Comments on: Tribes: Ascend PC preview

By: Solo4114

Solo4114 — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:12:06 +0000

Anyone still playing this? I’ve been enjoying it lately, but I’m definitely noticing some of the balance problems. It’s still fun, but I’m not sure how much life this game’s got in it long-term.

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:02:08 +0000

Bit of both. Part of it comes in with the FTP idea, that if you spend real money, you can get extra parts quickly, or a booster that doubles your experience earned for a bit.

Part of it may also be the fact I am not a die-hard FPS grinder with a guild behind me. I am noticing they are limiting servers (in a effort to keep it full?) but unless you are on at night, you only have a few options if you don’t like the people you are playing with to get into a new game. Again, not sure if it is balance, or a lack of population right now.

By: Solo4114

Solo4114 — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:41:45 +0000

Hmm. “A few who got on early can massively swing matches.” Sounds like balance problems, potentially. It’s one thing if the guy’s just GOOD because he’s played longer. It’s another if the gear is what’s giving him the edge. Are these early-adopters just good, or far better equipped?

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 29 May 2012 02:11:52 +0000

So far, it is running well. Been playing for a bit. The unlocks can be achieved with money or xp, so it has the Free to Play as well as if people want to spend money. Overall, been well, but there are a few who seem to have jumped on very early in beta, and have the ability to massively swing matches (as the rest of us are fairly new, comparatively). Interested to see how it keeps going.

By: Solo4114

Solo4114 — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:41:17 +0000

Finally! I loved the first Tribes game back when I was in college. Never played Tribes 2, although I heard it was good, too.

I think the FPS segment of gaming is ripe for something truly different, and Tribes could very well be it. Team-focused, class-based gameplay with stock weapons (hopefully not too many unlocks). Plus, having an open, colorful setting rather than yet another drab urban center or desert/mountain landscape will be a nice change of pace.