Guys,
Please listen to what I have to say. I hope this does not get deleted.
I have to tell you that I reinstalled Horizons and turned on my account.
I have some observations. This may sound like critizism but please read this on as a whole because I am a VERY passionate player.
Ok the good
There is still not a game where you can take a path and turn to another. I love the fact that I could be a Sword carrying Wizard or a Cleric that shoots fireballs.
I love the animation for my powers.
I love the way your powers recharge.
I love the way each character looks.
I love the schoolsand the way they are set up.
I love the crafting system (BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN)
I really miss this game.
Things I had trouble with.
I went through the maps and had a hard time finding anything to fight. That really agrivated me. (and made me remember why I left)
I had lag at time so bad that I was running not moving. (and made me remember why I left)
I did not try any of the quests this time but I never really had any problems with the quests. I imagine they are unchaged.
Bottom line
This game has so much potential. And that is not the first time I have said that. just to let you know the games I have experience with
City of Heroes - My main game
EQ - not playing it. We all know why
EQ2 - I found the game to really be EQ 1.5 didn't like it at all
WOW - ok game but lacking in a few area's
DAOC - tried it didn't like it
Liniage II - tried it didn't like it
Starwars - I hated the crafting system. but same concept as Horizons on switching professions
Matrix online - HATED THE way combat works
It is my sincere hope that someone steps in and make a HUGE revamp of this game. what do you need
I hate to admit it but COH has the best handling of Lag. I call this a HIGH ACTION GAME. the downtime is just about 1-2 min. Not 5-15 in EQ.
There needs to be content. I cancelled my account again because the game is still lacking in many ways.
1. It needs monsters, events, etc
2. the look of the game needs upgrading (looks very outdated)
3. I would not touch crafting, fighting, schools, THE CORE OF THE GAME ROCKS.
4. I would change the way the patching works. Very clunky and time consuming. I like the fact that a patch in other games come and updates not goes through the whole file to find what needs updating.
You may think I want a totally change on the game. I don't I LOVE THE CORE OF THE GAME. THE BEST CONCEPTS, AND GAME OUT THERE. but needs some work to it. Yes major work but I still remember the unlocking of the Satyrs and how the whole server strived together to get it done. AGAIN NO WHERE HAVE I SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THAT GENIOUS.
I submit this to you because I see the potential of this game and long to play it but I can not play it the way it is right now.
please send me an email to let me know what you are doing and Ill join in a heartbeat. I hope and pray that Horizon can rise like a Phoenix from the ashes to be a great game again.
I really suggest you check out COH. It is a different game completely and lacks the content of Horizons.
COH is just a mission based game. Go hunt down ___ and come back...but the gameplay is OUTSTANDING.
Horizons in my heart
Jimmy (Strom, Slana, Barmace)