Turning Evil

[bruisie159]

http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/01...syon-question/

Check the interview with Massively from Jan this year, the interviewer refers to Xsyon as a sandbox a few times, and Jooky does not correct him in anyway, therefore, it has been described as a sandbox.

but you can nitpick and claim otherwise if you want.

"Recently there seems to be a bit of a trend toward independently produced open-world games with sandbox elements and a heavy focus on PVP. What sets your game apart from titles like Darkfall or Mortal Online? Do you see PvP conflict as the driving force behind Xsyon?"

that is what was said. to me thats a question about pvp and how xsyon compares to other games with sandbox elements. It doesnt describe xsyon as a sandbox.

and actually another quote for those arguing about the importance of pvp in xsyon.

"What sets Xsyon apart is a focus on building and creating a new world and not relying on PvP as the driving force"

[yoori]

if there are penalties for death, they should go across allignment lines...i mean dying is dying right?

I don't even mind a temporary stat drop for 'evil' death...5 minutes? 10? but permanent stat drops meh.

how the devs handle this balance will really determine how this game plays out.

*hint* how much pve market share is there actually left to grab? how much pvp focused market share is out there and untapped?

5 or 10 min stat loss isn't really a penalty, permament loss isn't permament either you gain stats and skill anyway by doing things. It should be there to make people don't want to die or risk it. It's not fast paced PvP game, you have to work for what you get.

[KeithStone]

Then I simply let you kill me in the water. I am unlootable and I will fast travel with all of your items back to my totem to start the cycle over again.

right now you can't be killed in the water, you would have to die on impact. but like i said in my last post, if it turns out to be an exploit they will fix it.

[Dontaze_Mebro]

http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/01...syon-question/

Check the interview with Massively from Jan this year, the interviewer refers to Xsyon as a sandbox a few times, and Jooky does not correct him in anyway, therefore, it has been described as a sandbox.


but you can nitpick and claim otherwise if you want.

Oh Snap!

[bruisie159]

Oh Snap!

"Recently there seems to be a bit of a trend toward independently produced open-world games with sandbox elements and a heavy focus on PVP. What sets your game apart from titles like Darkfall or Mortal Online? Do you see PvP conflict as the driving force behind Xsyon?"

that is what was said. to me thats a question about pvp and how xsyon compares to other games with sandbox elements. It doesnt describe xsyon as a sandbox.

and actually another quote for those arguing about the importance of pvp in xsyon.

"What sets Xsyon apart is a focus on building and creating a new world and not relying on PvP as the driving force"

[byrgar]

"Recently there seems to be a bit of a trend toward independently produced open-world games with sandbox elements and a heavy focus on PVP. What sets your game apart from titles like Darkfall or Mortal Online? Do you see PvP conflict as the driving force behind Xsyon?"

that is what was said. to me thats a question about pvp and how xsyon compares to other games with sandbox elements. It doesnt describe xsyon as a sandbox.

and actually another quote for those arguing about the importance of pvp in xsyon.

"What sets Xsyon apart is a focus on building and creating a new world and not relying on PvP as the driving force"

I can play the "pick bits that support my view" game too ;P

The Xsyon website lists a huge number of features and ultimately makes the game sound like a sandbox fan's dream. Is there any particular feature that you're the most proud of or that you'd like to call attention to?

I am proud of all that we've accomplished with such a small team and overcoming some huge hurdles, especially in this past year!

If I had to single out one feature, it would be the terraforming system. This has become a much more interesting feature than I anticipated and I've enjoyed seeing what players do with it. One of my goals with Xsyon is to provide players with the tools and systems and evolve them according to how players react.

Sandbox fan's dream eh ;P

[bruisie159]

I can play the "pick bits that support my view" game too ;P



Sandbox fan's dream eh ;P

Of course becasue it has a lot of sandbox elements - i really dont see that he is decieving anyone by talking about a terraforming system appea;ling to those that like sandboxy games??

[byrgar]

Of course becasue it has a lot of sandbox elements - i really dont see that he is decieving anyone by talking about a terraforming system appea;ling to those that like sandboxy games??

as I said a few post's back, nitpick if you want, but that interview show's Xsyon as a sandbox game, Jooky does not say otherwise.

Also, if you need further evidence, how about

Notorious Games Set to Launch MMORPG XSYON Prelude on March 1st, 2011!

Xsyon is a unique fantasy role playing sandbox MMOPRG that allows players to create their own virtual realities as they form tribes, build towns, shape landscapes, create quests and build an economy.

taken from "The Press" page of the Xsyon site ;P

[Dontaze_Mebro]

as I said a few post's back, nitpick if you want, but that interview show's Xsyon as a sandbox game, Jooky does not say otherwise.

Also, if you need further evidence, how about



taken from "The Press" page of the Xsyon site ;P

Oh Snap!

[bruisie159]

as I said a few post's back, nitpick if you want, but that interview show's Xsyon as a sandbox game, Jooky does not say otherwise.

Also, if you need further evidence, how about



taken from "The Press" page of the Xsyon site ;P

lol ill stand by my point xsyon has many sandbox elements, more than lots of other games that really do claim to be sandboxes. You still havent really provided any real evidence for your point the intervoew DOES NOT say at any point that xsyon is a sandbox game so how can jordy agree with it??