A sweet photo of one of the many Darkfall mounts. This one is called the WTF! Also pictured is a suit of armor called Ghetto!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
New Darkfall Video - MMORPG Italia
MMORPG Italia had a fully exclusive tour of the DF studios last week. Check out their video which also includes gameplay footage!
Youtube version for all you slackers at work (like me)
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4jLw5oM1c
High Resolution:
http://rs455.rapidshare.com/files/167535843/mmorpg_italy.AVI
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Youtube version for all you slackers at work (like me)
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4jLw5oM1c
High Resolution:
http://rs455.rapidshare.com/files/167535843/mmorpg_italy.AVI
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We all want beta douches.
With the countdown until our reported release date, the official forums have become overrun with threads that fall in one of two categories:
1. I'm a douche bag kiss up, thank you Devs for making the game of my dreams, please give me beta.
2. I'm a douche bag troll, if they don't open beta on Friday, this game is VAPOR!
We all want beta, and if you're trying to increase your odds, do something a bit more original, and clever.
Monday, November 24, 2008
What is the role of the LoD Empire?
One of our new empire members had the following questions to ask, below, you can read a few of the first replies from our private forum.
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Besides the obvious stepping stone to LoD Proper, what are the expectations of the minor leaguers?
Are we considered "pledges", like in a fraternity, where we must follow orders from LoD Proper?
Do we have to collect resources constantly in order for LoD Proper to use?
I assume members of Empire will have to "pay their dues" to show our dedication to LoD...I'd like to know whether it is more along the lines of showing we value Guild > Self or just being good little LoD bitches.
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My reply:
We want new blood, you want to roll with the best. Win/Win. As for duties, we will need to play Darkfall in greater capacity before we can make that determination, but rest assured that if the empire members are asked to gather logs, that the Lords themselves will also be gathering logs.
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Murd's Reply (Famous ATC host and LoD Lord):
Any former Shadowbane Empire members may want to chime in. While in DF, you have most every right AND obligation as any LoD member. But only through LoD proper can you become a full-member that spans across ANY game in the future.
Because you are new, you will be expected to show your loyalties and skills on a more frequent basis. However, as we get to know and trust you...it will become less of an issue.
We are a pretty blunt group of guys. We like to PK, raid and conquer. We like to pillage and loot, but don't encourage exploits. We're not good at giving warm fuzzies and fake MMO medals on the forums. All we can promise you is fun and the possibility of joining a 10+ year MMO vet guild.
Empire is CLEARLY nobody's bitch, but just beginning their path to being a Lord of Death.
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Apok's Reply (Former SB Empire member turned full member):
As an empire member from SB the best things I can recommend are: (I'm sure there's more but these came to the top of my head first)
1. Keep your mouth shut on the political forums once DF starts. We have people whose job it is to be the public liaison and get our word out. LoD doesn't need a forum warrior to make a statement. We do so in game.
2. Speak up when the guild needs help. Lots of people got bounced for choosing to XP when we needed them. Remember guild > self. Plus, you'll get your levels and cool loot sooner or later anyway.
3. Don't try to be a hero. Listening to orders from the target caller either made or broke battles for us in any game. Organization is key to the success of this guild.
3. Kick it with us. You got our back, we got yours. LoD is a lot of fun. We recruit the best to be the best. Show your skills and what gaming talents you have. The rest will fall into place.
Of course these rules above are pretty much universally recognized by everyone in the guild. Just because I say don't do this and that doesn't mean that members, like myself, adepts, lord etc don't also follow suit with these rules.
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Roby's Reply (LoD Lord):
We don't really know what will be required, thats all being discussed, and will become apparent as we get into game, but it's not like you will be slaves. You will fight right along side us, reap the rewards of our victorys, and thrive off the fats of our lands.
I have no idea of the requirements for buildings, gear, regs, ect. But if we need 2 million logs and 1 million stone to build our castle than yes, there will proably be a requirement placed on everybody, not just empire. That's the whole point of Guild before self, everyone that is currently a Lord, Adept, or Member, has shown that willingness to put the guild before self and spend that 2 hours a week farming lumber rather than do what you want to do. It might seem harsh, but it's also alot of the reason LoD is successful, you gotta work together to get the job done. Everyone will be required to contribute, all the way up and down the rankings.
Now it's really gonna depend on the empire member individually what they want to do and accomplish. If for example we decide we need 5k logs from every LoD member a week, the donations will be tracked by whomever is in charge of that, if you are not pulling your weight you might get cut from the team, if you pull the 5k asked, nobody will bother you...however if you actually want to get into LoD and move up the ranks I would suggest donatiing the 5k + as much as possible, your contributions will not be overlooked.
