RO2 Final Test Trial Report

Ragnarok Online 2 (RO2) from Korea-based Gravity conducted its final test between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30, and is going to kick off the official OBT later. The game's success will rely on players' satisfaction. Before the final result is confirmed, Ragnarok Online fans can just appreciate the gameplay videos and screenshots regarding RagnarokOnline 2's final test.


Gameplay Videos:

This video mainly depicts how a swordsman does daily quests, at the end of which we can see an NPC teleport the character to the target city by air. During the flight, a bird's eye view of charming sceneries can be gained and the NPC would do various funny actions.




This video showcases the skills performed by the classes excluding the swordsman.





5 classes were made playable in the final test, and we can see from the unveiled screenshots that each class was capable of casting glorious skills. Players who joined the test said that Ragnarok Online 2 differed from its prequel very much no matter in the light of the graphics or the game mode. Ragnarok Online 2 is a brand-new game, and its greatest feature is that once selecting an NPC, players will see a close-up of the NPC's head. The combination of stirring actions and beautiful sceneries just leads to the game's unique charm.



Ragnarok Online 2 has been developed for 4 years by use of Unreal Engine 2.5 and inherits the advantages and features of its prequel Ragnarok Online, and is attached with unique personalities and new fun. According to understanding, the final test was targeted at all users with substantial content updated.















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Dragon Nest Mercenary Heraldry Plates Guide

In Dragon Nest, apart from the class skills, a player also has to consider the kind of Heraldry plates that he will use. Heraldries are special plates with endowed stats that help boost your character’s performance in PvE and/or PvP. They have a range of enhancements from class skill boost, status boosts, and special skills.

the heraldry set is pretty organized and is broken up by type and level. Level in this case does not refer to the level of the heraldry plate but instead your level.

A Dragon Nest Character has Heraldry slots. Each slot, at the beginning of the game is locked, and while leveling up, each slot will slowly unlock.
Refer to the picture for the exact level needed to unlock that particular heraldry slot.

As each slot unlocks, you are allowed to put heraldry in that slot.

Heraldry can be found in dungeon instances, Dark Lair, or other users. Each Heraldry Plate is locked and untradeable until unlocked and gives the choice between two effects when unlocking it except Special Heraldry. Special Heraldry only gives one effect.
Since I am not fond of PVP, it is only natural that I get plates that would be helpful in PVE, namely in dungeons and nests (Manticore is still the bane of my Dragon Nest life).

Firstly, let’s talk about Stats-based Heraldry. The most important few plates would be

1. Fatal - Increases your Critical Chance by a certain amount. I believe all attack classes will use this plate as one of their 8 choices. Critical ignores defense, so that is what makes Critical so important.
2. Destruction – Thisamplifies your Physical Attack stat by a huge margin.
3. HP – Increases your HP by a certain amount.
4. Health – Increases your VIT by a certain amount.
5. Bear – Increases your Strength Stat by a certain amount.

Subsequently, these are the possible plates that I would pick.

1. Energy – Increases MP regeneration. There are times when I often run out of MP after spamming my skills through dungeons. This plate helps me to continue attacking without worrying.
2. Ultimate – Increases your Final Damage Stat by a certain amount. This is to help increase your DPS. To determine whether you think the bonus is helpful or not.
3. Magic Defense – At higher levels in PvE, most of the damage that you will get hit with is magic. You will be able to dodge physical damage skills relatively easy. So this crest can be helpful for you given the fact that Mercenaries have many defensive skills as well.

When you are really rich, try to get yourself a 3-stat Heraldry Plate. If you have ever gotten one in CBT, you would have seen a Stat Heraldry giving you a random additional stat in it. When a good additional stat is imbued within a good Heraldry Plate, it would usually cost a bomb. Either use it, or sell it for gold! Use those with critical stat in it.

If you are not familiar with Mercenaries skills yet, I suggest you read this Mercenary Skill Guide first. As for Skill Plates, they are

1. Taunting Howl – Pick the debuff time extension choice. This is more for Support-based Mercenaries.
2. Battle Howl - Pick the buff time extension choice. This is more for Support-based Mercenaries.
3. Panic Howl – Pick the buff time extension choice. This is more for Support-based Mercenaries.
4. Iron Skin – Pick the buff time extension choice. This is for those who want better defensive abilities.
5. Whirlwind/Rolling Attack – Pick the damage increase choice. These two skills have very high damage. Use both of them to increase your DPS. But do remember that both skills have long cooldown. Perhaps a damage crest on another skill can be more helpful in more DPS?
6. Side Kick – Pick the action speed increase choice. This is more on Mercenaries who prioritise PvP.
7. Flying Swing – Pick the cooldown reduction choice. For Destroyers who wants higher damage.
8. Bone Crash – Pick the debuff time extension choice. The debuff benefits your party to increase the overall DPS greatly. Having this plate is very useful also.

