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colpet · 02-15-2010, 02:01 PM

I'm playing Uru Live for the first time. I would say that it would be helpful if you had played the at home versions of Uru. It helped me. It's also good to find a buddy and get them to help you out with stuff.

potan · 02-15-2010, 07:02 PM

After trying the game for about an hour, i'm not really sure if i'm gonna go back to this game again.
I'm not really fond of the control & have no clues of what i'm supposed to be doing, also it seems nobody else is playing, i'm just by myself running around in empty world

Dara100 · 02-15-2010, 09:59 PM

You can play the game in first person which makes the controls much smoother. Hit F1 to switch perspective.

Hang with the game for a while and you'll find that you come to understand how it's constructed. It's definitely not linear and there are many things to do. If you feel stuck check out a walkthrough for one of the ages to get an idea what you should be doing.

I've been a fan for a long time and am so pleased it's back.

colpet · 02-16-2010, 04:19 AM

You can approach Uru Live 2 ways - just join in and explore the scenerey, meet people in strange environments, or chat.
The second is to make an effort to play the game and learn about the world. It won't mean much if you don't take the initiative to find out more.
As most of you know, Myst like games are not handed to you an a plate. They make you think, read and work things out by trial and error. With Uru Live, the fun part is having others really there with you helping you with your puzzles.

MoriartyL · 02-16-2010, 07:54 AM

I'm not enjoying this at all, but I'll stick with it a bit longer to see if it goes somewhere.

MoP · 02-16-2010, 08:33 AM

Concerning the controls, as people mentioned, first person view (F1), movement with keys and looking around with the mouse (with right-click) is the most comfortable way. I played a little of the single-player game a while back, so I got used to the controls in third-person, but the, uh, slow-turning camera makes it a bit weird at first (I usually walk around with keys and use the mouse only for interaction in TPP).

As for 'where is everybody', from what I know:

Spoiler:
By default, no one can come to your Rhelto (the 'home age') or the various puzzle-ages (like the Cleft, which you access at the beginning through the book outside of the Rhelto house, in the pillar, as well as other ages accessed through those outdoor pillars). Everybody has their 'instance' of those ages, so there's nobody in your 'instance'. You can invite people there if you want though.
Maybe you've been running around those, and that's why the game feels deserted.

The first 'community' age is Bevin (the only book inside the Rhelto house at the beginning). Bevins are 'neighborhoods', which are occupied by up to 20 people. So there's a boatload of these 'Bevins', and you can access them all through the 'Nexus'. You get to it via the book in your Bevin, there's this room with 2 doors, three books on the sides and one in the center. That's the Nexus one (after the first use you'll have a Nexus book in your Rhelto).

The few times I logged in there was nobody at my Bevin, but overall a bunch on the many others, so that's another reason why even this 'community' area might give the 'deserted' impression at the moment.

You'll find one Bevin called 'The Guild of Greeters Bevin', which is a good place to go if you want to ask for help. There's usually a bunch of people there both giving and seeking advice.

Finally, also through the Nexus you'll access the main community area, it's called 'The ferry' I think...

*Fantasysci5* · 02-16-2010, 08:44 AM

I wanted to give this a try, but from the comments I'm hearing, it's not very enjoyable...

Dara100 · 02-16-2010, 10:30 AM

I wouldn't let that stop you. It's very enjoyable when you're immersed in it. Give yourself a little time to get used to it. You're an explorer in a strange land. Things are not going to be served up on a silver platter but if you are observant it won't take long to figure out.

Luther10 · 02-16-2010, 04:55 PM

WOW i've never played this. Myst here i go>

Luther10 · 02-16-2010, 10:54 PM

Just played a little for the 1st time. There were lots and lots of loading screens, and that was not fun. Controls are weird, and took me forever to figure out how to get out of the home world. First Age was completely empty, I was the only one there. Anyway, I really like the graphics of this age. I turned every setting on high and it looked very nice. But still I wish there were other people inside besides me. Maybe some of us who are new to the game can get together and play at night sometime...

Monolith · 02-17-2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther10

Just played a little for the 1st time. There were lots and lots of loading screens, and that was not fun. Controls are weird, and took me forever to figure out how to get out of the home world. First Age was completely empty, I was the only one there. Anyway, I really like the graphics of this age. I turned every setting on high and it looked very nice. But still I wish there were other people inside besides me. Maybe some of us who are new to the game can get together and play at night sometime...

lol, just like every single myst game.

MoP · 02-17-2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luther10

First Age was completely empty, I was the only one there. Anyway, I really like the graphics of this age. I turned every setting on high and it looked very nice. But still I wish there were other people inside besides me.

