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Interface Woes During Testing
Hi everyone, I'm an alpha playtest backer and I've participated in the last couple of combat playtests. I'm 40, and I consider myself a casual gamer. I backed the game because 2016 is really in need of some good MMOs again. Also, Crowfall really has some unique appeal and ambitious concepts. I want to see this game succeed.
That being said, my attempts in the combats were disheartening. It appears that the only way to view things is by moving your mouse. So I'm really struggling with that concept. If this is correct, then you must use the AWSD or arrow keys to move, use the mouse to look around and then use the keys to perform combat? That seems unnecessarily complex. I looked for UI options to change that, but wasn't able to. I got frustrated and left combat each time before the end of the test. I think I speak for all the casual gamers, that having a WoW-ish interface is a good thing, or at least having the options to customize the game's UI to your liking. I would MUCH rather use the directional keys to move and view in that direction and use the mouse to target/attack. I think a lot of other gamers would as well.
Also, when you run to get equipment, it took me a while to see if I could get the gear. The proper gear for your class should be clearly visible (glowing, or wrong gears should show red), also instructions on how to get the gear onto your character should be obvious as well. Make the game easier to play and you'll have more players.
Of course if I'm wrong and not doing something properly or missing the option to change that, I'll be elated. If this is something we can fix or I can change on my end, I'll be pleased and not feel like I tossed away a lot of money to support a game I won't want play.
Dec
What To Expect From The Upcoming Inventory System In Crowfall?
Crowfall recently announced their upcoming inventory system. All players will benefit from this new system, especially for the ones looking to gather massive resources. This is a great opportunity for crafting, though players will need to battle through PVP to get the best materials in the game. However, players can also get materials in other game modes of the game.
Jun
The worlds in Crowfall would be made of voxels
At this point my interpretation (speculation) is that they've been trying to make the voxelized terrain work in Crowfall to allow digging and ground destruction, but for a few reasons it would not make it in
Nov
MEET THE TEMPLAR!
The past few weeks have certainly been busy for us. We have seen the launch of our MMO environment (aptly dubbed Big World) and the release of the Guinecean Duelist archetype. As always, even with all the tweaks and fixes and hard work required to release a major milestone, we always have one eye toward the future… and a few team members running forward to make headway on our next release.
Jul
Vessels in the 'real world' of Crowfall
Non-destructive forms of killing such as poison or precision slicing and stabbing would probably become preferred methods of killing, as they would have a lower chance of producing damaged goods
Nov
Two great announcements for you today!
First, we just crossed the line of $3 million in crowdfunding! Add that to our investment funds and licensing money and it puts us right at $10 million in project funding. Both of these are huge financial milestones for us, and we will be forever grateful for your continued faith in our team and in Crowfallgold.com.
May
Crowfall Legionnaire Healing
The only worthy complaints I agree with are those of the Legio's ability to generate rage. The Legionnaire's "c" ability works fine if you think of it as a buff that heals rather than a heal that buffs.
