I am a huge fan of the anime series Log Horizon
One of the best things about the series Log Horizon is its emphasis on old fashioned grouping similar to classic mmorpgs like Everquest and Final Fantasy XI. There is no comparisons to the design of the more group oriented Log Horizon to the solo races to endgame mmorpgs like World of Warcraft and other modern mmorpgs. Log Horizion like FFXI takes many of its gameplay designs directly from Everquest. There is no soloing in Log Horizon, no hand holding. distances are vast between places. There is no current quick travel. Need to go somewhere? Pull out your mount or walk. Want a nice Gryphon? Finish a High Level Raid first. Things are not easily gained in Log Horizon, nor will they be easily gained in Pantheon. Both games emphasize the fact that they are worlds, and if you never played Everquest or Final Fantasy XI they were both indeed worlds and not mere games.
And honestly looking at even the differences of the shows Log Horizon compared to Sword Art Online, Log Horizon embraces old school classes and classic group oriented gameplay. The world feels huge, is huge and in it you see classic Everquest classes like the Enchanter. The same class of the lead character. Where as Sword Art Online is closer to your typical more solo friendly mmorpg where the show is not about the group experience and the main character soloed his way the entire time. Personally I like both shows alot. But I will say this; I'd much prefer to watch SAO and play Log Horizon.
Right now Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is on Kickstarter, the devs many from several mmorpgs including Everquest are putting together an mmorpg that embraces old school gameplay and group focused gaming. It needs as much help as it can get.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Kickstarter
Akatsuki- Log Horizon class: Assassin
Log Horizon's dps class, Akatsuki is one of the highest damage dealers on the show. Known for having impressive stealth abilities she often has put down enemies in one blow.
[b]The Pantheon Connection:
The Rogue[/b]
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...8?ref=dash
Assassin: Specializing in taking down their targets quickly, whether by poison or blade, an assassin embraces death.
As an Assassin the rogue and their targets dance with death. Once marked by an Assassin the target’s chances of survival are all but none. Their specialty lies in pointed and edged weapons which they use to great effect. When mixing poisons together Assassins can enhance their innate abilities further solidifying their role as a DPS specialist focused on bursts of high damage.
Naotsugu - Log Horizon Class: Guardian
The tank of the show our armored friend here has kept the team safe many times keeping all eyes on him. With abilities like Castle of Steel he makes sure that nobody else on the team has to deal with incoming damage.
The Pantheon Connection
The Crusader
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...4?ref=dash
Role: Tank
Style: Proficient in most melee weapons and can cast beneficial spells when following a god. Can equip two shields for ultimate defensive abilities.
Specializations:
Cavalier: a warrior who uses physical prowess to overpower his or her enemies
The Crusader is a powerful knight whose devotion to king or deity is so great that he has been blessed with divine powers. A paragon of virtue, the Crusader commands the battlefield and defends the weak. Brave and bold, the Crusader is always at the front of any fray, guarding his allies against harm with armor and faith.
*Special note about the Crusader class: It is a class that can use two shields, one for fighting and one for defending at the exact same time
One of the big classes missing from the many of the newer mmorpgs is the Enchanter.
Yes, the same Enchanter class that Shiroe is in Log Horizon, which is directly taken from Everquest. the Enchanter class is what is referred to as a Crowd Control Class.
In times past the trinity consisted of three classes: Tanks, Healers and Crowd Control, not DPS. With the advent of more solo friendly mmo's the Crowd Control Class was pushed to the wayside and dps took over the third slot. Which is unfortunate if you have ever gotten the chance to see a pro Crowd Control player at work. But if you have watched the show you already have.
Shiroe - Log Horizon Class: The Enchanter
The main character on the show his class is a perfect one due to his strategic mindset. Controlling both the battlefield and the situations around him this Enchanter fits his chosen class perfectly and represents Crowd Control at its finest. Using his tradmark spell Thorn Bind Hostage, Shroe has influenced and won many battles for his team
Pantheon's Connection
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...0?ref=dash
The Enchanter
Role: Utility
Style: Master of crowd control. Proficient at buffing, stunning, mesmerizing and charming the enemy to do their bidding.
Beguiler: Assists the group through stuns and mesmerizing multiple enemies. Maintain and use mesmerized enemies to power your magical strength
On the battlefield, they focus on dominating their enemy and changing the course of battle to flow by their will. Enchanters are eager to find victory but are not proficient at direct combat. They buff and strengthen their allies
As a Beguiler, they will stun the enemy's attack to give their allies additional time to defend and react. When times are tough and the group is engaged by multiple enemies, the Enchanter can mesmerize them and hold them in place, making them unable to act in any way. In this state, the Enchanter may tap into their planar connections and use their magic source to power themselves or their allies. Though the enemy magic source is limited and cannot fuel the Enchanter forever, there have been cases where Enchanters were able to tap deeper into the source for additional power, thus causing an overload which would lead the enemy to explode, damaging all around them. If the enemy is still mesmerized, then the Enchanter can redirect the blast to other enemies and avoid damaging allies. If it is not mesmerized then there will be dire consequences.
Interested in backing the project? Well there is a 25 dollar tier where you can get into late beta and get a digital download of the game as one of the tiers.
See you in game!