Anything that benefits your team is a must, in my opinion. But generally buffing your whole team/protecting your whole team is way more important than something like Flying Swing Damage. You want to make sure your casters will take minimum damage and your party deals optimal damage.

Heraldries, to be clear, cannot stack. There are key names that heraldries have that may be different grades or levels. Even if you find them at different grades or levels, you cannot use the same type at all. That's why when making a heraldry set, be sure to have the highest grade and level of whatever type of heraldry you want and pick out of the many types which ones you prefer.

Credits: http://blackrabbit2999.blogspot.com, http://dragonnestblog.com, http://www.dragonnestsource.com

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The First SVO Champions League is Ready for 2012

To all managers,

Getting a new start in 2012, Soccer Viva Online has prepared the first Winning Goal league for all managers.

The League will start on Monday, 2nd January, 2012. Managers can participate in four different levels including Premier League, Division 1, Division 2 and Amateur League. For teams who have not participated in the League, they will automatically join our qualifying competition which holds every week.


The teams shall play against one another twice a season, in home and away matches. There are two matches every day. The first match start at 10:00am and the second match start at 5:00pm. Each season will last a week.

All managers can open the Premier League interface from the league, to predict and bet on the winner of the league every week.
The system will not accept bet after 00:00 of the fourth day.

The first league’s participants are selected according to the World Cup points. Don’t lose your chance and start to train up your team now!

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
《Soccer Viva Online》Online Report page: http://en.web.gamecyber.net/gcFaq/svo/contact.htm
《Soccer Viva Online》 Official home page: http://svo.gamecyber.net/
《Soccer Viva Online》 Facebook fan group: http://www.facebook.com/gc.svo

Credits: GameCyber

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Howling Sword KR Updates with Second Job Class

South Korea-based EyaSoft's second MMORPG Howling Sword has gone under a revamp called "Reload" in November. Recently, it released a massive update titled "The Master".

The biggest feature of "The Master" update version is adding second-job classes into the game. Now, each of the initial eight classes has two second-job classes for players to select from, greatly enhancing Howling Sword' class system. In addition, the "Ancient Remant Temple" instance was officially released in the update and the transformation system has been greatly optimized and enhanced.

Howling Sword is a 3D action MMORPG featuring a controls system which is easy to pick up. Players can experience superb combats through performing diversified combo skills as well as taking advantage of the transformation system which is available starting from level 1. Developers indicate that the debut of the brand-new version allows players to experience more gameplay content which they hope will bring players distinctive gaming fun.

Credits: MMOsite

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Bounty Hounds PH CBT Key Giveaway

 Bounty Hounds Online PH is a SCI-FI MMORPG from Level Up Games! It features action-packed PVP and a unique battle pet system. Be one of the Hounds, get into the battlefront NOW

Bounty Hounds Online is a free-to-play sci-fi MMORPG unlike any other. Play as one of five unique mercenary classes with their own unique abilities and weapons. Lock and load alone or with friends or with transformable CTUs (Combat and Tactical Units) in fully 3D environments.


You may now download the official Bounty Hounds Online Closed Beta client!
 
The Bounty Hounds Online Closed Beta client is now available for download to get you ready for Closed Beta Testing coming real soon! You may download the CBT Client by clicking the link below:

Download BHO CBT Client via FTP*

*Please make sure that the following programs are installed in your computer for BHO to run correctly when Closed Beta arrives: Visual C++, DirectX 9.0c and .NET Framework. They are all available in the folder named Utility in the FTP link.

Please wait until the Closed Beta Testing starts before running the BHO client.

Here are several ways to get your BHO PH Beta Keys:

#1: Like the BHO and Level Up! Inc. pages and join the fan events.

#2: You can participate in the following bloggers' BHO CBT account promos:
- Codamon.com
- Gamedok.net
- GMTristan.com
- PressAltF4.com
- SamHok.com
- Techpinas.com

#3: Click THIS LINK for a list of partner cafes distributing CBT cards for BHO PH.

