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Flat Earth Discussion Boards => Flat Earth Q&A => Topic started by: Midnight on September 19, 2007, 12:44:33 AM
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This is a repost, as I removed the old one, filled with clutter and errata.
This thread will become one massive post. I will start archiving things I find online that are free to play, with details, screens, and all that shit.
EVERY GAME LISTED HERE IS 100% FREE TO PLAY
The list:
Gameknot:
(http://gameknot.com/img/mm01.gif)
What is GameKnot? We are an online chess community where you can play chess online whether you only have 10 minutes to spare or the whole day. Either way, you are guaranteed a good exercise for your brain and you'll have fun too! No additional software to download, free registration, online chess at its best. You choose when to move and how often to move, and you don't have to finish the games in one sitting -- they'll be waiting for you the next day. If you prefer serious competitive chess, you can also take your time and ponder your next move for hours. You can even play at work, while doing other things or whenever you get bored! If you prefer fast real-time games, try our Blitz Chess. We offer several ways to compete and win: chess league, bi-monthly tournaments, mini-tournaments, teams and more! We also have a very helpful online chess games database.
http://www.gameknot.com (http://www.gameknot.com)
Last Chaos:
(http://lastchaos.aeriagames.com/themes/lastchaos/images/feature_lc_2.jpg)
Last Chaos is an on-line role playing game where thousands of players can simultaneously be connected, fight and upgrade their courage and battle skills through adventures, quests and crafting skills with fellow adventurers.
By accomplishing missions, learning crafting skills and experiencing adventures in the huge and unknown world, players acquire the bravery, intelligence and strength to become the true ruler of Last Chaos.
Advanced Graphics
A powerful graphical engine brings the world of Last Chaos to life. With Bump Map Rendering Technology, a technology that enables high-quality graphics of 20,000~30,000 polygons using only 2,000~3,000 polygons, the game delivers a new level of graphical detail and world interactivity. "Filtering Technology", also known as "Glow-light effect" or "Blur filtering technology," allows for crisper, brighter images and gives the graphics a more realistic atmosphere. Last Chaos is the first online game to make use of this technology.
Personal Dungeon System
The "Personal Dungeon" is a private quest mode where players can go solo in an "arcade" style gaming environment. This allows players to experience parts of Last Chaos in privacy, and at a more rapid and exciting pace. Players are also rewarded handsomely in experience and treasure!
E.R.A.S.
With E.R.A.S. (Exciting Range of Aggressive Battle System), players can hit monsters within the sweep of their weapons range! Got a 6 foot sword? You can hit targets 6 feet away! Combined with more exciting attack options that many action games don't have, Last Chaos provides more thrills and excitement than many similar action oriented on-line games.
Item Crafting System
Players are able to craft various useful items, which they can personally use or trade with other players. The Item Malls create a convenient method of trading.
Player Vs Player Vs Environment
Other online role-playing games have PvE - player versus environment (fighting computer-controlled monsters) and PvP - player versus player (human-controlled characters) fighting each other. Last Chaos brings these two game features together in an evolving system. PvPvE manages the complex relationships and alliances between races and guilds; and allows players a chance to test out their fighting skills against other players. Last Chaos will continue to work with players to improve the PvPvE features to make the game more exciting and challenging.
http://lastchaos.aeriagames.com (http://lastchaos.aeriagames.com)
SpaceCowboy:
(http://sco-media.gpotato.com/sco/images/common/logo.gif)
Space Cowboy Online is an action based Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) 3D Space Shooter. In Space Cowboy Online, players can pilot their own space fighter ships (Gears) on an imaginary planet and upgrade skills or the Gear itself.
3D Space Shooting MMO
In Space Cowboy, gamers have full control over the Gear's control making it very different from the traditional RPG's mouse click control method. This is a game based on Role-Playing Game (RPG) level concepts, but the fun and action of a First Person Shooter (FPS).
Diverse Selection of Fighting Gears
There are 4 kinds of Gears available to choose from, with each Gear having it's individual unique characteristics. These characteristics differ in skill and items giving the player the opportunity to choose which items to equip to suit the player's preferences. Gears can be upgraded to change color, performance, weapons, and so on in order to satisfy the gamer's growth of the character.
Battle Formation/Brigade System
A formation system is possible that is similar to the generic party concept of a Role-Playing Game. There can be a maximum of 6 players in a formation (triangle formation, reverse triangle formation, X form formation, etc.) dependant on the formation leader at the center of the formation during battle. The performance of the formation depends on the player's ability to work together and different formations require different skills and playing styles.
