MMORPGs

[Spyder_God]

Which MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) do you play? Do you like these versus the more traditional computer/console RPGs that are single player? Would you say these hold up against some P&P games?

Currently, I play ShadowBane, which was put together by Wolf Pack Studios and UbiSoft Inc. So far this is the best MMORPG, RPG, and honestly the best Computer game I've ever played. I find that it's quite interesting as you get the freewill to do as you please through out an immense environment full of creatures, other players, and a quite very realistic political system (at least as far as how things happen between the various guilds).

Well, just thought I'd mention something of interest.

 

[Ryder]

I don't currently play any mmorpgs, and honestly I'm worried about getting all my free time sucked into a vortex of pointlessness, still, all the same I'm tempted to give WoW a try when it comes out, dunno.

 

[Kelly]

I avoid any game where I have to pay a monthly fee. I don't have the time anymore to devote to a mmorpg, either.

 

[Durelen]

I haven’t played shadowBand. Some of the reviews were not too great on release so I passed it up. I hear some of the players giving good reviews of it though. I don’t know anyone personally that is playing it though.

I played Ultima Online for over four years but left after they released Age of Shadows. I was really big into the trade skills such as blacksmithing but they pretty much ruined it to the point where you cant sell a thing any longer. It was fun it its day. It was pretty fun sharing my faith with others in the game and with those in the guilds I played with. They are releasing Ultima X:O next year but it’s shaping up to be a pure mmog hack and slash game with no real economy so I doubt I’ll be giving it a try.

EQ for two years and still having fun. I play a Ranger and a Cleric and try hard not to let the game eat up all my time. I belong to a small Christian guild and when I return later next month (taking short break) I have my eye on a second Christian guild I may join as well. I’m looking forward to EQ2 especially since they will be offering player owned ships like I had in UO. I like playing a good guy Pirate the most so it should be interesting. Good guy pirate?!? hehe Robin Hood of the sea I suppose.

Played AC2 but to date its still full of bugs and seriously lacking in content. But if you like having a dungeon all to yourself, well no one else is around playing the game.

World War II Online is fun. It’s a lot like Battlefield 1942 but with a lot of other players on the battlefield. You could sit and guard a city for an hour with out any action and then all of the sudden be under siege by 50 enemy players and a cut supply line.

I also play a little tibia and The 4th Coming, which you can play for free. They are very out dated in graphics but they play very well on my laptop when I just need a break and don’t really want to start up my desktop computer.

Main reason I play MMORP Games is because I found out I can save a lot of money each year with subscriptions and expansions compared to buying traditional computer games that don’t seem to hold my interest too long. MMOG’s are always adding new content and there are always new ways to play the same old game keeping it reasonably fresh. I also like the idea that I can play with other people in the social setting, as it is, giving me the option of pick and choose whom I play with in the virtual world setting. Ehh, it works for me.

Oh, I left out a few other games but maybe for another time.
cya on the net!

 

[SniperPatrol]

I play Star Wars Galaxies right now, but they have numerous glitches and way to many newbies who are just playing it because they are Star Wars freakboys (no offense anyone). I loved EQ and still play it now. I have a level 60 Ranger and a level 49 Shaman. I can't wait for EQ2 but I don't think that FFXI is going to be very good.

 

[troodon]

I play EQ. I did play SWG for a while but I got tired doing nothing but hand crafting pet stims (I was a BE) so I quit that game.

 

[Spyder_God]

I guess not everyone that chooses to reply will honestly share an opinion on the relatively positive side so .......eh. We're all entitled to our own opinions.

Hey Sniper, What guild are you with in Star Wars Galaxies? I haven't played it yet. What's it like? I have a know a few guild members from WotS (Wielders of the Sword) that are playing but aside from them I know nothing of how that game is. Which side is currently dominating, is it too early to tell, or is it a stalemate already?

Hope to hear from you soon.

 

[Swoosh]

I played EQ for a very long time. I had a 63 cleric as well as a few other high 50's characters (warrior, druid, necro, you name it ) on the Luclin server.


After I dumped EQ (which was VERY hard for me...) I played DAoC for awhile. I played a 50 Armsman on Tristan Server. It was ok, but DAoC lacked alot of in-depth play.

From there, I moved on to ShadowBane and played a high 40's thief. ShadowBane also lacked alot in gameplay so I was quickly bored with it.

From there I went back to EQ for awhile and started a new character and all. I got up to 40 something with an Enchanter before quitting again.

