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    Looking for an MMORPG (Suggestions)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Adzyybee, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. Adzyybee

    Adzyybee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys. I am looking for a decent MMORPG to play.

    I would prefer the following features:

    - Completely free

    - Downloadable client

    - PVP/Skills (Like Runescape/WOW etc)

    - Maybe even a forum

    I have played Guild Wars, WOW and Runescape so i would like to play a new MMORPG.

    Any suggestions?

    ---> Adzyybee
     
    Adzyybee, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. joshthor

    joshthor 100% Crazy Sauce

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    maybe silkroad?
     
    joshthor, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. Adzyybee

    Adzyybee Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have heard that Silkroad is quite bad compared to others out there.

    Thanks anyway.

    ---> Adzyybee
     
    Adzyybee, Aug 29, 2009
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    powerfull499 Notebook Evangelist

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  5. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    EVE Online

    Heavy on PvP and skills. And once you get good/patient (i.e. PvP/Mining/Salvage/Trade) you can pay for EVE without spending a real-world dime.
     
    Signal2Noise, Aug 29, 2009
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  6. sweetStyles

    sweetStyles Notebook Consultant

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    Check out Shaiya or Perfect World. I actually haven't tried them myself but judging from the reviews and vid's on youtube they look alright. =]
     
    sweetStyles, Aug 29, 2009
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  7. Jeffa19

    Jeffa19 Notebook Consultant

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    You could try Last Chaos, its f2p although it does have an item mall.
     
    Jeffa19, Aug 29, 2009
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    Try Atlantica if you're into the turn based JRPG system. Runes of Magic has a huge flaw, and that's its sound system. The sound is extremely lacking (no chopping wood sounds, running sounds, etc), but the music (when it decides to come on for no reason), is amazing
     
    insanechinaman, Aug 30, 2009
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  9. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The original poster wanted a free MMO... EVE Online is not free and it has associated startup costs before it can really pay for itself.

    Yes. Dungeons and Dragons Online (DDO). And you really should do a search of these forums for "Free MMO" if you want more recommendations. There has been a glut of threads like this one asking the same question.
     
    garetjax, Aug 30, 2009
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  10. Adzyybee

    Adzyybee Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone for your feedback. I think i might try Powerfull499's suggestion of playing Runes Of Magic. Has anyone else played this game. Does it have Skills, PVP etc.

    Many Thanks

    ---> Adzyybee
     
    Adzyybee, Aug 30, 2009
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  11. nczhivago

    nczhivago Newbie

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    May be I will try Last Chaos..
     
    nczhivago, Aug 30, 2009
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  12. powerfull499

    powerfull499 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, there are a lot of skills like WoW. The game is very new, I think it's 3 months old or something, so it's BRAND NEW! Yup, there are PVP and everything, just jump into the universe - if you have played WoW, you will learn it very fast.
     
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  13. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    <.<
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    I'm currently playing Rappelz and it's quite... ok though it's sorta... Point and click game :/ Loads of skills though

    Runes of Magic is also very good from my experience :3 It's basically a free version of WoW. Never pked before since I never got far but yeah, it does have a pk system if i recall...
     
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    powerfull499 Notebook Evangelist

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    Me and my friend play Rappelz once in a while aswell, and I think it's bit.... Boring >_> But my friend thinks it's a fantastic game.

    I like ROM better.
     
    powerfull499, Aug 30, 2009
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  15. neenee

    neenee Notebook Consultant

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    DDO Unlimited, which has a free-to-play option, has not been released yet.

    Unless you've been a beta tester, you'll have to wait at least another week.
     
    neenee, Sep 3, 2009
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    Shaiya is quite good - Guild-Wars-esque, so it's more level-based, but there is quite an active world there with a very alive PvP environment.
     
    FlickerEis, Sep 3, 2009
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