Valkyrie Sky has been fun, though there are some parts of it that I'm still trying to figure out, like pets, no idea what they can do, they have an ability tab though.
The main thing is that you can collect resources (wood/fabric/rock/metal) with them on the world map, from those small floating rocks you see around. I'm not sure whether they get better at this or other side benefits pop up.
Yeah, Dac told me about that. It gives you something to do when you're waiting for night to end, so that's nice. Dunno how much this stuff goes for on the auction house, but I could probably make a bit if I tried.
So would you guys say that Dragonica Online is pretty good as a casual time waster? I'm not playing any pay to play MMOs right now, but have thinking of finding a free game I can just pick up now and again.
I guess I'm just looking for a game that isn't too grindy, or at least doesn't feel that way.
Dragonica is definitely pretty grindy from like level 20 onward, however; the pvp so far has proved to break up the monotony rather nicely. Assuming you are into pvp, quirky humor, and sharkpirates wielding sawfish I would recommend trying it out.
Anybody playing Jade Dynasty? It's actually pretty good. There's low variety in the creatures (you'll have to do 4-5 quests that require you to kill the same mob) but the storyline is at least somewhat interesting and the graphics are quite good for a free MMOG.
EDIT: There are also some features that reduce the monotony of grinding. For one, you can meditate, which is something to do while you go AFK. You gain small amounts of exp periodically and it doesn't require any reagents or anything. The second is honest-to-goodness botting. You can set up what kind of skills you want to use, when to use them, how often to use potions, when to use them etc. The quest journal also track NPC/mob locations, so all you have to do is click the name and you'll automatically go there. Clicking anywhere on the map also allows you to set a waypoint.
Anybody playing Jade Dynasty? It's actually pretty good. There's low variety in the creatures (you'll have to do 4-5 quests that require you to kill the same mob) but the storyline is at least somewhat interesting and the graphics are quite good for a free MMOG.
EDIT: There are also some features that reduce the monotony of grinding. For one, you can meditate, which is something to do while you go AFK. You gain small amounts of exp periodically and it doesn't require any reagents or anything. The second is honest-to-goodness botting. You can set up what kind of skills you want to use, when to use them, how often to use potions, when to use them etc. The quest journal also track NPC/mob locations, so all you have to do is click the name and you'll automatically go there. Clicking anywhere on the map also allows you to set a waypoint.
Wait what? If it is that easy to bot, how much fun is the actual combat?
Anybody playing Jade Dynasty? It's actually pretty good. There's low variety in the creatures (you'll have to do 4-5 quests that require you to kill the same mob) but the storyline is at least somewhat interesting and the graphics are quite good for a free MMOG.
EDIT: There are also some features that reduce the monotony of grinding. For one, you can meditate, which is something to do while you go AFK. You gain small amounts of exp periodically and it doesn't require any reagents or anything. The second is honest-to-goodness botting. You can set up what kind of skills you want to use, when to use them, how often to use potions, when to use them etc. The quest journal also track NPC/mob locations, so all you have to do is click the name and you'll automatically go there. Clicking anywhere on the map also allows you to set a waypoint.
Wait what? If it is that easy to bot, how much fun is the actual combat?
Actually combat is as "fun" as any other MMO.
The botting in it can get your character killed though. So you don't want to let it run for too long unattended. You can set it to loot only certain items, or you can set it to not loot specific things. You can also set it to only attack the mobs you need for your quests.
I didn't get far enough in that I was in need of grouping. But they do have the basic MMO class sets. (One class you pick is considered the Tank, one is considered the Healer and the others are various forms Damage Dealing. And in the starting area, there are quests that test your control with mouse and keyboard. Jumps into specific trees, or on to walls/rooftops.
Anybody playing Jade Dynasty? It's actually pretty good. There's low variety in the creatures (you'll have to do 4-5 quests that require you to kill the same mob) but the storyline is at least somewhat interesting and the graphics are quite good for a free MMOG.
EDIT: There are also some features that reduce the monotony of grinding. For one, you can meditate, which is something to do while you go AFK. You gain small amounts of exp periodically and it doesn't require any reagents or anything. The second is honest-to-goodness botting. You can set up what kind of skills you want to use, when to use them, how often to use potions, when to use them etc. The quest journal also track NPC/mob locations, so all you have to do is click the name and you'll automatically go there. Clicking anywhere on the map also allows you to set a waypoint.
Wait what? If it is that easy to bot, how much fun is the actual combat?
Actually combat is as "fun" as any other MMO.
The botting in it can get your character killed though. So you don't want to let it run for too long unattended. You can set it to loot only certain items, or you can set it to not loot specific things. You can also set it to only attack the mobs you need for your quests.
I didn't get far enough in that I was in need of grouping. But they do have the basic MMO class sets. (One class you pick is considered the Tank, one is considered the Healer and the others are various forms Damage Dealing. And in the starting area, there are quests that test your control with mouse and keyboard. Jumps into specific trees, or on to walls/rooftops.
