This was and still is one of my favorite Online RPGs to be created.
You create your character and spread your available stat points around to Strength , Dexterity , Willpower , Intelligence , Wisdom and Constitution. The class you choose will decide where you should spend those points. There is a golden rule for this game on character creation… ALWAYS set your Strength and Dexterity to 15 points each at least no matter which class you choose. If you don’t then you will lose out on combat adds.
The Classes
Fighter – This is a barebones class that gets no special abilities or extra health. This class can become a Knight at level 8 upon completing a quest.
Wizard – Of course we all know what this is! This class can lay waste to entire levels later on and even take out big packs of creatures with just a fireball or icestorm. The later spells are pretty impressive for a game of nature.
Thaumaturge – A priest of sorts that has impressive offensive power along with summons they can control to make their life easier. Does not have many spells that cover a large area. Can’t forget to mention they also get a heal spell.
Martial Artist – This class can punch , kick and jump kick.. These guys do the most amount of damage of any class in Melee. Cannot wear armor but have the highest amount of health points of any class.
Thief – This is my favorite class. Can hide in shadows ( it is a spell ) and throw daggers or shoot a bow at creatures. They also get spells that allow you to venom weapons or move 2x faster. This class is neutral so weapon are limited.. Most just go with Hand skill as the primary skill.
Knight – This is what the fighter class is all about and what I think of when I think of Knights / Paladins.. These guys are mean and darn near unkillable is most areas due to their high health points and an instant cure ability they can use on them or on others.
Skills
The skills of this game are semi open meaning that Wizards and Thaumaturges can use any weapon / armor in the game but not vice versa.. Martial Artists and Knights cannot learn Wizard or Thaumaturge spells.
The more you use a spell or weapon the better you become with it. You start out at skill level 1 and that reaches all the way to skill level 19 ( which would literally take years ). The higher your weapon skill the better accuracy and blocking ability you have. The higher your magic skill level the more spells you can get and the more damage you do.
Combat and Movement
Combat and Movement are controlled with the mouse by double clicking to attack or move. Nothing is automated. After each attack or movement there is a round timer of 3-4 seconds before you can do another action.
Outside of a few spells and water there are no animations ( some of the spells are pretty impressive however ).
Verdict
If you are like me and want to experience a MUD without all the reading and text commands then this game would be a good thing to try.
70 out of 100.
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