New GameInformer videos (May 29): "The Tactical Combat O : Othor Games

» Wed May 30, 2012 6:24 pm

Great video. I love the passion ZeniMax Online has for this game and I love their focus on tactics and rewarding the player for mastering combat rather than a static rotation with set-in-stone roles. I can't wait to see this game at E3!

» Thu May 31, 2012 3:31 am

I started to watch that video but I stopped it because it told nothing to me. It was just talk about how this is different to other MMO combat and that tells nothing to people who doesn't play MMOs much. Because the game carries the name of TES I think he should tell us how the combat will be different to other TES games. That's what I like to hear. That's something which can draw a picture in my mind about it. Why he wasn't telling that to us?

» Thu May 31, 2012 12:34 am

I started to watch that video but I stopped it because it told nothing to me. It was just talk about how this is different to other MMO combat and that tells nothing to people who doesn't play MMOs much. Because the game carries the name of TES I think he should tell us how the combat will be different to other TES games. That's what I like to hear. That's something which can draw a picture in my mind about it. Why he wasn't telling that to us?

Because the difference is obvious? It will not be similar to TES combat. They have talked about it before I believe. Read some of the articles posted in this forum. Might have to rife through a few pages though.

» Wed May 30, 2012 7:40 pm

Combat sounds more interesting everytime more stuff is revealed about it. Where and when can I sign up for beta???

» Wed May 30, 2012 9:56 pm

Because the difference is obvious? It will not be similar to TES combat. They have talked about it before I believe. Read some of the articles posted in this forum. Might have to rife through a few pages though.

I have read on forums about it but that gives me only the main idea - I can't find details of it's appearance. I have been waiting for official deep anolysis of TESOs combat differences and similarities to combat of other TES games.

» Thu May 31, 2012 4:46 am

I have read on forums about it but that gives me only the main idea - I can't find details of it's appearance. I have been waiting for official deep anolysis of TESOs combat differences and similarities to combat of other TES games.

Since GW2 is doing a beta weekend in 9 days you could try that. From what I've read and heard yet their combat system sounds similar to TES:O's as far as the synergy stuff goes. You could also take a look at Diablo 3, which is similar as far as the limited ability set goes.

Trying those two should give you an idea on the difference between TES:O and "classic" TES combat.

Or just wait until the TES:O betas start.

» Wed May 30, 2012 4:43 pm

I have read on forums about it but that gives me only the main idea - I can't find details of it's appearance. I have been waiting for official deep anolysis of TESOs combat differences and similarities to combat of other TES games.

There are 5 or 6 article and interviews and TES:O's combat floating around. Read all of them and you'll get a better idea of the combat.

» Thu May 31, 2012 4:28 am

I have read on forums about it but that gives me only the main idea - I can't find details of it's appearance. I have been waiting for official deep anolysis of TESOs combat differences and similarities to combat of other TES games.

Probably need to wait till a fan does it. I doubt they are going to bother doing such a thing. The TES MMO is not going to play like anything resembling a single player TES game from what I can gather so far. IMO this MMO owes nothing except the Lore to make this a TES game so I really don't care if it plays in a similar fashion to TES games from before or not.

» Thu May 31, 2012 2:37 am

How long are these videos supposed to take to load? I'm having C64 flashbacks.

Why would a Rogue lay traps and a Warrior throw caltrops?

I hate the idea of Rogues using traps. Rogues should disarm traps, Rangers and Hunters lay traps.
And Why is a warrior using caltrops? That is such a Thief utility.

» Thu May 31, 2012 5:45 am

How long are these videos supposed to take to load? I'm having C64 flashbacks.

Why would a Rogue lay traps and a Warrior throw caltrops?

I hate the idea of Rogues using traps. Rogues should disarm traps, Rangers and Hunters lay traps.

Historically, all types of Rogues have been trap setters, not just the Ranger-types.

» Thu May 31, 2012 4:48 am

Combat wise this game might feel like GW2 but with the holy trinity (Heal, tank, dps) for me it is a step backwards.
This holy trinity make grouping harder lats spam LFG healer. other then that it seems a nice system.

» Thu May 31, 2012 1:44 am

Combat wise this game might feel like GW2 but with the holy trinity (Heal, tank, dps) for me it is a step backwards.
This holy trinity make grouping harder lats spam LFG healer. other then that it seems a nice system.

They're shifting focus away from the holy trinity.

» Thu May 31, 2012 12:37 am

Combat wise this game might feel like GW2 but with the holy trinity (Heal, tank, dps) for me it is a step backwards.
This holy trinity make grouping harder lats spam LFG healer. other then that it seems a nice system.

bah done that TO DEATH in wow and I don't to ever EVER see it again in a game EVER

» Wed May 30, 2012 7:24 pm

Good to hear... can't wait to show it to you in action.

Yes, we'll be presenting the game there.

yesssss the game play video

hold nothing back, we want brains to implode every where....

» Wed May 30, 2012 5:28 pm

I'm worried that the abilities will become stale after a long while. Eventually, you'll know the different combinations of abilities. I hope they have a way to avoid a flavor-of-the-year class expansion to create more abiltiies.

» Thu May 31, 2012 1:04 am

I agree, Booty. Inventive use of abilities, yes. Consulting outside sites and using add-ons in order to spam your best abilities most efficiently, no.

» Thu May 31, 2012 12:52 am

One confusing bit... a Lich will steal your soul? I thought you didn't have one?

She just used that phrasing to describe the animation. I think "steal your life energy" is more accurate.

These videos have gotten my hopes up for the game's combat. The more I see the more I like this game.

» Wed May 30, 2012 6:24 pm

I'm worried that the abilities will become stale after a long while.

That happens with every game.

New GameInformer videos (May 29): &#34;The Tactical Combat O

New GameInformer videos (May 29): "The Tactical Combat O