Review Submitted By: Teif
Author Status: Player
Started on Aliens vs. Predator: n/a
Submission Date: Oct 12, 2003
TMC Listing: Aliens vs. Predator
The following review is the opinion of the review's author [Teif]
and in no way represents the opinions of this website or its staff.
To be honest, I didn't see much of the MUD. Why? Well, let's see...
You create a char, with no knowledge on any of the races (They give
you -really- general descriptions). OK.
You enter the game in a room packed with people, a recall point for
your race, and not one bothers to say Hi. OK.
You search for a MUDSchool...I mean, if the game is so unique and
different, there has to at least be a mudschool, right? Well, they
obviously don't think so. OK.
You stay around for 5 minutes, in the recall room, with imms and
other players logged on, see them talking, and not one bothers to
ask if you need any help.
Goodbye, AVP... You might have a nice concept, but you still need a
lot of work for new players.
Sure, a lot of people would come and say 'You haven't seen anything
yet!', but how can you see stuff when you don't know how to play?
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Comment Submitted By: FearItself
Author Status: Staff member
Started on Aliens vs. Predator: Founder
Submission Date: Oct 17, 2003
(The following review comment is the opinion of the comment's author
[FearItself] and in no way represents the opinions of this website
or its staff).
This is a very fair point of view, although not a very good review,
as the MUD wasn't truly reviewed, only glanced at.
AvP isn't very friendly to new players, as it plays very differently
from most MUDs. It's built to play more like a first-person-shooter
style of game, with 'roleplaying' elements (levels, equipment, NPCs,
etc). We've tried tutorials and newbie schools throughout our 6 1/2
year history, but those never prepare players properly for the real
gaming experience. We do have more interactive, immersive tutorials
under development, ones that will, hopefully, teach some playing
skills that are useful on AvP and unlikely to be learned on other
MUDs, without the drab feeling of a series of rooms with descriptions.
The staff and players are often willing to answer questions for new
players. But a player who needs a lot of hand holding or is going
to wait for someone to offer to hold their hand, likely won't
tolerate the fast pace and brutal action of the game. They likely
won't have the patience for frequent deaths (despite the potential
reward of frequent kills). Whereas the player who has the willpower
to figure things out on their own, the assertiveness to speak out and
ask questions, and the stamina to fight for a place in this virtual
world, is more likely to enjoy the MUD.
AvP is not a MUD for everybody. It's a rough crowd, and a tough
game. Appeal everybody isn't our goal. Our goal is to provide a fun
MUD for those who like fast-paced, action-filled MUDs with a heavy
dose of PvP/Racewar.
I do have this to say to prospective new players: don't be afraid to
ask questions. The timid do not survive in war. But if it's not a
war you're looking for, AvP is not the MUD for you.
- FearItself
Owner and Operator
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Comment Submitted By: Terell
Author Status: Player
Started on Aliens vs. Predator: Cannot Remember
Submission Date: Oct 19, 2003
(The following review comment is the opinion of the comment's author
[Terell] and in no way represents the opinions of this website
or its staff).
I'd just like to say, although I didn't stay with the game, I saw
this review and it disgusted me. Whenever I wanted help the staff
and players were always there. It isn't really my type of MUD because
I got bored from killing opposite races all the time, but when I did
play it I must say everyone was very nice(even while killing me :P)
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