2011年8月31日水曜日

Evony Review I Think I've Seen This Game

You'll start out as a lord of a certain clan, doing various deeds that don't seem to mix well with the storyline. You'll be doing trivial stuff, separating you from the srmttine. It's actually crazy at some point, much comparable to Superman helping an old woman cross the road, aware that Lois Lane is falling off a building. Browser games have generic plots regardless of its well-written lore. I've had my share of browser gaming goodness, and might I say that most of them tend to dive off the plot 4 minutes into playing it. I guess this is what separates application games from this genre.。


Expanding Lands in Evony。

Formerly called Civony, Evony is a Massively Multiplayer Online (MrmtMeb browser game that shines for its strategic features. It's not really a hard game per se, but the dynamics are so enthralling, you'd think you're actually playing an application game.。

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All in all, the game is really fun to play whether you subscribe or not. It's really newbie friendly so you don't have to worry about being ganged on when first entering the scene. The visuals are quite impressive especially for a browser game, with well-rendered buildings that blend well in their respective terrain. There are tons of people who are playing the game so it'll brd to feel alone even if you want to be. Tier whoring or subscription whoring may be an issue for those who want an equal basis for all players, but heck there's nothing we can do about that right? The game also features a wide set of linear quests that don't seem to mix with the storyline. It's no biggie... At least the game has quests right?。

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You can also expand your empires scope by conquering or befriending other towns. You will earn rewards as you team up with other areas (NPCs) earning either extra soldier, gold or other necessities. Competing with other players (PVP) is one of the main attractions of today's MMO games. No one could ever resist beating down other players to boost their online ranks and self worth. Worry not new players! You will be given a 7-day immunity period against enemy attacks (specifically other players) when starting the game. Once you've established your base and array of soldiers, you'll probably be the one to beg for the barrier/immunity to go down LOL. The game has an outstanding community, making it hard for you not to fight. As much as the words MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER oncerned, I'd say that player population is good enough for you to enjoy playing this game for a long time.。

The bad:
- Bad grammar
- Connection fails most of the time (even for some DSLs)
- Micro Transactions (tier whoring)
- It stays away from the plot。

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Although the game has certain balance issues like the overpowered archers, combat can still be considered as good in Evony. You can pick from an array of soldiers, dressing them up and gearing them up to further compliment their efficiency in battle. You can also team up with other players or join an alliance to give you the upper hand. There are variouys to insure victory in this game, either by tier whoring or by simply ganging up on multiple targets.。

Evony looks a lot like Age of Empires and Civilization. After looking at what the game's graphics have to offer, I was astounded at how much these games have evolved throughout the years (wasn't Kingdom of Loathing just err... MS Paint-bas.。

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The graphics are flawless and look a lot different when compared to other browser games. Everything is properly rendered, with a diverse set of buildings that are easy on the eyes. I guess browser games have taken their visuals to the next level. The elements work well together, creating harmony between the elements. Other games have failed miserably when attempting this kind of approach, considering the fact that most of their elements stand out instead of blend in with the other features. With that in mind, this gtruly reeks of awesomeness.。

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Imbalanced Advantages。

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Yeah, just as the header suggests, everything that's acquired with real money can really boost your advantage over players who play for free. It's a cheap trick being pulled by most of the games that dub themselves free to play. I've tried tons of subscription methods for various MMOs from browser games to application ones. Although they aren't requ for you to fully enjoy the game, they do provide an imbalanced advantage over other players. This really destroys the whole point of the words FREE TO PLAY... well, they didn't say FREE TO ENJOY or FREE TO TIERWHORE so I guess they're safe.。

One thing about this game is its funny grammar. I really can't specify how many grammatical errorse spotted during my game time. God please don't let this beautiful game end up like Zero Wing "ALLYOURBASEAREBELONGTOUS!"。


Building a Town。

Evony Review: I Think I've Seen This Game Before
By Kei Beneza (dividelife), OnRPG journalist。

If you're familiar with games like Farmville, you know what it's like to wait for something to grow, or in this case build. Some structures in the game takes days to build. Think of it as though you're really in charge of a virtual world that builds itself in real time. Units are trained the same way as well, making it a bit realistic but dull with waiting. I'm not really that much of a waiter so this part of the game didn't appeal to me that much; however, the waiting time builds your suspense, hoping you don't get attacked before your walls are built. It's a very awesome factor. Fast paced games > slow ones? Guess not. I'm not sure if you're willing to invest that much ton a browser game, but they sure are good when you're dead bored at work.。

