Reviewing a newly released persistent world poses an unusual problem. Given the time required to truly plumb the depths of most titles, and given the greater rewards offered to more highly developed characters, and given the fact that many MMORPGs don't stabilize and start to mature until a few months after release, it's almost unfair to offer a critique after a month of play. Additionally, the persistent online aspect of the games places them in a constant state of development, i.e. the criticisms offered today may be moot after the next patch. Regardless, it is the job of those tasked with reviewing a game to offer such a critique, even knowing all the aforementioned. As such, your humble reviewer has emerged from the world of Atys to report on Nevrax's new release, The Saga of Ryzom.