In the sandbox MMORPG Fractured, there will be a detailed system regarding temperatures and weather. The temperature is expected to influence gameplay and will be experienced differently by each playable race. This system has now been presented in more detail and is well received by many players. Instead, they are bothered by other issues.
What exactly does the temperature system in Fractured look like?
- The temperatures in Fractured are expected to depend on various factors including day and night, the weather, but also the biome itself. For example, walking through a forest will lead to different temperatures compared to being at the sea or in the desert.
- Each biome also has a weather cycle that will be followed. Storms, thunderstorms, or even blizzards could occur.
- If a character becomes too cold, they receive a “Chilled” debuff. If they are warm, they receive the effect “Warm”. Over time, stacks will accumulate. Exactly what the stacks do to you, the developers do not reveal. However, the buffs and debuffs can be removed if you are hit by a fireball, for example. You should also be able to injure yourself with your own fireball to lose the Chilled debuff.
- Your tolerance to temperatures depends on the playable race, but also on the clothing worn. The developers have published a table showing that fabric armor keeps you warmer than leather or iron armor:
Is the system already implemented? Partially. With the patch on April 27, the temperature system was officially introduced in the closed beta.
However, the weather effects are still missing and are expected to be implemented in the coming weeks.
“Everything about this game is great, except for the graphics”
How are players reacting to it? The new system around temperatures and weather is generally well received. It adds new depth to the gameplay:
- User Manjmau writes: “This is exciting! I love it when games incorporate climate and temperature into them. It makes the survival aspect even more interesting.”
- Backwardspellcaster is also thrilled: “Damn, I love the weather aspect. It changes how the world looks. The game is capturing my interest more and more.”
User lebrow also sees the system positively. However, he is very bothered by a completely different point:
Everything about this game is great, except for the graphics. The game looks like there are only Unity assets everywhere.
The graphics and Gamigo, who were introduced as the publisher earlier this year, are seen as points of criticism by Fractured. Overall, the game comes with some interesting and even innovative ideas.
A look into Fractured is provided by this video on the current beta:
What kind of game is Fractured? The sandbox MMORPG uses an isometric perspective and has relatively weak graphics. However, it has a very special concept in dealing with PvP. At launch, there will be three different races that play in different worlds:
- Those playing as Beastmen live on a planet that only has PvE content.
- Humans have a planet with restricted PvP and a karma system for griefers.
- Those playing as Demons enter a world that is solely focused on PvP. Here, constant action and full loot are the focus.
- Each planet has its own biomes, assets, and adjusted geography. While it will be possible to switch between worlds, it will be subject to strong limitations.
Otherwise, Fractured relies on a system without classes and instead offers various talents that you can unlock and distribute as you wish. This unlocking should work without tedious grinding from the same content.
In the endgame, a lot will revolve around crafting, bosses in PvE, and the expansion of cities in PvP.
Fractured brings several innovations, especially with the various planets, the knowledge system, and now the temperatures. But is that enough to spark your interest? Will you try Fractured or does the graphics put you off too much? Feel free to share in the comments.
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