Whats the best F2P MMO?
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Allods Online was semi decent till end of beta where all the bad things come like item shopw ith obscene prices and silly over-the-top death penalty along with no protection of lowbies from bored top level pvpers.
DDO is probably the nearest to decent F2P MMO these days but it lacks PvP so its a no. Plus its the kind of DnD i dont like..with munchkinism above actual roleplay.
PW, RoM and all the others can appear fun till you reach the top level and realize that to do anything you have to spend money or you are busted and useless.
15$/month aint that much in the end and at least you get some sort of reliable support, id rather stick to those or just play normal games.
DDO is probably the nearest to decent F2P MMO these days but it lacks PvP so its a no. Plus its the kind of DnD i dont like..with munchkinism above actual roleplay.
PW, RoM and all the others can appear fun till you reach the top level and realize that to do anything you have to spend money or you are busted and useless.
15$/month aint that much in the end and at least you get some sort of reliable support, id rather stick to those or just play normal games.
mabinogi heroes (renamed Verdicius or something for release). Its comming out at the end of this year for global (people who can read and write in english), its combat is real time and uses the source engine and looks amazing.
also guild wars but thats a one time fee.
also guild wars but thats a one time fee.
Not true. Its just the stigma of "If you dont pay a sub it must be shite!" label which we must get rid of. F2P is becoming bigger and bigger and would not be suprised if it replaces Sub based games in the near future.Cheveyo said:
Free Realms, Mabinogi and Runes Of Magic are VERY good F2P games that are much better than alot of Sub based games.
Speaking of DDO, I tried to get into that a little while ago but whilst I enjoyed a few of the starting areas I just didn't know anyone else in the game, and subsiquently I stopped playing.
Judging by the popularity of this game in this thread, is there perhaps an escapist guild on one of the servers? Or perhaps a nice guild that someone could point me towards should I decided to give it another go?
Judging by the popularity of this game in this thread, is there perhaps an escapist guild on one of the servers? Or perhaps a nice guild that someone could point me towards should I decided to give it another go?
I wont say "best" because that will be up to you to form an opinion. I say if you want to try a dungeons and dragons style mmo where you build a character quest in dungeons and get to meet new people from all over the world ddo is a place you can do so. I wont lie its not easy though they did get rid of their initial things like leveling sigils finding out which quests are free and knowing what your limits are until you unlock things threw favor can be daunting. If your not looking to work to hard at that throwing a few dollars here and there (6.99 I believe will get you premium status and help unlock more things) will make life easier. But for many of the people ive introduced to ddo free to play they have become premium and some even vip members. The game is that fun for us. I tried to be objective about this because even though many free to play games arent really such you can level to cap (level 20) in ddo completely free unlocking stuff via the favor system. Just check out our forums for any info you need I noted a few players have put the links up. and if you do join up and are on Sarlona Kalari is my main and I run with Lost Legions the guild.
and if you do join up and are on Sarlona Kalari is my main and I run with Lost Legions the guild.
I started playing that game a while back, but was massively put off by the insanely slow movement speeds. I know you can get stuff later on that boosts it, but it seriously takes around 5 minutes to walk across the starting town. In an MMO that's hours of wasted time.Daedalus1942 said:
I'm afraid to say it, but Runescape isn't that bad xD
Describing it in words would repulse anyone, you probably spend more time cutting down trees than fighting, but seriously it's somehow really addictive.
Wouldn't recommend it for a long period of time, but it's a good "sit back and relax" type thing.
Describing it in words would repulse anyone, you probably spend more time cutting down trees than fighting, but seriously it's somehow really addictive.
Wouldn't recommend it for a long period of time, but it's a good "sit back and relax" type thing.
Sometimes there is an issue with the TDM many of us have gone threw it Im not really good with describing the technical go around but the forums does have a help section for download troubles and you can ask for tips to get the launcher running. I hope this helps a bit.Cajt said:
I'm actually doing a weekly review series on the topic of Free-to-Play MMO games, so that's actually right up your alley. The pacing might be a bit slow for you, but if you'd like to read it anyway, send me a PM.
For the instant advice, it depends entirely on what you're in for, given the crazy amount of variety in games like these.
For the standard MMO-style game, there are almost too many to list. (MMOHut [http://mmohut.com/gamelist] and OnRPG [http://www.onrpg.com/MMO/Free-MMORPG] have good lists for that, though.) As far as what you want out of it, there are a few reliable standbys.
Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a solid choice. Runes of Magic (as suggested above) is almost picturesque WoW in terms of gameplay and interface. If WoW is your thing, this is free and almost the same experience. Allods Online is also reliable for that. There are a lot in this genre, so it's hard to advise one over the other. For a slightly different experience, Perfect World International is a gorgeous game that looks amazing on max specs, and changes enough in-game to be different.
If you're looking to break out of the mold a little, try something like League of Legends (made by the same guys behind DotA). It takes some getting used to, being an RTS-like game as just a single unit. There's a lot of waiting involved, and the community isn't very inviting, but the gameplay is fun assuming it's your sort of thing.
If not that, try Sword of the New World (also called Granado Espada), which gives the player a party of three instead of one character, which takes some micromanagement, but is pretty cool because of that. Atlantica Online has a turn-based combat system, which is very unique, but a little slow if you're not a fan of turn-based games.
D&D Online, formerly a subscription game, is solid. Although I wouldn't recommend trying it without a bit of background with D&D systems, and a familiarity with the rulesets of pen-and-paper games.
There's also Ace Online, which is a fighter-pilot title. It's Korean, meaning there's a lot of grind to be found, but is a genuinely active and new speed for games of the type. Remember to quest, as that's much better experience than standard monster-grinding.
