Has anyone played, or play MMOs?

I've noticed the MMO genre isn't a favored genre here, mostly due to those absurd stories about World Of Warcraft causing people to starve themselves to death, ect. So my question is, has anyone ever played, or still plays or looking forward to a particular MMO? Be it WOW, the upcoming ABP, FF14, SWKOR, or any current MMOs. What's your thoughts towards them? What do they offer apart from level grinding ect, that other genres don't?

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My fav MMOs are Ragnarok Online, Star Wars Galaxys, City Of Heroes / Villlains. :)

I've noticed the MMO genre isn't a favored genre here, mostly due to those absurd stories about World Of Warcraft causing people to starve themselves to death, ect. So my question is, has anyone ever played, or still plays or looking forward to a particular MMO? Be it WOW, the upcoming ABP, FF14, SWKOR, or any current MMOs. What's your thoughts towards them? What do they offer apart from level grinding ect, that other genres don't?

Dataleak

Uh? No its just Console owners who dont really get to play them bashing them. I played WOW and i loved it i have also played loads of free random ones etc etc.

To answer your questions.

Looking forward to the next Final Fantasy MMORPG and the Warhammer 40000 MMORPG

What do they offer apart from Level Grinding?

Teamwork, challenge, social interaction, item collection, crafting, end game 1st kills on servers or world.

i've played EQ, WOW, SWG, WAR, don't regret any single one of them, they were all good experiences.

also debating going back to WoW for a couple months as well.

I like Final Fantasy XI and Phantasy Star Online Blue Burst.

i've played EQ, WOW, SWG, WAR, don't regret any single one of them, they were all good experiences.

also debating going back to WoW for a couple months as well.

Dead-Memories

I loved Star Wars Galaxys

I'm playing perfect world right now, looking foward to blade and soul. the thing i hate the most about mmo is the grinding

I only owned Guild Wars, didn't play it for a long time but enjoyed it while it last.

I've played MMOs since Ultima Online but I won't play one again until a truly refreshing MMO comes out.RK-Mara

I'm playing perfect world right now, looking foward to blade and soul. the thing i hate the most about mmo is the grinding

da_illest101

I've been anticipating Blade & Souls for some time now. The graphics are pretty gorgeous.

Warhammer Online and Guild Wars - both were fun , and I'll check Guild Wars 2 when it comes out ...

They give the most value for money of any game. They good just to play with/talk to friends etc. Lots of teamwork and memories. Meet some cool people. Really the game itself is just one part of the deal and you can spend hundreds of hours not playing, just having a snazzy msn. I'd say its worth it to play at least on of the decent ones.

JONO51

True. Traversing lands with a group of your mates can be an unforgettable experience (if the MMO is good). I really enjoy the social / chat part of MMOs too.

Played WoW and WAR, WAR was totally forgettable, but WoW is one of the greatest games I've ever played. I'm really looking forward to Blizzard's next MMO, I'm positive it'll be "The Next Step" in MMO gaming.

I still play WoW, I know why people over react to it so much though because I see people ingame that put way too much time into it. Some of my friends advance a lot faster and leave me behind and then patronise me for having other interests :|. Its still pretty much the only game I play on my pc which is a shame really, but I do enjoy my consoles :P.

Anyway I have been playing MMO's for about 10 years now and my advice is remember at all times that one day the character you are leveling will be gone, treat people like people and make friends because this is what the genre is about and avoid the free to play ones because they are in my experience a giant scam that will try and rob you down the road. Oh and don't just play one game!!!! I cannot stress this enough, variety is the spice of life.

I lost a lot of time to WoW.... oh how I wish I could have that time back..... the time I invested into WoW... I could have learned to speak another language. I don't regret playing the game, just how much I played it. So glad I got away from it.

I have played Ultima Online, WoW, The Conan MMO, FFXI, Warhammer & Champions Online.... and a couple I don't remember the name of. I'm staying away from MMO's in the forseeable future..... except for SWTOR.... I'm definately getting it.

my advice is remember at all times that one day the character you are leveling will be gone,.

SapSacPrime

I used to play Phantasy Star Universe for the PC until they closed the servers down about a month ago. I also played FFXI, but money got tight so I'm off the wagon for a little while. Once in a while I'll get back on Phantasy Star Online, just for fun.

I paid for the lifetime of Star Trek online which I no longer play. I have played SWG did not care for it. I played Maplestory for awhile but the grinding killed it for me. I did not like WoW. I have however been enjoying Leagues of Legends. HarlockJC

[QUOTE="HarlockJC"]I paid for the lifetime of Star Trek online which I no longer play. I have played SWG did not care for it. I played Maplestory for awhile but the grinding killed it for me. I did not like WoW. I have however been enjoying Leagues of Legends. shadow_hosi

[QUOTE="shadow_hosi"][QUOTE="HarlockJC"]I paid for the lifetime of Star Trek online which I no longer play. I have played SWG did not care for it. I played Maplestory for awhile but the grinding killed it for me. I did not like WoW. I have however been enjoying Leagues of Legends. HarlockJC

I haven't played too much. A bit of LOTR online, FFXI, WAR and WoW.

