9 Dragons

[Ijs]

9Dragons

This one might start beta testing in Summer 2006. They are taking beta apps now for people in the USA and Europe. I think it's only been in development for a year, so it might (probably will) get pushed back.

Basically, it's a Martial Arts MMO. The graphics are stunning, I think. Check out the downloadable movie (top right corner). Sweeeet!

http://9dragons.acclaim.com/

Two or three years down the road, this could be a real kick ass game.

Kind of Ming Dynasty meets Matrix!

[Ijs]

Another 9Dragons video. This one was an exclusive from MMORPG.com

http://video.gamedaily.com/cgi/playe...eid=0078701104

Break-dancing martial arts?

[Sereth]

Kind of reminded me of Drunken Master for a little bit... Good video Ijs.

Game looks good, I love the flow of the CG, but that's probably because I also like Anime.

Would like to see how this one comes about, as I know Matrix was a flop from Beta. Would like to see how they're going to mix that many moves per class into an MMO game.

[Ijs]

Two more new trailers on the main page.

Shao-Lin and Lu-Lin.

http://9dragons.acclaim.com/

[Sereth]

Looks really good.... Wonder what the game play looks like? Menus, etc.

(Thanks for the update Ijs!)

[Karmajay]

I want a new (good) MMO to be out NOW!

/boredom

[Sereth]

/tosses Karmajay a beer.

I share your pain...

[Ijs]

Exclusive video to mmorpg.com

http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/s...owArticle/5690

In other 9Dragons news.... they just sent out the first newsletter:

Beta Update
We are very excited about the launch of 9Dragons and hope that you will be too. Our expectation is that we will run beta some time around Oct/Nov.


Background to 9Dragons

As this is the first newsletter, let's start at the beginning and introduce you to some of the unique background behind 9Dragons. Future newsletters will introduce you to all the clans along with some of the unique game features.
9Dragons is set in Ancient China during the Ming Dynasty. During that era China was a lawless and dangerous place. Out of necessity, different fighting styles developed for defense. These styles were honed by each clan and became famous (e.g. Drunken Monkey or Praying Mantis).

When you enter the world of 9Dragons you start off as a peasant and learn the basics of combat, how to harness your Chi, and some meditation skills you'll need for healing. Soon after, you will need to choose your Clan and begin learning their individual fighting style. In the training schools of each clan you will encounter masters who will fine tune your moves and help you develop combinations. There are also individual PvP arenas where you can test your style against others.

Once you've learned some Kung Fu it will be safe for you to explore the world and begin your journey from Disciple to Master… learning the secrets of the lost 9 Dragons on what we hope will be many fortuitous encounters.

Martial Arts Skills

The objective of your journey is to develop not only your external fighting prowess but also to develop your internal powers which the Chinese call "chi" and become a master of the martial arts. In the next newsletter we will give you more detail on the actual combat system.

Adaptation over Translation | Dev Journal #1: Combat | Clan combat details part 1

Please feel free to sign up your friends for beta testing at http://9dragons.acclaim.com

[Hicks]

My god, this is looking really nice and sounding better.

CLANS
Each clan has more than 400 unique martial arts styles and over 500 different items of martial arts weaponry. Some clans use unarmed combat while other focus on weapons mastery or even assasination!

QUESTS
Featuring more than 450 various quests, 9Dragons will be adding 20 to 40 quests per month.


At the moment I am playing the Hero open beta as well. Martial arts games have always interested me, I just love this stuff !

[Phalloidin]

just signed up for beta (phalloidin)!