Has anyone looked into this game at all? Several of my friends feel that it is very promising, if you can get past the very "cartoony" characters. Figured I'd mention it since I had not heard of it until last night.
Ark
Be a registered user for 10 years
Unlocked Thu 25 Jan, 2024 10:04 AM
34.86% have received this achievement
Submit a Federation News Service article
Unlocked Sat 29 Sep, 2018 1:28 PM
0.43% have received this achievement
Going from Clearance Level 3 to Clearance Level 4
Unlocked Sat 29 Sep, 2018 1:28 PM
1.91% have received this achievement
Sign three roll calls in a row
Grandfathered
9.71% have received this achievement
Be a registered user for five years
Unlocked Fri 25 Jan, 2019 4:03 AM
76.57% have received this achievement
Start a new forum topic
Grandfathered
41.04% have received this achievement
Has anyone looked into this game at all? Several of my friends feel that it is very promising, if you can get past the very "cartoony" characters. Figured I'd mention it since I had not heard of it until last night.
Ark
Awarded during the UFP Award Ceremony to those who go above and beyond for the community
Unlocked Sat 23 Mar, 2019 11:47 PM
0.24% have received this achievement
Reach five-thousand posts on the forums
Grandfathered
0.08% have received this achievement
Receive every medal the UFP has to offer
Unlocked Sat 25 Mar, 2017 10:41 PM
0.18% have received this achievement
Be a registered user for 10 years
Unlocked Thu 18 Feb, 2021 9:02 AM
34.86% have received this achievement
Be Head of Starfleet Academy
Unlocked Sat 11 Apr, 2015 10:01 PM
0.08% have received this achievement
Volunteer for 1+ year
Unlocked Fri 05 Oct, 2018 12:14 AM
0.55% have received this achievement
I've been participating in the Beta (there's one this weekend, started this morning) and have been having a great time. As it is Beta, there are some bugs but that is to be expected. Mainly, I'm looking at the story, mechanics, and aesthetics.
Story thus far is about an 8. I feel it is highly engaging and has held my interest.
Mechanics is about an 8. The telegraph system is different, but I am beginning to like it. The biggest reason for the "like" is that it keeps combat fluid. It is mobile combat, where standing in place and just spamming your abilities will get you killed. The directional 'tap' for dodging is similar to STO's ground, which I have always liked... and now miss greatly when in other MMOs (FFXIV or SWTOR).
Customization of your abilities is a big part of the mechanics, as any MMO should have for players. It allows great flexibility and customization. I'm not focusing on the abilities too much as they can always change before release. Yet, the animations/moves are really modern and fun to see.
Player housing is fun and a big bonus you get it relatively early. It's not just an MMO SIMs deal where you just place items and that's it. There is a functionality to it via a daily bonus (for dungeons, questing, pvp, etc) by a buff you initiate. There's a garden feature if you are into cooking and need ingredients. There's a daily challenge you can do (movement puzzle) for rewards.
Aesthetics is extremely important to me and Wildstar is visually pleasing. It is cartoony, but it is modern (i.e. very smooth polys/skins). I've always been into anime and CG stuff, so cartoony is fine. Actually, I'm not big on the ESO realistic look and prefer cartoony (Wildstar, FFXIV, SWTOR, STO, etc).
Besides at, the races are pretty varied and neat. The Chua are by far the most amusing and entertaining race. Sociopath Crazy marsupial-like furry race. Pure fun.
I've been playing on Alizar realm. If anyone is interested in grouping up, hit up "Naoko".
Be a registered user for 10 years
Unlocked Tue 19 Jul, 2022 2:03 PM
34.86% have received this achievement
Sign three roll calls in a row
Unlocked Mon 28 Sep, 2015 8:01 PM
9.71% have received this achievement
Be a registered user for five years
Unlocked Wed 19 Jul, 2017 8:03 AM
76.57% have received this achievement
Vote in a forum poll
Unlocked Sat 29 Sep, 2018 1:28 PM
11.94% have received this achievement
Receive a promotion to the rank of Ensign
Unlocked Mon 27 Aug, 2012 9:03 PM
3.58% have received this achievement
Be a member of Starfleet Operations
Grandfathered
28.01% have received this achievement
I'll be checking this out at least for the first few months. I really like the art style and found the beta to be engaging enough to get me to preorder, so I'm looking forward to it!