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What do you look for in an MMORPG?
11-19-13 12:40 PM
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Okay, so my boyfriend and I are planning out an MMORPG. Now, keep in mind, we aren't very far into it and won't be looking for a team until we start the design and coding stages. - I know this is a VERY long process, and might cost quite a bit of money. But I've wanted to create an MMO for a while now, because there are some things that have been left untouched, that I believe can be doable. Now, explanation behind the question aside, I want to know, what is it that you look for in an MMORPG? What "sells" it to you the most? - I know this is a VERY long process, and might cost quite a bit of money. But I've wanted to create an MMO for a while now, because there are some things that have been left untouched, that I believe can be doable. Now, explanation behind the question aside, I want to know, what is it that you look for in an MMORPG? What "sells" it to you the most? |
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11-19-13 03:09 PM
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What I am looking for I still haven't found. I would like an mmorpg that looks medieval. The story for it should take its roots from european myths. It would have to have a lot of cool races and classes and a great about of character creation, I hate mmos that have very little character creation. It should have one main quest and a ton of side quests. Lots of skills would be nice. If you have like 10-20 skills that should give the player alot to do and have less chance of them getting board and giving up. 3D graphics is a must for an mmo. Alot of action and that's about all I can think of. |
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11-19-13 03:51 PM
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GenesisJunkie: Have you ever tried RuneScape yet? There have been a lot of The game experience is a bit better, or probably, much better with a membership. I think they give a free 30-day trial when you sign up. That's what happened to me, dunno about now. Anyways, back to the questions! I have not found many good [free] MMORPG's, especially ones that aren't a hassle to my computer. 3D graphics really enhance the game, so it kinda is a 'must-have'. There are games that don't use 3D graphics which are somewhat popular. Adventure Quest is a 2D side scroller, and is popular because it is so easy to start playing, and is fairly easy anyways. If you don't want to do 3D graphics, 2.5D is fairly nice as well. I have played a 2.5D game called Crystal Saga, which incorporates a flat back round with 2.5D characters/sprites, which does not look bad at all. Diversity. - Character customization Anyway, those are the few that I can think of. It seems that the stuff I posted was advice, but those are just things I look for in a game. If you take it as advice, then great. The game experience is a bit better, or probably, much better with a membership. I think they give a free 30-day trial when you sign up. That's what happened to me, dunno about now. Anyways, back to the questions! I have not found many good [free] MMORPG's, especially ones that aren't a hassle to my computer. 3D graphics really enhance the game, so it kinda is a 'must-have'. There are games that don't use 3D graphics which are somewhat popular. Adventure Quest is a 2D side scroller, and is popular because it is so easy to start playing, and is fairly easy anyways. If you don't want to do 3D graphics, 2.5D is fairly nice as well. I have played a 2.5D game called Crystal Saga, which incorporates a flat back round with 2.5D characters/sprites, which does not look bad at all. Diversity. - Character customization Anyway, those are the few that I can think of. It seems that the stuff I posted was advice, but those are just things I look for in a game. If you take it as advice, then great. |
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Before I can really answer this, I must ask: Are you looking to make a profit from the game? I could list some things that I looked for back when I was looking for MMOs, but some hinge on the idea of money making.