If you're looking for something a little more Korean or anime-inspired, there are several highlights. Fiesta Online is the most generally well-recommended. Grand Fantasia as well. Or, if you're a fan of the Shin Megami Tensei series, try MegaTen. FlyFF (Fly for Free) is a cute and creative game, which has flight and a combo system. It can get a little repetitive, as most games of its type, but it's good to try if you enjoy that sort of thing. Ragnarok Online (the Valkyrie server is free) and Secret of the Solstice are good standbys for that genre of 2D fantasy game. Also very grindy.
The platformer titles are the ones that really shine in this category. MapleStory, Wonderking, or LaTale are all very good for that. Each has it's own perks and flaws, but none of them break anything. (Avoid Grand Chase Online, as that one isn't very good.) If you're into that kind of thing, but prefer 3D, try Dragonica Online (of which there is an Escapist guild. Feel free to PM me for that as well).
If you're not into any of the above, GunZ: The Duel and S4 League are both good for the "high speed" third-person-shooter genre. Which you'll like depends on how you like your atmosphere and speed settings. I personally prefer S4. If you want a bit less speed, try Battlefield Heroes. Exteel is highly recommended as well (though I can't verify, it does not run on Win7 or Vista). For a more traditional FPS: Alliance of Valiant Arms, Crossfire, and Combat Arms are all great for it.
For racers, there's TrackMania Nations Forever (also available on Steam), Project Torque, and Drift City. All three are good for different reasons. Project Torque is the most realistic of them all, but has an unreasonable amount of grind to upgrade cars and parts. TrackMania Nations Forever is more of an arcade-style racer, which is as much physics driven as nearly any Source game, and takes a bit of getting used to. Drift City is cel-shaded and absurd, but fun assuming you don't mind off-the-wall racers.
I'd also recommend trying Tales Runner or Project Powder.
There are also many Kart-style racing games, none of which are all that great. If you like combat in racing, I recommend UpShift Strike Racer. It really is the only one worth mentioning in the genre.
Um... I've already gone on at a stupidly absurd length. Is there anything you're specifically looking for?
For the instant advice, it depends entirely on what you're in for, given the crazy amount of variety in games like these.
For the standard MMO-style game, there are almost too many to list. (MMOHut [http://mmohut.com/gamelist] and OnRPG [http://www.onrpg.com/MMO/Free-MMORPG] have good lists for that, though.) As far as what you want out of it, there are a few reliable standbys.
Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a solid choice. Runes of Magic (as suggested above) is almost picturesque WoW in terms of gameplay and interface. If WoW is your thing, this is free and almost the same experience. Allods Online is also reliable for that. There are a lot in this genre, so it's hard to advise one over the other. For a slightly different experience, Perfect World International is a gorgeous game that looks amazing on max specs, and changes enough in-game to be different.
If you're looking to break out of the mold a little, try something like League of Legends (made by the same guys behind DotA). It takes some getting used to, being an RTS-like game as just a single unit. There's a lot of waiting involved, and the community isn't very inviting, but the gameplay is fun assuming it's your sort of thing.
If not that, try Sword of the New World (also called Granado Espada), which gives the player a party of three instead of one character, which takes some micromanagement, but is pretty cool because of that. Atlantica Online has a turn-based combat system, which is very unique, but a little slow if you're not a fan of turn-based games.
D&D Online, formerly a subscription game, is solid. Although I wouldn't recommend trying it without a bit of background with D&D systems, and a familiarity with the rulesets of pen-and-paper games.
There's also Ace Online, which is a fighter-pilot title. It's Korean, meaning there's a lot of grind to be found, but is a genuinely active and new speed for games of the type. Remember to quest, as that's much better experience than standard monster-grinding.
If you're looking for something a little more Korean or anime-inspired, there are several highlights. Fiesta Online is the most generally well-recommended. Grand Fantasia as well. Or, if you're a fan of the Shin Megami Tensei series, try MegaTen. FlyFF (Fly for Free) is a cute and creative game, which has flight and a combo system. It can get a little repetitive, as most games of its type, but it's good to try if you enjoy that sort of thing. Ragnarok Online (the Valkyrie server is free) and Secret of the Solstice are good standbys for that genre of 2D fantasy game. Also very grindy.
The platformer titles are the ones that really shine in this category. MapleStory, Wonderking, or LaTale are all very good for that. Each has it's own perks and flaws, but none of them break anything. (Avoid Grand Chase Online, as that one isn't very good.) If you're into that kind of thing, but prefer 3D, try Dragonica Online (of which there is an Escapist guild. Feel free to PM me for that as well).
If you're not into any of the above, GunZ: The Duel and S4 League are both good for the "high speed" third-person-shooter genre. Which you'll like depends on how you like your atmosphere and speed settings. I personally prefer S4. If you want a bit less speed, try Battlefield Heroes. Exteel is highly recommended as well (though I can't verify, it does not run on Win7 or Vista). For a more traditional FPS: Alliance of Valiant Arms, Crossfire, and Combat Arms are all great for it.
For racers, there's TrackMania Nations Forever (also available on Steam), Project Torque, and Drift City. All three are good for different reasons. Project Torque is the most realistic of them all, but has an unreasonable amount of grind to upgrade cars and parts. TrackMania Nations Forever is more of an arcade-style racer, which is as much physics driven as nearly any Source game, and takes a bit of getting used to. Drift City is cel-shaded and absurd, but fun assuming you don't mind off-the-wall racers.
I'd also recommend trying Tales Runner or Project Powder.
There are also many Kart-style racing games, none of which are all that great. If you like combat in racing, I recommend UpShift Strike Racer. It really is the only one worth mentioning in the genre.
Um... I've already gone on at a stupidly absurd length. Is there anything you're specifically looking for?
