Dungeon Lords - So what do you think? needs a forum?

Ziroc · 04-03-2005, 09:59 PM

It seems fun enough, but IMO W&W was much better. Hearing the sounds from W&W was cool though! [img]smile.gif[/img] And the feel is there for sure!!

What do you think? I've been sitting here wondering if it would get enough activity. What do you think? Should we do a DL Forum?? I think it might do okay.. I would contact DW Bradley and get his webmaster to link to the forum too.

DinkumThinkum · 04-03-2005, 11:34 PM

Besides the threads here, somebody just started a thread in the Wizardry 8 forum. So a separate forum might be a good idea, since the game (thru DWB) has links to both games.

Hmmm... Just looked, and there's also at least one thread in the Miscellaneous Games forum.

Yes, another forum might be a good idea.

Bungleau · 04-03-2005, 11:37 PM

Based on the traffic that it got *here* when the demo came out, I'd say yes. A lot of the same challenges as W&W are there (how to advance, how to apply skill points, and so on), and we already kicked off a Tech Tips, Combat Tips, and Best Tips thread [img]smile.gif[/img]

I do agree... at this point, W&W was better. However, in the demo we only get three races, no gender options, no character definition options (color, hair, etc.), and no quests. So from a CRPG perspective, it's pretty limited [img]smile.gif[/img] Then again, it *is* only a demo.

On the plus side, it adds in spell mixing (a la Arx or Ultima), as well as tradeoffs (equip good weapons with a penalty instead of hoarding them until you can use them). I think that adds a different element to game play.

I guess I see two options:

Create a new forum, see how it goes, and hope it doesn't follow in the footsteps of Arx
Designate this forum as the DL repository when the game finally comes out. If there's enough traffic here when it comes out, then create a new forum and move the existing threads to it.

I suspect that within a couple of weeks, we'll have a good idea of how active it will be. I think the thing that will *really* make a difference is the gaming resources -- answers to questions, maps, guides, suggestions, and so on -- that help other players to get through the game.

And those are the kinds of things we've developed here at the W&W boards, and I expect would continue to do

I think there's real potential

*edit* just added them up, and DL got 112 posts on this board in the week that the demo has been available. It's no GD, but it's a decent number, methinks.

[ 04-03-2005, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Bungleau ]

the mighty stamar · 04-04-2005, 01:04 AM

ya make a forum
if u move the threads about dungeon lords to the new forum it already has a good start

[ 04-04-2005, 02:45 AM: Message edited by: the mighty stamar ]

Wyvern · 04-04-2005, 09:47 AM

Yes, I think Dungeon Lord's should have it's own forum!

We've had a lot of threads here just on the demo. We're going to have lots more when the game itself comes out.

I think DL is going to appeal to some players who weren't that fond of W&W. Because you can see your character as you explore and can change your point of view with the cameras, I think we'll see BG fans try DL too. A DL forum should get good activity!!

Wyv

jsalsb · 04-04-2005, 04:41 PM

Yes, Please! Forum!

Too Darkpark · 04-06-2005, 12:28 AM

hmm... they or someone should look into setting up a bit torrent for the demo. it would help more people get it sooner.
yep, i cast my vote for a forum. [img]smile.gif[/img]
i would make a uneducated guess in that at least 1/2 of the people who liked W&W will get DL.
Based on the posts that I have read so far, about 30 percept of the people don't like the interface and the rest is mixture of people liking the interface and people liking the interface but not liking the combat.

aleph_null1 · 04-08-2005, 02:34 AM

It seems like it'll have a loyal following whether it's good or not ...

Forum! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[ 04-08-2005, 02:35 AM: Message edited by: aleph_null1 ]

Ziroc · 05-04-2005, 10:31 PM

Opening the DL Forum tomorrow If I have time. I have to finish up on the graphic first [img]smile.gif[/img]

Can't wait to play the actual full version!!

jsalsb · 05-05-2005, 03:21 PM

Yay! Having a forum is almost as fun as having the game! (Yes, I know... "get a life!"

