Völkermord Guild News

New DMO "Imperium of Man" trailer and screenies!

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:42:32 -0500

Finally, after suffering through nearly 3 days of gamescom hell, we have some real DMO info!

And on a side note, THQ has dropped a fresh trailer for Space Marine:
http://www.thq.com/uk/thqtv/index?movieId=4196

I must say, the sexiness was worth the wait.

Ahh the Imperium...
Though we all knew it would be, today it was confirmed as the first playable race.

And while the trailer was nice, the real gems are these nine new screenshots of pure awesomesauce:

THQ's Danny Bilson is a God

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:00:09 -0500

Getting information about DMO from gamescom is like pulling teeth... but THQ's Danny Bilson is trying to make up for it by spilling his guts in this interview with Eurogamer.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2010-08-17-thq-on-everything-interview

Nice little Q&A about Space Marine, DMO, and DoW 3

About DMO:

Danny Bilson wrote:

What does being an Inquisitor mean? That's down the road somewhere. I always say too much in these things, but I get excited

Danny Bilson wrote:

But you won't be able to be a Space Marine right away, because that's a very unique class, if you know the universe. The road there is a great road, and they are in the game.

Danny Bilson wrote:

But I'm insisting we encounter and have experiences with some of the other core six chapters along the way.

Danny Bilson wrote:

But in Dark Millennium is just that. It's a Dark Millennium. It's not goofy.

Danny Bilson wrote:

... you know how those betas come really early? Just keep in touch and you could be one of the first in.

Thanks go to Chowdah for this find!

E3 Sucks, but at least we got some real Warhammer 40k info

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:01:36 -0500

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online seems to capture the gritty universe we have all been waiting for...

Gameplay trailer:

DMO Official site wrote:

On the very edge of the galaxy lies the Sargos Sector. For centuries it was rendered uninhabitable and isolated by volatile Warp Storms. Even now, deep within the sector the very fabric of reality is unraveling. Only the ancient Sentinel Devices hold the Warp at bay.

But the ravages of time and meddling of humanity have weakened the Sentinel Devices-and now, the battle for these lost worlds is at hand. Drawn to the conflict, the great races of the galaxy descend upon the Sargos Sector, seeking to preserve reality-or to tear it asunder.

Side with the forces of Order, or the vile hosts of Destruction, in a war that will unlock ancient secrets, reveal dark purposes, and determine the fate of the Sargos Sector. For in this dark millennium, there is no peace amongst the stars, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter.

Screenies:

Though we haven't gotten all the details, we've got some info:

Video Breakdown:
As we had nothing better to do yesterday, Andrew, Travis, Mario and myself attempted to draw out as much info as we could about the game from the meager but butthole-puckering offering in the trailer. Kraven has added a few points that need to be looked at as well.

Starting with the obvious, it's clear that Space Marines, Orks, and Chaos Space Marines will all be playable.

There were a myriad of vehicles from Ork DeffKoptas and Trukks to (C)SM Bikes and of course the imposing Titan. Though it's impossible to tell exactly how they will be implemented, the important thing is they ARE implemented. Also on this point, every clip where the Titan appears seems to be in roughly the same location (to the left of an aged titan shell), indicating that it is indeed a scenario-based event rather than random happenstance.

Finally, throughout the trailer are several hints at combat gameplay. Knockdowns, cover, and (sigh) KBs.

0:13 & 0:36
Nurgle monstrosity thing. From the spread he appears to be a mob, not playable. But this implies that nurgle will play a major role in the storylines.

0:18 & 0:44
Chaos Heretic/Cultist. Shows more class choices than merely power-armor clad chaos marines.

0:24 & 0:29
At center is an SM that appears to be in Librarian armor.

0:35
On the right we can see a Techpriest.

0:40
you can see the word 'cover' popping up from the target... more proof we are looking at a Gears-style gameplay

Also we can see four red lines acting as a box-shaped targeting reticle around the target, indicating an auto-target feature commonplace in mmos. However, once the shooting begins, a second circular reticle also appears on the target, possibly for aim or merely and indicator for the player he has engaged. I believe these to be a sure-fire sign that there will NOT be manual aiming.

A final point on 0:40, you can see that the attacker is level 30 (the mob is lvl 5), yet his single hotbar is not full of abilities. I take this as a good sign, pointing toward a game with fewer abilities that are always useful, rather than the MMO standard of 100 semi-useful or situational abilities.

0:41
Once again we are in the titan scenario (you can see the old titan shell in the far left of the screen). But this time we are able to get a feel for range, as many of the opponants are engaging one another from a fair distance. This type of extended range will further emphasize use of cover, possibly suppression, and of course the importance of closing distance as quickly as possible. Basically: Less button mashing, more strat!

0:45 & 0:53 & 0:56
The first glimpse of a Chaos Dreadnaught. Though from the video it appears to be a mob, it is nevertheless in the game, and that is always a good sign. Keep an eye on the supurb distortion effects from the Dnaughts flamer.

0:47
Looks like multiple players are in the trukk. One steering, one on the gun emplacement DAKKA DAKKA (possibly more room).

0:48 He is knocking down CSM with a warhammer,
if knockbacks are in the game, time will tell the magnitude

0:49
Imperial Guard. They do not appear to be players, but looks can be decieving, as they are located directly in front of the aged titan shell (damn that thing is in almost every action shot!).

0:51
Scout Marine. Clear as day.

