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[Perfect World] A very pretty free MMO you should check out if you're into free stuff
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Perfect World
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Perfect World is a free MMORPG (pronounce: mmmmmoarrp-gee) coming from China, but with an international (zero Engrish!) version available to the rest of the world.
So why is it fun?
For a number of reasons:
- Beautiful graphics that are shiny
Oh yeah? yeah!: link - Loads of tweaking
Not only do you get to decide on how your character looks, but you will also have to make some painful decisions on how you want to develop your character. You will have to decide how to allocate your points among vitality/strength/magic/dexterity and you will have to decide what skills you want to develop as you won't be getting enough points to get more than a select few spells to the highest level. There's also a lot of options on how you want to enchant your armour, but that's more for endgame. - Attainable goals
You get new skills or better versions of skills about every level. New armour becomes available, you can explore the world a bit further without having to fear for your life and you can earn flying swords, ridable ice bears and a long list of other things you always wanted. You can gain a lot of exp through doing quests and grinding goes (compared to games like Ragnarok and WoW) fast so the next level and/or goal is never far away. - Completely over the top armour, mounts and spells
Oh yeah? Yeah! example of the nonsense you run into. Strong spells make your screen shake and are accompanied by bright flashes of light. Scroll down to the text about the UI to see how ridiculously badass my character looked on lev14. - Quests that go beyond the usual FedEx and grind quests
There are a few quests that require you to top a building, grab a chest and head back to the quest giver within a few minutes. And there's quite a few quests that you can finish if you bother to save up the stuff you find. Of course, like any other MMO, most quests are about killing a dozen enemies and looting an item off their corpse. Perfect World does what other games refuse to: every mob you kill has the quest item you need. - Meaningful PvP combat
Guilds can own territory, which earns them a lot of $. This was the map of the Malaysian version from some months ago:
The areas with the icon of a man and an arrow next to it are contested, the big arrows in the north east show that the purple guild (a big Russian one) is taking over. As a small time player this does not concern you, joining in the PvP is an option you have. - Huge world without any invisible walls
See that mountain over there? Jump on your magical sword and fly to the top. Oh? You can't fly yet? No problem, just climb it. Nothing and no one is going to stop you. - Unique characters
The character creator puts Oblivion to shame. Oh yeah? Yeah! link to a Youtube clip of the Chinese version People have recreated Mr. T with this. - Gravity is your bitch
You can double-jump to all the weirdest places. Some quests even evolve around jumping to these weird places. And there's no fall damage, so you're completely free to try and take that impossible leap to the next rooftop.
What Perfect world offers is a very smooth and complete MMORPG experience that can be compared to contemporary Pay to Play MMOs. The game recently has a new international version with perfect English, updated skills and a better community manager. The Chinese version also had housing and some other functions in it, maybe they're going to do put those in the international version as well, if the developers are confident that it looks and feels good enough. All in all I am having a lot of fun.
Fun: the reason why we play games. From level one to where I am now I have been amazed by the beautiful graphics and over-the-top combat. Every character has, at least, a unique face, making something as mundane as waiting around in the city a fun thing to do. You can purchase fashion items and colour them at special shops if you really want to get a unique look. Mobs look insane and highly detailed, when you rip through them you feel like a bad ass.
If you are not convinced by the above, let me tell you this little factoid:
You can ride a huge polar bear! And not just that, you can pick someone up to sit behind you. "Hey baby, wanna take a ride on my polar bear?" becomes a viable pick up line! What more do you want out of a game?
Extra information:
I'm not living in the US, can I play the "international" version as well?
Unfortunately people living in a country with a localized version of Perfect world will have to play that version of the game, according to a Q/A thread on the subject: "[t]his includes Malaysia, Philippines, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and others." [url=http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showpost.php?p=89701&postcount=94GM Xarfox stated that European IPs will not be banned.[/url] See this list for all the different localized versions of the game.
System requirements, what is recommended:
Operating System: Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista
CPU: Pentium 4 Processor 2.4Ghz
Memory: 1Gb or higher
Graphic Display: Geforce4 3D Accelerator, DirectX–9.0c
Sound Card: Support DirecX8.1 or Higher
Hard Disk Space: 2.5G disk space
Internet Connection: Broadband/ADSL/Cable
Races/classes
Blatantly copied from Wikipedia:
Human
The race which compares to our own species. Humans here use swords for fighting and have skills to improve land-based movement.
Blademaster
Courageous, righteous, and resolute—these are the defining traits of a Blademaster. These damage-dealers come from a long line of seasoned warriors, and have been hardened by years of combat training. Specializing in melee combat, Blademasters can also master and harness their inner energy, called Chi, in order to channel the most devastating attacks.