I can't speak much to how cool it is past level 5 or so, but til then I think it's slightly better than your same-old MMO experience. As for Gibberlings, yeah, you control all three as one.
I can't speak much to how cool it is past level 5 or so, but til then I think it's slightly better than your same-old MMO experience. As for Gibberlings, yeah, you control all three as one.
That's pretty much an instant sell for me. How can anyone resist? It's three vicious little fuzzy white monster poodles.
I'm going to give this here Archlord a shot, and see how she goes. JD is alright, but I realize now that I spend 90% of the time meditating. The rest of the game, in spite of being good to look at, is not very enjoyable.
In short: Archlord is not good. I waited 2 and a half hours to download and patch the client, and played for 10 minutes. In 10 minutes, I consumed about 20 potions fighting level 1 and 2 monsters, and I only had 20 potions because of the Halloween events. The graphics are awful, and the controls lag.
Avoid.
EDIT: And just to add something to the list, Godswar Online. No idea what it's like. Not willing to find out.
So, Dungeon Fighter Online is the best free MMO I've ever played, and may just be the best free game I've played.
Have you played Dragonica?
I've played a lot of dragonica and a little bit of DFO. I liked DFO's controls more. Looked like almost everything combat wise could be done with two buttons.
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Warhammer Online : Experience Tier 1 For Free, Forever!
Posted Oct 30, 2009 by Michael Bitton
Nestled away in the overview of of Version 1.3.2 "Path of Conquest" in this month's WAR newsletter are details of some pretty significant changes coming to Warhammer Online.
This month's newsletter reveals that the currently available 10 day free trial will soon be free of any time restrictions, meaning that players can essentially play the game free of charge as long as they remain in Tier 1. This sounds awfully similar to the "Freemium" model that the Chronicles of Spellborn had been utilizing not long ago.
There aren't currently any details on whether or not any additional restrictions would be applied, though it would probably be safe to assume that any restrictions (such as being limited to Tier 1) that are currently part of the 10 day trial would remain.
For more information about the Free Trial, read the Trial FAQ here.
I've got so much stuff to add to the list now. There was some F2P news in my gaming magazine too (Mytheon most notably) and the bloke who linked his blog a page or 3 ago also had some games I was missing.
Now, I've got 2 days off after Friday, so I'm thinking about making a new thread then. But then again, why would I waste my only two days off on such an administrative list like this?
I've got so much stuff to add to the list now. There was some F2P news in my gaming magazine too (Mytheon most notably) and the bloke who linked his blog a page or 3 ago also had some games I was missing.
Now, I've got 2 days off after Friday, so I'm thinking about making a new thread then. But then again, why would I waste my only two days off on such an administrative list like this?
I've got so much stuff to add to the list now. There was some F2P news in my gaming magazine too (Mytheon most notably) and the bloke who linked his blog a page or 3 ago also had some games I was missing.
Now, I've got 2 days off after Friday, so I'm thinking about making a new thread then. But then again, why would I waste my only two days off on such an administrative list like this?
Because you love/hate us?
Also, that guy was a spammer.
A spammer who got some games listed I didn't have.
I've got so much stuff to add to the list now. There was some F2P news in my gaming magazine too (Mytheon most notably) and the bloke who linked his blog a page or 3 ago also had some games I was missing.
Now, I've got 2 days off after Friday, so I'm thinking about making a new thread then. But then again, why would I waste my only two days off on such an administrative list like this?
Because you love/hate us?
Also, that guy was a spammer.
A spammer who got some games listed I didn't have.
Thanks. Time to download more shitty games that make me feel empty inside
Did you play the Torchlight demo yet?
Demo? I own the game, but I'm itching for a good/acceptable MMO. Dekaron is okay, if only because it doesn't try to hide the fact that all you can do is grind, but MMOs never fail to disappoint me.
I tried my hand at Zu Online, it's pretty good. Graphics are neat and things move pretty smoothly. If you have some time to burn, Zu is probably one of the better grindfests on the list.
So being the masochist I am...I'm going to work on a new thread. Before I do that, I've come up with some new categories (as I'm going to claim about the whole first page of the thread).
How does this sound:
RPG
Strategy
In-browser management
Racing
Shooter
Arcade (things like Dragonica, Valkyrie Sky, Lunia, GhostX)
Sports
MUD
Other
My problem is that the RPG category is so huge. I'd like to make a division in there that is more enjoyable than the alphabet. However, I can't think of anything. I can go for 2D/3D but what does that matter when what we care about is gameplay.
In browser? You really want to keep track of those? Even by free mmo standards they're pretty much all a huge waste of time.
In-browser management specifically. At the moment most of those games are hidden in 'MMO-strategy'. And yes they're a cesspool and that is exactly why I want to put them in their own category. Now you can conveniently skip them all together.
Yes, it is a huge undertaking, but I need to make a new thread anyway and the current setup is bloated and the 'other' category is pretty damned useless.