And beyond that it will also depend alot on what you do with your time with us, example: lf someone that donates the minimum 5k lumber but is a phenominal PK and can ass tool everyone in LoD in a duel, and decides to spend most of their time ass raping our enemys in the name of LoD will be noticed and have a good chance to find sponsors and move up the ranks.
Example 2: Someone who rolls a healer class and shows up giving it their all at the required raids, events, ect. but is not a natural PvP master and spends the rest of his time crafting, harvesting, and generally being a nessicary backbone to the guild welfare will also be noticed, and sponsored and have a good chance to move up in ranks. The guys keeping us geared will have many friends amongst the guild.
Or anywhere between the two finding whatever balance suits you best 50/30/20 PK/Crafter/Forager...whatever you like. Obviously PK/PvP is truly the heart of our guild, and typically that's who fits in best.
Just general eagerness to help amongst the guild will be an important factor, how willing are you to drop what your doing and help out a guildmate in need???
There will be plenty of people that don't care to move up the ranks in LoD and just want to fight along side us knowing we are no non-sense so to speak, we don't like to loose, and we take this shit very seriously in the MMORPG department when we have a game we all stand behind. Those people will hopefully meet the minimum requirements from the guild and just have fun on the paintrain as it steamrolls through the DF landscape.
So yeah, it's all up to the individual empire member and what they want to accomplish with the opportunity given to them working with LoD.
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Besides the obvious stepping stone to LoD Proper, what are the expectations of the minor leaguers?
Are we considered "pledges", like in a fraternity, where we must follow orders from LoD Proper?
Do we have to collect resources constantly in order for LoD Proper to use?
I assume members of Empire will have to "pay their dues" to show our dedication to LoD...I'd like to know whether it is more along the lines of showing we value Guild > Self or just being good little LoD bitches.
--------------------
My reply:
We want new blood, you want to roll with the best. Win/Win. As for duties, we will need to play Darkfall in greater capacity before we can make that determination, but rest assured that if the empire members are asked to gather logs, that the Lords themselves will also be gathering logs.
--------------------
Murd's Reply (Famous ATC host and LoD Lord):
Any former Shadowbane Empire members may want to chime in. While in DF, you have most every right AND obligation as any LoD member. But only through LoD proper can you become a full-member that spans across ANY game in the future.
Because you are new, you will be expected to show your loyalties and skills on a more frequent basis. However, as we get to know and trust you...it will become less of an issue.
We are a pretty blunt group of guys. We like to PK, raid and conquer. We like to pillage and loot, but don't encourage exploits. We're not good at giving warm fuzzies and fake MMO medals on the forums. All we can promise you is fun and the possibility of joining a 10+ year MMO vet guild.
Empire is CLEARLY nobody's bitch, but just beginning their path to being a Lord of Death.
---------------------
Apok's Reply (Former SB Empire member turned full member):
As an empire member from SB the best things I can recommend are: (I'm sure there's more but these came to the top of my head first)
1. Keep your mouth shut on the political forums once DF starts. We have people whose job it is to be the public liaison and get our word out. LoD doesn't need a forum warrior to make a statement. We do so in game.
2. Speak up when the guild needs help. Lots of people got bounced for choosing to XP when we needed them. Remember guild > self. Plus, you'll get your levels and cool loot sooner or later anyway.
3. Don't try to be a hero. Listening to orders from the target caller either made or broke battles for us in any game. Organization is key to the success of this guild.
3. Kick it with us. You got our back, we got yours. LoD is a lot of fun. We recruit the best to be the best. Show your skills and what gaming talents you have. The rest will fall into place.
Of course these rules above are pretty much universally recognized by everyone in the guild. Just because I say don't do this and that doesn't mean that members, like myself, adepts, lord etc don't also follow suit with these rules.
--------------------
Roby's Reply (LoD Lord):
We don't really know what will be required, thats all being discussed, and will become apparent as we get into game, but it's not like you will be slaves. You will fight right along side us, reap the rewards of our victorys, and thrive off the fats of our lands.
I have no idea of the requirements for buildings, gear, regs, ect. But if we need 2 million logs and 1 million stone to build our castle than yes, there will proably be a requirement placed on everybody, not just empire. That's the whole point of Guild before self, everyone that is currently a Lord, Adept, or Member, has shown that willingness to put the guild before self and spend that 2 hours a week farming lumber rather than do what you want to do. It might seem harsh, but it's also alot of the reason LoD is successful, you gotta work together to get the job done. Everyone will be required to contribute, all the way up and down the rankings.
