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Funcom has put online a bbeginner's guide to Anarchy Online. Since there is a free (but massive - 660MB) trial version of this game online now (check one of our toda's newsbits), this could come in handy right now. Here's their introduction to this guide:
MMORPG stands for Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game. The term applies to role-playing games that can be played online, hosting thousands of players simultaneously. Anarchy Online builds upon the success of other MMORPGs such as EverQuest, Ultima Online and Asheron's Call.
At first glance it is easy to see why Anarchy Online differs from other MMORPGs. Anarchy Online is the first ever science fiction MMORPG incorporating a number of new ideas and concepts. Up until Anarchy Online, all other MMORPGs had followed the fantasy theme.
Anarchy Online is also different from other games in the genre by offering random missions and dungeons, giving the player a unique gaming experience. Anarchy Online also has the capability to host up to 10,000 players simultaneously in one world, allowing you to make friends, or enemies, with more players than any other MMORPG. Anarchy Online truly puts the massive in Massively.
Anarchy Online is the first ever MMORPG to involve players in a dynamic and impressive story. Each and every player has the opportunity to play a part in the conflict between Omni-Tek and the Clans, whether it be fighting for peace or fighting for superiority. From a new citizen learning the skills of his profession, to a leader of a large and influential clan, each player may help shape the storyline to determine the fate of the inhabitants of Rubi-Ka.
All MMORPGs follow a similar advancement style. Players are able to increase their abilities and skills through combat and trade skills. Much like in real-life, characters in MMORPGs learn skills through advancement and by building upon other skills. As characters advance they may also branch out into other skills or specialize in a particular type. All this of course is at your control, so you may create a truly unique character.
MMORPGs are able to immerse you into a dynamic world where you ARE someone else, rather than a face behind the screen, and this is perhaps the key to why MMORPGs are the success they are today.
So, immerse yourself and welcome to Rubi-Ka, citizen. |
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AO Beginner's Guide
