I want to do a video feature about the common questions people have a bout DC Universe Online. Since mmos are very complex and often overwhelming I think it would a cool idea. Now to do this obviously I need to know what questions you guys have. Maybe about character customisation, combat, quests and raids, pvp. Anything! So help me out fellow duders.
DC Universe Online
Game » consists of 7 releases. Released Jan 11, 2011
- PlayStation 3
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- + 4 more
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation Network (PS3)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
An MMO for the PC and consoles that allows you to fight for and alongside the forces of good or evil from the DC Comics Universe.
What do you guys want to know about DC Universe Online?
Is there any sort of phasing going on? In the quick look, they were beating up Scarecrow's thugs to prevent them from spreading his Fear Gas around the city. If you beat them up, do they get replaced by a different threat or are they just always there as newbie fodder?
How difficult is the combat? From my understanding they've gone for a more action-y approach as opposed to the standard "auto attack while 1-=" MMO format, but is it still more or less automated so long as you just push buttons, or is there some skill required on the player's end to get through encounters successfully?
How much difference is there between the game on the PS3 and PC? Enough to ignore one way or the other?
How good is the minute to minute gameplay?
In my experience a lot of MMOs have a lot of interesting ideas and mechanics built into them, but the majority of game time spent is just repetitive and boring.
I'm expecting some level of monotony, but I want to know if fighting is actually, you know, entertaining.
I feel like it's almost too early to ask about "metagame" stuff, like which builds are best for which play styles. But that's the most interesting factor for me, to decide if I want to actually play it before SWTOR comes out.
" Can you ride majestic unicorns in the game? "there are no mounts, so no
@ryanwho said:
" I want to know if travel method ever factors into combat. IE, flying enemies, wall scaling enemies, enemies, running off at 200 mph, etc. Or does everyone agree to fight on a flat boring surface? "
if you fly you can fight in the air, i battle air dudes all the time flying, and im usually flying attack downed enemies too (or when im healing in instances). havent seen any speedy or clingy dudes tho
@MooseyMcMan said:
" Is it fun, and how much Batman is in it? "
yes, and not a lot. then again im a villain
@Scrumdidlyumptious said:
" What Iconic Powers should I get? "
I'm only going for passive ones myself
@salad10203 said:
" What endgame content is there and how long does it take to get to level 30 (on average)? "
there are 5 lvl 1-29 instances and 6 lvl 30 only instances for parties (4 people), 4 duo instances (for 2 people, lvl 30 only), 2 raids (8 people, lvl 30 only)
@Abyssfull said:
" Is the writing consistently as bad as what was shown in the quick look? "
its a mmo, did you expect shakespere? there's alot of long chains involving known heroes and villains, which is cool.
@Artemesia said:
" Is there any sort of phasing going on? In the quick look, they were beating up Scarecrow's thugs to prevent them from spreading his Fear Gas around the city. If you beat them up, do they get replaced by a different threat or are they just always there as newbie fodder? How difficult is the combat? From my understanding they've gone for a more action-y approach as opposed to the standard "auto attack while 1-=" MMO format, but is it still more or less automated so long as you just push buttons, or is there some skill required on the player's end to get through encounters successfully? "
no phasing that i can tell
@WatanabeKazuma said:
" How much difference is there between the game on the PS3 and PC? Enough to ignore one way or the other? "
as far as i know its the same game
@RubberFactory said:
" How large is the world. "
both cities are quite gigantic, but theres only metropolis and gotham
@LordXavierBritish said:
" How good is the minute to minute gameplay? In my experience a lot of MMOs have a lot of interesting ideas and mechanics built into them, but the majority of game time spent is just repetitive and boring. I'm expecting some level of monotony, but I want to know if fighting is actually, you know, entertaining. "
i love the fighting, but thats me i guess. the dungeons / instances are awesome in my opinion, quite looking forward to see what raids are like as 4man grps get quite chaotic. its not dungeons, its usually wide open places, kinda like a FPS lvl, not a wow dungeon
@Brackynews said:
" I feel like it's almost too early to ask about "metagame" stuff, like which builds are best for which play styles. But that's the most interesting factor for me, to decide if I want to actually play it before SWTOR comes out. "
what class do you want to know a build of :P
Yes, I know it's an MMO but the writing can still have character like it did in WoW. In DCU it's just plain bad, from what the quick look shown, with weird wording and awkward dialogue.
Also isn't it a lil dickish to be answering all these questions the OP intended to answer for his video? Sure you're getting the answers out quicker, but still..
" @Rhaknar: Yes, I know it's an MMO but the writing can still have character like it did in WoW. In DCU it's just plain bad, from what the quick look shown, with weird wording and awkward dialogue. Also isn't it a lil dickish to be answering all these questions the OP intended to answer for his video? Sure you're getting the answers out quicker, but still.. "i didnt even read what the intent was the topic was to be fair, i thought it was just a Q&A thing. apologies to the OP
Can you do a rundown of all the powers and weapons?
Like explain what each one does, and how each one works? So I dont have to mess around so much wit hit and I can just jump right into the game.
I'm specifically curious about gadgets.
Oh and is the weapon you choose at first the only weapon you can have?
Or can you go Dual Pistols and have a melee weapon/brawling options?
@Rhaknar said:
" @Axxol said:Dude, there are mounts!" Can you ride majestic unicorns in the game? "there are no mounts, so no
What areas outside of Gotham and Metropolis cities are there? im having a lot of fun with the game but im only level 5 so all ive seen are cities so far (except the starting area) and was wondering if at higher levels there are more areas that divert from city landscapes such as Supermans HQ that you can fight through/quest/raid whatever (I don't read comics or play many mmo's so forgive my limited knowlege on either subject).
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