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Building in Evony。

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Browser games are currently what turns non gamers into mind numbed zombies who will do their best to sneak a few minutes from work just to check on their online characters. Browser games are more or less work safe. They don't crash your computer, they don't look like games, and most of all they're easily closed (haha! I win Mr. Supervisor dude!). The best part about browser game is that they're system friendly. Yon't really need to upgrade your PC 3 times a year to play these babies.。

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The good:
- Awesome visuals
- Quests
- Micro Transactions
- Big community。

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2011年8月30日火曜日

Demon Lord Rises in OnRPG Office

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2011年8月29日月曜日

Mexico nabs top lieutenant of dreaded Zet

MEXICO CITY — Mexican police arrested a top lieutenant of the Zetas drug cartel who was linked to the murder of a U.S. immigration agent in February, Mexico's security ministry said Monday. Police captured Jesus "El Mamito" Rejon in a Mexico City suburb on Sunday "without firing a shot," the ministry said in a statement.Rejon is a founding member and currently third in command of the Zetas, which was started by former Mexican special forces soldiers and is considered the country's most brutal cartel.Turf wars between the Zetas and other cartels have transformed parts of Mexico into lawless killing grounds and scared away some foreign investors.Rejon was traveling with a Mexico City police officer who was brokering the drug lord's passage through the region, the ministry said. The police officer was also arrested.Around 40,000 people have died in Mexico's drug wars since President Felipe Calderon took office in December 2006. Calderon has deployed the military to the streets to attack the powerful cartels.The United States had offered a $5 million dollar reward for Rejon, who the Mexican security ministry said played a role in the shooting of two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier this year.The agents were driving in an armored vehicle on a highway from San Luis Potosi to Mexico City in February when they were ambushed in broad daylight by suspected drug gang members.An ICE agent, Jaime Zapata, was killed and another agent, Victor Avila, was wounded in the leg.

Katy Perry to Appear in After School Spec

TMZ has learned Katy Perry has organized a surprise concert for students and staff at her old high school ... and it's all going down today -- as soon as the final bell rings. According to sources close to the singer, Katy is dropping by Dos Pueblos HS near Santa Barbara, CA -- where she spent her freshman year -- to put on a free concert for the students and faculty.An employee from the school tells TMZ it was all Katy's idea -- explaining that Perry's people reached out to them with the proposition ... and the school thought it would be a cool experience for the kids. Obviously, the school is aware of Perry's "racier" songs -- like "I Kissed a Girl" -- and that's why they won't allow Katy to perform until after classes are out ... and students and/or parents that have issues with the content can leave if they so choose. According to the school employee, Katy was also advised to keep things "school appropriate" -- and we're guessing that means no boob-grabbing.

Tom Green -- Screw Planking ... Go Coning

O.G. planker Tom Green has a new stupid activity for you to post all over the Internet -- it's called "coning" and it's way cooler since it requires eating ice cream. Hell ... even Harvey's doing it!Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

2011年8月28日日曜日

Chris Brown -- 1.5 Million Reasons to Hat

See that little car Chris Brown's getting out of? That's one of the most expensive pieces of automotive machinery on the planet -- an ultra-rare $1.5 million Bugatti Veyron ... and no one is more deserving than that guy (insert sarcasm here). Dude took his ride out shopping in Miami Beach this weekend -- where he proved that a 1001 horsepower motor will make everyone forget that pesky little incident back in February...

Demi Lovato's Attack Victim -- The B

12/4/2010 6:00 AM PSTby TMZ Staff Demi Lovato left one hell of a mark when she punched a female backup dancer in the face on a private jet back in October ... and TMZ has obtained photos of the eye-swelling damage.These photos were taken days after Demi socked Alex Welch in the face -- leaving visible bruises on her left eye and cheek. Sources close to Welch tell us ... the dancer was simply minding her own business on a private jet leaving Bogota, Colombia ... when Demi "walked up to Alex and with a closed fist, struck her on the left side of her face."We're told Alex was knocked clean out of her seat -- and had to receive emergency medical attention. Lovato was immediately removed from the plane and eventually returned home -- and then checked herself into a treatment center shortly after. Alex -- who completed the remaining dates on the Jonas Brothers tour -- has now lawyered up with high powered Beverly Hills attorney Donald Karpel and we're told she's "considering her legal options."