In addition to the formation, there is a brigade concept that is the equivalent to the guild term from other Massive Multiplayer Online games. A brigade can consist of 40 members, and have a specific brigade mark specified by the brigade leader to identify the brigade.
Battle/Large-Scale Battle
Space Cowboy Online has an intense battle system including Player vs Environment (PVE) and Player vs Player (PVP) elements. PVE elements are used for standard leveling from experience points, while PVP elements can be seen through 1 on 1 battles, formation (party) battles, and even brigade battles. As opposing nations exist, there will be large scale nation wars throughout the game servers resulting in a possibility of occupying enemy forces and increasing profits for ones own nation. The 3-D aerial and ground battles will bring a whole new experience to the user.
Mission
A large number of missions are available which bring the storyline into perspective depending on the player's chosen nation and have it's share of rewards.
Voice Communication System
When a headphone and microphone are in hand, 1 on 1, formation, and brigade voice communication options are possible. Using voice communication will make interaction between the users easier and more personal than just the text form of communication, as well as giving a method of communicating while the gamer can continue to be focused on their game control. Using voice communication within Space Cowboy Online will help organize strategy in large-scale battle, and missions where many people can join in.
http://sco.gpotato.com (http://sco.gpotato.com)
Mythwar Online:
(http://www.mythwaronline.com/uploadfile/player_gamescreen/1024/1164767881.JPG)
This game has so much going on that I felt a snippet from its site would do it a disservice. If you ever played and loved Final Fantasy in the OLD days when it was cartoony and simpler than all the hype shit now, you will like this game. It has a cell-shaded appearance, which is kinda nice on the yes. I have only just begun to mess with it, but it is really something, and as usual, totally free.
http://www.mythwaronline.com (http://www.mythwaronline.com)
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That's it for now. You are looking at possibly WEEKS of gameplay from this list, if not longer. The gameknot link is really awesome if you love chess like I do. I have tried out these items listed here, either in full or starting out, and they are worth a serious look. Each one is, again, 100% free. How can you lose with that?
Next post will continue the goodness...
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"ARCHLORD"
I have been keeping track of this game for a long time, and just now, sitting here, found out it went 100% free to play recently. The fact it was made by CODEMASTERS, lured me in. I am downloading the client as I post this.
*note from the dev team*
Why did you go free to play?
(Last updated: 15-08-2007 18:44:39)
ArchLord is a micro-transaction game, a game where players can buy Chantra credits and use these to purchase additional in-game consumable enhancements. You do not have to buy these items, you can play as much as you like for no cost. The move to free to play is the next step in Archlord's evolution and we're very excited to be able to make it more accessible to more people.
Ingame shots:
http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/Middle.jpg (http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/Middle.jpg)
http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/Right.jpg (http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/Right.jpg)
http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/AlefClient%202006-07-06%2018-14-46-23.jpg (http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/AlefClient%202006-07-06%2018-14-46-23.jpg)
http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/AlefClient%202006-06-22%2010-25-28-24.jpg (http://www.archlordgame.com/images/microsites/arc/AlefClient%202006-06-22%2010-25-28-24.jpg)
Game features:
Fellow gamers, the time is finally upon us, take arms and prepare for battle as you struggle for supremacy in the ultimate PvP experience, with one defining prize...
...to RULE THE WORLD!!!
Face up to the definitive challenge and conquer the mystical world of Chantra!
Choose from three immense races. The majestic Humans, the towering Orcs or seductive Moon Elves. Each will offer unique skills and abilities to overpower opponents on your route to the pinnacle of MMO Gaming!
Explore the mystical word of Chantra inspired by five elements - fire, spirit, earth, water and air.Discover a multitude of diverse landscapes, fearsome monsters, formidable spells, potions, weapons and armour, all at your disposal.
But beware! Chantra is a fearsome land with enemies far and wide, and allies hard to uncover. ArchLord will call upon your mighty skills for survival, friendship and ambition for success in this treacherous and challenging landscape. As progress is made throughout ArchLord, I call upon you to be wise, and seek many allies whilst preparations lay in wait for TOTAL DOMINANCE!
Key Features:
Free To Play - ArchLord requires no monthly subscription cost! Download the client, make an account, and play free for life.
There can be only one ArchLord! - Do you have what it takes to become the mighty ArchLord? Work with your guild as you embark on an epic voyage to be crowned the single ruling ArchLord.
Immortalise Yourself in History! - Immortalise yourself in history and with it leave behind your legacy as you fight in your epic struggle to become the all-ruling ArchLord!
