guilds run in strict 8 man groups. Each faction has a vastly diverse class selection and that will dictate a lot of class options. There are also stealther groups/zergs that usually never participate in 8 man runs but are effective at ganking solos/duos or other stealthy.

EZ mode classes in PVE are:

Albion: Necromancer (By far best soloer in game)
Midgard: Bonedancer (can have up to 4 pets at a time, some of which heal or do damage plus has access to a easy mode instant cast life-tap, will pull mobs and tank)
Hibernia: Tough choice here, animist is an amazing class but not ez mode because there's a lot of thought and management that goes into summoning pets and where to summon.

PVP I wont touch to much on because it really is determined by how you play. As I said before you can really go one of 4 styles in DAoC. You can solo roam, stealth zerg, realm zerg, or 8 man. All classes can pretty much be effective but in 8 man groups you are expected to play certain specialized classes.

Midgard: Shaman, Healer, Zerker, Warrior, Savage, Runemaster
Albion: Sorc, Cabalist, Armsman, Merc, Cleric
Hibernia: Bard, Druid, Blademaster, Eldritch, Enchanter, Hero

Probably missing a few, if I am I will edit as I just did a rough draft to give you an idea of what to expect. I would not suggest you play a Bard or Healer (Mid Class) as a first time char as they are highly advanced classes. Melee are not terribly hard to play in DAoC due to the stick command but positioning is very important in DAoC as well as reaction for triggering certain weapon attacks.

My recommendation is to try a Bonedancer for Midgard. While not as great at soloing as a Albion Necromancer, they are able to still be effective in PVP, just not 8 man groups.

One last thing, and a warning to all who plan to play the stealth classes (including archers/assassins) you will most likely never get a group in PVE and leveling will be slow, more so for assassins as archers can solo decently. Those include:
Albion: Infiltrator & Scout
Midgard: Hunter & Shadowblade
Hibernia: Ranger & Nightshade