Look into the spoiler in my post for a little explanation on that (there's no story/puzzle spoilers there).

tsa · 02-21-2010, 12:57 PM

On the home page they ask you to give money to keep the servers up. Would you do that?

colpet · 02-21-2010, 01:14 PM

Playing Uru live has basically kept me from playing Casual games (that I pay for). The money I save I will donate.

02-15-2010, 02:01 PM	#21
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	I'm playing Uru Live for the first time. I would say that it would be helpful if you had played the at home versions of Uru. It helped me. It's also good to find a buddy and get them to help you out with stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

02-15-2010, 07:02 PM	#22
potan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 115	After trying the game for about an hour, i'm not really sure if i'm gonna go back to this game again. I'm not really fond of the control & have no clues of what i'm supposed to be doing, also it seems nobody else is playing, i'm just by myself running around in empty world Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ www.anicombo.com Itemania - our 1st game

02-15-2010, 09:59 PM	#23
Dara100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 199	You can play the game in first person which makes the controls much smoother. Hit F1 to switch perspective. Hang with the game for a while and you'll find that you come to understand how it's constructed. It's definitely not linear and there are many things to do. If you feel stuck check out a walkthrough for one of the ages to get an idea what you should be doing. I've been a fan for a long time and am so pleased it's back. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-16-2010, 04:19 AM	#24
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	You can approach Uru Live 2 ways - just join in and explore the scenerey, meet people in strange environments, or chat. The second is to make an effort to play the game and learn about the world. It won't mean much if you don't take the initiative to find out more. As most of you know, Myst like games are not handed to you an a plate. They make you think, read and work things out by trial and error. With Uru Live, the fun part is having others really there with you helping you with your puzzles. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

02-16-2010, 07:54 AM	#25
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	I'm not enjoying this at all, but I'll stick with it a bit longer to see if it goes somewhere. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

02-16-2010, 08:33 AM	#26
MoP Comfortably Numb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 298	Concerning the controls, as people mentioned, first person view (F1), movement with keys and looking around with the mouse (with right-click) is the most comfortable way. I played a little of the single-player game a while back, so I got used to the controls in third-person, but the, uh, slow-turning camera makes it a bit weird at first (I usually walk around with keys and use the mouse only for interaction in TPP). As for 'where is everybody', from what I know: Spoiler: By default, no one can come to your Rhelto (the 'home age') or the various puzzle-ages (like the Cleft, which you access at the beginning through the book outside of the Rhelto house, in the pillar, as well as other ages accessed through those outdoor pillars). Everybody has their 'instance' of those ages, so there's nobody in your 'instance'. You can invite people there if you want though. Maybe you've been running around those, and that's why the game feels deserted. The first 'community' age is Bevin (the only book inside the Rhelto house at the beginning). Bevins are 'neighborhoods', which are occupied by up to 20 people. So there's a boatload of these 'Bevins', and you can access them all through the 'Nexus'. You get to it via the book in your Bevin, there's this room with 2 doors, three books on the sides and one in the center. That's the Nexus one (after the first use you'll have a Nexus book in your Rhelto). The few times I logged in there was nobody at my Bevin, but overall a bunch on the many others, so that's another reason why even this 'community' area might give the 'deserted' impression at the moment. You'll find one Bevin called 'The Guild of Greeters Bevin', which is a good place to go if you want to ask for help. There's usually a bunch of people there both giving and seeking advice. Finally, also through the Nexus you'll access the main community area, it's called 'The ferry' I think... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Sleep - those little slices of death, how I loathe them."

02-16-2010, 08:44 AM	#27
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	I wanted to give this a try, but from the comments I'm hearing, it's not very enjoyable... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

02-16-2010, 10:30 AM	#28
Dara100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 199	I wouldn't let that stop you. It's very enjoyable when you're immersed in it. Give yourself a little time to get used to it. You're an explorer in a strange land. Things are not going to be served up on a silver platter but if you are observant it won't take long to figure out. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-16-2010, 04:55 PM	#29
Luther10 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 132	WOW i've never played this. Myst here i go> Share Share this post on Twitter

02-16-2010, 10:54 PM	#30
Luther10 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 132	Just played a little for the 1st time. There were lots and lots of loading screens, and that was not fun. Controls are weird, and took me forever to figure out how to get out of the home world. First Age was completely empty, I was the only one there. Anyway, I really like the graphics of this age. I turned every setting on high and it looked very nice. But still I wish there were other people inside besides me. Maybe some of us who are new to the game can get together and play at night sometime... Share Share this post on Twitter

02-21-2010, 12:57 PM	#33
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	On the home page they ask you to give money to keep the servers up. Would you do that? Share Share this post on Twitter

02-21-2010, 01:14 PM	#34
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Playing Uru live has basically kept me from playing Casual games (that I pay for). The money I save I will donate. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

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