non-anime mmorpg/fps... engrossing but not time-consuming

shleepy · 07-16-2008, 10:34 PM

This is a post that will definitely depend on your subjective interpretation, but suggestions/opinions certainly don't hurt.

Note that I don't mind paying for a game, even with a monthly fee.

What I'm looking for:

1) Something that doesn't necessarily have to take up a lot of consecutive hours of my life...
2) Intuitive game-play... don't want to have to read manuals and wiki pages to figure out how to play.
3) True MMO. Some games don't actually allow you to see more than 8 players at a time, or something like that. Big world, in other words.
4) Non-anime. I just don't like the style. That pretty much rules out all the free Asian-made MMO's and some P2P ones.

5) Engrossing. This is the key here. The free Asian games are so unoriginal and formulaic that you always feel like you're playing yet another rip-off. On the other hand, good games have their own unique style and "connected" feel. Fun.
6) Because of #1, something that doesn't have a lot of levels or not a lot of grinding.

Some examples of MMO's that I've played before and why I don't want to play them again:

- WoW - only reason I don't want to play again is that I've already played it, got to 70 with good gear, got rid of my account. It basically has everything that I would want, but no longer has a novel appeal to me. I want to feel the "ooooh, this is cool" feeling that comes with a fresh MMO.
- EVE - too slow-paced (though I'll admit it's a good game)... just don't feel like playing it again
- EQ2 - not well-designed. I'll leave it there.
- Voyage Century - huge lack of #2 and some #5

Another thing - I'm a fan of FPS's, so I've kinda been looking into WWII Online and Planetside. How well have those games aged? The graphics definitely look outdated, but if the gameplay is "engrossing," I might try them out.

buddygz · 07-16-2008, 11:17 PM

haha funny thing is i was just about to post the same thing.
i am also in the proccess of looking for a nonasian anime mmorpg.
mmmmm, for you should try:
guild wars[ but not a true mmorpg, ive played it and had the same feeling as one]
graal online
anarchy online
Planetside
puzzle pirates [ha?]

shleepy · 07-17-2008, 12:06 AM

I think I'll try out Planetside, but I'll rule out the other games you posted... I've played AO (OK but gets repetitive), GW isn't what I'm looking for, and I can't say I like how Graal or PP look.

MoldyMuffin · 07-17-2008, 12:45 AM

If you want a fps thats not time consuming, try out soldier front.
Games last like 10 20 minutes max.

Combat arms is alot better but the games last alot longer.

07-16-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
shleepy Marios's Mustache Wax Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	non-anime mmorpg/fps... engrossing but not time-consuming This is a post that will definitely depend on your subjective interpretation, but suggestions/opinions certainly don't hurt. Note that I don't mind paying for a game, even with a monthly fee. What I'm looking for: 1) Something that doesn't necessarily have to take up a lot of consecutive hours of my life... 2) Intuitive game-play... don't want to have to read manuals and wiki pages to figure out how to play. 3) True MMO. Some games don't actually allow you to see more than 8 players at a time, or something like that. Big world, in other words. 4) Non-anime. I just don't like the style. That pretty much rules out all the free Asian-made MMO's and some P2P ones. 5) Engrossing. This is the key here. The free Asian games are so unoriginal and formulaic that you always feel like you're playing yet another rip-off. On the other hand, good games have their own unique style and "connected" feel. Fun. 6) Because of #1, something that doesn't have a lot of levels or not a lot of grinding. Some examples of MMO's that I've played before and why I don't want to play them again: - WoW - only reason I don't want to play again is that I've already played it, got to 70 with good gear, got rid of my account. It basically has everything that I would want, but no longer has a novel appeal to me. I want to feel the "ooooh, this is cool" feeling that comes with a fresh MMO. - EVE - too slow-paced (though I'll admit it's a good game)... just don't feel like playing it again - EQ2 - not well-designed. I'll leave it there. - Voyage Century - huge lack of #2 and some #5 Another thing - I'm a fan of FPS's, so I've kinda been looking into WWII Online and Planetside. How well have those games aged? The graphics definitely look outdated, but if the gameplay is "engrossing," I might try them out.

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07-16-2008, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
buddygz Marios's Mustache Wax Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: 10 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	haha funny thing is i was just about to post the same thing. i am also in the proccess of looking for a nonasian anime mmorpg. mmmmm, for you should try: guild wars[ but not a true mmorpg, ive played it and had the same feeling as one] graal online anarchy online Planetside puzzle pirates [ha?]

07-17-2008, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
shleepy Marios's Mustache Wax Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 Reputation: 10 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	I think I'll try out Planetside, but I'll rule out the other games you posted... I've played AO (OK but gets repetitive), GW isn't what I'm looking for, and I can't say I like how Graal or PP look.

07-17-2008, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
MoldyMuffin Still learning the ropes Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26 Reputation: 10 MMOFaces Profile: None Yet	If you want a fps thats not time consuming, try out soldier front. Games last like 10 20 minutes max. Combat arms is alot better but the games last alot longer.