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I just got a broadband connection in (whoo-hoo) and so I can finally relax at home and smurf the net...I mean surf!!
So what games are worth playing that DON'T require a subscription fee per month, as homey don't play no subscription fee lark no-sir-ee?
Call of Duty 2 is the only one I play at the mo, but need a good RPG!
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No question about it "Neverwinter Nights" on the Alboria "The Bottled World"you can find it at pw action under Alboria, we got persistent quests, subraces, crafting you can become a full fledged AD&D Lich (v3.5), we have Battle grounds where the Light and shadow factions can battle it out (a la WOW) and there are more than 500 area's to explore and or conquer. Plowy if you get there sometime like whatever time it says on the header of this post I am likely to be there, if not yell out for Mea Culpa and many will help you get your feet (wet maybe while hunting sharks under water ofcourse <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> )on the ground! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wave.gif" alt="" /> (edit) PS welcome to the real world of the net <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"
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Internet: Where men are men, women are women, and kids are FBI-agents!
Can't help you on the game front. I'm waiting for NWN2 for the moment...
Übereil
Brain: an apparatus with which we think we think.
Ambrose Bierce
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RUNESCAPE!!!! (well, lets say no to that one).
i dont know any good free MMORPGS atm..
Or juest play WoW on a private server...
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
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[color:"pink"] Internet: Where men are men, women are women, and kids are FBI-agents! [/color]
LOL Ube, wouldn't be to sure about the man & Women thing hey <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/kissyou.gif" alt="" />
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"
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OK get your pencil and take notes
Get the pay as you go ones out of the way first...
WoW...meh, its ok, quest here quest there...for five months until you hit level 60 then hit the endgame instances over and over and over to get uber loot...pretty boring IMO..
Dark and Light, havent actually played this one (dont think I will for a while either) It had potential, huge world, many races and classes, and tons of character equipment slots, poor showing from what I have heard thus far, it sounds like they put the game out before it was ready.
D&D Online, also havent played it...but it is all about finding friends and allies and questing together, very limited PvP (if any at all)
Roma-Victor, psuedo reality, based on the timeframe where Rome was at the height of its power, you can be a roman or a freeman, Romans get free stuff, equipment etc but have to do what they are told by a PC that works for the company and acts as emperor...rediculous character customization, can build towns and boats etc. looks very cool...oh and if you get caught by the Romans theiving or what have you your character gets crucified and people can come by and heckle you
Freebees
Guildwars: Fantastic Graphics, decently elaborate skill set, only 20 levels so you can max out fast (there is plenty more to do after 20. No worries about random PvP...only when you want to do you get PvP(enter an instance)
Shadowbane is now free, I dont know if anyone is actually still playing it but about 3 months ago they dropped the fee so you can download it and play.
Thats all I can come up with at the moment,
I personally am waiting for Darkfall to come out(it looks sweeet)
Any questions let me know! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
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there are several decent free mmorpg, all of them have flaws, lag, lack of content. The best one I've come accross is http://www.silkroadonline.net/ altho it began to grow to crowded and laggy. Anyway a good source is www.onrpg.com
It's one of these days...
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Joined: Nov 2003
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Thanks for the suggestions all!
I have neverwinter nights, but wasn't sure if people still played it. Well I guess they do... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
I'll run that tonight and see how it goes!
Guild wars sounds good too, my brother plays it as well...
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I should warn you GW is very PVP oriented, don't get factions as there is even less storyline in that one.
It's one of these days...
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MMORPG = Many Men Online Role-Playing Girls. If you want a more Role playish game, I suggest you try Ashen Empires, although it's P2P, graphics aren't also as good as the latest games, but imo they all suck. ~AE~ Oh and if you do play, go on Legends, there's no PvP, but very few faggots.
Last edited by SirChronos; 11/07/06 03:27 PM.
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There are wounds that bleed inside us
There are wounds we never see
They are part of our refinements
That allow a man to be
There are wounds that bleed in silence
With aristocratic grace
There are tears we keep beside them
Never seen upon a face
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old hand
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Joined: Nov 2003
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I've tried Neverwinter Nights for a few minutes...
I didn't really know where to start. The first server I went to allowed my character to just jump from level 1 to 30.
Is that normal? What's the point of playing then!
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Does anyone like to play X-Wing Alliance online ? Never did it, though.
When you find a big kettle of crazy, it's best not to stir it. --Dilbert cartoon
"Interplay.some zombiefied unlife thing going on there" - skavenhorde at RPGWatch
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Nope it is not normal, usually you strat from lvl 1, looks like you found a Uber Power Server ... not nice (nasty memories of diablo 1 on Battlenet)but keep looking if you dont like Alboria thats okay there are many fine servers available including Lost Souls Aventia etc etc or just have a look at the ping (lower= better for you)I have been playing on a server for about 2-3 years now to the point where the managing ppl decided I knew too much and made me a DM (reluctantly I must admit)however with all the new stuff coming out from the CEP team it just gets better and better, Oh btw you will need for most servers SOU HotU and CEP 1.52 if not 1.53 installed on your PC <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"
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Thanks...I think my auto updater has installed all the very latest files I need.
I'll check out that server 'Alboria' as soon as possible!
EDIT: soon as possible being now...and it says I dont have a custom chat file. cep.tlk or something like that! Not sure!
Last edited by Plowking; 16/07/06 02:21 AM.
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hmm fair enough, you need to install CEP (which stands for Comunity Expansion Pack) try this Place and as I said before don't be embarrased to shout for a hand, also read everything and talk to everyone <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"
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Cool thanks...
Dear me...145 megs!!
1%....................
2%.......................
I'll get there eventually!
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Dear oh dear, are you sure you have Broadband ??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> Heck I just d/l the spellforce 2 demo and that was something like 548 Mb took about 2 hours <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Mea Culpa's Demesne
Note; artwork for Avatar courtesy of NWN and CEP
Old Elven Saying:
"Never say Never if you're gonna live forever!!!"
"I didn't do it, it wasn't my fault"
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It's broadband...in the 'broad' sense of the word!! It's wireless so can fluctuate a lot in speeds. But it's fast enough. Generally 130kbps download.
Some higher power is keeping me from getting onto your server!
After installing the whole 145 meg pack, which balloons out to over 700megs, it now says I don't have some module or some such installed when I try to enter the server.
Not at home right now, so can't give you the error word for word yet!
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