The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
You can't MAKE me post this! [Defiance]
Butler
89 episodes or bustRegistered User regular
89 episodes or bustRegistered User regular
So there's this thing called Defiance launching in April this year. It's a joint project between Trion Worlds, who have a handful of really solid MMOs like RIFT under their belt, and Syfy, who make shows of various qualities and have a silly name.
So why are a game studio and a TV studio collaborating? Exactly the reason you would hope:
"Well that's kinda neat," you say, "but it would be really cool if player-driven events from the game impacted on the storyline of the TV show."
Oh shits!
I'm not usually much of one for shooters, but I'm pretty excited for this. Here's a couple of trailers:
The TV show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR8MXmEKPRM
The Game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FWWW4j65jk&list=PLNIBY1ZYyRPBAndoI5x8Ym1UA3PJ8Twu3
And there's plenty more to see on the main site and the Defiance Universe YouTube Channel.
Also if you make a Trion account and go to the "My Ego" section of the game site, there's a code-hunting metagame you can play for some extra character perks come launch day. But don't feel like you have to hunt for the codes yourself, on the official forums there's a bunch of people with rapidly disintegrating psyches who have done much of the legwork for you. Just use their list.
So why are a game studio and a TV studio collaborating? Exactly the reason you would hope:
Defiance™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO, that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience, interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.
"Well that's kinda neat," you say, "but it would be really cool if player-driven events from the game impacted on the storyline of the TV show."
...the Defiance TV series is a revolutionary weekly drama that impacts the game, and gives you the chance to change the show.
Oh shits!
I'm not usually much of one for shooters, but I'm pretty excited for this. Here's a couple of trailers:
The TV show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR8MXmEKPRMThe Game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FWWW4j65jk&list=PLNIBY1ZYyRPBAndoI5x8Ym1UA3PJ8Twu3And there's plenty more to see on the main site and the Defiance Universe YouTube Channel.
Also if you make a Trion account and go to the "My Ego" section of the game site, there's a code-hunting metagame you can play for some extra character perks come launch day. But don't feel like you have to hunt for the codes yourself, on the official forums there's a bunch of people with rapidly disintegrating psyches who have done much of the legwork for you. Just use their list.
+1
Posts
XXX_Gokusephiroth420_XXX
If anyone else happens to play the PC beta, and you have some sort of controller you can plug in, I suggest you do so. You can remap keys so it's less awkward (really, my only issue with the defaults is the placement of the key for your chosen power) and the shooting is slightly better with a mouse, but the vehicle controls are butts with a keyboard and mouse. With a controller there's a slight aim assist (pointing vaguely at something and then using the aim/iron sights button will move the reticule to center mass, though it doesn't lock-on and enemies will move) so I didn't miss mouse aiming terribly much when I switched over to a controller.
Other than that it seems like it could be good fun.
Other than the fact that it comes out in april and that doesn't leave a ton of room for more polish.
That and the idea is just novel enough I might be able to put up with a mediocre game just for the TV show if it's good enough.
LDYC-2F9N-DL7Y-WH2R-3RPQ