Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So I got a job last week doing QA for the North American version of a Chinese MMO called Perfect World. And... Well, it's actually pretty fun. Free download, no monthly fee... There's a massive list of items to buy though. It's a bit grindy, but overall I'm enjoying it, and it blows the hell out of all the other free games out there. My boss isn't sure when the planned release date is, but the closed beta starts in about a month and he says most people who sign up will probably get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 SPAAAAMMM! So, it's like the fifteen other free MMORPGs that are out there? What's to make it stand out from the rest of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaon Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So, it's like the fifteen other free MMORPGs that are out there? What's to make it stand out from the rest of them? Massive overabundance of fanservice, by the look of it. Seriously. Two attractive, young, skimpily dressed women in come-hither poses right there as soon as you open the page. And take a look at what you get when you click the "Community" tab. That's sheer desperation. It looks extremely limited, though. Only six classes? And each race is confined to only two to choose from? Some of them are male/female only too, by the look of it. God almighty. Sooner or later, MMORPGs won't even bother including classes. You'll just have a bunch of races to play as that all fit a certain archetype. HAY GUYZ EVERY SINGLE ELF IN THE WORLD IS AN ARCHER. ISN'T THIS FUN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well, the graphics and scope are certainly better than any other free MMO I've played. Classes are a little limited, true, but I didn't find that to be too much of a detraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 That flash movie at the front page just about stalled my system. There's something odd about that page. I just found a couple apps running in the Task Manager that I don't recognize. I'm not sure, but I think something got past my firewall and tried to run on my system. That sort of scares me. I just updated my stuff, too. People might want to be careful going to that page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'll bring up your concerns with my boss, but I honestly suspect it's unrelated. EDIT: Forgot to mention it earlier, but the character customization options are extremely broad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 This might explain a lot about the problems I had with the site: this laptop runs Vista. My XP system is fine with it. Here's the thing I don't get with these games. They're free to play and you just download them for nothing. How do the comapnies that make then operate then? There's no fees or anything, so how do they stay in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 In this case, it's through a large list of various in-game items (different mounts, inventory extensions, etc.) that are available for actual purchase. I haven't fiddled around with them yet, and there are only ten of us here so I don't know how much of an effect they have on the game, but I'm still having fun without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwing Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 This might explain a lot about the problems I had with the site: this laptop runs Vista.My XP system is fine with it. Here's the thing I don't get with these games. They're free to play and you just download them for nothing. How do the comapnies that make then operate then? There's no fees or anything, so how do they stay in business? He said there's a Chinese version. Maybe they charge them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I'll bring up your concerns with my boss, but I honestly suspect it's unrelated.EDIT: Forgot to mention it earlier, but the character customization options are extremely broad. ...In what way?I played 9Dragons for a while, and I have to say that graphics aren't a huge thing. It was a beautiful game, but I didn't have a whole lot of control over my character's appearance. That and it being grind-tacular (no crafting, just martial arts) made it an easy game to walk away from. I had virtually no attachment to my character. So, I have three questions that could tell me all I need to know about the customization. 1. Pre-set faces or faces where individual elements (i.e. eyes, nose, mouth, etc.) can be chosen? Are there eight manly faces (one of which is scarred) to express our snowflake-like individuality? 2. Can we choose skin color? Not just black or white, but shades of purple and green for the "I like playing a demon" people that I don't sit next to on buses. 3. How many "equippable elements" are available to us (i.e. feet, torso, arms, etc.)? Can we wear boots and suits from different armor sets or do we have the armor "leotard" and self-crafted jewelry to adorn said leotard? The answers that imply lack of choice are what the standard is for free RPGs. People who want their own characters made custom-fit for them play Guild Wars or WoW. Which camp is more fitting for this game? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to run a virus scan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Cool upcoming free MMO - Perfect WOrld Is the uppercase "O" intentional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Heh, nope, but I can't change it. Oh well. As far as customization, there's a good screenshot on the Philippine site that shows it off quite well: http://perfectworld.levelupgames.ph/images/community/downloads/screenshots/FaceLegolas_1024.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Zero Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 This is quite old news to me. I played Perfect World more than half a year ago. It's decent. Nothing too special but flying and the acrobatics you can do are amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 It's been out in Asia and the Philippines for a little while now, but from what I understand neither of those clients can be played outside their respective IP ranges. We're also doing a whole new translation for the North American version (localization is where most of our bugs are from), which should fix most of the Engrish problems (and if the translation we're starting from is any indication, it's pretty bad Engrish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Zero Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 No one of the servers was IP compatible with the US. I want to say it was Malaysia like it always is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So US players have to wait until the closed beta to test this out? Or am I missing something here? EDIT: Nevermind, I figured out that the registration page isn't open yet. I was confused because there were Asian clients out there. Got my closed beta key from mmosite.com. This game actually has me kinda excited. Hopefully it won't tear me away from Guild Wars too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 No one of the servers was IP compatible with the US. I want to say it was Malaysia like it always is. Probably Malaysia, yeah. What was the the translation like on that one, by the way? Or was it in Mandarin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Zero Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 No, one of the servers was IP compatible with the US. I want to say it was Malaysia like it always is. Fixed. Notice the comma. I have played this game. It's nothing outside of your typical grind. The only motivation I had moving forward was I wanted my hot elf chick to have really sweet looking "Zero-style" (ala Bahamut Zero) wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 lets play maple story guys I LOVE MAPLE STORY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 lets play maple story guys I LOVE MAPLE STORY Seriously, if you have nothing worthwhile to contribute then don't post. Anyway, is anyone else here planning on playing this when it comes out? Or at least giving it a try? Despite the posts saying it's grindy, I'm willing to try it since it's completely free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Seriously, if you have nothing worthwhile to contribute then don't post.Anyway, is anyone else here planning on playing this when it comes out? Or at least giving it a try? Despite the posts saying it's grindy, I'm willing to try it since it's completely free. So long as it's not overtly complicated to register like it is now with gunbound and seemingly other "free" games from NIC, I may give it a whirl. However chances are I'll be sticking with EVE Online as my current mmo I play on and off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILLiterate Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I'll probably give this a try since WoW got old again after like a month, Guild Wars I'm not going back to and well I just need a MMO or Diablo like game to kill time in the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It doesn't sound like my cup of tea, but I'll keep it in mind if I get bored with Mabinogi. Face structuring reminds me of Second Life, which is a good thing. Legolas looks like he's got a bad wig on, but this looks passable. Yeah, definitely on my consideration list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 There's a forum now: http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/ That's probably the best place to ask questions, since there are a bunch of posters who play on the Malaysian client. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Already created an account and assigned my beta key when the registration opened up. Hopefully all my excitement won't be for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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