Sick of MMORPGs...

[Venator]

Originally posted by Osmose
Venator: Not true. World of Warcraft(which I don't play but know far too many people who do), for example, is focused on clan actions, raids, interacting with others, etc. Each person in a guild has a purpose, be they a tank, attacker, or healer.

Now yes, the RP aspect may be a bit weak, but at least it's not as unbalanced as you say.

It's still not role playing though, but a mere action game.

I like role playing games that actually involve some form of acting, as well as an additional rule set to unite the shared continuity of the role players.

I think role playing can only truly be done with paper, pen and a Dungeon Master.

[Almeidaboo]

Originally posted by Venator
I think role playing can only truly be done with paper, pen and a Dungeon Master.

Not 100% true...Well, the books say you must demand that your players follow the exact personality they chose for their characters...but thatīs not something really easy to do. My players, at least, have the word "kill" on the tip of their tongs, ready to say it whenever something moves, even though some are not agressive.

Thereīs no real roleplaying if you think that way. But I agree that MMORPG have NO role playing...I mean, except for WoW (that everyone knows the story), how many times did you even bother knowing the story of a MMORPG? I played Flyff for 5 months and have no clue whatīs it about!

MMORPG's are about gameplay and features. And "free".

[Omega Weapon]

It is in Omega Weapon's opinion that MMORGS are a total waste of time. Nearly all require a great deal of commitment in order to proceed further in the game and unlike single-player RPGs do not have an 'even flow' and combination of story line with building up your characters.

MMORGS are designed to waste one's time. Why do you think the companies collect monthly payments?

[Leon_1990]

Now, we're all saying that MMORPG's are a waste of time here... but they aren't any diffrent from regular games if you think about it =/
We all seemingly "waste time" on some sort of game during the week... I just don't see the difference with MMORPGs. Yes, some you need to pay to play, but thats your choice to play them or not, other ones (free ones) can often be very enjoyable...heck, even better when one of your friends, or someone else from charas past or present plays too.

And btw, Almeidaboo, FFXI has a storyline aswell ^^;

[Omega Weapon]

Originally posted by Leon_1990

We all seemingly "waste time" on some sort of game during the week... I just don't see the difference with MMORPGs.

If this is true good sir, then we have a serious differentiation of opinion.

MMORGS use the most colorful screenshots to lure one into a commitment which one will feel necessary to see through for at least a month's time. It is very deceptive and makes Omega Weapon perturbed that much gameplay consists of walking to and fro whereas single-player games offer more stimulation, be it in the form of majestic landscapes coupled with wonderous music which could never be used in an MMORG: It would get boring too quickly, which is why MMORGs with music must have lukewarm expressions of said art.

It is in Omega Weapons' opinion that serious MMORG players wish to socialise through something they may be proficient in: Dragonslaying or the like. This conclusion is not as large a logical jump as it seems to present itself as.

[Leon_1990]

OK, as I said, I don't see the difference.

what you spoke of is a human flaw, being dragged into things, its not an MMORPG's fault if a human wishes to aspire in it. And yes, I do agree that it can get very boring, but alas, the same can be said on offline games, people usually try to get everything in thier favourite game, and yes, it will eventually get boring as an MMORPG does.

[Omega Weapon]

Originally posted by Leon_1990
OK, as I said, I don't see the difference.

what you spoke of is a human flaw, being dragged into things, its not an MMORPG's fault if a human wishes to aspire in it.


And yes, I do agree that it can get very boring, but alas, the same can be said on offline games, people usually try to get everything in thier favourite game, and yes, it will eventually get boring as an MMORPG does.

I am in understanding and in agreement with you, good sir, about most of your points and would like to bring my own up.

Single-player RPGs are not meant to become boring. They should be played once and at the discretion of the player of course. MMORGs fail because they did not anticipate the problem of combining socialising with gameplaying.

Imagine playing a single-player game, over and over, at a very slow pace and the only thing different is the people you encounter in the game.

MMORGs are unfair because only the most tenacious of players, those with no lives or jobs who can spend 16 hours a day building their characters, get to see so much more of the game and they should be restructed.

[Samus spamus]

MMORGS arent a waste of time....... O____O

depends what you do on it. If you just sit there like a Jackie!
well...do i need to say more?

Btw if you feel this way about it mite aswell just quit the net..

 Unless you got any other hobbies? on the pc ..

Until then ta ta

 btw SAMUS HAS RETURNED!!! ^_^


 Hi leon!!

    XD             .... Final fantasy 11 PWNAGE!

[Leon_1990]

I swear...I don't know that guy... =_=;

[Meiscool-2]

Originally posted by Leon_1990
I swear...I don't know that guy... =_=;

Thank God.

[Almeidaboo]

Originally posted by Leon_1990
Now, we're all saying that MMORPG's are a waste of time here... but they aren't any diffrent from regular games if you think about it =/
We all seemingly "waste time" on some sort of game during the week... I just don't see the difference with MMORPGs. Yes, some you need to pay to play, but thats your choice to play them or not, other ones (free ones) can often be very enjoyable...heck, even better when one of your friends, or someone else from charas past or present plays too.

And btw, Almeidaboo, FFXI has a storyline aswell ^^;

Not true. I play a copnsole RPG to see the boy kiss the girl in the end. MMO's do not have that.

Thatīs a metaphore for "ending", "point", "objective", "storyline".

[Stave]

Well, that's true.
The MMORPGs are all the same (most part of it). Always boring after a time.
But the best game I ever played was Neverwinter Nights, on a roleplaying server. Not for the graphics or anything, just 'cause of the roleplaying stuff. Was great.

What a shame, I lost my CDKeys, need to buy again. I really miss the roleplaying on NWN.

[Leon_1990]

Originally posted by Almeidaboo

quote:

Originally posted by Leon_1990 Now, we're all saying that MMORPG's are a waste of time here... but they aren't any diffrent from regular games if you think about it =/ We all seemingly "waste time" on some sort of game during the week... I just don't see the difference with MMORPGs. Yes, some you need to pay to play, but thats your choice to play them or not, other ones (free ones) can often be very enjoyable...heck, even better when one of your friends, or someone else from charas past or present plays too. And btw, Almeidaboo, FFXI has a storyline aswell ^^;

Not true. I play a copnsole RPG to see the boy kiss the girl in the end. MMO's do not have that.

Thatīs a metaphore for "ending", "point", "objective", "storyline".

Hmmm, in a way I AM right there almeidaboo ^^;
Sure, the enmding will barely involve the mian character (you) but wil involve the people you've met, just like any other game.
Buuut, I see your point

[Almeidaboo]

Now thereīs all these MMORPG exclusive sites that list a LOT of MMORPGs...but I played nearly all of them!

Thank God I got Suikoden V...