Horizons has rejuvenated my interest in MMORPGs
After 6 years of Asheron's Call I was left feeling jaded. In the last 6 months I was only logging in and going through the motions. I finally called it quits, reluctantly. Then, out of nothing more than a passing fancy, I tried the 7-day trial for Horizons. I don't know why I was even trying to find an alternative to AC; I thought I was through with MMORPGs. Then I found something re-appearing inside me that I had lost quite a long time ago: a desire to log into a fantasy world and play. Actually to play and learn new things. I also found myself doing something that I hadn't done since the early days of AC: playing into the small hours of the morning. Because there's something about Horizons that keeps my interest. Maybe because it is a different game than AC; maybe it's the thrill of being a newbie all over again and having to discover what the world is offering. Just two nights ago (and I've only been playing HZ for 3 weeks) I finally could make some armor for myself and secondary characters. I am also on the verge of being able to imbue armor with some tier 1 techs. I have already done so with weapons.
HZ has its good points and its bad points, just like AC and every other MMORPG out there. I'm not saying it's "better-than-this-game" or "it's-worse-than-that-game"; it's different in its own way. It offers a style of gameplay that I've not encountered in AC or DAoC or Saga of Ryzom or UO (other games I've tried) and I think that is what has drawn me to the game. I have no idea what HZ was like in the past but I quite like a lot of what I've seen so far and hope the game continues to evolve and expand, most of all getting the player population up.
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Good to see you picked HZ, and enjoy your stay here!
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*G* Agee with 12, but you're preaching to choir ;)
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Well thats great, but its making me lose all my hair.
NimK
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Definately a former AC player....you tech things in this game, you don't imbue them *grins*
And yes, after many years in Dereth, Istaria would be very comfortable. It's interesting, most of the "games" you mention tend towards the "world" side of MMO design. I think that's why you enjoy Istaria.
But you're right, HZ is very different from the rest.
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Originally Posted by Lascivious Goat
After 6 years of Asheron's Call I was left feeling jaded. In the last 6 months I was only logging in and going through the motions. I finally called it quits, reluctantly. Then, out of nothing more than a passing fancy, I tried the 7-day trial for Horizons. I don't know why I was even trying to find an alternative to AC; I thought I was through with MMORPGs. Then I found something re-appearing inside me that I had lost quite a long time ago: a desire to log into a fantasy world and play. Actually to play and learn new things. I also found myself doing something that I hadn't done since the early days of AC: playing into the small hours of the morning. Because there's something about Horizons that keeps my interest. Maybe because it is a different game than AC; maybe it's the thrill of being a newbie all over again and having to discover what the world is offering. Just two nights ago (and I've only been playing HZ for 3 weeks) I finally could make some armor for myself and secondary characters. I am also on the verge of being able to imbue armor with some tier 1 techs. I have already done so with weapons.
HZ has its good points and its bad points, just like AC and every other MMORPG out there. I'm not saying it's "better-than-this-game" or "it's-worse-than-that-game"; it's different in its own way. It offers a style of gameplay that I've not encountered in AC or DAoC or Saga of Ryzom or UO (other games I've tried) and I think that is what has drawn me to the game. I have no idea what HZ was like in the past but I quite like a lot of what I've seen so far and hope the game continues to evolve and expand, most of all getting the player population up.
Horizons is a beautiful game. It is rich detailed and immersive. Horizons has provided a refreshing world to explore and adventure in. I hope you continue to enjoy your stay, it's wonderful when you have a game that can keep you up way past your bedtime LOL.
Safe travels.
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I do miss the animated chess boards from AC though. [:P] And my purple bunny slippers.
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Welcome to HZ if you have any questions ingame ever just hit up the new player assitance chat channel.
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Pookie!!! I miss pookie. [:P]
<wanders off muttering something about bunny smite>
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Heh that ******** rabbit.
We have the big chicken though.
Welcome to HZ, "the other game".
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Originally Posted by Daedra
I do miss the animated chess boards from AC though. [img]/Web//emoticons/emotion-4.gif[/img] And my purple bunny slippers.
You know, my son earned both his chess and computer Boy Scout belt loops from playing chess in AC.
We need a mini-game or 12 in HZ. I love time-sucking nonsensical stuff.
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Originally Posted by Lascivious Goat
After 6 years of Asheron's Call I was left feeling jaded. In the last 6 months I was only logging in and going through the motions. I finally called it quits, reluctantly. Then, out of nothing more than a passing fancy, I tried the 7-day trial for Horizons. I don't know why I was even trying to find an alternative to AC; I thought I was through with MMORPGs. Then I found something re-appearing inside me that I had lost quite a long time ago: a desire to log into a fantasy world and play. Actually to play and learn new things. I also found myself doing something that I hadn't done since the early days of AC: playing into the small hours of the morning. Because there's something about Horizons that keeps my interest. Maybe because it is a different game than AC; maybe it's the thrill of being a newbie all over again and having to discover what the world is offering. Just two nights ago (and I've only been playing HZ for 3 weeks) I finally could make some armor for myself and secondary characters. I am also on the verge of being able to imbue armor with some tier 1 techs. I have already done so with weapons.
HZ has its good points and its bad points, just like AC and every other MMORPG out there. I'm not saying it's "better-than-this-game" or "it's-worse-than-that-game"; it's different in its own way. It offers a style of gameplay that I've not encountered in AC or DAoC or Saga of Ryzom or UO (other games I've tried) and I think that is what has drawn me to the game. I have no idea what HZ was like in the past but I quite like a lot of what I've seen so far and hope the game continues to evolve and expand, most of all getting the player population up.
Wait until you play a dragon character. It's like a whole new game at that point and the quests are fun. Especially when you need the dragon quests to get new skills. Give it a try and happy you joined us.[H]