Type: Melee, Tank
Available Weapons: Dual Sword, Dual Blade, Blade, Sword, Scythe, Spear, Club, Poleaxe, Sledgehammer, Dual Handaxes, Dual Hammer, Iron Fist, Sharp Edge
Comments: High Physical Defense, Low Magical Defense
Wizard
Type: Melee, Tank
Available Weapons: Dual Sword, Dual Blade, Blade, Sword, Scythe, Spear, Club, Poleaxe, Sledgehammer, Dual Handaxes, Dual Hammer, Iron Fist, Sharp Edge
Comments: High Physical Defense, Low Magical Defense
Trained in arcane knowledge, Wizards have learned that heavy armor is only needed when the enemy is allowed to move in close. Thus, they have developed an array of long-ranged and high-powered magical attacks utilizing the elements of nature. As masters of the conjuring arts, Wizards are vulnerable while casting, but once the casting is complete, they deal great damage to enemies.
Type: Ranged Magic Damage
Available Weapons: Wand, Magic Sword, Pataka, Jewel Quoit
Comments: Highest Skill Damage, Slow Casting Time
Type: Ranged Magic Damage
Available Weapons: Wand, Magic Sword, Pataka, Jewel Quoit
Comments: Highest Skill Damage, Slow Casting Time
Wing Elf
This Elf-like race has wings on their back, which are used for flight and give them further abilities with air-based movement.
Archer
As guardians of the Winged Elves, Archers are both strong and agile. Like all members of their race, Archers are gifted with the ability to fly, and thus make formidable long-range fighters. The heightened reflexes of the Archer provide the steady aim required to vanquish enemies from afar. With an unwavering sense of pride and duty, Archers can learn to shoot arrows both elemental and poisonous in nature.
Type: Ranged Physical Damage
Available Weapons: Bow, Crossbow, Slingshot
Comments: High Critical Percentage, Low Physical Defense
Type: Ranged Physical Damage
Available Weapons: Bow, Crossbow, Slingshot
Comments: High Critical Percentage, Low Physical Defense
Cleric
As the primary healers of Perfect World, Clerics are masters of supportive and recovery spells, which makes them an invaluable addition to any group of adventurers. In addition, Clerics specialize in using Metal element attacks, and can curse their enemies to reduce their defense, speed, or attack damage. Clerics are a good match for close-combat companions, since their long-range magical prowess complements the short range of melee fighters.
Type: Hybrid, Primary Healer
Available Weapons: Sword, Staff, Wand, Quoit
Comments: Heal, Buff and Revive Skills, Party Based
Type: Hybrid, Primary Healer
Available Weapons: Sword, Staff, Wand, Quoit
Comments: Heal, Buff and Revive Skills, Party Based
Beast
The Beast classes are demi-humans which half resemble another creature, and they have the ability to fully become this other creature with the use of a skill. Beasts ride on the backs of flying creatures for flight and have special skills which let them swim better than others.
Barbarian
Barbarians have evolved from tigers, lions, and other bestial hunters. Fortified for melee combat, the Untamed Barbarian is a natural-born warrior on the battlefield, and is most comfortable taking hits and returning the punishment. These fighters also have plenty of powerful spells at their disposal and can shapeshift into tiger form.
Type: Melee, Tank
Available Weapons: Dual Sword, Dual Blade, Blade, Sword, Scythe, Spear, Club, Poleaxe, Sledgehammer, Dual Handaxes, Dual Hammer, Iron Fist, Sharp Edge
Comments: Highest Physical Defense, Low Damage
Type: Melee, Tank
Available Weapons: Dual Sword, Dual Blade, Blade, Sword, Scythe, Spear, Club, Poleaxe, Sledgehammer, Dual Handaxes, Dual Hammer, Iron Fist, Sharp Edge
Comments: Highest Physical Defense, Low Damage
Venomancer
Evolved from an assortment of serpents, foxes, and other small creatures, Venomancers are cute, seductive, and deadly. Do not be misled by the winning smile and bushy tail—these foxy-ladies specialize in poisonous concoctions and should be considered very deadly. Venomancers have the ability to charm animals and tame them as pets, and, similar to the Barbarian, can take the form of a fox.