Three Playable Races - Take your pick from three powerful races including Humans, Orcs and the enchanting Moon Elves.
Advanced PvP Systems - One of the most advanced PvP systems ever seen including full-blown castle sieges and epic guild-on-guild battles incorporating hundreds of players.
Amazing In-Game Visuals - The mystical world of Chantra is fantastically realised with astounding character detail and gorgeous landscapes.
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The game (archlord) is nothing like I expected it to be. It reminds me of lineage II. The pathfinding on the game is atrocious, as you must click to go where you wish. Pressing the usual WASD keys does the same thing, with a slightly, but just enough, annoying delay. I am level 6 since my last post. I have been enjoying the game, but it will by no means ever replace wow for me. It is a nice distraction, but I do not plan on investing in it much.
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Download the full multiplayer component of F.E.A.R. Its Free! Get ready for combat - F.E.A.R. Combat. Join thousands of other gamers by simply registering your free CD-Key and downloading the free game file.
http://www.joinfear.com/main (http://www.joinfear.com/main)
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Tales of Pirates Online entertained me for about 30 minutes.
(http://top.igg.com/upload/big_img/1189023328.jpg)
(http://top.igg.com/upload/big_img/1178780387.jpg)
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Enemy Territory was originally planned to be released as a commercial expansion pack to the popular FPS Return to Castle Wolfenstein and later as a standalone game. However, due to problems with the single-player aspect, the multiplayer portion was released on May 29, 2003 as a freeware standalone game. In early 2004 the source code for the game logic (not the game engine) was released to the benefit of its modding community. The game uses a modified RTCW engine, itself being a modified Quake III: Team Arena engine (which has been open-source since 2006).
http://www.splashdamage.com
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Tales of Pirates Online entertained me for about 30 minutes.
(http://top.igg.com/upload/big_img/1189023328.jpg)
(http://top.igg.com/upload/big_img/1178780387.jpg)
First exposure for me. Any more information? I generally avoid anime-esque games on principle, but if it has something to offer that you recommend, I will check it out.
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http://top.igg.com/index.php
I tend to not play MMO games because of the lack of skill required, so I couldn't tell you what this specifically has to offer versus other games. Although their site is fairly packed with information. That was a bonus.
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lol @ no skill.
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As previously posted by Vauxy (I myself cannot get the game to install properly, but it looks interesting):
Rakion:
(http://rakion.softnyx.net/files/scrshot/rakion00214.jpg)
http://rakion.softnyx.net/about/feature/feature00.asp
Is it free?
As in NO restrictions?
Or is it just a x day free trial?
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Much the same as 'ArchLord'. You can purchase upgrades to your items, and whatnot, but the game is free to play, etc.
I am installing it now to see how it handles.
*edit*
I mispoke. They apparently are no longer FTP. I am removing the original mention of the game. ::)
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lol @ no skill.
I don't find that aspect of MMOs amusing.
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lol @ no skill.
I don't find that aspect of MMOs amusing.
Well I can see that, coming from your mentioned participation in the gaming circuit. :)
however, it depends on the game, regarding skill.
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I will not pretend to have played even a majority of MMO's. But I have played over 10, and 5 very seriously. I am a recovering raid addict. My experience is MMO progression is exclusively based on time invested and has little to do with skill.
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Voyage Century Online:
http://voyagecenturyonline.com/
This game kept me entertained for a while. Basically, you go around fighting pirates. You can level, upgrade, and customize your ship for whatever you plan on doing. The land combat is a little bland, but ship battles are great.
Screen shots:
http://vc.igg.com/pic_list.php?pic_type=screenshot
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Wow, PIRATES! Thanks MC :)
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Bumped for MC
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Knight Online - MMORPG
Homepage: http://www.knightonlineworld.com/index.php
Hackem up role player, it was ok.
(http://www.knightonlineworld.com/_img/gallery/screenshots/9_large.jpg)
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Discworld MUD - Multi User Dugeon (text based)
Homepage: http://discworld.atuin.net/lpc/
Clients: Mushclient (http://www.gammon.com.au/files/mushclient/mushclient419.exe), Zmud (http://forums.zuggsoft.com/index.php?page=4&action=viewall)
Connection info:
Host = discworld.atuin.net
Port = 4242
(http://i32.tinypic.com/fmjj4i.jpg)
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Shadowbane's fairly interesting. The first few levels are standard MMORPG fodder but once you get involved with a guild, it plays mucho better. It's more about the player community than hack/.
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I like Shadowbane.
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Time to go bot in Ragnarok.