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Black Prophecy

Deep space MMOs are very rare, and truly appeal to certain niche of gamers. The MMO world is saturated with Fantasy games and very few developers (it is increasing) dare to go outside this safe zone. I want to discuss two new games coming out soon: Jumpgate Evolution and Black Prophecy. Today’s blog will be about BP and I will leave JGE for another day.

So far I am impressed with the footage I have seen. What will BP bring to the table? There will be two factions in Black Prophecy: The Tyi (short for Tactical Yeomen Inhabitants) and the Genides.

Here’s a list of features directly from their website:

NEXT-GENERATION GRAPHICS: Black Prophecy uses the latest in graphics technology to produce breathtaking visuals.
FAST-PACED ACTION COMBAT: Black Prophecy is more action-oriented than a traditional space simulation. We are trying to avoid long travel times or other activities where the player isn’t really doing anything.
EXCITING PLAYER VS. PLAYER COMBAT: Black Prophecy allows players to organize big PvP battles and also offers varied PvP missions.
CAPTIVATING STORY: Black Prophecy’s universe, story and background has been created by the award-winning Sci-Fi author Michael Marrak
MODULAR SHIP DESIGN: Player ships are not sold as whole, but instead consist of modules like cockpits, wings, engines etc. All these modules are available in different shapes and sizes, which allows the players to customize their ships.
ITEM MODIFICATION SYSTEM: In addition to the modular ship design, players can also further customize their ships by adding modifications to their ship’s modules and weapons.
MODULAR CLAN STATION SYSTEM: Player clans can build clan stations that are expandable through a module system. Different modules add different functionalities to the station.
RESOURCE SYSTEM: Clans can fight each other to conquer resource stations.
AWARD AND MEDAL SYSTEM: Similar to an achievement system, players can earn medals and awards for performing specific tasks.
TACTICS SYSTEM: Players can learn and execute breakneck flight maneuvers.

That is a very nice long list of features, but let’s hope BP won’t repeat the same mistake as Funcom’s AoC. Black Prophecy is accepting beta testers applications in case any of you wants to give it a go.