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Kickstarter
One of the best things about the series Log Horizon is its emphasis on old fashioned grouping similar to classic mmorpgs like Everquest and Final Fantasy XI. There is no comparisons to the design of the more group oriented Log Horizon to the solo races to endgame mmorpgs like World of Warcraft and other modern mmorpgs. Log Horizion like FFXI takes many of its gameplay designs directly from Everquest. There is no soloing in Log Horizon, no hand holding. distances are vast between places. There is no current quick travel. Need to go somewhere? Pull out your mount or walk. Want a nice Gryphon? Finish a High Level Raid first. Things are not easily gained in Log Horizon, nor will they be easily gained in Pantheon. Both games emphasize the fact that they are worlds, and if you never played Everquest or Final Fantasy XI they were both indeed worlds and not mere games.
And honestly looking at even the differences of the shows Log Horizon compared to Sword Art Online, Log Horizon embraces old school classes and classic group oriented gameplay. The world feels huge, is huge and in it you see classic Everquest classes like the Enchanter. The same class of the lead character. Where as Sword Art Online is closer to your typical more solo friendly mmorpg where the show is not about the group experience and the main character soloed his way the entire time. Personally I like both shows alot. But I will say this; I'd much prefer to watch SAO and play Log Horizon.
Right now Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is on Kickstarter, the devs many from several mmorpgs including Everquest are putting together an mmorpg that embraces old school gameplay and group focused gaming. It needs as much help as it can get.
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Kickstarter
Akatsuki- Log Horizon class: Assassin
Log Horizon's dps class, Akatsuki is one of the highest damage dealers on the show. Known for having impressive stealth abilities she often has put down enemies in one blow.
[b]The Pantheon Connection:
The Rogue[/b]
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...8?ref=dash
Assassin: Specializing in taking down their targets quickly, whether by poison or blade, an assassin embraces death.
As an Assassin the rogue and their targets dance with death. Once marked by an Assassin the target’s chances of survival are all but none. Their specialty lies in pointed and edged weapons which they use to great effect. When mixing poisons together Assassins can enhance their innate abilities further solidifying their role as a DPS specialist focused on bursts of high damage.
Naotsugu - Log Horizon Class: Guardian
The tank of the show our armored friend here has kept the team safe many times keeping all eyes on him. With abilities like Castle of Steel he makes sure that nobody else on the team has to deal with incoming damage.
The Pantheon Connection
The Crusader
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...4?ref=dash
Role: Tank
Style: Proficient in most melee weapons and can cast beneficial spells when following a god. Can equip two shields for ultimate defensive abilities.
Specializations:
Cavalier: a warrior who uses physical prowess to overpower his or her enemies
The Crusader is a powerful knight whose devotion to king or deity is so great that he has been blessed with divine powers. A paragon of virtue, the Crusader commands the battlefield and defends the weak. Brave and bold, the Crusader is always at the front of any fray, guarding his allies against harm with armor and faith.
*Special note about the Crusader class: It is a class that can use two shields, one for fighting and one for defending at the exact same time
One of the big classes missing from the many of the newer mmorpgs is the Enchanter.
Yes, the same Enchanter class that Shiroe is in Log Horizon, which is directly taken from Everquest. the Enchanter class is what is referred to as a Crowd Control Class.
In times past the trinity consisted of three classes: Tanks, Healers and Crowd Control, not DPS. With the advent of more solo friendly mmo's the Crowd Control Class was pushed to the wayside and dps took over the third slot. Which is unfortunate if you have ever gotten the chance to see a pro Crowd Control player at work. But if you have watched the show you already have.
Shiroe - Log Horizon Class: The Enchanter
The main character on the show his class is a perfect one due to his strategic mindset. Controlling both the battlefield and the situations around him this Enchanter fits his chosen class perfectly and represents Crowd Control at its finest. Using his tradmark spell Thorn Bind Hostage, Shroe has influenced and won many battles for his team
Pantheon's Connection
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/158...0?ref=dash
The Enchanter
Role: Utility
Style: Master of crowd control. Proficient at buffing, stunning, mesmerizing and charming the enemy to do their bidding.
Beguiler: Assists the group through stuns and mesmerizing multiple enemies. Maintain and use mesmerized enemies to power your magical strength
On the battlefield, they focus on dominating their enemy and changing the course of battle to flow by their will. Enchanters are eager to find victory but are not proficient at direct combat. They buff and strengthen their allies
As a Beguiler, they will stun the enemy's attack to give their allies additional time to defend and react. When times are tough and the group is engaged by multiple enemies, the Enchanter can mesmerize them and hold them in place, making them unable to act in any way. In this state, the Enchanter may tap into their planar connections and use their magic source to power themselves or their allies. Though the enemy magic source is limited and cannot fuel the Enchanter forever, there have been cases where Enchanters were able to tap deeper into the source for additional power, thus causing an overload which would lead the enemy to explode, damaging all around them. If the enemy is still mesmerized, then the Enchanter can redirect the blast to other enemies and avoid damaging allies. If it is not mesmerized then there will be dire consequences.
Interested in backing the project? Well there is a 25 dollar tier where you can get into late beta and get a digital download of the game as one of the tiers.
See you in game!
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Kickstarter
A good FFXIV lore site: http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Eorzea