Type: Ranged Magic Damage, Pet Tamer
Available Weapons: Sword, Staff, Wand, Quoit
Comments: Excellent Solo Class, Low Hit Point
Type: Ranged Magic Damage, Pet Tamer
Available Weapons: Sword, Staff, Wand, Quoit
Comments: Excellent Solo Class, Low Hit Point
Engrish? A few weeks ago a US based company has been founded with the sole purpose of making the international version of this game the best free game known to man. The first version of the game we played was Malaysian and was translated to English by Malaysians, so that was pretty painful. With this new company I am very hopeful that they will make the game completely readable and understandable.
Cash shop shenanigans? The game has 3 currencies: "coin" is the in-game currency, "gold" is special currency used to buy stuff from the cash shop or some special functions from other NPCs (ex: marriage) and "Zen" which you can buy with RL money (1$=100zen). You can exchange your Zen for Gold through the game, but you can also get Gold by buying it with Coin from other people through the Auction House. What this means is that all functions of the game are available for free, RL money will just make everything a bit easier and faster.
What is the UI like? I made this to clarify some of the elements
Fansites:
www.1perfectworld.com
http://www.asiapworld.com/pw/
Who is playing?
Currently playing on the international PvP server
Aldo = AliBaba
Nida = McKenzie
Guild?
We are not strictly a PA-Guild, but we are looking for more people to dick around with.LoliLove. Contact in game: AliBaba or McKenzie or PDFile.
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My gametime is very limited, usually less than 2 hours a night at best. Finding an MMO that can accomodate this and still provide a sense of accomplishment is tough.
If the activity on the PvP map is any indication then there should be enough high levs playing as well, I think?
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I forgot to add that I'm playing on the Delphi server. I updated the OP already to prevent confusion.
EDIT: Also, the graphics don't look very good to me. They are standard sub-par models with a healthy dose of bloom applied. And by healthy, I mean "MEIN EYES, ZEY BURN!"
*Cranks contrast and brightness way up*
Beautiful graphics and over-the-top battles (whatever that means) doesn't make grinding fun. What makes this different?
PVP looks interesting, and I'm interested in that. But getting to that high level....
Really... because my curiosity is piqued...
https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197970666737/
well, either way I'm glad they're starting to add more quests and better customization to these asian mmos. Hopefully others will follow and they'll be just as generically awesome as our mmos
PS: the character customization alone is worth the download...have you seen my babies yet..?
How is the crafting/resource collecting handled?
Thanks!
To answer specific questions:
Digito: I have 4 characters at the moment, from the lay-out of the character creator it seems like you can make up to 8 characters
Prosthetic Conscience: Grinding is not something you do, you're usually busy doing quests for which we have to kill between 3 and 20 mobs. Unlike other free MMOs you are not wasting hours upon hours killing wolf puppies. The most I have grinded was half an hour for a time challenge quest. Combat is not as much fun as in, say, Devil May Cry, but it is pleasant compared to other MMOs.
Madrox:
Pajama_Man: I picked blacksmithing on my warrior, I first had to do a simple quest: bring two iron ore to the blacksmith in town. After that I received the skill and I could create weapons. These weapons required some stuff you can get out of the mines and sometimes items that drop from mobs and stones you can either buy from the Merchandiser or grind yourself. You don't need to buy recipes, you can make the same items as you can buy at the blacksmith, but there is a ~50% chance the item will have some additional beneficial effects. The more stuff you make the more you level up in your profession and you also get a token amount of skill points and exp. Higher levels are needed for fancier stuff. The items with additional effects are in high demand, of course. Everyone can get the normal stuff from shops and sometimes when they're lucky they'll find an item with some extra stuff on it, but as a crafter you can make the latter one after the other without leaving the sanctuary of your town.
There are 3 other professions besides Blacksmithing: tailoring (all armour), pharmacy (make potions and other stuff to buff your character) and jewelcrafting for shiny rings, necklaces and so on.
Edit: NM, just failed to patch, I re logged it patched and now its there.
I think I'll stay with wow if I ever want an mmo addiction
Now, where do I train skills?
It feels a little like City of Heroes, in that you can reach any location whether it's the roof of a house or the top of a castle. I dig it.
I went from level 1 to 10.5 just last night if that is any indication. The 0.5 was mostly gained just by turning in four or so quests that I had finished. That said, I think the grind is about on par with a typical MMO. Most quests are similar stuff like "go kill ten of these guys" and "go tell this guy something."
But where else are you going to see a white tiger riding a flying manta ray?
I am slightly disappointed int he fact that there is so much custimazation on humans, yet so very little that seems to do anything on beasts.
Lots of little quirks about the game are very interesting as well. Unless I'm missing something, you can't customize keys at all. Also, smilies in chat is interesting as well.
Though bonus points for being the only MMO I've ever played with double jump.