In the end though it's WoW I always return to when I'm hungry for some mmo.

I just started playing FFXI again...until FFXIV comes out that is.

I've played them for years and I haven't actually enjoyed one for most of that time. Guild Wars was great and I'm waiting for GW2 but everything else is awfully boring.

I used to play WoW, quit early 2009 after playing it for 3 years. glad to be away from it because i spent all my free time with it.

I played WoW for about 30 levels until I realized I wasn't having fun. I wish I had liked it, I have a lot of friends who love it :(. I am, however, eagerly awaiting ToR.

MMO's aren't my cup of tea.

I want to because it's a genre I would definitely enjoy but I can't afford the pricey monthly fees. Star Wars: The Old Republic is looking really good though :/

I've noticed the MMO genre isn't a favored genre here, mostly due to those absurd stories about World Of Warcraft causing people to starve themselves to death, ect. So my question is, has anyone ever played, or still plays or looking forward to a particular MMO? Be it WOW, the upcoming ABP, FF14, SWKOR, or any current MMOs. What's your thoughts towards them? What do they offer apart from level grinding ect, that other genres don't?

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My fav MMOs are Ragnarok Online, Star Wars Galaxys, City Of Heroes / Villlains. :)

Dataleak

Speaking as someone who used to be an avid WoW player, the reason you don't hear from people who play mmos very often on the forums is because if they're still playing it, then they're probably doing that instead. Looking back now, it seems like it was all a complete waste of time when the fun to grind ratio is taken into account. So no, I have no interest in anything mmo related anymore.

[QUOTE="Dataleak"]

I've noticed the MMO genre isn't a favored genre here, mostly due to those absurd stories about World Of Warcraft causing people to starve themselves to death, ect. So my question is, has anyone ever played, or still plays or looking forward to a particular MMO? Be it WOW, the upcoming ABP, FF14, SWKOR, or any current MMOs. What's your thoughts towards them? What do they offer apart from level grinding ect, that other genres don't?

-Edit-

My fav MMOs are Ragnarok Online, Star Wars Galaxys, City Of Heroes / Villlains. :)

topgunmv

Speaking as someone who used to be an avid WoW player, the reason you don't hear from people who play mmos very often on the forums is because if they're still playing it, then they're probably doing that instead. Looking back now, it seems like it was all a complete waste of time when the fun to grind ratio is taken into account. So no, I have no interest in anything mmo related anymore.

So true! Hunter nerfing, imba druids and everyone else getting Buff aside, I realized that every time I logged onto WoW, I spent 90% of my time sitting in Ogrimmar calling out "LF Raid group" while waiting for my BG/Arena to pop so I could grind some honor for some new gear. The game simply ceased to be fun. It felt more like work rather than play.

I've played a few. I played the World of Warcraft trial and I thought it was good but not good enough to pay fifteen dollars a month for. I use to subscribe to City of Heroes. Now I had a great deal of fun with that game. I'd have kept going if my friends played it to. But as it is the only MMO any of my friends play is WoW.

I tried Runescape and Fuzion Fall(Yes, laugh at me) since they were free. I found both of them pretty dull and stopped playing after like the first day. I tried the demo for Phantasy Star Universe on the 360. I thought the combat was kinda dull.

My main complaint with MMOs is that the combat systems generally aren't all that fun, fast, smooth or excited as most any other genres like action adventure and shooters and the graphics and animation generally aren't on par with other genres either. And the subscription fees are ridiculous. I'm not paying fifteen dollars a month just to play one game.

GW, WoW, age of conan, SW:Galaxies

Waiting on SWTOR. To be honest WoW was the best out of the lot and still is.

Play WoW pretty regularly, (10 80's only 3 of em geared though, way to easy to level in the game now) and cleared all content up to LK 25 HM's. Gave Warhammer a good run aswell, but the player base just dissapeared, shame really it had some good potential.

Played PSU on the 360 and PS: O and PSO: BB aswell.

I've never played one but Star Wars: The Old Republic and All Points Bulletin really interest me. I'll also give Final Fantasy XIV a shot.

Played MapleStory for about 2 years and wasted about $200 on NX cash before realizing the game was boring and a waste of time. I still occasionally get on every now and then though.

I played WoW on and off for over 5 years, and I've tried many others because of friends (haven't like them though). Taking a break from WoW now, because I'm really burned out.

I've played 1 month of WoW, and 2 months of Warhammer Online. Neither was very fun...

Ragnarok Online is the best MMORPG I've played. I've tried many, many others, but they simply cannot compete.

Played a lot of mmos, never for more than a few weeks, it was always the same grinding. I play video games for fun, grinding isn't fun the end result of grinding is fun but Is spend more time grinding than having fun with the end result. So I might as well spend my time on a offline game thats actually fun all the way through.