Haven’t run CoX since CO went into open beta. So some initial and unofficial re-reactions:
- The graphics are definitely more realistic, in terms of shading and gradation and all that. But, by the same token, they don’t have the same integrity as CO’s more cartoony figures. IMO.
- What level am I? Oh, wait, I have to to Menu / Personal ID to find out. Why?
- I am reminded once again how badly the Wentworths / Invention / Crafting interface sucks. Not that CO’s is better, but … damn.
- Why do I have to wait 30 seconds to logout a character? I mean, really?
- Wow. Look how many characters have names that I had to append something to in order to have them be unique. Ms. Crackle. Lady Zebra.
- I do like that I can “run” at a decent, scalable speed without a travel power on.
I did enjoy firing up the old characters. Except that, y’know, nobody was on, even on Freedom and Virtue. Everyone’s over on the Open Beta, I guess.
In fact, Margie’s playing in the Open Beta at the moment. And the character creator enhancements (and power customization screen) are all pretty cool. At least until they crash your machine.