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I love the idea of Albion Online
The game is actually a lot more shallow than you think and it's likely that due to Albion's poor guild management tools (and complete lack of attention to addressing this, which is one of the biggest concerns of almost every major guild in the game) the game is going to be a flop. The game was supposed to be released this spring but is now moved back to some point next year.
That being said, I'm still looking forward to the wipe on the first and am hoping that once SI is done with their new map they will actually turn their focus to the legitimate concerns of the community. I had hope for the game for nearly 3 years but now as we're approaching it's "Final Beta" I'm losing hope that this game will ever be anything more than the bare bones concept it currently is. Yes the skill tree faints complexity and diversity, but in reality there are 3 armor classes and 15 weapons. There are 8 crops and 3 livestock. The "variety" is a hodgepodge tiered item system that only serves to confuse novice players with the illusion of choice.
Again, I still want Albion to succeed but in it's current state the game is likely to be long dead before it gets it's full release. When over 80% of the game's community quit months ago, you know you're trying to beat a dead horse.
Yeah like I said, I'm still going to give SI the chance to redeem Albion, but after being burned by so many indie companies in the past and observing SI's attentiveness to the communities concerns over the last year.
We've received very minimal in the way of actual changes to the game since it entered beta last august and with their "MAJOR" patch for august being little more than a new map and balancing tweaks I feel justified in my concerns.
I'd love to see you delve into the suggestions forums on Albion and see where most of the communities concerns lay and do a series on it. If nothing else, you might be able to bring to light the countless issues that have drove away Albion's player bases in the droves that SI seems to have other wise turned a blind eye to.
I love the idea of Albion Online, I was a huge fan of Ultima and to have its spiritual successor at hand I'd be heart broken to see it turn out like Everquest Next or Warhammer AoR.
Nov
Helpful Links Prepare for A lbion Online Closed Beta Today!
In Preparing for closed beta I have put in some time to research so I’m not a deer in the head lights. The following links have helped me understand the game on a deeper level.
Dec
A Albion Online Guide on surviving solo gathering Part 1
A Albion Online Guide on surviving solo gathering Part 1.I only started playing this game at beta launch so I've been forced to learn on the fly but I have yet to be killed while solo gathering in any red/black zone despite being found/attacked many times by groups of hostile players.
Jan
Albion Online Mechanics
Though Albion Online is geared towards group PvPers, we want to dramatically diversify the player experience to cater to solo and PvE only players as well, to allow all kinds of players to enjoy Albion Online, whether they’re a veteran guildie, or a lone wolf.
Oct
Just my opinions about albion online
Black zone is useless. I have been in guilds that held territories.. The resources T7 should be across the whole black zone and T8 needs to be more available
Feb
Albion Online Spell Indicators
I think just about anyone that uses anything with a skill shot can show you this. If you shoot a skill shot your character will take a small stutter step in that direction. What used to be an instant cast skill shot is now a .5s delayed skill that forces to to run in unwanted directions.
Feb
Albion Mobile Version release may also bring a p2w aspect
any new players Albion is not pay to win you can pay to become rich and make your life allot easier or boost your crafting but without grinding for allot of time you will never be able to wear the high tier weapons and armour.
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Mar
Albion Online Build Guide: Vampiric Build by AlbionMall
Not saying its best build in game but must alert that I never had problems in open world vs any bow user.
Dec
Albion Online Guide on how to survive solo fame farming (T5+) PART 2
If you are trying to farm at one of the first T5 spots you found chances are so is everyone else. Players are lazy and don't want to have to look for mobs (see #6) they want to travel out 1 zone and start farming.
Dec
Beginners Albion Online Guide to Weapons and Armor in Classless PvP
Someone asked how to tell what your enemies will be doing in PvP. Well, it's hard to tell what defines each type of weapon and armor without clicking through every item on the destiny board, so here's a quick breakdown of what makes each item unique!