[Greymain]

After playing for a few months and tested all the classes and races that are available but never going above level 15. I explored nearly all open chunks and have done nearly all available low level quests.

My feelings?

The game has potentual, it is going to have a difficult time after launch since it needs another few months to polish and a lot of content is unfinished.

Having said that I love the game, It is not the game I expected from the feedback gathered in three years on the forums though. It is a good second gen MMORPG.

The world is not in my view beautyful, It is well done and there is plenty to see for the explorer.

Crafting is still being tweaked but is looking good, I am just beginning to make sense of Diplomacy, It still needs work but in the longer term Diplomacy will be a great feature.

Melee is not exciting, it works, but essentually you hit the right keys and mobs die. players of EQ2 or WoW will feel at home. This is another area where more work is promised before after release. Dont get me wrong fighting is ok just not as demanding as I expected.

Boats and Houses still need work. I am confident they will be working on release. wakes are promised for boats we also hope there will be surf at sea edge. water is very well done.

The expected weather engine still not in. Some places have rain, others snow but its all pretty static.

All the races look ok. Male characters have more "character" than females unless you like ugly women. also only some male characters can be made to look older. many of the character generator options make little difference. racial bonuses is another missing feature. As to hair styles.. shudder they need work.

Some great armor and weapon graphics but still awaiting regional gear.

sorry I ramble but it's been hard keeping quiet all this time