I don't think it's near as friendly to beginners as World of Warcraft, but other than that it's almost exactly what WoW would be if it were a sequel of itself. It's WoW 2. The main difference is taking itself much more seriously with little humor or camp and the insane amount of particle effects on everything. It also does lighting and shadows better than WoW.
The story is pretty involving and their public group system is one of the best I've seen implemented. There are almost constant events (Rifts opening) and if you run up to any gathering of players attacking something "Join Public Group" appears as an option at the top of the screen. When you click it, you instantly join those fighting around you without asking for raid invites.
The Talent Point system, which they call Soul Points is a bit much to get used to, but there's a great deal of customization available. The base attacks from each tree are nearly identical to each other on some classes and one or two can be superfluous (or even a reduction in power if you allot points to improving your favored tree's base attack).
Honestly, if you've played WoW or most fantasy MMORPG's of the last five years, you're familiar with the interface and how to play. It's just prettier and newer.
The story is pretty involving and their public group system is one of the best I've seen implemented. There are almost constant events (Rifts opening) and if you run up to any gathering of players attacking something "Join Public Group" appears as an option at the top of the screen. When you click it, you instantly join those fighting around you without asking for raid invites.
The Talent Point system, which they call Soul Points is a bit much to get used to, but there's a great deal of customization available. The base attacks from each tree are nearly identical to each other on some classes and one or two can be superfluous (or even a reduction in power if you allot points to improving your favored tree's base attack).
Honestly, if you've played WoW or most fantasy MMORPG's of the last five years, you're familiar with the interface and how to play. It's just prettier and newer.
I realized when I was reading it that I need to have my husband write his descriptions of the game down. I understood that better than when someone tries to verbally explain it to me. Well I do understand some of what he has been explaining to me. The combination makes me think I might try it. Thank you again. (Did you ever try everquest back in the day?)
Is anyone playing Rift?
- 09/03/2011 01:30:03 AM
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I'm on Snarebrush, Defiant. Two characters so far. Cleric and Rogue.
- 09/03/2011 03:24:37 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to write that.
- 11/03/2011 12:35:17 AM
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Back in the day..?!
- 12/03/2011 03:59:01 AM
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I still think about going back to it sometimes. I liked the original.
- 14/03/2011 12:50:13 AM
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"Back in the day" reminds me of Asheron's Call. It's still running, too. *NM*
- 12/03/2011 04:58:29 AM
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I never played Everquest, no. My first MMO was City of Heroes. 2nd was World of Warcraft. *NM*
- 12/03/2011 06:04:49 PM
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I just started my character yesterday. My husband is loading the game onto my computer today
- 14/03/2011 12:53:55 AM
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Re: I'm on Snarebrush, Defiant. Two characters so far. Cleric and Rogue.
- 14/03/2011 10:06:21 AM
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*NM*
Sunrest Defiant - playing a bard. Wife and brother are also playing (riftstalker and saboteur). *NM*
- 23/03/2011 08:32:51 PM
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Playing - Warrior on Corthana PvE (Primary) & Cleric on Dayblind PvP (Secondary)
- 14/03/2011 10:16:49 AM
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