#4: Post this message in your own status. Make sure you tag Bounty Hounds and your post can be viewed by Public.

Malapit na ang CBT ng Bounty Hounds. Nadownload ko na rin ang installer. Handa na ako sa clear sky planet. {small personal message}

If you've already posted this on your wall but still haven't received your CBT account, check whether you can receive PMs.

Credits: http://www.levelupgames.ph,  http://www.gamesurferonline.com, http://www.facebook.com/bountyhoundsph

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Soccer VIva Online: Lead Your Team To The Championship!

A fascinating soccer game, Soccer Viva Online is here now, with every player ready to face the world with their specific team. Are you ready to challenge other managers around the world? Soccer Viva Online is opened on Tuesday December of 20th at 02:00 pm(GMT +8). There is no need for installing, just login and you can enjoy the best soccer web gameSoccer Viva Online!


Soccer Viva Online is a free web game which uses real time game mode. Players can enjoy the full animated live match, skills and action you have arranged will show in the animation. To maintain the realistic feature of a football team, players can also get most of the real football players’ data at any generation inside the game; you can produce your own team with all your favorite football players.

Different from other games, Soccer Viva Online has more than 10 kinds of game system for you! The card game element creates different possibilities when you are grouping your own star soccer team. More kinds of champions and matches are provided for players and you may enjoy numerous matches every day!

Aside from the various game system, Soccer Viva Online will hold many events and give out lots of rewards! To celebrate the starts of Soccer Viva Online, a series of events is published for all players. Join the events and get an extra prize to support your star soccer team!

Upcoming Events!

Event 1: Soccer Viva Everywhere !
It’s EVERYWHERE! Everyone are talking about《Soccer Viva》! Show us your passion! Use our specific signature banner and create a new post sharing anything about《Soccer Viva》. You will get a rare Orange player card!  Dont’ miss the chance!

Event 2: Talent football manager wanted!
WE NEED YOU! It’s time for you to join us and battle with other players! Visit the Facebook Page and “Like” the《Soccer Viva》page to get a random player card!

Event 3: Top of the Ladder
Who is on TOP!? Battle for TOP RANK 100! You will get a great reward! The reward is only for the champion!

Event 4: Viva Pro
How Pro are you? Just show me your abilities and let’s meet up at LV10!  And you can get a prize when we meet!

Event 5: The Big Challege From the GM!   
Want to prove yourself? Here is your BIG challenge! Visit the CHALLENGE Room and take the challenge! The best man takes all the glory!

(The game time is based on GMT +8 hours.)

~ There will be more excellent upcoming events in the future ~

Gift Package Giveaway Event

To celebrate the start of Soccer Viva Online and express our thanks to all players who have joined our game, we are going to cooperate with BBGsite to hold the Soccer Viva Online gift package giveaway event. Players can find our latest information in BBGsite. By participating this event, players will receive a gift from BBGsite no whether players will be more enjoyable when playing the game.


Date: 23/12/2011 (08:00pm GMT +8) – 6/1/2012

Gift:

Name	Description
Enhance Momentum (1 Day)	Within one day after use, the whole team gained 10% all attributes when the football club is consistent with the football field.

Within one day after use, the whole team gained 10% all attributes when the football club is consistent with the football field.

Collect method:
1. Claim your gift key in BBGsite gift package giveaway event page: http://contest.bbgsite.com/giveaway/soccer_viva_online
2. Log into《Soccer Viva Online》: http://svo.gamecyber.net/
3. Click “Reward Redeem”

4. Type the gift key in “prize serial number”, make sure you have select the server you are playing before redeem.

5. Start your game, click “Bag”, the prize will put into your temporary bag automatically.

Don’t miss the chance to be the best manager in 《Soccer Viva Online》, let’s call your friends to participate together, bring your team to the way of champion.

Notice:
1. Players should check the latest news themselves in our official home page.
2. Game administrators will never ask for your personal account information.
3. We will announce the awards in our official home page.
4. If there is any enquiry, please feel free to contact us.
5. If there is any controversy, GameCyber Technology Litmited reserves all the rights for final determination.
6. Player please refer to the “reward redeem” for award collection after the event is over.
If you have any problems, please check《Soccer Viva Online》Official home page and BBGsite home page, forum and Facebook fan page.
If you are familiar with world soccer, interested in playing soccer game, then you should not miss this chance to become a legendary manager and lead your soccer team to be the champion. More news and events will be announced recently, please notice our game website and the Facebook fan page for details or contact us if you have any problem. Moreover, you can follow us on twitter to get the hottest news and join special events hold later!

