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How big of a gameplay difference are the forms? I was thinking of trying goodward or moss walker
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Pragmatica posted:Is anyone planning on trying out Book of Travels? It opens for early access today in a few hours: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1152340/Book_of_Travels/ Implicit no chat function...? Going to meep the city icon in the middle of a pastoral scene at people so hard and act aloof and mysterious.
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Oct 11, 2021 16:38
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there is some more info about the game here in a good "spoiler-free" summary guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JzZd2N1DMYkJYTZz5OUAf3Vw4ZaH9nKNLPTzmIw2e8/edit
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Oct 11, 2021 16:41
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So, it reads like book of travels will make it difficult for me to uh, travel with my friends? Is that true because that's a huge downer if so. Edit: did not see the google doc, sounds like I can at least spawn in the same place as them and after that we can probably just wander around as a group i guess 
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Oct 11, 2021 16:57
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eonwe posted:How big of a gameplay difference are the forms? I was thinking of trying goodward or moss walker looks like this document might have some of the info you are looking for: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGKSwtQej8oNY29xkP_-9vCahtegPKzz7Jr9BBOkpbs/edit i haven't looked at it though. from my understanding, it doesn't affect game play that much? i have only tried one form so far.
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Oct 11, 2021 17:02
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Pragmatica posted:there is some more info about the game here in a good "spoiler-free" summary guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JzZd2N1DMYkJYTZz5OUAf3Vw4ZaH9nKNLPTzmIw2e8/edit I had a suspicion permadeath was going to be a thing. All the more reason to be a lazy bum who fishes and drinks tea all day.
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Oct 11, 2021 17:21
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30.5 Days posted:What grindy mmos play well with a controller? I have pinched an arm nerve and am trying to limit my keyboard/mouse time to work hours. I just want something that I can zone out and listen to audio books, but it turns out the only PC arpg with controller support is torchlight 3, which, ugh. Skyforge is extremely grindy and works, as well as that game actually functions, with my XBone controller.
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Oct 11, 2021 17:23
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Pragmatica posted:looks like this document might have some of the info you are looking for: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGKSwtQej8oNY29xkP_-9vCahtegPKzz7Jr9BBOkpbs/edit dope! okay thank you.
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Oct 11, 2021 17:34
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i started as journey at sea in the north
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Oct 11, 2021 18:13
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Pragmatica posted:there is some more info about the game here in a good "spoiler-free" summary guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JzZd2N1DMYkJYTZz5OUAf3Vw4ZaH9nKNLPTzmIw2e8/edit The absolute cojones, the confidence, the faith in their vision of this Journey simulator has me gripped I am on board. Author of Google doc foreal gave themselves an E for Everyone rating, and the next question was "could I play this game one handed":  
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Oct 11, 2021 18:30
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I'm assuming that's more about accessibility for people with mobility issues, but I cannot rule out the possibility that some might be seduced by the sensuous curves of papercraft graphics.
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Oct 11, 2021 18:37
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Server's completely hammered. Tried for about an hour, managed to get to character creation for a few seconds before getting kicked out again. They really got the quintessential MMO launch experience down.
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Oct 11, 2021 19:34
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I feel like if you plan to be in early access for 2 years you're not really in early access.
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Oct 11, 2021 19:56
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Hellioning posted:I feel like if you plan to be in early access for 2 years you're not really in early access. Debatably it's basically just a kicksarter demo with a different pricing scheme but usually that doesn't stop them from charging 40 bucks for the privilege of playing a demo for two years.
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Oct 11, 2021 20:01
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Groovelord Neato posted:He doesn't mention this but what's really funny about his story of the Rogue that would loot people's bodies not being able to get groups is that Rogue was probably the most worthless class in base EQ so he was doubly hosed. I bought EQ day 1 and made a Gnome Rogue named Rat. I got lost trying to visit my trainer then get back outside. Back then, you always lost Xperia for dying. Took me a week to get to 10 with my (single) rusty dagger and there was no sneak/hide (or just “Stealth” like WoW much later) so I couldn’t even Backstab to open while solo. When they unveiled choosing a last name, the GM of Erollisi Marr let me change my name to “The Rat.” I still have him somewhere after my guild moved servers, but I can’t remember off the top of my head which server I ended up on. I haven’t played WoW since 9.0.5, but Tunnelrat is still on Alleria in the engineering section of Oribos. The only character that hit max level is my NE Hunter, mainly because she can Shadowmeld off to the sides of the track for the pathing mobs. I occasionally have to jump up and help my 97 y/o Granny, and rogues/NE stealth mechanic is better than coming back 6 minutes later at the spirit healer with no clue and having to scroll back combat logs 😜
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Oct 11, 2021 20:09
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pedro0930 posted:Server's completely hammered. Tried for about an hour, managed to get to character creation for a few seconds before getting kicked out again. CuddleCryptid posted:Debatably it's basically just a kicksarter demo with a different pricing scheme but usually that doesn't stop them from charging 40 bucks for the privilege of playing a demo for two years. 
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Oct 11, 2021 21:50
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im on hov aradom, but i dont care about remaking if ppl want to play with me
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Oct 12, 2021 00:27
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The servers appear to be down right now and the devs haven't posted many updates beyond "The servers are down." Presumably because that sounds better than "oh god oh god oh gently caress" Link to the game's Discord
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Oct 12, 2021 00:29
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book of travels is giving me the realm online type vibes and i like it
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Oct 12, 2021 00:50
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quote:Communicate using symbols This sounds like the kind of “innovation” that just becomes aggravating beyond the initial experience and mandates out of game communication.
