Wow, it really is that addicting

[Colovion]

I planned on playing it to try it out for an hour or so and found myself playing for 4 hours.

I'm level 10 and loving it. I can't believe how basic of an idea it is - and yet it's amazingly addicting. These are the kinds of games that you can play for a long time because the concept is so simple but it takes so long to master all of the principles of the game. I also love how this game centers on gameplay rather than fancy graphics.

 

[Zeaph]

so what are you saying? the graphics isnt good enough for you? huh! what buddy?

I have to agree with you, just imagine what this game could do if it had up to date graphics, and a full staff of people working on it.

What I would really love to see tho in the final version is the ability to own property castle/fortress/cottage. being able to claim territory, become a king rule a territory send your knights out on patrols in your territory

 

[Colovion]

I agree about the land ownership/ruling your own domain for sure. It would also be nice to slowly make food a part of the game - peasants needing certain amounts of food each month etc.

The graphics for the battles are just fine, just not outstanding. I don't find that a weakness, just the blandness of the world map. I'm basically amazed at how good the game is for just being a beta - even with some of the unfinished bits it still excites me.

 

[JohnathanStrange]

It is amazing. this shows how the cliche "gameplay over graphics" makes sense.

(btw, I think the graphics are very good. I'd hate to have the game creator's devote too much time to graphics at the expense of gameplay.)

 

[Crazed Rabbit]

Well, that many people can't be wrong, can they?

The crazy thing is mods are already being made-before the game is finished!

I think the graphics are pretty good too. Sure, HL2 graphics would be nice-but then we'd have RTW gameplay. I'm sure we'll see some high-poly model mods come out sooner or later.

Crazed Rabbit

 

[jonofwrath]

The things that make M&B good are:

Combat:

BLOCKING: The blocking thing is superb, it really allows for your own personal skill level.

RANGED WEAPONS: I use a Bow and again the engine is such that you get better, beyond *stats* and all that, you just get to be a better shot. Brilliant.

HORSES: They are beautifully modelled, it's just really god fun galloping about.....murdering as you go! And it looks double-ace when you're shooting arrows on Horse-back!

Trade/Food/Kit:

Having to make sure you have food is a nice touch. Being able to eat your horse is a master-stroke! Tasty.
Buying and selling is great fun.

On another note...

How can you equip say...Manhunters with horses? Do they get them after they 'upgrade' about a million times? Or never?

 

[Deestan]

Yep. The only way to improve the equipment or mounts of hired swords is to upgrade them.

 

[jonofwrath]

Cheers!