As of now, Im looking forword to playing Horizons and/or EQ2, whichever has better game play. The thing I liked about EQ was that it was so HUGE! You could play for years and litereally never go everywhere. I can still remember great times with friends up in NToV or those late night armor runs in Kael. Good times, good times.

If anyone is interested in playing Horizons or EQ2 when they come out and want to start a "Christian" guild I think it could be alot of fun. PM me or e-mail me or whatnot . You can usually find me here on CF at the OBOB forum.

Hope to hear from you soon!

God Bless,
Swoosh

 

[Durelen]

If anyone is interested in playing Horizons or EQ2 when they come out and want to start a "Christian" guild I think it could be alot of fun. PM me or e-mail me or whatnot . You can usually find me here on CF at the OBOB forum.

Hope to hear from you soon!

God Bless,
Swoosh

Hmmm… I’ve been actually considering starting a guild in EQ2 with other Christians. That’s still such a long time off though and I may not do it until a few months after release. I just want to make sure I like the game before I spend money for a pay commercial web site to put up the guild web pages, email, FTP, DNS as well a forums like we have here. I’ve been doing the officer/leader role for nearly four years and it really is a lot of work and commitment. It’s alot of fun if it’s well organized and staffed with good officers.

 

[Swoosh]

*nods* I was the guild leader for many guilds over the years. Some very respectable ones at that. I'm not looking to take over any type of leadership this time around, so don't get any ideas lol. I'm on for the ride now!

-Swoosh

 

[Durelen]

*nods* I was the guild leader for many guilds over the years. Some very respectable ones at that. I'm not looking to take over any type of leadership this time around, so don't get any ideas lol. I'm on for the ride now!

-Swoosh

Well that’s the thing of it, finding people that are willing to put in just a little work to create a worthwhile guild. All of the financial burdens as well as most of the organizational work will be my responsibility but committed officers are the ones that often get down in the trenches and do much of the work for the members of the guild.

The only reason I would be creating an EQ2 guild would not just be to take the place as guild leader of it (as many do) but to create a guild with the right concepts and organization to be fun and worthwhile for people to be involved with, including myself. Creating a guild based on Christian ideas and motivations is in my opinion a great way to share the gospel with other players in the game and this I have done often and would be putting much of my organizational time into.

This of course is still some time off but I have been feeling the draw of doing this over the past few months. If this is something I should be doing then I do think it will unfold as the time draws near to begin organizing it. For now though, EQ2 is not even slated for release until March of 2004 so I primarily only have things in concept at this point.

 

[D.C]

I played Earth & Beyond for a few months and cancelled my subscription because I didn't have the time to really play it the way I wanted. I am going to renew it in December sometime though, also thinking of getting Planetside or ShadowBane also.

 

[Durelen]

ShadowBane has a free trial. You can download the game and play it for a week. A lot of MMORPG's have the free download and trial right now. I think I have a list of 15 or so games floating around my computer somewhere..

I played E&B from release for four months. It was a good game but I went on a trip for a few months and just didn't reactivate my account when I got back. I've been thinking of getting the account going again (if my chars are still on the server) but I may be holding out for the expansion to SWG where you can have ships *likes flying ships too*. I still need to look into that though.

 

[Spyder_God]

I'm glad to see that many of you enjoy MMORPGs. I'd like to know if any of you are thinking about giving ShadowBane a chance? If so please contact me in-game on the Dread server, I'm usually on as either Darkie Forgebirther or Merkol Ainor.

Hope to see you in game if you're interested else wise I think it's definitely something to look into since UbiSoft Inc./Wolf Pack Studios is currently about to start testing a new map/world for the game within the next 3-4 weeks.

They are adding a new race and new monsters, classes, disciplines, and the expansion goes for sale at the same price as the game, $19.99 plus the 12.95/month. I think it's not that bad but then that's also because I pay $50 for a PS2 or X-Box game.

Anyway let's see if it is possible to start a religious guild in-game or something. Hope to hear from you.

~Spyder

 

[Bowser]

World of Warcraft!!!

 

[revolutio]

World of Warcraft!!!

Yeah that is what I am planning on playing.

 

[Reillz]

Oh world of warcraft looks great i can't wait . Currently i play everquest just in my spare time, it's a great game.

 

[Buskanaka]

heck yeah i cant wait for wow, ive been drooling over the site for months now... ive never actually played any mmorpgs before, or even rpgs, but im a huge warcraft fan so exploring the world and seeing all the characters up close and personal is gonna be awesome

 

[mala]

played
eq
uo
daoc
ac
ao
sg

playing
eve

future
wow
mythica

 

[Buskanaka]

Does anyone want to start a WoW guild? I'm keen to play with fellow Christians