Soccer Viva Online Website: http://svo.gamecyber.net

Soccer Viva Online Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/gc.svo

Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/#!/GameCyber_ENG



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Game of Thrones RPG Trailer, Details Finally Out

We’ve heard lots of rumors, but very little concrete information about the Game of Thrones RPG until today. Cyanide studios released some choice tidbits of information along with a new trailer showing the game in action.


Game of Thrones, the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 RPG due out early 2012, is being built by Cyanide Studio using Epic's Unreal Engine 3, publisher Focus Home Interactive has revealed.

It's based on the series of novels A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin - the inspiration behind the HBO TV series. The game's story is written "under the supervision" of R.R. Martin.

You play as Mors, sworn brother of the Night's Watch, and Alester, a Red Priest in search of redemption. The pair adventure in familiar parts of Westeros, such as the Wall and King's Landing. You get to meet Queen Cersei, Varys the Spider and Jeor Mormont, the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. Expect 30 hours of gameplay.

At the beginning of the game you choose the class of your characters and determine their fighting style. As with all good RPGs there's equipment to loot, weapons to find and experience to gain. You can slow down time during combat.



It was hardly the trailer we were hoping for, but it’ll do for now. It’s over two minutes long, but includes next to no gameplay footage. And the footage that does come from in-game play is just a character running in a perfectly straight line in a few different settings. For a game that’s due out in “early 2012” that’s a bit concerning.

Credits: http://www.vg247.com , http://www.eurogamer.net/, http://video.mmosite.com/

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Ragnarok Online 2 (KR) to Kick off Final Test on Dec. 26

As announced, Ragnarok Online 2, a highly-anticipated project developed by South Korea-based Gravity, is going to carry out its final test from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30.

The final test is to be focused on testing the various systems to be made available when Ragnarok Online 2 is commercially released as well as the server stability. A wide array of great prizes will be offered for testers when the time comes, like "5 million won" which is enough for one term's college expenses, coupons worth 100,000 won, and some commemorative virtual items.

At this year's G-Star, Gravity disclosed that Ragnarok Online 2 was expected to start commercial service in South Korea in Q1, 2012 with the goal of entering certain overseas markets in 2014. According to Gravity, the game has been licensed to 10 countries, and the localization work can start at any time.

The current Ragnarok Online 2 is a remake of Ragnarok Online 2: The Gate of the World which experienced a heavy blow in CBT May, 2007. The in-game systems, character appearances and so on have been revamped comprehensively. Ragnarok Online 2's second CBT took place in August, 2010. And now the remade Ragnarok Online 2 is finally going to be officially released. But how the players react to the game will decide whether the remake is successful or not. Will it write a new chapter on the market or be discarded by players? Let's just wait and see.

Credits: MMOsite

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Ragnarok Online: The Highly Anticipated 14.1 Bifrost Expansion Live!

It is perfect time to join Ragnarok Adventure as well as the perfect time to return for the Holidays as Ragnarok Online launches the highly anticipated massive expansion episode update 14.1 Bifrost. This expansion opens a new chapter in the New World Saga, bringing adventurers face to face with Nidhoggur and the plight of her people. Unique daily and arc quests as well as new monsters await our higher level adventurers in the Bifrost.


The 14.1 Bifrost expansion includes:

Expansion to the New World story.
2 New Instances.
New Equipment sets for High Level Warlock and Arch Bishops.
New fearsome mobs to challenge high level Players.

Detail information about the expansion can be found here.

SYNOPSIS

1000 years of peace have reined, the world has forgotten the horrors of the age of myth. Such peace can never last forever and evil waits patiently. The first signs of the evil awakenings were the friendly monsters turning aggressive; followed soon after by demons attacking and the dead rising from their graves. Heroes appeared to beat back the invasions until the fateful day that Satan Morocc destroyed the peaceful town of Morroc, his freedom granted by the insane and corrupt humans of Midgard. The heroes re-gathered themselves and pushed back with everything they had but only a stalemate was possible. The delicate seals that protect the world from spilling into complete chaos weaken and break; only the knowledge and power from the age of myth can save Midgard from certain doom. Are you one of the heroes of legend? Can you and your allies push back the threat of total annihilation and protect Midgard from the final Ragnarok?

