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Jae · 11-27-2009, 12:48 AM

I've been tempted lately to start playing a single player game but I was wondering what's the difference between online RPG grind and offline RPG grind? For example Diablo and Titan Quest compared to Dungeon Runners.. Isn't the concept the same? Eg. Get a quest, kill monsters, get loot, level up. What makes Diablo so appealing compared to all the generic MMORPGs out right now?

Paladuck · 11-27-2009, 01:02 AM

I wouldn't consider Diablo an offline RPG...it has a singleplayer component, but it can be played online.

Usually singleplayer RPGs like Dragon Age Origins or the Final Fantasy series have more involved stories and lots of cutscenes. MMORPGs, but their nature, are less involved with story and center more around achievment on a direct level (getting a high level, having more swag than everyone else). MMOs and Online RPGs also often have PVP, something you obviously can't get in singleplayer games.

So basically

Singleplayer: better story, doesn't consume your life unless you want to play it over and over again, there's a set beginning and end
MMORPG: if there's a story, most ppl don't pay attention to it, way more addicting and competitive

XGrave · 11-27-2009, 01:06 AM

single player mmorpgs have a lot less grind time imo but the stories practically the same for every one of em... average dude becomes hero or mercenary/hero becomes protagonist then they go on journey, discovers truths, fights final boss and then goes like works done good bye

multiplayer mmorpgs are a lot more interesting in the part of character customization, interaction, and the possibilities given to you

hobolord · 11-27-2009, 01:23 AM

Offline is most of them time less grindy. Online game has more grind because all you do is kill creeps.

girtrute · 11-27-2009, 01:44 AM

Very few offline rpg's are a repeat of each other were as online ones are almost always the same thing.

Also you can put alot more into offline. Gameplays ussualy more crisp enjoyable and the storyline is much more indepth.

I play online more for the challenge of fighting another person then fighting ai.

XGrave · 11-27-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by girtrute

Very few offline rpg's are a repeat of each other were as online ones are almost always the same thing.

Also you can put alot more into offline. Gameplays ussualy more crisp enjoyable and the storyline is much more indepth.

I play online more for the challenge of fighting another person then fighting ai.

.... i swear to god every storyline has the same basic concept of protagonist goes on journey discovers truth fights final boss... its usually the same with books too

Paladuck · 11-27-2009, 01:50 AM

I mean, the basic concept of good storytelling is to have a good guy, a bad guy, and something deep thrown in there. But the best RPGs tell that basic story very differently.

The point of every MMORPG is to level up, kill things, and craft items. And its usually a sure lot more repetitive and boring than good singleplayer RPGs.

hobolord · 11-27-2009, 01:54 AM

Online games are mostly point click games. Offline has better game play, but then you cant play with friends in a lot of them.

XGrave · 11-27-2009, 01:54 AM

naa some single player rpgs i've played just involve me killing mobs to a lvl and killing a boss then rinse and repeat while also repeatedly trying to make me level up skills such as crafting blacksmithing and such

mysteryguy · 11-27-2009, 02:11 AM

I've never known the term 'grind' UNTIL i started playing MMO's

Online RPG- Your basic and ultimate task is to be high level and powerful

Offline - going through a story with an actual conclusion... usually by following the story itself, the level naturally increases without the gamer even realizes it, unless of course u skip too many battles and cannot beat a boss.

11-27-2009, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jae Sonic’s Milkshake Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 310 Reputation: 10	Online RPG vs. Offline RPG I've been tempted lately to start playing a single player game but I was wondering what's the difference between online RPG grind and offline RPG grind? For example Diablo and Titan Quest compared to Dungeon Runners.. Isn't the concept the same? Eg. Get a quest, kill monsters, get loot, level up. What makes Diablo so appealing compared to all the generic MMORPGs out right now? __________________

11-27-2009, 01:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paladuck Roon's Rogue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pond Posts: 4,270 Reputation: 260	I wouldn't consider Diablo an offline RPG...it has a singleplayer component, but it can be played online. Usually singleplayer RPGs like Dragon Age Origins or the Final Fantasy series have more involved stories and lots of cutscenes. MMORPGs, but their nature, are less involved with story and center more around achievment on a direct level (getting a high level, having more swag than everyone else). MMOs and Online RPGs also often have PVP, something you obviously can't get in singleplayer games. So basically Singleplayer: better story, doesn't consume your life unless you want to play it over and over again, there's a set beginning and end MMORPG: if there's a story, most ppl don't pay attention to it, way more addicting and competitive __________________

11-27-2009, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
XGrave Eriond's Egotist Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,777 Reputation: 18	single player mmorpgs have a lot less grind time imo but the stories practically the same for every one of em... average dude becomes hero or mercenary/hero becomes protagonist then they go on journey, discovers truths, fights final boss and then goes like works done good bye multiplayer mmorpgs are a lot more interesting in the part of character customization, interaction, and the possibilities given to you __________________ You Sir Are Wrong, And If You Are Not Wrong, You Sir, Are Still Wrong

11-27-2009, 01:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Paladuck Roon's Rogue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pond Posts: 4,270 Reputation: 260	I mean, the basic concept of good storytelling is to have a good guy, a bad guy, and something deep thrown in there. But the best RPGs tell that basic story very differently. The point of every MMORPG is to level up, kill things, and craft items. And its usually a sure lot more repetitive and boring than good singleplayer RPGs. __________________

11-27-2009, 01:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
XGrave Eriond's Egotist Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,777 Reputation: 18	naa some single player rpgs i've played just involve me killing mobs to a lvl and killing a boss then rinse and repeat while also repeatedly trying to make me level up skills such as crafting blacksmithing and such __________________ You Sir Are Wrong, And If You Are Not Wrong, You Sir, Are Still Wrong

11-27-2009, 01:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
hobolord Roon's Rogue Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 4,310 Reputation: 68	Offline is most of them time less grindy. Online game has more grind because all you do is kill creeps.

11-27-2009, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
girtrute Shadowsworn's Sandwich Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,840 Reputation: 12	Very few offline rpg's are a repeat of each other were as online ones are almost always the same thing. Also you can put alot more into offline. Gameplays ussualy more crisp enjoyable and the storyline is much more indepth. I play online more for the challenge of fighting another person then fighting ai.

11-27-2009, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
hobolord Roon's Rogue Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 4,310 Reputation: 68	Online games are mostly point click games. Offline has better game play, but then you cant play with friends in a lot of them.

11-27-2009, 02:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
mysteryguy Murxidon's Maid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,086 Reputation: 15	I've never known the term 'grind' UNTIL i started playing MMO's Online RPG- Your basic and ultimate task is to be high level and powerful Offline - going through a story with an actual conclusion... usually by following the story itself, the level naturally increases without the gamer even realizes it, unless of course u skip too many battles and cannot beat a boss. __________________ credit:Cereal&Milk Feed me if you like my post!

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