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Yeah, Dac told me about that. It gives you something to do when you're waiting for night to end, so that's nice. Dunno how much this stuff goes for on the auction house, but I could probably make a bit if I tried.
Dragonica is definitely pretty grindy from like level 20 onward, however; the pvp so far has proved to break up the monotony rather nicely. Assuming you are into pvp, quirky humor, and sharkpirates wielding sawfish I would recommend trying it out.
EDIT: There are also some features that reduce the monotony of grinding. For one, you can meditate, which is something to do while you go AFK. You gain small amounts of exp periodically and it doesn't require any reagents or anything. The second is honest-to-goodness botting. You can set up what kind of skills you want to use, when to use them, how often to use potions, when to use them etc. The quest journal also track NPC/mob locations, so all you have to do is click the name and you'll automatically go there. Clicking anywhere on the map also allows you to set a waypoint.
Actually combat is as "fun" as any other MMO.
The botting in it can get your character killed though. So you don't want to let it run for too long unattended. You can set it to loot only certain items, or you can set it to not loot specific things. You can also set it to only attack the mobs you need for your quests.
I didn't get far enough in that I was in need of grouping. But they do have the basic MMO class sets. (One class you pick is considered the Tank, one is considered the Healer and the others are various forms Damage Dealing. And in the starting area, there are quests that test your control with mouse and keyboard. Jumps into specific trees, or on to walls/rooftops.
Have you played Dragonica?
It still sounds interesting, though.
I enjoyed combat when I was at the keyboard. I also enjoyed combat in Perfect World.
Random NPC
Arisen mage (Arisen being the only race that really does the "barely there armor" thing, and it's more scary than sexy)
I like sun flares.
Yes I do!
Inside a Galleon... I think.
NOT a Blood Elf >_>
It burns us preciousssss
That's pretty much an instant sell for me. How can anyone resist? It's three vicious little fuzzy white monster poodles.
I'm going to give this here Archlord a shot, and see how she goes. JD is alright, but I realize now that I spend 90% of the time meditating. The rest of the game, in spite of being good to look at, is not very enjoyable.
Avoid.
EDIT: And just to add something to the list, Godswar Online. No idea what it's like. Not willing to find out.
Added:
GodsWar
Cutesy MMO in an ancient Greek setting. Nothing sets it apart from other MMOs
Warhammer Online : Experience Tier 1 For Free, Forever!
Posted Oct 30, 2009 by Michael Bitton
Nestled away in the overview of of Version 1.3.2 "Path of Conquest" in this month's WAR newsletter are details of some pretty significant changes coming to Warhammer Online.
This month's newsletter reveals that the currently available 10 day free trial will soon be free of any time restrictions, meaning that players can essentially play the game free of charge as long as they remain in Tier 1. This sounds awfully similar to the "Freemium" model that the Chronicles of Spellborn had been utilizing not long ago.
There aren't currently any details on whether or not any additional restrictions would be applied, though it would probably be safe to assume that any restrictions (such as being limited to Tier 1) that are currently part of the 10 day trial would remain.
For more information about the Free Trial, read the Trial FAQ here.
Now, I've got 2 days off after Friday, so I'm thinking about making a new thread then. But then again, why would I waste my only two days off on such an administrative list like this?
Because you love/hate us?
Also, that guy was a spammer.
A spammer who got some games listed I didn't have.
Which is the important part. :P
Still got the link on hand?
Did you play the Torchlight demo yet?
Demo? I own the game, but I'm itching for a good/acceptable MMO. Dekaron is okay, if only because it doesn't try to hide the fact that all you can do is grind, but MMOs never fail to disappoint me.
http://www.massively.com/2009/11/05/massivelys-allods-online-closed-beta-key-giveaway/
CB starts Nov. 10th.
Edit: And Onrpg is also giving out 1000 keys:
http://www.onrpg.com/MMO/event/Allods-Closed-Beta-Key-Give-Away
Edit again: MMORPG joins the brigade:
http://www.mmorpg.com/giveaways.cfm/offer/118/Allods-Online-Closed-Beta-1-Keys.html
How does this sound:
RPG
Strategy
In-browser management
Racing
Shooter
Arcade (things like Dragonica, Valkyrie Sky, Lunia, GhostX)
Sports
MUD
Other
My problem is that the RPG category is so huge. I'd like to make a division in there that is more enjoyable than the alphabet. However, I can't think of anything. I can go for 2D/3D but what does that matter when what we care about is gameplay.
Anyone want to beta read a paranormal mystery novella? Here's your chance.
stream
Yes, it is a huge undertaking, but I need to make a new thread anyway and the current setup is bloated and the 'other' category is pretty damned useless.
Elysaria
Is this even a game?
We hardly knew you.
Hello Kitty Online
I'd write a very serious text here, but the site offers no information. Suffice to say that this is a game for manly men.
Good bye Kitty, it seems.