To aid new adventurers in Ragnarok, Gravity is hosting a level up event to help players reaching to base level 70 and 1st Job 50 much faster than normal! This event is to help players to get up to speed and explore 14.1 contents and join their friends at the higher levels of play.

Whether you are a brand new Ragnarok player looking to join or a returning hero ready to come back, the newest 14.1 Bifrost expansion with variety of events and bonuses offer a great deal of action and fun!

Credits: MMOsite

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Please Donate and Be Someone's Superhero

HOW WE CAN ALL HELP CDO/Iligan - COMPREHENSIVE LIST.

PEOPLE IN ANY PLACE:
WHAT: Relief goods drop-off
WHERE: ANY LBC BRANCH
WHEN: Ongoing
HOW: Donate relief goods: blankets, clothing, food, etc. and LBC will deliver the goods for free.

WHAT: Cash donations all typhoon Sendong victims
WHERE: n/a
WHEN: Ongoing
HOW:
1. SMS
Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
2. Deposit at ANY Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop (Nationwide.)
3. Direct deposits may be made online from any BPI branches, pay to:
SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN (Account Name/Payee)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Loyola-Katipunan Branch)
BPI Peso Checking Account Number: 3081-1111-61
BPI Dollar Savings Account Number: 3084-0420-12

WHAT: Cash donations for CDO Victims
WHERE: n/a
WHEN: Ongoing
ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
HOW: Deposit monetary donations BPI account #: 9331-0133-63 (Xavier University).

WHAT: Cash donations for Iligan City victims
WHERE: n/a
WHEN: Ongoing
1. ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Iligan City Government
HOW: Deposit monetary donations at DBP Iligan City Account Name: City Treasurer's Office Iligan City, Trust Fund # 0820-016201-030
2. ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Rei Lena Maranda (09052665014)
HOW: Deposit cash donations at
Account name: Association of IIT Alumni Foundation Inc.
Bank: BDO - Iligan Quezon Avenue Branch
Account No: 003120169026

PEOPLE IN MANILA

WHAT: Cash assistance for relief and recovery efforts
WHERE: n/a
WHEN: Ongoing
ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Philippine National Red Cross
HOW: Text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart) or make a donation at any Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop nationwide

WHAT: Relief goods drop-off for Cagayan de Oro Victims
WHERE: Enderun Colleges, McKinley Hill, Taguig City
WHEN: Ongoing
ORG/CONTACT PERSON: The Enderun Community Drive
HOW: Donate off bottled water, ready to eat food (i.e. crackers, biscuits, cookies, packaged buns/cakes), juices, milk, canned goods, medicines at the drop-off point.

WHAT: Surgical support for calamity victims
WHERE: ECs in calamity affected areas
WHEN: Ongoing
ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Philippine College of Surgeons- Northern Mindanao Chapter/Klarizza Simbulan (09173045037)
HOW: If you know of anyone who has surgical needs due to the calamity, contact Klarizza.

PEOPLE IN CAGAYAN DE ORO:

WHAT: Relief goods drop-off/Relief goods repacking/Monetary donations
WHERE: Sagip Kapamilya, ABS-CBN Foundation, Mo. Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St., Quezon City or ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro, Barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City or ABS-CBN Davao, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
WHEN: Ongoing
ORG/CONTACT PERSON: Sagip Kapamilya, ABS-CBN Foundation/Faizza Tanggol (09175323249)
HOW: (1) Volunteer; (2) Donating relief goods (clothing, blankets, food, etc.); (3) Donate cash thru the ff:
(a) BDO Peso Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 39301-14199
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

WHAT: Relief goods drop-off/Relief goods repacking/Monetary donations
WHERE: Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
WHEN: Ongoing

Credits: Zsazsa Zaturnnah by Mr. Carlo Vergara

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Mythos Global Review: Redeemed?

From T3 Entertainment, Mythos brings the highly successful “Hack’n’Slash” formula to an action packed online role-playing game. The comparison to Diablo, Torchlight and Titan Quest should be very familiar to anyone. Combat, skills, stats, leveling systems, inventory and many more features of Mythos will be very familiar to people who’ve played these kinds of games before.



Like any other MMO worth its salt, the game’s lore is set against the backdrop of an ancient war – yada yada – and players are tasked with picking their path by choosing from one of the games races and skill-sets.

