The original Lineage managed to become the most popular MMORPG on the planet thanks largely to its loyal swarms of Korean and Chinese players. While Ultima Online and Everquest were wearing U.S. Standard Issue Diapers, Lineage was smoking a Korean cigar in its Chinese penthouse.
Not to be outdone by its more famous U.S. exports, the sequel, Lineage II, has been tweaked to make it a bit more exciting for American gamers, though much of its gameplay approach is the same in order to please its Asian fan base. As the constant battle between muscle and wealth continues, Lineage II will make you switch from being The Level Gainer to The Economic Analyst and back, both of which are simultaneously humdrum and oddly addicting.