NetEase developing 3D Transformers-themed strategy MMORPG

Ahh the possibilities of a Transformer MMORPG….here's my vision

It's the end of the Golden age of cybertron, and total war has broken out and
Sentinal Prime is dead. The new autobot leader Optimus Prime has been chosen to lead the autobots and Cybertron needs YOU to help!

So obviously it takes place on Cybertron,and before you start you must pick Autobot or Decepticon From there if you choose autobots, you see an intro video that shows your spark being "Born" and optimus prime is there as your spark is put into a protoform
as Decepticons Megatron is there and your spark is in "the pit" and you hear him say "the last spark was weak! not worthy of us, lets see how this one does!" then your spark is tourtured and survives and then you get put into a protoform.

After that you pick your basic body type, then vehicle mode,12 i think to start with then all the customables like face, shape, color to create a truly unique transformer right down to eye glow color
If autobot you start in Iacon city in autobot central command, and if decepticon you start in Kaon at the Kolkular fortress.

then as you start playing you can further customize your character and choose a profession there will be a few to choose from including traders, fighters, spy's, assassins, medics and more like the soundwave idea, like a summoner then you can make missions to get different bots or like the way a creature handler is in Starwars galaxies, also I was thinking Seekers on both sides of course that can fly, also as an alt for a triple changer if you earn it.

and what do you think about player cities? i think it could get interesting
I was thinking of 2 moon Bases designated for player cities, an autobot moon and Decepticon moon, and Cybertron itself as a warzone carved up into different regions that you fight to control like Iacon and Kolkular fortress, maybe even tyger pax (from the movie) but also a ton of "Underground" mission that take you deep into the planet for PvE missions to fight mobs and get cool loot, it would be interesting trying to get a group together to roam into enemy territory fighting your way to a cave entrance then fighting a few mobs in the cave then fighting a 6 story tall guardian or gatorbot for some new "Enhancements" then after killing the boss you get ported back to the surface where a ton of baddies are blocking your way home so you gotta Transform and Roll out!!
And of course don't forget all the craftables and loot to make your character better.

now keep in mind I have this taking place on Cybertron not earth also stuff has to be earned, like different alt modes weapons, special abilities and a third mode a-la triple changer. Casseticons yes! Soundwave luvers paridise and then after like a year- Earth! the 1st Expansion wink Gotta keep em' comin back right? then you can get into all the earth mode alt modes, cars, trucks, planes, military vehicles and such

Also since it's taking place on Cybertron there can be super cool Cybertron vehicles and Toy tie-ins (Get a custom toy made of your TF) Bu-ku bux for the Hasbro guys what do you guys think about that?

frenzy_rumble

all MMOs are recreations of EQ or UO anyway  
but good point about the vehicle mode. I'd imagine they'd give players the option to change their alt mode, or perhaps, the higher level you are, the more alt modes you can become….

Oh, I just think that comparing a MMO that we haven't seen to a really popular one seems a bit illogical. Just trying to kill off that "This is gonna be like WoW but with transformers" mentality.  

I really want to see how the game will be structured. I'm thinking an autobot vs decepticon PvP type of thing.

I've never minded paying monthly subscriptions to MMOs which needed the funding to create evolving content and upgrades/updates and good customer service. Back in the day, on EQ, you can ask for help and withing minutes an in game guide from SOE would help you out.

Hydrobot

I played Final Fantasy 11 for a few years,
Best advice I can give you guys is not to compare anything to WoW or any other MMO. I'm looking forward to it and seeing how characters than can assume 2 different bodies (robot and vehicle) will play out and how each vehicle type has it's restriction in the game (plane, car, boat, etc).

all MMOs are recreations of EQ or UO anyway  
but good point about the vehicle mode. I'd imagine they'd give players the option to change their alt mode, or perhaps, the higher level you are, the more alt modes you can become….

I played Final Fantasy 11 for a few years,
Best advice I can give you guys is not to compare anything to WoW or any other MMO. I'm looking forward to it and seeing how characters than can assume 2 different bodies (robot and vehicle) will play out and how each vehicle type has it's restriction in the game (plane, car, boat, etc).

ITS ABOUT TIME!

(hoping for WOWC style.)

Well, if this turns out to be a good game, then…

TF Wish #1: Get a Transformers live action franchise– COMPLETE
TF Wish #2: Get a Transformers MMORPG– COMPLETE
TF Wish #3: Get a new version of Squeezeplay

Almost complete, then.

Fort Max

City of heroes works, I imagine a TF mmorperger could be similar to that. Pick a blank canvas with rough alt mode/bot mode already designed, add bits/weapons/fuzzy dice to both modes, paint it, pick powers, name etc and voilà.

Yeah, CoH/CoV is fun (So I'm big time looking forward to Champions online and wish they'd let me beta test it), but the DS version of the TF movie kinda did that. It worked alright, but let me wanting to be the main bots. If they make a game, I want to be able to be my favorite characters too! Even if it's just parts to make them look the same, it's an essential part. For CoH/CoV, you have almost nothing to go from unless you are trying to emulate a comic book character from the start.

frenzy_rumble

I've played most MMORPGs, and don't see TFs ever working as a theme for one.

Sorry to say, but I agree on that. I don't really see it working out well. However, if it's something more like Starcraft with TF skins, then it could be lots of fun. Or maybe something like an Everquest type game, where there is a little bit of customization, but a lot of people look exactly the same. Lots of hack and slash action, so it'll be fun to pick up and play for a few hours from time to time.

Edit: Forget contacting them. I can't even find them.

I've played most MMORPGs, and don't see TFs ever working as a theme for one.