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Oct 12, 2021 04:59
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I might try Book of Travels. The only other game I've been playing again lately is Valheim, not really an MMO but fun anyway! I'll watch the thread for any guilds or where to spawn.
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Oct 12, 2021 05:52
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When do you unlock the eggplant symbol?
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Oct 12, 2021 08:21
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Dross posted:This sounds like the kind of “innovation” that just becomes aggravating beyond the initial experience and mandates out of game communication. 
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Oct 12, 2021 14:37
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Jackard posted:I've seen other games do it well. King Arthur's Gold is (was?) a team pvp game that used emotes to quickly communicate across languages in addition to the chat log. KAG is a really fun game too
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Oct 12, 2021 15:59
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I'd be keen to give Book of Travels a shot once I get some free time after this weekend. It's certainly a different vibe than the other MMO choices out there.
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Oct 12, 2021 22:57
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I haven't gotten a chance to play yet since everything switched to early access. The servers were absolutely hammered on Monday, and I was just way too busy yesterday so no video games. Hoping to play tonight! 
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Oct 13, 2021 15:37
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MMOs have become the Dad-Game
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Oct 13, 2021 17:35
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There will never be a good MMO again
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Oct 13, 2021 17:35
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Alright I bought Book of Travels, trip report coming some time tomorrow.
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Oct 14, 2021 14:30
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Some initial thoughts about Book of Travels: It's refreshingly beautiful and the music is great, though there are a lot of bugs. I like that information isn't spoon-fed toward you, but trying to figure out stuff takes some time. To me it feels more like an RPG than a real MMO. Even in Valheim, I'm able to always play with several friends, but it's not really an MMO or TMMO either. As I played I tried to envision a goon guild or even way to play together, and it seems very tough to do so. First, there are no guilds. Whether or not that will change, I have no idea. Second, servers top out at 7 people, so mostly when I log in I select a region (US, though I'm in Canada) and I'm able to pick a server that has one or two open spots, so I'm not sure how that works if you want to play with even just a few others, since other servers won't open up until the current ones are full. I guess communicating outside the game on region and which area (n, s, w, e) would need to be done, but normally there are no more than 1-2 free spots open. I'm on my fifth character and decided to go forward playing on this one. I finally figured some basic stuff out, but got ported back to one place after taking a ferry to another place. After this happened I was stuck near some water and couldn't move. I logged out and back in, and when I went to select a plant or something else to collect, my character would port to it right away instead of walking over. I guess these are some known bugs.
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Oct 14, 2021 15:07
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Yeah, I get what they are going for with the small server sizes, but it seems a bit too small. I really don't know how you could really coordinate even a group of 3+ people getting into a server. I haven't tried to play with someone else, but can already tell that would be a nightmare. I think this will probably just end up being a game I play while stoned, and my friends are doing something else or playing a game I am not as into or something. I am kind of wondering if the plan is always to keep the servers so small as more content releases. Several people in the Discord have given feedback about wanting a larger hub-type city at least, where people could interact together, trade items and plan adventures. Then, travel off together in the same direction in a smaller setting? To me, it is really just feeling like a single player game that you might interact with someone, and I was really hoping for a bit more interaction than that.
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Pragmatica posted:Yeah, I get what they are going for with the small server sizes, but it seems a bit too small. I really don't know how you could really coordinate even a group of 3+ people getting into a server. I haven't tried to play with someone else, but can already tell that would be a nightmare. Yeah, the game itself looks neat, but I’d hardly call that a MMO. Doesn’t sound massively multiplayer at all.
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Oct 14, 2021 18:59
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Well, they market it as a Tiny Multiplayer Online RPG rather than an MMO so that tracks. 7 per server is still lower than I thought, though. I managed to make a character and walk around for a while. The game is certainly stunningly beautiful and has an incredible vibe/mood to it, even if I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. With the intentionally restricted communication and small amount of players occupying a larger world it does feel like someone said "Hey what if Journey was an RPG?" and I'm here for that.
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Oct 14, 2021 22:56
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The previews made it look like it was almost isometric or side scroller style, is it 3rd person?
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Oct 15, 2021 01:30
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It's like.... a 3D side scroller where you can walk in four directions? I'm not sure what the term would be. I guess it's isometric but from a weird angle. Played for about 45 minutes. It's interesting, at least. Gonna really have to sit down with it this weekend and give it a shot but the concept is interesting and I've written down a quest (which was more like a suggestion from a teahouse keeper) and we'll see where that leads. It definitely leans heavily on the RP aspect in that your character's origin and attributes really matter. Certainly not an "M"MO but tbqh I'm fine with that and if I bump into anyone it'll be interesting to see how the emote-only communication works. I don't think I'll regret dropping the money on it, it seems like a really good game to chill out and destress with.
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Oct 15, 2021 02:25
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FrostyPox posted:It's like.... a 3D side scroller where you can walk in four directions? I'm not sure what the term would be. I guess it's isometric but from a weird angle. Is it like a Streets of Rage or Final Fight type brawler?
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Oct 15, 2021 04:42
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I’d say it mostly resembles a point and click adventure game.
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Oct 15, 2021 07:15
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It is interesting to see how people in Book of Travels are handling emote only communication. In this team's last tiny MMO thing, Meadow, emote-only communication mostly worked, but then again Meadow had a lot less to do. Good for kids I guess? My kid sister spent hundreds of hours just wandering around roleplaying a lynx and was perfectly happy with that. I'm tempted by Book of Travels myself at least.
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Oct 15, 2021 08:34
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elyon is supposed to be garbo right?
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I think? But it’s also free to play. So I’ll probably give it a shot.
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