And the previous two posts demonstrate that there are all kinds of people in the world.
My view of things is closer to Xemmy's. I'm here for the environment, the beauty of the world, the ability to find new things that one hasn't explored yet, even after more than 3.5 years in this toon. (On the surface, in a medium level region. No, I'm not going to tell you what it was.)
Tgmage, Ben Franklin was once asked what the purpose of one of his inventions was. He replied, "What is the use of a new-born child?" The same is true of Ryzom/Atys. Your goals are what you make them. What you become is what you do, not measured by the game, but by the community.
In addition, you have made several mis-statements: While there is no overall user level, you can compare your level to others in a similar field and contest with them in duels, or even have team combats in the Arena or in the PvP areas. If you want to hold a tournament -- feel free. It has been done in the past to the great enjoyment of those who participated. There most certainly IS colored gear -- I like blue myself.
As for progress, turning 125 in elemental casting and getting the racial spells, getting one branch of armor craft to 240 so that you can make q250 armor (weapons), the first time you make it through the Trench of Trials solo, those and many others give a sense of accomplishment.
End-game content? Well, there is managing to take down one of the Boss NPC's. It's not easy and you can't do it solo. Even in other games, end-game content is never end-game. It's just end-game until the developers bring out the next release (for which you must pay large $$) with the New (End-for-now) Content.
Ryzom is unique in allowing F2P to a deep level. You don't have to buy a year at a time. I pay quarterly, and at that rate it's $10/month. If it goes dark, you've lost less than you would pay for the base version of other games before you add on the monthly charge. I would also point out that the devs have recently released content that was *suggested by the players*, not part of some scheme on their part.
The bottom line is that if you don't like the game enough to pay for it, don't. Hang out, try the mainland, get your toon to 125. If you still don't "get" it, then Ryzom is not for you. It's not a character flaw, it's just your character.
-- Bittty
My view of things is closer to Xemmy's. I'm here for the environment, the beauty of the world, the ability to find new things that one hasn't explored yet, even after more than 3.5 years in this toon. (On the surface, in a medium level region. No, I'm not going to tell you what it was.)
Tgmage, Ben Franklin was once asked what the purpose of one of his inventions was. He replied, "What is the use of a new-born child?" The same is true of Ryzom/Atys. Your goals are what you make them. What you become is what you do, not measured by the game, but by the community.
In addition, you have made several mis-statements: While there is no overall user level, you can compare your level to others in a similar field and contest with them in duels, or even have team combats in the Arena or in the PvP areas. If you want to hold a tournament -- feel free. It has been done in the past to the great enjoyment of those who participated. There most certainly IS colored gear -- I like blue myself.
As for progress, turning 125 in elemental casting and getting the racial spells, getting one branch of armor craft to 240 so that you can make q250 armor (weapons), the first time you make it through the Trench of Trials solo, those and many others give a sense of accomplishment.
End-game content? Well, there is managing to take down one of the Boss NPC's. It's not easy and you can't do it solo. Even in other games, end-game content is never end-game. It's just end-game until the developers bring out the next release (for which you must pay large $$) with the New (End-for-now) Content.
Ryzom is unique in allowing F2P to a deep level. You don't have to buy a year at a time. I pay quarterly, and at that rate it's $10/month. If it goes dark, you've lost less than you would pay for the base version of other games before you add on the monthly charge. I would also point out that the devs have recently released content that was *suggested by the players*, not part of some scheme on their part.
The bottom line is that if you don't like the game enough to pay for it, don't. Hang out, try the mainland, get your toon to 125. If you still don't "get" it, then Ryzom is not for you. It's not a character flaw, it's just your character.
-- Bittty
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Remembering Tyneetryk
Phaedreas Tears - 15 years old and first(*) of true neutral guilds in Atys.
(*) This statement is contested, but we are certainly the longest lasting.
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