Now it's really gonna depend on the empire member individually what they want to do and accomplish. If for example we decide we need 5k logs from every LoD member a week, the donations will be tracked by whomever is in charge of that, if you are not pulling your weight you might get cut from the team, if you pull the 5k asked, nobody will bother you...however if you actually want to get into LoD and move up the ranks I would suggest donatiing the 5k + as much as possible, your contributions will not be overlooked.
And beyond that it will also depend alot on what you do with your time with us, example: lf someone that donates the minimum 5k lumber but is a phenominal PK and can ass tool everyone in LoD in a duel, and decides to spend most of their time ass raping our enemys in the name of LoD will be noticed and have a good chance to find sponsors and move up the ranks.
Example 2: Someone who rolls a healer class and shows up giving it their all at the required raids, events, ect. but is not a natural PvP master and spends the rest of his time crafting, harvesting, and generally being a nessicary backbone to the guild welfare will also be noticed, and sponsored and have a good chance to move up in ranks. The guys keeping us geared will have many friends amongst the guild.
Or anywhere between the two finding whatever balance suits you best 50/30/20 PK/Crafter/Forager...whatever you like. Obviously PK/PvP is truly the heart of our guild, and typically that's who fits in best.
Just general eagerness to help amongst the guild will be an important factor, how willing are you to drop what your doing and help out a guildmate in need???
There will be plenty of people that don't care to move up the ranks in LoD and just want to fight along side us knowing we are no non-sense so to speak, we don't like to loose, and we take this shit very seriously in the MMORPG department when we have a game we all stand behind. Those people will hopefully meet the minimum requirements from the guild and just have fun on the paintrain as it steamrolls through the DF landscape.
So yeah, it's all up to the individual empire member and what they want to accomplish with the opportunity given to them working with LoD.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
"Mod of the Month"
Moderator
Sex: Male?
Origin: From parts unknown
Position: Unpaid forum patrol
Hobbies: Enjoys skiing, soapboys, and scrabble
Favorite Quote: "This infraction is worth 3 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire"
Doesn't seem to be a big fan of ATC...Moxie, is this the bad man who touched (warned) you too?
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
LoD Fan-Boi's Flock To The Darkfall Forums
This just in, ATC is once again achieving wide-spread fame across the nation!!
Darkfall is just 2 weeks away and the minions of LoD fan-boi's are already surfacing on the forums.
Surly the retarded dwarf had this to say:
Stay tuned as more of the LoD fan-boi's smartly try to jump on the train before it leaves the station!
Darkfall is just 2 weeks away and the minions of LoD fan-boi's are already surfacing on the forums.
Surly the retarded dwarf had this to say:Haha, wait, no, you're not remembering your history right! You (Murdock) stole the 1m gold on the second day of release (so 1m was huge back then), and the most important part: You deposited it in our own bank right in front of us! lol, god... I've never stopped respecting you since that day. You even made a clean getaway.
-Surly
Stay tuned as more of the LoD fan-boi's smartly try to jump on the train before it leaves the station!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Official Company Of Heroes Push
I am itching to blitzkrieg some Brits. Who is with me?
The rest of you fat bastards can go stuff your face with the usual processed fish ass.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Darkfall hates Cave Explorer
Dear [LoD]Moxie,
You have received an infraction at Darkfall Forums.
Reason: You may not use any image in your signature which is greater in size than five hundred pixels wide by one hundred and fifty pixel tall; you may not use any animated or scripted images; the staff reserves the right to remove any image.
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Find a more tasteful signature.
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This infraction is worth 3 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire.
All the best,
Darkfall Forums
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Apparently Cave Explorer is too low brow for the likes of the high class society types on the Darkfall forums.
Monday, November 10, 2008
#darkfall
I haven't been banned from IRC since '99. But apparently Destinova and the turdy @'s at #darkfall on Stratics define vulgarity as using the word "vag1na".
[Destinova]You've got a while to think about what you did.
* You were kicked from #darkfall by ChanServ (You have been banned)
Not a big loss, no beta updates being discussed anyway. But just so i'm on the right page...we can curse in Darkfall, but geeks like Destinova are ban happy over the clinical term for trim?
lol ok guy.
Ishmar Rodriguez Money Scheme Nets $2081 in Soapboy Referals
November 10th is here and beta is uhh... right around the corner?? Well I couldn't wait any longer. I invited a select group of my fellow guildmates to join me on in our own little "darkfall".
I decided to use the email address darkfallonlinebetamailer@gmail.com because the name was so long I thought the majority of people might not see the @gmail.com in the header. I knew this wasn't going to get everybody, but with 130 guildmates emails I knew a few would bite. Here's a copy I sent to every ones email account.
I was playing counter-strike wooping on plexx's ass when I heard a bite. Then all hell broke loose. Here is some of the aftermath.
