Post by True.Lies on Sept 27, 2005 19:56:02 GMT -5
Just some info I've gleaned off the internet...
.hack//FRAGMENT is an actual online RPG.
Some of the old characters are still in it, I think... like BALMUNG! hehe
"This new title for both the PlayStation 2, titled .hack//Fragment, will mark the series' first venture into actual online play. An offline mode will be featured as well.
Not many details have been released regarding character creation, but it looks as if players will be able to choose between six different classes, and will be able to customize their character's physical appearance. New design variations on the female samurai, female warrior, and male heavy-sword user classes will be included. Once a character is created, you are tossed into a lobby where you can search for other players to create a full three-person group.
Online play also touts other typical MMORPG features, such as the ability to chat, send email, browse a BBS, or create guilds. One not-so-typical feature is that players will not be subjected to a monthly fee for access to the online portion of the game. This will not come without a price; Bandai is setting up a matching server, but actual online gameplay will take place on an "area server," which runs on your PC. Your PC will represent a section of the .hack world, and you will be able to create your own dungeons and areas to adventure through along with areas that Bandai has created.
As for the offline aspect of the game, players will be given the option of following a story adventure more akin to the previous titles in the series. You will play alongside two computer controlled characters, who will consist of major characters from every title in the previous games, as well as the various .hack manga and anime releases. Players will be able to groom their characters offline and play with them in the online portion of the game."
hehe I am SO getting this
As for .hack//GU...
"Following the original announcement of .hack//GU at E3, some deeper details have come forth. The story, of course, still takes place within an MMORPG called The World, this time in the year 2017--seven years after the end of .hack//Quarantine. Whereas the last bunch had the exact same play mechanics, graphics, etc., the GU trio will actually be different games. Furthermore, the first part of the .hack//GU trilogy is said to be larger than all four volumes of the previous saga combined.
In .hack//GU, the game is now plagued by "Player Killers," which is a definite problem in a game that does not allow Player vs Player combat. Although Kite makes an appearance in this trailer, it is not known what exactly his role will be in all of this. At this time, it does not appear likely that players will control him."
It has an awesome UNDEAD KITE! What more could you ask for?
Alright, now for some shiny japanese propaganda, which of course you won't be able to read, but it has some nice screenshots and stuff.
(Note: They won't show up, sooo, go to www.rpgamer.com, click on Games on the side, click on Series and look for .hack ^^;; sooorryyy)
And.. that is all ^^;;;
.hack//FRAGMENT is an actual online RPG.
Some of the old characters are still in it, I think... like BALMUNG! hehe
"This new title for both the PlayStation 2, titled .hack//Fragment, will mark the series' first venture into actual online play. An offline mode will be featured as well.
Not many details have been released regarding character creation, but it looks as if players will be able to choose between six different classes, and will be able to customize their character's physical appearance. New design variations on the female samurai, female warrior, and male heavy-sword user classes will be included. Once a character is created, you are tossed into a lobby where you can search for other players to create a full three-person group.
Online play also touts other typical MMORPG features, such as the ability to chat, send email, browse a BBS, or create guilds. One not-so-typical feature is that players will not be subjected to a monthly fee for access to the online portion of the game. This will not come without a price; Bandai is setting up a matching server, but actual online gameplay will take place on an "area server," which runs on your PC. Your PC will represent a section of the .hack world, and you will be able to create your own dungeons and areas to adventure through along with areas that Bandai has created.
As for the offline aspect of the game, players will be given the option of following a story adventure more akin to the previous titles in the series. You will play alongside two computer controlled characters, who will consist of major characters from every title in the previous games, as well as the various .hack manga and anime releases. Players will be able to groom their characters offline and play with them in the online portion of the game."
hehe I am SO getting this As for .hack//GU...
"Following the original announcement of .hack//GU at E3, some deeper details have come forth. The story, of course, still takes place within an MMORPG called The World, this time in the year 2017--seven years after the end of .hack//Quarantine. Whereas the last bunch had the exact same play mechanics, graphics, etc., the GU trio will actually be different games. Furthermore, the first part of the .hack//GU trilogy is said to be larger than all four volumes of the previous saga combined.
In .hack//GU, the game is now plagued by "Player Killers," which is a definite problem in a game that does not allow Player vs Player combat. Although Kite makes an appearance in this trailer, it is not known what exactly his role will be in all of this. At this time, it does not appear likely that players will control him."
It has an awesome UNDEAD KITE! What more could you ask for?
Alright, now for some shiny japanese propaganda, which of course you won't be able to read, but it has some nice screenshots and stuff.
(Note: They won't show up, sooo, go to www.rpgamer.com, click on Games on the side, click on Series and look for .hack ^^;; sooorryyy)
And.. that is all ^^;;;