The Secret World

[Ragnarok]

They said it was going to be a skill based game when they announced it.

[Phienyx]

One can only hope that it's similar to Eve Online's skill system.

[Ash]

The town of Kingsmouth is central in a few of Lovecraft's stories, so I guess the rumors are true.  So far, I like the idea of this game.  I just want to see how it actually plays.

Thank You!! I knew I had heard of Kingsmouth before.

[Ragnarok]

Monsters of Maine blog uncovered http://monstersofmaine.blogspot.com/

The town of Kingsmouth is central in a few of Lovecraft's stories, so I guess the rumors are true. So far, I like the idea of this game. I just want to see how it actually plays.

Also Manic has it wrong Kingsmouth was not a place in the books. It is the combination of Innsmouth and Kingsport from the lovecraft books.So since they are taking inspiration as it seems from the Lovecraft mythos do you think we will see anything like the Great Old Ones, Elder Gods, and or the Yith?

[Tbone]

http://pc.ign.com/articles/107/1072842p1.html

[Ragnarok]

http://pc.ign.com/articles/107/1072842p1.html

Thanks Tbone! It was very informative on The Secret World

[Manic Velocity]

Looks very promising.  I like the confirmed skill-based progression system, as opposed to level-based.  The more I play EVE, the more I hope MMO's start moving in this direction.

[Phienyx]

I am surprised no one has yet taken Eve Online's system and applied it to a more traditional MMO.  I hope Secret World does its skill based system justice.

[Ragnarok]

I am surprised no one has yet taken Eve Online's system and applied it to a more traditional MMO.  I hope Secret World does its skill based system justice.

You want a game that will use a system like Eve's then you should check out World of Darkness online. Their isn't much info about it though, more should come out around E3. The only thing we know is its being made by ccp and is using the WOD as a setting.

[Orphaeus]

I hope I'm not getting too excited about this game, it's starting to sound like everything I want and more. The skill based system is where the industry is headed it seems, and it's about damned time if you ask me. I definitely prefer it to the monotonous old leveling system.

[Subb]

The Secret World gameplay impressions at IGN

[Tbone]

You beat me to it. I was just coming on here to post that.

[Manic Velocity]

Sounds like the skill swapping will be similar to MxO's ability loadouts. And they mentioned state-based combat, which again sounds similar to MxO. Setting your opponent up in a certain state in order to use a seperate ability for more damage.

And no clothing buffs!!!

[Jeyk]

Another article at Kotaku discussing the lore of the game:

http://kotaku.com/5499388/the-secret-world-relies-on-occult-and-personality-to-hook-players

[Ragnarok]

Well the trailer was just released. Here is the link http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gdc-10-the-secret/63665