gaming The War Z

[Veiled Enigma 389]

"The War Z" is a new Zombie Survival Horror MMO being developed by Hammerpoint Interactive, and will be using the Eclipse Engine, which was made by BioWare and used in Dragon Age: Origins. Not much has been released about the game so far gameplay wise, but from what has been announced, it sounds and looks really awesome.

 

Article Links

 

PCGamer Article.

IGN Article.

 

 

Released Images

 

 

 

 

 

Notable Features

 

• Big open worlds to explore between 200 to 400 square kilometers
• Two modes of play: Normal and Hardcore
• Combination of first-person and third-person perspectives
• Meld of PvE (player versus environment) and PvP (player versus player)
• Strong Role Playing Elements
• Multiple playable characters with customizable features
• Unique social elements, including bounties, help requests, trap setting, etc.
• Safe settlements where players can purchase, sell and store items as well as post notes for other players
• Dozens of unique skills that can be learned and improved
• Up to 250 players per game server
• New weapons and items become available as players explore the game world
• Full developer support with regularly scheduled, free content updates
• Dedicated public servers as well as private servers that can be completely self-managed in game client
• Single purchase, downloadable client with ability to play full game without subscriptions or requiring in-game transactions

The Beta will be out later this summer.

Edited September 4, 2012 by Veiled Enigma

[Vicke 3,189]

Sounds good, but damn DayZ wannabe.

When the developers noticed how good DayZ was recived they just had to make a cheap ripoff.

Will probably try it out when the beta comes.

[Veiled Enigma 389]

Sounds good, but damn DayZ wannabe.

When the developers noticed how good DayZ was recived they just had to make a cheap ripoff.

Will probably try it out when the beta comes.

 

I just knew someone was going to say this and I regret not saying this before, lol. The devs started making this last year before DayZ was even known about, but they do admit they love DayZ and it had much influence on later development.

[Vicke 3,189]

I just knew someone was going to say this and I regret not saying this before, lol. The devs started making this last year before DayZ was even known about, but they do admit they love DayZ and it had much influence on later development.

 

I love DayZ, but that doesn't mean mean i won't like this game.

I'm looking forward to it, and i hope and pray they got the same system as DayZ, once you die you die. You have to restard from scratch, otherwise death would not mean anything and players would play it like some damn Call of Duty game.

 

Oh, and i hope the developers got some balls and maybe recruit the DayZ developers.

[Veiled Enigma 389]

I love DayZ, but that doesn't mean mean i won't like this game.

I'm looking forward to it, and i hope and pray they got the same system as DayZ, once you die you die. You have to restard from scratch, otherwise death would not mean anything and players would play it like some damn Call of Duty game.

 

Oh, and i hope the developers got some balls and maybe recruit the DayZ developers.

 

They have two gameplay modes "Normal" and "Hardcore". With normal you do not start with any weapons, and if you die you get a 48 hour lockout from that character. With hardcore you start out with a small pistol, and if you die it is a perma-death, and you'll have to delete the character. I really like how they have it set up for both casual, and hardcore gamers.

[Vicke 3,189]

They have two gameplay modes "Normal" and "Hardcore". With normal you do not start with any weapons, and if you die you get a 48 hour lockout from that character. With hardcore you start out with a small pistol, and if you die it is a perma-death, and you'll have to delete the character. I really like how they have it set up for both casual, and hardcore gamers.

 

I don't know about that. But its 48 hours so i guess its alright.

Still, you should lose all your stuff the player loots from your dead body.

[Veiled Enigma 389]

I don't know about that. But its 48 hours so i guess its alright.

Still, you should lose all your stuff the player loots from your dead body.

 

I'm not sure if normal players can be looted while locked out, but I'm pretty sure hardcore players can be looted when their characters die.

 

 

Late Edit: Though this thread is long and dead, I thought this beta footage would be worth necroing it.

http-~~-//youtu.be/XyfOWZnz8uE

From the looks of it, seems like it's going to be a solid game.

Edited September 4, 2012 by Veiled Enigma

[Regality 233]

Seems worth checking out. It'd be nice to have the option of two similar games (structure wise), but each have their own flavor (DayZ seems more 3rd person oriented and slightly more realistic).

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[Evilshy 5,093]

No subscription fees? I'm interested.

 

Also, I can just play nothing by hardcore characters, expecting to die and have start new ones frequently. That way, it won't matter that I don't have tons of time to devote to an MMO.

[Vicke 3,189]

Seems worth checking out. It'd be nice to have the option of two similar games (structure wise), but each have their own flavor (DayZ seems more 3rd person oriented and slightly more realistic).

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If you want the realism and hardcore side of survival, DayZ is the way to go.

The WarZ is a little more ''silly''. And i dislike the developers xP.

[Guest]

Too bad it didn't turn out very good, hehe.