MMORPGs: The Ultimate Reference Resource

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MMORPGs: Which and Why.

I am an avid gamer, and I always want to play the "best" game, whether it be RPG, RTS, whatever comes my way.  Then again, I want to interact with people while I play games.  That's where MMORPGs come in.

For those who want to know, MMORPG stands for "Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game".   In other words, a game where people can interact and build their characters or empires and compete with eachother, or band together to vanquish monsters and clear out dungeons.  It's really your choice when it comes to what that means to you. 

So some may ask, "What's the best MMORPG out there?"  That's not always easy to answer.  Finding the "best" MMORPG is mostly taste and community: what you like to play and who you're playing with.  I hope these resources help you find YOUR game, eventually :).

MMORPG Characteristics 

What do you look for in an RPG?

There are many things people look for in RPGs. What do you think is (are) the most important characteristic or factor in an RPG? There are many factors, so feel free to vote on more than one.

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Gameplay

How convenient the interface is, how you command y more...1 point

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Depth

Presence of plot, extent of character development, more...1 point

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Graphics

How a game looks, how characters/landscape are ren more...0 points

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Sound

How nice the music sounds, the selection of music more...0 points

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Community

The kind of people you encounter in game (friendly more...0 points

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Population

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Innovation

Same old or something new?0 points

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Freedom from Grind

Grinding: Long hours of gameplay to improve ones c more...0 points

Going Retail? 

MMORPGs that aren't quite free.. but..

Some of the best MMORPGs can be bought from your local electronics stores (or just Amazon). Check out prices and find YOUR game.
Aion: The Tower of Eternity Steelbook Edition

Aion: The Tower of Eternity Steelbook Edition

Amazon Price: $28.77 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

Amazon Price: $6.85 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Jumpgate Evolution

Jumpgate Evolution

Amazon Price: $49.82 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa

Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa

Amazon Price: $40.05 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning

Amazon Price: $7.76 (as of 01/04/2010) Buy Now

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