Here it is, the next MMORPG.. zooom. So I have been in beta for a few days, the game goes into HeadStart (Beta Players get to start the actually release first) On Sunday and Tuesday. Then the actual game gets released on Thursday to the live world.

So far, I like it, I have a few problems with it, but I have to assume those are just because it is still on beta servers. Also, that the population is very limited so things that I think should be more balanced are not.

They have really done a good job with the overall workings. One of the things I find very unique and fun are what they call Public Quests. These quests are set on timers, so if you miss it, you can wait around or come back later. Once you start the public quest, everyone within the range begins the first stage. Usually this involves killing X number of bad guys. Then it gets harder, the next stage is fighting champions and heroes, at this point, you really need more than just two people to make this work. If you make it through this, then you go on to the last stage. Obviously this is the hardest.

Once you are done, it tallies up the damage you have done versus what everyone else has. From there it ranks you, depending on your rank you will get a bonus to the loot role. If after the role you are one of the lucky ones, you get the goods. Higher you rank, the better the objects (go figure huh). Even when you don’t win, it’s fun, all those people running around like mad men and women.. sure there were probably at least two of those somewhere.

The public quest also gives you rewards for the area the more you do. So, really it’s a win win. I haven’t done any group stuff with friends yet, timing sucks when your (or me in this case) on the east coast and everyone else is on the west coast.

I did do some of the RvR (Realm versus Realm). This is one area I would assume would be much better once there is a larger population. For me I found it mostly frustrating. It always seems to me our 6 lvl 3-7 people versus there best of the best lvl 10’s. So, needless to say we get our asses kicked.

Anyway, that’s it for now, I mean the game is huge and I have only been playing for a few days. I will go over the skills and such at a later time, they once again went a unique route with this.