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Make it 13+. Violent and has mild language. (Tip: Don't make it shooter) Some people like to swear, and put it as their hobby. Make it so people can chat and swear, as long as it's not the F-word. If you do that, younger people can play it and it will become more popular. Make it 13+. Violent and has mild language. (Tip: Don't make it shooter) Some people like to swear, and put it as their hobby. Make it so people can chat and swear, as long as it's not the F-word. If you do that, younger people can play it and it will become more popular. |
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I like more action oriented type MMOs like Rusty Hearts or Tera...but seeing how those aren't doing so well, I guess I am the only one. |
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In an MMO, I look for some originality. (unless it's an already licensed IP like Neverwinter)
If the game does something different, not copying the basic World of Warcraft formula then I'll give it a try. Guild Wars 2 and Neverwinter have stuck to me for that exact reason. If the game does something different, not copying the basic World of Warcraft formula then I'll give it a try. Guild Wars 2 and Neverwinter have stuck to me for that exact reason. |
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A game that you don't have to spend your lifetime into in order to get a reasonable experience. Unfortunately, that is the case with just about any MMO of any sort nowadays. |
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Well, that's how companies keep people playing. Give them levels quick really on then make it progressively longer until the last few levels take seemingly forever. World of Warcraft had me grinding for weeks maybe over month to get from 85 to 90. Give them levels quick really on then make it progressively longer until the last few levels take seemingly forever. World of Warcraft had me grinding for weeks maybe over month to get from 85 to 90. |
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I like an MMO that doesn't let you level every 5-20 minutes,leveling should feel rewarding.I also look for MMOs that aren't based on one story,and instead lets you shape out and create your own character.So far the only MMO that has done this well is Mabinogi,but my computer has an outdated graphics card so I cant play it. |
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I like an MMO that's has a good story line, which keeps me interested in the game. I like when there are games that I can relate to playing when I was young (ie. SWToR really caught my attention because I am a huge Star Wars fan). I like games that level up quickly, but gets consistently harder. At lower levels the quick leveling up makes me feel good but eventually I feel accomplished when it gets harder. But my favorite part I look for in an MMO is other options besides main quest line. Maybe some other games and holidays to keep the game variable, anything to keep a game interesting. I like games that level up quickly, but gets consistently harder. At lower levels the quick leveling up makes me feel good but eventually I feel accomplished when it gets harder. But my favorite part I look for in an MMO is other options besides main quest line. Maybe some other games and holidays to keep the game variable, anything to keep a game interesting. |
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I think battle mecaniques would be the thing to focus on. Most MMORPG's have a slow yet heavy battle style which is fine but maybe something with a bit more speed and lightness could make the game fun. Battles should feel like the older Final Fantasy games where the battle animations are fast rather than what we have nowadays where we have to sit through massive swings of huge blades, epic but not fun. Multiplayer is key. Co-op, trading items and equipment. Anything like that will make you game stand out. Most MMORPG's have a slow yet heavy battle style which is fine but maybe something with a bit more speed and lightness could make the game fun. Battles should feel like the older Final Fantasy games where the battle animations are fast rather than what we have nowadays where we have to sit through massive swings of huge blades, epic but not fun. Multiplayer is key. Co-op, trading items and equipment. Anything like that will make you game stand out. |
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This I look for? Well there is lots of stuff but if you plan on creating one, make it so there is like four..gteams. named after stuff realated to the game. Make it so there are quests that relate to which team your in and you climb up ranks as you do quests and defeat members of other teams |
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Thank you everybody for the feedback! I apologize for coming back so late (and if this is a necroed thread, I super-apologize), some personal stuff came into the scene... But, I'm going to take all this into mind and try to make a great MMO! Thank you everybody for the feedback! I apologize for coming back so late (and if this is a necroed thread, I super-apologize), some personal stuff came into the scene... But, I'm going to take all this into mind and try to make a great MMO! |
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I look for action, age limits of at least 13+, and great quests with seemingly endless levels to level up. I don't want to have to grind my levels for quests but get levels through quests and only grind to reach a higher level more quickly, not because it's necessary. |
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I look for the same thing I look for in regular games but just on a massive scale. I like to feel that this is my adventure, my character, and I am exploring it not with just people but with Adventures as we fight are way to the top. I like it to be action based like WOW or Star Wars. I don't really have the time anymore for MMORPG but I sure wish I did. |
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I like games that have lots of things to do. That can be played by anyone and is not to complicated. I play a lot of World of Warcraft but only because I have invested so much time and money into it already. I don't like the rude people and how no matter how much you complain about it nothing is ever done. There is a troll on my server that about 90% of people have blocked him because he harasses them and is very rude. He calls people names and threatens them. I know people who have actually called Blizzards people and complained and yet they still have not banned this guy. In my opinion they should contact the kids parents and get him some help. He is doing illegal things but clearly the guy needs help. The fact that he gets away with it is the exact reason why I have let my subscr |
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The social environment is the most important part of a game like this. It isn't the graphics, it isn't the depth (though text-based games are better) and it isn't the character building. It's the people that play. There is no 'winning' a game and you're there because your friends are there. Create that social environment and you'll do just fine. It's the people that play. There is no 'winning' a game and you're there because your friends are there. Create that social environment and you'll do just fine. |
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I agree with warmaker. For me playing with other people is what makes an mmo fun. It just isn't fun when I'm by myself. But since I like playing as healers I also like for their to be a good healing class. And I want to be able to heal myself while targeting enemies. I also like to be able to level at a decent rate and I get tired with dark, serious environments, so I like it when mmorpg's have some color in them. |
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