The only weakness in this game is on the social side of things, For those looking to "Role-Play", It dosen't really provide you with the tools to do so, example, There are no Chat Bubbles , emotes (2 or 3). I have formed a guild and have about 12-14 members and have never spoken to any of them and when I use guild chat , it is as though the others don't even see it or know how to respond. In a Tavern or other social enviroment you can't even tell who your talking to and so on because of the lack of emotes, and chat bubbles, etc. As far as game play, action, groups , teamwork, everything is 100% spot on. So if you are looking to log in just to RP and be a social butterfly, This WIL NOT be your cup of tea. If you enjoy the Action of D&D, and the grouping with friends, there is no better gameplay available in any MMORPG. The "Group" function for forming like minded parties is unsurpassed, It is the quickest, friendliet, easiest , most productive functioning interface of any MMORPG ever made. I have always been anti Instance - The entire concept just dosen't work for me. But what they did here and how they handled it has changed my mind. Also I want to make a point, Although many of the social aspects seem to be lacky, they have done this to remove all and every annoying players, example: In many games other players can effect and ruin your gameplay experience. In D&D all those little things like Spammers and just down right jerk players have no way of interferring with you or your parties experience. You really have to try this game to see what I am talking about.
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