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How To Choose the MMORPG That's Right For You |
Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Fantasy, Normandy, Processor, science fiction
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Consider this scenario: they've finally released the game you've been waiting for months. You rush down to the game store, fork over $50, hurry home to install the game and logon, probably paying another $15 or so for a monthly subscription fee.
A few weeks later, you've missed meals, appointments, days at work, maybe failed a quiz or two at school - all for hours of frustration as the game freezes or crashes, your character keeps getting killed because other players have more buffs, skills, and mods at their disposal - it seems to be more about experience points and "power leveling" than actual role-playing.
If you're someone who's been reading articles here for awhile, but have yet to take the plunge - well, you've made a good start by coming here. The fact is, you want to thoroughly research a number of MMORPG's before choosing the one that is going to take up a great deal of your time (and probably money).
There are numerous articles here that give readers a good idea of what other players' experiences have been with various MMORPGs. If you read about bugs, crashes and freezes - well, all of them have that problem from time to time - but if goes on and on without any fixes from the company, it's a good indication that it isn't a game you want to waste time with.
Most of our articles also link to game publishers' websites. By visiting these, you'll get a good idea of how committed the publisher/developer is to customer support and making improvements to their MMORPG. These websites will also tell you what the minimum requirements are in terms what kind of processor and video card you need, how much RAM and disk space is required, and what sort of Internet connection works best. Usually, this is specified somewhere on the site, but a lot of times, it should be obvious - a game with detailed, lush 3-D graphics will definitely require more computing power than a 2-D environment, or ones like the first "Sims" game in which players were limited to four views from one perspective.
Finally, consider your interests. There is an MMORPG for virtually everyone. While most are based on medieval fantasy worlds or science fiction (or even a combination of the two), there are games based on several historical periods as well as specific cultures as well. Whether its warping through space in a galaxy far, far away, rescuing alluring maidens from ravenous trolls in a dark castle, storming the beaches of Normandy or even stalking an unwary victim on a Jazz-Age Art-Deco ocean liner - check out the list at the right. You're sure to find the MMORPG that's right for you.
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