In the beginning...

This is a blog about a new MMORPG game called Skyforge. It's a sci-fi/fantasy game about becoming a god, and it's being developed by Allods Team and Obsidian Entertainment. It's being published by My.Com.

 I'm doing some research into, and playing the game to help determine if a small game group I belong to will want to play it. If we decide not to, then I'll decide whether or not to continue playing the game and updating this blog. So this could be a short run. :)

The game is getting ready to go into Open Beta Testing (OBT) on July 9, 2015 @6 AM PST. 

I've only played the Stress Test day which was on July 7, 2015. I played the Knight and really enjoyed it. 

My understanding is that only three starting classes will be available: Paladin, Cryomancer, and Lightbinder. More classes will become available as you play the game and progress through the Ascension Atlas. The Ascension Atlas is where you buy new talents, skills; and to gain access to other classes.

 Some goals:

• Explain the various game mechanics: class selection, skill selection, combat, the pantheon system, market, cash shop, etc.
• Help provide any tips and/or tricks to various game play mechanics.
• Provide any tips/tricks to quests/missions that might be tricky or posing issues to players.
• Provide any resources that might be useful for playing the game, e.g. wikis, blogs, YouTube videos, etc.
• Play a tank, which is not my usual play style. I'm sure some humorous things will occur. :) 
• Try to be a benevolent god, assuming I reach godhood.

That's all I can think of at this time. If you have anything you'd like to me to cover, please leave a comment.

At any rate, we'll see how I progress from Human to an immortal to a god.