Tried the Demo of Tera Online, Mix Feelings

This was a message I sent to Jeff, who is a chief developer, in Antilia.

At first it looked promising and have potential... but found a few problems with it.

1. Camera controls are difficult to use while controlling the character and attacking at the sametime.
2. Controls are basically WoW like I believe, which is confusing but more advance, for example the combat system.
3. Not for laptop users, need a gaming desktop to play this game, which won't be able to get anytime soon; recommend using a controller too instead of keyboard.
4. Really best for hardcore players, period.

Everything felt so... cliche and typical with a game set in the medieval/roman/viking time/setting. When it comes to MMORPGs... best to leave it to the stats instead of adding RPG elements in a MMO. I see what they're trying to do... but... just isn't worth $50-60 + monthly fee for that game, unless you're a died hard WoW fan, and can actually afford to play that game. I feel they tried a bit too hard into making this game...

Do find it nice that jumping is a function, really love that, and not an animation/show. Also liked how you could climb ladders, which is a feature I've been wanting in many MMOs. Even have a few voices in the game, which does give it some feeling... but I got mix feelings on it.

Everything is... basically I believe Antilia can do better than Tera and other MMOs out there.

Seeing armor/outfits in mainstream MMORPGs like WoW and Perfect World are just... typical and cliche and not at all interesting. They don't start from plain/starter armor to epic design, just goes from semi-epic to epic design. Nothing new, interesting, or motivating to get better looking armor.

In summary, mix feelings on the game, but recommend to hardcore players and not casual low-core players, like me who only play it because it's fun and not to show off skill/armor/weapon like a jerk who owns the game.

Keep us proud,
Blue Sly (Aka LongSly)

That is MY opinion. If you don't like it, well hate me and yell at me all you want. I'm not taking them back that easily.