Curse

Maria The Princess · Aug 05, 2008, 04:49 AM // 04:49

after 3 years of playing GW i get tired of it once in a while, so i drift to other games just to change of scenery, but i always end up coming back to GW, therefor knowing that this game will be abandoned in a few months, i dont want to pay for a game unless i really like it.

so there are those free RPGs, with the option to buy in game items from a game server. there are a few of them, and what is nice is that you can play all you wish, without spending 1 penny on the game, but if you wish to you can buy items for real money which is on a server in game itself that is supported by the game, this is how they make money without forcing you to buy a CD before you know if you like the game, and without forcing you to pay month fees in case you are broke.

but when you feel like it, you can actually buy game bonuses that you can trade to other players for real money, or use yourself to make your game funner or easier (note: not an auto win button, just makes the game more enjoyable).

of course nobody is making you buy those items for money, using real money is a short cut. you can always generate in game income to buy those items from other players, which also generates the game economy, since players that want a short cut will buy those items to sell them to real in game reach people.

i have played 2 of these games, and i like that system that doesnt force you to spend 1 penny, since players that dont generate players that will.

so far i have played Flyff (Fly For Fun) major grind fest, nothing in this game except for grind and fancy items, therefor you either get extremelly addicted to it, or get bored quickly. crappy graphics, game mostly relies on community to keep people playing rather then the game itself... Level cap is 120 :s

and WOKF (World of Kung Fu) which is more based on quests, and even has an option to let you level up afk using reward points you get from doing quests and killing. Can be fun to team up like in GW since it has instances, or just play in the one instanced world with other people questing or just grinding, even tough killing monsters for exp is extremely unrewarding. Has alot of options, such as become a king of a country and set the rules in there, get married (yes in game weddings!) and get bonus exp from playing with your partner, also allows you to telleport to partner at any time) and so on, i dont think i know about all the features of this game yet. Not bad graphics, here is a screenie just to show you. Level cap is 70, i think.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...11/horsie2.jpg

what do you think ofthese kind of games? have you played any game of this kind and how did you like it/. what name?

Nevin · Aug 05, 2008, 08:31 AM // 08:31

I've learned that most if not all freeware games are generally crap. If you're itching for a no bucks experience, I'd suggest playing demos or trials of games. The Tabula Rasa trial is worth a look, you may actually enjoy it.

If you touch any of those korean games that all look the same however, shame on you.

distilledwill · Aug 05, 2008, 09:29 AM // 09:29

When I was young and naive I played Runescape for quite a while.

My shame is deep.

Fril Estelin · Aug 05, 2008, 10:05 AM // 10:05

I liked Silkroad Online, which is (or was) very much like GW, but not as good (but completely free).

I love Trackmania Nations Forever (obviously not an RPG but a great game with awesome graphics and the smoothest animation I've ever seen).

It's good to be able to come back to GW after a break (I guess that's also what Anet would like us to do).

Turbobusa · Aug 05, 2008, 10:06 AM // 10:06

FlyFF is so boring imo... The only fun thing is flying, so the game wears its name well. But it becomes really boring very fast, and the flying combat system is trash.

If you like grind you'll like it. If not the game isn't for you.

Malice Black · Aug 05, 2008, 10:31 AM // 10:31

RFOnline is free. Use to be P2P, but it failed miserably

2moons - Has graphics similar to WoW. Was the testing ground for Hellgate London, but proved to so popular they plan on releasing a final version.

Hellgate London is a pretty good hack n slash. You'd have to buy the game though. That would keep you interested for a few months.

AscalonWarrior · Aug 05, 2008, 12:41 PM // 12:41

Perfect World, great game. Free MMORPG that is not a grindfest because of large amount of quests.

http://www.perfectworld.com.my/

EDIT: If you want to try it, you have to download the patches manually, and after that,
http://forum.perfectworld.com.my/viewtopic.php?t=17076
Somewhere on that thread is the solution

EDITEDIT: Not sure if they fixed the problem

Sk8tborderx · Aug 05, 2008, 02:57 PM // 14:57

Just play WoW on a private server.

Snograt · Aug 05, 2008, 04:48 PM // 16:48

Web-based stuff is good for whiling away a few hours

nekopowa · Aug 05, 2008, 07:49 PM // 19:49

I tried Atlantica Online, quite a nice game that. It's not as ...primitive... as most f2p games are.

But i still have to find a game that would be worth investing time in besides GW.

komma · Aug 05, 2008, 08:04 PM // 20:04

im actually installing dugeon runners now...heard it was ncsofts spoof on wow and it has gotten some decent reviews.

http://www.dungeonrunners.com/

Sir Seifus Halbred · Aug 05, 2008, 09:19 PM // 21:19

I tried Shaiya and Pirates of the Caribbean Online (Both free online games)

They got really boring really fast...

Nevin · Aug 05, 2008, 09:29 PM // 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sk8tborderx

Just play WoW on a private server.

I think pirates are not allowed to express their means of gaming on guru.

As for perfect world?

http://www.perfectworld.com.my/downl...ots/001-08.jpg

Lulz.

Arkantos · Aug 05, 2008, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Talking about WoW private servers is fine, really.

With that said, play WoW private servers.

Maria The Princess · Aug 05, 2008, 09:49 PM // 21:49

actually at a certain point i was going to try out dungeon runners, but it was before the release, so later i simply forgot about it

so is it any good?

and wow, well, i don't like wow in general, i have tried it on a private server and stayed in the game for about 30 minutes to know that i will never want to play it again. Atlantica online seems nice too, will try that out!

and hey, those korean free games are not that bad after all 9well flyff is, but WOKF is actually turning out to be a decent game lol)

pamelf · Aug 05, 2008, 11:34 PM // 23:34

Puzzle Pirates!

[DE] · Aug 06, 2008, 12:12 AM // 00:12

The problem with dungeon runners is that it just kinda sets you loose in this whole new game world with no real directive, no storyline, nothing. If you can find your way through that theirs some very imbalanced PvP you can take part in - not to mention the fact that P2P players get much better gear and weapons than those who don't. But it is fun every once in a while just to load up and slaughter shit.

The other free game that NCSoft put out, Exteel, is pretty entertaining. It's like an online gundam fps but it does get old pretty fast, and most of the players are absolutely TERRIBLE.

Sleeper Service · Aug 06, 2008, 01:26 AM // 01:26

http://megamek.sourceforge.net/idx.php?pg=main
strat.

http://magicduel.com/
RPG.

http://www.armada-online.com/
uhhh space shoot mmorpg.

puzzle pirates owns.

and

http://www.magicworkstation.com/
MTG owns as well.

AscalonWarrior · Aug 06, 2008, 01:10 PM // 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by komma

im actually installing dugeon runners now...heard it was ncsofts spoof on wow and it has gotten some decent reviews.

http://www.dungeonrunners.com/

Yeah it's quite nice game and done with humour. I recommend buying premium user time or something like that though.. 20€ for half a year.

blue.rellik · Aug 06, 2008, 01:28 PM // 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevin

I think pirates are not allowed to express their means of gaming on guru.

As for perfect world?

http://www.perfectworld.com.my/downl...ots/001-08.jpg

Lulz.

Oh god, that made me cry out in laughter