Warhammer: I really do love it

A post over at Kill that Cheerleader made me realize something: I really do love Warhammer. Despite some of the mistakes they’ve made, this is a GREAT game.

• It runs amazingly well on my computer that is just as old as the game, with a sub-par video card.
  • I run max affects, and FRAPS to the same hard drive in big fights and still walk away with 10+ FPS.
  • I virtually never CTD (once every two weeks or so).
  • Game errors are rare.
  • Bugs are becoming less and less.
  • Loading times are quick.
• The PvP is balanced and fun.
  • Some classes need attention.
  • Overall realm balance is spot-on.
  • Almost any type of PvP-play desired can be found
  • Scenarios are the shining jewels of WAR.
  • Even stage 1 of a city is enjoyable when there is competition.
• The leveling is easy for new players.
  • LotD is a GREAT grind spot for quick leveling.
  • Ganking in LotD is huge fun
• Once you hit 40, how you play is up to you, but the goal is still to smash faces.
  • You don’t have to swap BFOs and Keeps
  • You don’t have to do just scenarios
  • You don’t have to do just dungeons
  • All paths of WAR are for the purpose of PvP
• Super Casual
  • It’s easy to hop on for 30-45 minutes and do something
  • Gear is not a huge determiner once you get into Annihilator
  • Getting gear is STILL easier than in any other game
  • Weapon progression is about to be made possible through PvP means
• No huge emphasis on meta-gaming
  • Money is not that important
  • Crafting creates mostly disposable benefits
  • Crafting is easy to do, ranks quickly, and materials come handily

Honestly, for the way that I want to play game right now, nothing could be better for me. I still get twitches to go back to EQ2 sometimes, and EVE really, really, REALLY pulls on the part of me that wants a true, full-world sandbox, but I don’t have the time. Yes, Mythic makes some mistakes, but they’ve been better about fixing/correcting/addressing any that come up than any other company who’s game I’ve played for extended periods (SWG, EQ2, WoW). If you want a PvP game that’s just fun, and all about melting faces, and fighting the other guys in a constant Valhalla-like realm of combat and destruction, WAR is the game to play.