WW2OL questions

***Ohioan*** · June 26th, 2004

Im looking into getting into this game. If anyone who plays it could fill me in on some stuff, I'd appreciate it.

First, what's the monthly cost?
Secondly, how is the lag/netcode?

Any other thoughts or opinions would be great too. Thanks.

Mazz · June 26th, 2004

I saw on the website its 12.99 USD monthly and it gets upgraded pretty regularly and isnt to buggy anymore. I am also looking into it but I'm not sure how to pay. Ohioan its not like BF and its all about the Blitzkrieg so theres no Tigers, just early war tanks. It could take twenty minutes for you to get to the battle and get killed by a plane as soon as you get there. I still think it would be pretty fun. If you get it, tell me if you like it.

http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiol/index.jsp

thats the website. I suggest you look around on there and check it out.

***Froggin_Ashole42*** · June 26th, 2004

They are adding the Tiger this year but I think that is when Africa comes in. The game uses an "invention cycle" so certain battle implements don't get available until the cycles start(unless your factories are dead). It costs 20 dollars for a key, first month is free, 13 dollars per month but I got some money from my job so I am all set.

PS. Ohioan, when you put the referrer, put me, ashmole. It gives me free-play time.

www.31stwreckingcrew.com This is my squad and it has a great rep; awesome teamwork. Every squad on axis compliments us.

***-{75th}-Co|Eaglesman*** · June 26th, 2004

I recently got a 2 week free trial with the "Welcome Back Soldier" thing, it was fun, however if you want to live more than 5 mins, dont play like fh. The graphics are ok, but hell people still play CS so it isnt that bad. I usually got 20-35 fps on the ground as infantry, in the air while I was gunning we hit a "Super Cell" or whatever the hell my pilot said it was, 2 fps. If your going into this thinking your gonna be a rambo, running across open fields, spraying people..yeah your gonna hear a lot of the "HMMPFF" death sound. The community is the best part, most mature community ive seen. With all the updates they put into it I might subscribe, but I dont agree with the concept of pay for play so then again.

FactionRecon · June 26th, 2004

I've always heard great things about this game, but the whole monthly fee thing turned me off. I hate having to pay to play a game, in my house, on my machine. That's just not right.

***Ohioan*** · June 26th, 2004

Thats what concerns me, the fee. If I stop playing and forget to cancel or some crap like that I'll have tons of charges on my card that I didn't spend.

I know the graphics suck, I saw some screenshots. How is the gameplay? Is it more action-oriented or strategy oriented?

***Eglaerinion*** · June 27th, 2004

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Originally Posted by FactionRecon

I've always heard great things about this game, but the whole monthly fee thing turned me off. I hate having to pay to play a game, in my house, on my machine. That's just not right.

Not right? The developers of the game are giving continuous support by releasing (small and large) updates very frequently, servers for players to play on need to be hired and there have to be support desks for players. The biggest part of that monthly fee is for personell salaries for the people maintaining these servers and help desks.

Just think about it this way, what's 13 euro's/15 bucks a month, for the number of hours you spend on it. It's as much as two cinema tickets, a couple of beers or a pizza.

***VioLAtoR[xL]*** · June 27th, 2004

I think I'll have a couple of beers.

***Eglaerinion*** · June 27th, 2004

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Originally Posted by VioLAtoR[xL]

I think I'll have a couple of beers.

Alcoholic :lol:

I don't say that i'm into these games I refuse to pay a montly fee for a game too, but I understand why you have to pay this amount every month.

FactionRecon · June 27th, 2004

Yeah I understand. I didn't know there was so much involved in maintaining a MMOG.