"who the fuck sent that out. I was at work when I opened that shit." - Cid
"GoD Damn it I was at work!!! NT" - Lotus (he was mad because he can't wank at work)
"And again I must reiterate. Brilliant work whoever was responsible. " - Capitulate
"epic for sure, i think it hit me first" - Blackjack
and of course for my grand finale. I get yours truly the master of Alert The Clutch himself:
"I was so excited and then FukAha SFa!sf" - Murdock
I decided to use the email address darkfallonlinebetamailer@gmail.com because the name was so long I thought the majority of people might not see the @gmail.com in the header. I knew this wasn't going to get everybody, but with 130 guildmates emails I knew a few would bite. Here's a copy I sent to every ones email account.
Hello Tester!
Welcome to the first wave of Darkfall Online Beta. You are among the first 200 people to bring your characters into Agon and explore Darkfall's many features. Currently our servers are not running 24/7. We are doing specific skill and spell testing and need all testers to try and make yourself available during the hours found on our beta forums. Also on the forums you will find information on downloading the darkfall patcher & client. Please login to your forum account and enter the following beta key seen below:
Beta Key: HFG7B-11UMN-2HG1Q-O33TK
Darkfall Beta Forums:
http://forums.darkfallonline.com/beta?rgkey=HFG7B-11UMN-2HG1Q-O33TK
The Beta will be in stages, Your current stage:
* Specific skill and spell tests (we need to verify functionality of all physic based skills)
* Wave 2 (200 more beta applications accepted, guild warfare testing, siege testing)
* Wave 3 (1000 applications accepted. Servers will be up 24/7 just like production)
* Wave 4 (Clan Beta and Open Beta testing. Two weeks following will be the release of Darkfall).
We would also like to ask for your patience with any outages the server may experience during our testing hours as we will testing several hardware configurations around the same time.
We'll see you in the game,
The Darkfall Team
I was playing counter-strike wooping on plexx's ass when I heard a bite. Then all hell broke loose. Here is some of the aftermath.
"who the fuck sent that out. I was at work when I opened that shit." - Cid
"GoD Damn it I was at work!!! NT" - Lotus (he was mad because he can't wank at work)
"And again I must reiterate. Brilliant work whoever was responsible. " - Capitulate
"epic for sure, i think it hit me first" - Blackjack
and of course for my grand finale. I get yours truly the master of Alert The Clutch himself:
"I was so excited and then FukAha SFa!sf" - Murdock
ATC Darkfall Beta Calendar
We have finally come down to the final "around November 10Th" that Tasos was talking about. This is how their calendars work in Greece. We are almost there. 2 weeks!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
RPers STILL Exist!
Hyperion seems to be a collection of RP guilds under one banner -- formed solely for Darkfall. But who cares about that...let's take a look at the "Hades-like" modern day pie charting.
Take a look at a screen-shot of the pyramid-scheme errr i mean rank structure. And you thought the LoD Empire was hard to manage. (large version here)
Take a look at a screen-shot of the pyramid-scheme errr i mean rank structure. And you thought the LoD Empire was hard to manage. (large version here)
Confused yet? Check out the discussion. In case you're wondering...yes thats the same Yew Militia from our freeUO days.
I never could understand how a guild, especially a mega-guild, can be completely formed online. I give these guys a solid 2-months before being fragmented...right around the time the developers start getting complaints about how the game caters to "griefers".
Please! Please allow the stars to align so that LoD shares a server with these guys. There is nothing more fun that slicing through a superior sized enemy with shitty leadership and pompous "organization". Loyalty will be a joke. How long until a "pauper" (paying $15/mo to be a bottom feeder) says F it, and betrays his "Baron"?
It's guys like this that make our jobs so fun :)
Edit: this is a fun read
Also fun to note that Manus, king of Hyperion, is the guy I stole 1m gold from in Shadowbane :)
Braggin' about old shit
Why? 'Cause there's nothing new to discuss.
If you didn't know, here's one of our own (Asp aka the only guy I know who can do the splits), with an LoD exclusive.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Day Has Cometh
Good luck to Stretch and all the other LoD who think they actually get a say in the political machine of the
On a more serious note, I remember the elections before the days of the internet. I was not burned out three years before the election because of the media telling me who pk'd who and when every single day, 24/7.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
2 Weeks, but who will man up?
With the coming release of Darkfall some serious questions have surfaced. Who will show up to the party with the goods and shake off the rust of years of low testosterone gaming? Who will lead LoD's charge into the last, best hope for a PK-friendly game? Most importantly, who will be the first to post a screenshot of a crying victim of pure Grade-A LoD GriefSauce®? My money is on either Murdock or Judas. Stay tuned!
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