Mythos’ races are made up of four character types – Humans, Cyclops, Gremlins and Satyr – each with their own bonus skills depending on your play style.

These are further broken down into three classes – Pyromancer (Mage-style class with spells), Bloodletter (warrior-style melee fighter) and Gadgeteer (riflemen (and women) capable of tinkering-up toys of destruction).

Hardly an overwhelming selection, but assuming it’s done right, more than enough to create the variety and balance needed for the PVE and PVP gameplay on offer.

Without wanting to use the terms ‘hatchet job’ or ‘cut and shut’, there’s no avoiding the fact that, while Mythos has some pretty cool ARPG core, the MMO elements like the crafting system and micro transaction-powered item shop system do seem to have been ratcheted on like the rear end of a 1998 Ford Mondeo.

The two sides of the game simply don’t gel and instead of creating an experience greater than the sum of its parts, the game is a collection of component parts thrown at the screen like a very confusing digital jigsaw.

The game world is split up into quite small towns and villages which are connected by portals or skyship transport that load you into the new area. Most of these places have a dungeon portal that will take you to the various dungeon instances, which quests will direct you too. Quests are obtained using the “Talk to an NPC with a floating exclamation mark above their head” mechanic favoured by most MMOs. The quality of quests during the low levels were pretty good and they felt less of a grind. Sure most were kill and fetch with some nice low level bosses. but I didn’t get any ridiculous demands like “collect 20 wolfpelts” or send you to the same boar inhabited forest every time like in other Online MMORPG Games. Instead the dungeons you were sent to varied a lot, something I appreciated since it would have been easy for a Dev team on a free to play MMO to use the same template over and over for filler quests. Also to prevent having to travel back and forth from dungeons each time, around 3 NPCs would be offering slightly related quests but with different objectives around the same time for a particular dungeon. As good as the quest system is though, I found through research that end game content is basically more of the same but bosses with high HP count. I’m not convinced this will be enough for some.

Combat itself was tons of fun, I was running through the dungeons shooting and looting like a madman. That to me is the hallmark of a good Action RPG, fast and addictive combat and piles of loot. As you would expect then from a game of this style, combat is done with left mouse click for normal attack and right mouse click for your special attack and that is it. You can get different special attacks from certain weapons or investing skill points to unlock new skills during level-up. This will be different to some who are use to an action bar with 10+ different attacks you can use when you like. Not everyone likes having such a simple system but fans of games such as Diablo 2 will have no problems with it.

To add a little more depth to the combat and skills system, weapons can be upgraded with rune slots, which as you may guess allows you to add runes that modifies character and weapon stats. Mythos also uses an achievements system with a purpose. Each achievement has a bonus like 3% to health, though only one achievement can be active at a time. The achievements help add another option to tailoring your character build, but I must admit even with these features Mythos lacks the kind of depth in building a character up that you would get in other MMORPG Games.

The other main game play feature is an extensive crafting system, that allows the player to create better and sometimes unique equipment. The basis of crafting is materials and recipes, both of which are dropped by monsters with materials also being gained from breaking down looted equipment. Crafting is a chance based affair, where there is a risk the item will break and fail during creation. Once you have an item you can improve it further in different ways, by merging them with items to improve its power, adding rune slots or by enchanting. Again there is a risk the item will break during refinement but luckily you can get it repaired again for a price. It’s a nice addition that adds to looting aspect of the game, giving you something more involved then just dumping cheap loot on the nearest merchant.

Crafting items brings me to the Free to Play model of Mythos. There is an item shop that has the usual annoyance of requiring you to buy in-game currency first instead of directly paying through the shop. In this case the currency is known as Bones, with Bones you can buy the usual Free to Play premium items like extra inventory space, XP gain boosters and of course equipment that is unobtainable through normal game play.

Pros

- Simple yet addictive combat
- Good quest variety
- Interesting class system

Cons

- Need to enjoy Action RPGs
- Lack of quality end game content
- Shallow Character building options

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7
Processor: Pentium 4 1.8GHZ
Ram: 1GB
Graphics card: video ram 128mb, Geforce Ti 4200/Ati Radeon 8500
Direct X Version 9.0c
HD: 1GB

Schedule of Open Beta Test (OBT) is January 12, 2012.

For more information, please visit http://mythos.t3fun.com

Credits: http://www.timepers.com, http://www.mmorpg-center.com, http://www.mmoreviews.com

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