)

04-03-2005, 09:59 PM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	It seems fun enough, but IMO W&W was much better. Hearing the sounds from W&W was cool though! [img]smile.gif[/img] And the feel is there for sure!! What do you think? I've been sitting here wondering if it would get enough activity. What do you think? Should we do a DL Forum?? I think it might do okay.. I would contact DW Bradley and get his webmaster to link to the forum too. __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

04-03-2005, 11:34 PM	#2
DinkumThinkum Dungeon Master Join Date: March 30, 2005 Location: Luna Penal Colony Age: 77 Posts: 78	Besides the threads here, somebody just started a thread in the Wizardry 8 forum. So a separate forum might be a good idea, since the game (thru DWB) has links to both games. Hmmm... Just looked, and there's also at least one thread in the Miscellaneous Games forum. Yes, another forum might be a good idea. __________________ Morrowind modder resources:<br /><br />PotionSaver script for Companions and other NPCs<br /><br />Teleport disable/trap and banishment scripts<br /><br />Morrowind mod:<br /><br />Unarmored Corrector V01 (for players)<br /><br />All on [url]\"http://lovkullen.net/Emma/Resources.html\" target=\"_blank\">Emma\'s web site</a>.

04-03-2005, 11:37 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Based on the traffic that it got here when the demo came out, I'd say yes. A lot of the same challenges as W&W are there (how to advance, how to apply skill points, and so on), and we already kicked off a Tech Tips, Combat Tips, and Best Tips thread [img]smile.gif[/img] I do agree... at this point, W&W was better. However, in the demo we only get three races, no gender options, no character definition options (color, hair, etc.), and no quests. So from a CRPG perspective, it's pretty limited [img]smile.gif[/img] Then again, it is only a demo. On the plus side, it adds in spell mixing (a la Arx or Ultima), as well as tradeoffs (equip good weapons with a penalty instead of hoarding them until you can use them). I think that adds a different element to game play. I guess I see two options: Create a new forum, see how it goes, and hope it doesn't follow in the footsteps of Arx Designate this forum as the DL repository when the game finally comes out. If there's enough traffic here when it comes out, then create a new forum and move the existing threads to it. I suspect that within a couple of weeks, we'll have a good idea of how active it will be. I think the thing that will really make a difference is the gaming resources -- answers to questions, maps, guides, suggestions, and so on -- that help other players to get through the game. And those are the kinds of things we've developed here at the W&W boards, and I expect would continue to do I think there's real potential edit just added them up, and DL got 112 posts on this board in the week that the demo has been available. It's no GD, but it's a decent number, methinks. [ 04-03-2005, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Bungleau ] __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-04-2005, 04:41 PM	#6
jsalsb Elminster Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 57 Posts: 428	Yes, Please! Forum! __________________ Jon<br />---<br /> [img]\"http://www.ksdpp.mcgill.ca/js/jon-avatar-me-iw-tr.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"When the world is running down, you make the best of what\'s still around.\"

04-06-2005, 12:28 AM	#7
Too Darkpark The Magister Join Date: May 10, 2004 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 51 Posts: 141	hmm... they or someone should look into setting up a bit torrent for the demo. it would help more people get it sooner. yep, i cast my vote for a forum. [img]smile.gif[/img] i would make a uneducated guess in that at least 1/2 of the people who liked W&W will get DL. Based on the posts that I have read so far, about 30 percept of the people don't like the interface and the rest is mixture of people liking the interface and people liking the interface but not liking the combat. __________________ Hello? Is anyone out there?

04-04-2005, 01:04 AM	#4
the mighty stamar Avatar Join Date: February 12, 2003 Location: hades Age: 53 Posts: 583	ya make a forum if u move the threads about dungeon lords to the new forum it already has a good start [ 04-04-2005, 02:45 AM: Message edited by: the mighty stamar ]

04-04-2005, 09:47 AM	#5
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Yes, I think Dungeon Lord's should have it's own forum! We've had a lot of threads here just on the demo. We're going to have lots more when the game itself comes out. I think DL is going to appeal to some players who weren't that fond of W&W. Because you can see your character as you explore and can change your point of view with the cameras, I think we'll see BG fans try DL too. A DL forum should get good activity!! Wyv

04-08-2005, 02:34 AM	#8
aleph_null1 Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Honolulu, Hawai'i Age: 40 Posts: 837	It seems like it'll have a loyal following whether it's good or not ... Forum! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [ 04-08-2005, 02:35 AM: Message edited by: aleph_null1 ]

05-04-2005, 10:31 PM	#9
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	Opening the DL Forum tomorrow If I have time. I have to finish up on the graphic first [img]smile.gif[/img] Can't wait to play the actual full version!! __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

05-05-2005, 03:21 PM	#10
jsalsb Elminster Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 57 Posts: 428	Yay! Having a forum is almost as fun as having the game! (Yes, I know... "get a life!" ) __________________ Jon<br />---<br /> [img]\"http://www.ksdpp.mcgill.ca/js/jon-avatar-me-iw-tr.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />\"When the world is running down, you make the best of what\'s still around.\"

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