0:57
Also solved is the mystery of wtf is that. You can see what appears to be the word "Imperator" on the lower trim of his robe, as well as "V" or "5" as a roman numeral on his right gauntlet. Given his unique white on white attire and psyker abilities, he is either an Inquisitor or an Imperial Confessor. What is not clear is if this is merely a mob or playable... lets hope both!
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat30046&prodId=prod1090125

So far, we only see 2 major issues that could be problematic:
1. Knockbacks (knockDOWNS would be fine)
2. Two-faction system (implied on the DMO website). Seriously, this is 40k... it NEEDS a faction for every race. Lets learn from WAR's mistakes.

Stay turned for more info and updates as we get them!

PS: Travis coined the phrase DMO (pronounced Dee-Mo) last night for "Dark Millennium Online". Its official.

Gearing up for 40k

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:53:11 -0500

Well, WAR proved that merely having a great IP does not guarantee you can make a great game. We all had our gripes, but there is no reason to dwell on what could have been. We moved on from WAR long ago, and Völkermord is once again setting our sights to the future...

The FAR future.

THQ, the game company responsible for the superb "Dawn of War" RTS series, has teamed with Vigil Games (creators of the critcally acclaimed "Darksiders") to develop a Warhammer 40,000 MMO.

The official game reveal is taking place at this years E3, which we are greatly anticipating.

Stay tuned for more info and updates.

Reikwald Falls!

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:40:24 -0600

Last night Destro pushed through heavy defenses and successfully captured Reikwald Fortress, marking the first time Ungrim has ever seen a fortress fall. Great job by all of Destruction!

Spurred by this unexpected loss, Order managed a fierce defence of the other racial pairings, with several large-scale O-RvR battles taking place, finally halting Destruction's progress in Kadrin Valley. A great time for all players on both sides!

At last...T4. Yes, yet another server first!

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:21:36 -0500

It took longer to get here than we would have liked (hour long queues 4tw), but at last we arrive en masse in T4, as yesterday we organized a VK warband and rampaged through the last remaining pockets of resistance in the unlocked T4 zones: the keeps.

As seems to be the pattern, we began in Greenskins before proceeding to Chaos and finally to Dark Elf. Grats to everyone who was able to participate in another server first:

VK Attendees:
Benzin
Wriath
Eddie
Ludovico
Gromph
Pugpowah
Yefe
Zomfear
Wraeththu
Duh
Beherit
Exodus
Soulfelch
Erebus
Rinn
Scorchedearth (Stumplegrumps)
Helter
Condumb
Fathermagus
Kasmira
Necrodc
Pompadore

Our apps:
Kraven
Fitz

And of course we have to special mention Dragoness<Pak'Cafan> for her valuable contribution of unadulterated DPS throughout the night.

Of course, there just isn't a high enough population to spill the required victory points and unlock the next set of zones for capture, but rest assured, Altdorf; we will be knocking at your gates soon enough.

T2 is for chumps... Server First T3

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:11:58 -0500

Tonight at 5pm est, Volkermord stormed into T3 and Black Fire Pass to take through force of arms what is rightfully ours: EVERYTHING. A VK-only warband ran the gauntlet of blackfire pass to capture both battlefield objectives and hammered down the gates of Gnol Baraz, steamrolling what little resistance was offered in what is believed to be yet another server first.

Though other non-guilded players were offered the chance to be a part of this momentous occasion, fear or doubt held them back, keeping them within the peaceful confines on the PvE questing areas.

A special mention to Shaman Kavu, for his heroic actions and amazing abilities as he tagged along for shits and giggles at the lowly level of 11. Perhaps even more amazing, the highest level present in the WB was a mere 24. Congratulations on a job well done.

Attendees:
Benzin
Wriath
Duh Pin
Beherit
Einmyra
Helter
Zomfear
Enhasten
Darkintent
Bluenoise
Malphas
Kavu
Rinn
Ludovico
Fathermagus
Nuclear
Eddie
Hatetank
Gromph
Nojoke
Dangnabit
Kasmira
Pugpowah

Server First - Keep Captures

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:56:53 -0500

Volkermord is pround to announce being the first players and guild on Ungrim server to successfully organize and capture a keep! But we didn't stop there! We took EVERY Order Controlled T2 Keep On Monday night (9-15-08, about 9:00 or so) with less than a full warband at each capture (levels ranged from 8 to 16). As of this writing, Order has still not taken back any of them. It's a shame the guild has not reached the rank required to claim one, but nonetheless a job well done.

Credit where credit is due: Volkermord may have run the warband and contributed 17 of its members, but during the hour or so it took to take all three keeps we had some quality help along the way. I'd like to make sure to mention the invaluable contribution made by <The Schism> guild, for having members present in the warband at each capture! Thanks guys you were great!

Below is a list of all guild-members (and non-guild members who were present for at least one keep capture!)

Volkermord Attendees:
Benzin
Typhus
Duh
Fathermagus
Wriath
Kale
Gromph
Ailtu
Darkintent
Beherit
Ashopedies
Erebus
Exodus
Enhasten
Helter
Rinn
Ludovico

Other participants (Much thanks guys, you were awesome):
Imurdaddytoo (TY for the shoulders btw! I owe you one!)
Greyfell
Vidurr
Flem
Shadowsong
Reibisch
Krymzen
Rallmar
Parys

PS: If I missed anyone it wasn't on purpose! Drop us a line in the pub forums and I'll make sure to update the list!