.jpg)
I was explaining to someone (who wasn't evidencing the "Crap it's a crazy gaming nerd where's the door" look) the other day how our Guild met in the City several years ago. The person had never heard of City of Heroes, but had seen Champions. So we got into a big discussion about why WoW and WAR and all of these fantasy genre games are fun, but they're missing something for me. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE playing my toons in these games, and have a great time. But there was something about Real Big Kitty, resplendent in striped fur and various tattered armour pieces, THUNDERING to the ground after a super jump. This was usually followed by decimation of whatever foes were unfortunate enough to be standing there when he landed.But it was KITTY. Other people in the community recognized him. He was an icon.
Each of us had a character (or two) that ended up being singularly iconic. Some of these may not have been our favourite characters to play, but they took on a life of their own. I had Kitty (and the Pink Tornado. No one could miss him...), and there was Wolfmoon, Bear Repair, Rodeo Cub, Dandy Lion, Proud Bear (dear lord, that rainbow outfit)... Each one was instantly recognizable, and stood out from the crowd.
I miss that. Bloodsun is great, but he looks like every other blood-elf caster in WoW. Just with better hair. Champions was not for me, unfortunately. I did not like the mechanics of the game. City of X was a great game, one we played for years. But all the extra zones and graphics updates won't change the fact that each mission was just like the last.
So now I'm hoping DCU brings something new to the table in terms of gameplay. I know we have a wait left still, but I miss having an icon. One that you KNOW the villains (or citizens, depending on your good/evil bent) would be scattering before. It made me identify strongly with my avatars, and I miss that in the current round of MMOs I'm playing.
If anyone knows of any current games that have this true level of customization, let me know!
-Real Big Kitty
1 comments:
In WAR people find ways to stand out, usually via humorous names and eventually last names. One of my favorites is a Marauder in my guild named, Kruelhand Job.
Yesterday I came across a DoK who had died her armor snot green and some shade of bright yellow. Then there's a mostly Australian guild whose members all dye their armor a light shade of gray.
But it's true, there aren't many ways to customize and stand out in WAR and most other games. Unfortunately super heroes don't resonate for me. I didn't grow up reading comic books. Maybe Fallen Earth has or will have more options than fantasy MMOs.
Post a Comment