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    Blue Protocol (PC) - Action RPG

    Co-Developed by Bandai Namco Online and Bandai Namco Studios

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    The world is on the brink of devastation, now is the time to unite.
    March on with friends and strangers, and defeat foes beyond your might.
    Travel through space and time, to change the future beyond this fight!
    https://www.bandainamco-ol.co.jp/upl...1561634283.pdf

    Developed with UE4 and will look like a theatrical anime.

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    First time I think I've seen chracter creation that makes it look like you're putting together an actual anime character.

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    God if that doesn't remind me of the old Xbox game Fantasy online that never came to be. I'm going to keep an eye on this.

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    - Published by Amazon Games here in the west. It will be FTP with a cash shop.

    - The upcoming MMO will be helmed by former Guild Wars 2 developer Mike Zadorojny, who joined Amazon Games after departing as game director of GW2 in 2019. Zadorojny is leading the internal groups at Amazon Games to bring Blue Protocol to the West, as well as liaising between Amazon and Bandai Namco Online.

    - The job system is similar to FFXIV, in that you can swap classes on the fly. So you really don't need to make alts. It also has similar dynamic events like Fates.

    - It has action combat similar to other mmo's. Group content and dungeons are 6 man, with raid groups being much larger.

    - The game is coming to the West in the second half of 2023, with the MMO having been announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X and PC. Amazon is seeking to host a closed beta even in the first half of next year.

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    Amazon Games and Mike Zadorojny? Dead before it arrives

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    Amazon is having Internal testing. Here is some gameplay with the UI off.


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    Ummmm ok that looks fucking sick. This is an actual full fledged MMO and not "you and your 3 friends in co-op servers"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Celeras View Post
    This is an actual full fledged MMO and not "you and your 3 friends in co-op servers"?
    Was originally intended to be a co-op game and has been re-introduced as an MMO.

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    I don't recall the developers themselves ever labeling it an MMORPG, they always specifically call it an "Online Action RPG". This is likely for branding, as players will have some sort of preconception when you mention MMORPG, and they don't want that I guess. In the last Jpn beta the cities could fit 200 people and hunting zones would fit 60 (per channel). But I have herd the devs wanting to increase this.

    BP has all the components of an MMORPG; party play, chatting with players, friends lists, social features, life skills, shared overworld, selectable classes, game story, quest system, etc.

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    If not the devs, then certainly the marketing team


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    Sounds a lot like PSO2/NGS. I'm not necessarily opposed to servers like that, but the "find one that's populated but not full" game gets old real quick. And definitely not what I think of when I think MMO.

    Also just found out there is no armor... only weapons and skins. Again very similar and again not really something I'd like, though potentially tolerable.

    At the very least its worth paying attention to if gameplay looks like that, but it certainly wouldn't be the first to fizzle out because of the game built around it. Curious to see how it plays out.

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    The game is still in Closed Beta, hasn't released in Japan yet. It is supposed to release in Spring 2023. The next Japanese Closed Beta test is Jan.14-16 2023. So things are still up in the air, when it comes to systems and gear.

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    The most requested feature over in Japan is underwear (I should have guessed).

    The devs have said they are adding accessories . There will be 7 slots in total: head, eyes, cheeks, ears, hands, back, hips, and rings. Also will be adding features to make Bunny girls and Cat Girls.


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    The devs said they will be adding fishing.

    https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxCvNppeL...ph5OAwNgMvtFPp

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    So far in Blue Protocol, there are 5 classes to chose from. The devs have said they will add more in the future. Here are the 5 classes.


    Blade Warden


    This is a Tank class. It uses a sword and shield which specializes in close ranged combat as a melee that focuses on defense. They utilize the skills they have at hand and halt any enemy’s advance, in order to create advantages for the party to advance. The biggest thing about Blade Warden is that it’s the class that has the biggest aggro, however previously the game didn’t really have the aggro feature beforehand. Now, they changed the game to include Hate. The Blade Warden will focus on maintaining aggro like a traditional tank that we know and love in MMORPG’s.

    https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxHZLJCHP...ef7Nc0xx19OysO


    Twin Striker


    The second class presented is the Twin Striker. This is a DPS class with high damage focus. The biggest thing about the class is that there is a combo gauge where the more damage dealt the further the gauge increases which increases the damage further. Some of the Twin Striker skills contain buffs that increases the combo gauge, and they have an ultimate attack that delivers massive damage. Their right mouse button class skill now also gives them Super Armor and Drain as a buff.

    https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx_lz5s2G...KvHw_2HjBOnd7a


    Keen Strider

    This class is actually a healing class. It has heals and Rez. It’s a medium to far ranged class with support styled abilities and healing skills. You can also charge your shots for a much more devastating blow to your enemy that deals a lot damage. The class is mainly aim and shoot, with the ability to lock onto an enemy. They are equipped with a lot of buff and debuff abilities, as well as good area damage attacks. There are also class actions available for you to utilize healing properties, healing yourself and your party members.

    https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxBqU63nS...xjLIkQ18-b4Li0


    Spell Weaver


    A long range class that is geared for high difficulty party oriented content. Very high damage generally speaking. Spell Weaver uses the EP system. You need to know how to utilize your EP resources effectively, as the enemies will charge at you. Your gameplay will revolve mostly around creating distance between you and your enemy – the further the better.

    There is also an Elemental Burst ability for you to enhance your damage multiplier by stacking elemental debuffs. At max stacks, your elemental properties will burst inflicting a special effect. All classes have access to Elemental Bursts, however Spell Weaver is exceptionally good at generating elemental stacks.

    https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx35jdp2C...m0YGNv41GuN_nQ


    Foe Breaker

    It’s a close to mid-range class that focuses on using heavy grade hammer to smash their enemies to oblivion. The hammer part can also be ejected backwards to launch yourself forward. With this class, you’re more suitable for protecting your allies from crowds of enemies, and if you’re hitting smaller sized enemies, they’ll be sent flying! Heavy Smasher will also require you to be more tactical and time your attacks and abilities.

    https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx5W2IEqU...31swUvr0wq3CrV

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    https://twitter.com/BLUEPROTOCOL_JP/...39330326614017


    Due to a Critical Bug. This weekends Jpn Closed Beta Test will be postponed until further notice. There will be an announcement on Jan.25th on the progress of fixing the bug.


    Looks like the game will be delayed for awhile. Hope this doesn't effect the western version.

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