Ragnarok Online II open beta started

Discussion in 'Upcoming Game Chatter' started by Deadend, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Deadend
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    http://ro2.playpark.net/home.html
    Fairly typical Asian MMORPG fare so don't expect anything ground breaking. Also I don't think this is an NA/EU/UK beta it's just an English version of the Asian beta.
     
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    Wtf? They are finally coming out with it? Jeez its been years
     
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    Ragnarok Online 2 already released before, and was a giant pile of shit. Gravity due to having more money than god, decided to redo the game hence RO2: Legend of the Second which is suppose to focus on more of the ideas of the first game. Sadly, none of us who played RO want to play a 3D game, and would much rather an updated isometric sprite based game with modern graphics. Shame that companies keep doing stupid shit like this. Either way I will try it out.

    Edit: Thought if they release WOE then it will be the best game of 2013 since no one else can apparently do a decent castle siege MMORPG anymore.

    Double Edit:
    This beta isn't for us. Thought apparently we aren't IP blocked. I am so confused.

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    We get the game later this year via gravity which is most likely better.
     
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    Wait we are getting IP blocked?
     
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    Yes. This company will be IP blocking us, it is only for SEA players. Gravity is releasing IRO2 later this year apparently.
     
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    I could log on earlier today I'm in Canada. But then I have already played as much as I intend to play of it so. *shrug*
     
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    There is an issue with logging in it may take a couple of tries but eventually I got in. Got into the server Freyja and it was full of english speakers. The whole game is in english. I dunno but it worked for me


    Edit: After speaking to a couple of people I found out that there is no IP ban, they simply mean that other countries will have no support (cash shop, GM support).
     
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    Interesting, downloading. Ragnarok Online 1 was my fav. mmo of all time, I am hoping that gravity puts the same work into art, sound, and gameplay types as the first game. Classes out the yi-yang, and all so interesting. It still poos all over modern mmos. The download link for me was down, but if you search for the filename there is tons of torrents.

    What class is everyone playing?
     
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    I currently tested Thief to level 6 today. Also spent some time testing the job system got that to 12. PM me if you want to get on and play via ts
     
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    AND THEN I JIZZED IN MY PANTS! Can't wait to get this later today when i get to the campus.
     
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    No matter what i do, i can't seem to be able to launch this cursed game.
     
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    It takes a couple of tries. Also firewalls like to go all crazy with this game so make sure its not being blocked.
     
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    Currently on level 7 as a Thief. Overall: As much as I want to love this game, it is getting a C- at the moment.

    There is stats that straight up do nothing for the character - Limiting character builds.
    Equips give stats beyond attack/def - Terrible fucking idea 101
    Cards give stats rather than effects right away - Waiting to level 10 to judge the shit out of this.
    No Novice Class
    Awkward transition to 3D for no reason.
    Stats have been dumbed down.
    Skills are generic, wtf happened to Rogue stripping armour....Why does it have to be damage and healing?
    Bag space instead of weight limit.
    My thief can't dual wield for some reason....
    I have a 20m shadowstep backstab at level 2. Why.
    Music isn't half bad.
    This engine looks incredibly dated.

    Gravity...all we wanted was a 2.5D game with new high definition sprites and improvements on the beautiful world that you created. How hard is it to make basically free money? Aion does everything that this game does currently, and better.

    If this is the way video games are going. I don't want any part of it, all of these sequels of late have been nothing but disappointing.
     
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