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The best F2P MMORPG choice until 2013 is...[with poll]
Kopogero
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It's time to decide, which F2P MMORPG will be the best possible choice a gamer could make this year. MMORPG's like Aion, DCUO, SWTOR, GW2, LOTRO, Planetside 2 and eastern MMORPG's like C9, blade & soul, RaiderZ, Dragon Nest, Perfect World, Allods etc, come into mind.
I added a poll so players can see where these MMORPG's stand compared to each other so some who aren't into the most voted/hyped MMORPG, but interested in something else can see how promicing their MMORPG will be.
All these MMORPG's also offer different F2P design and distinctive features from one another. Certanly, they all are in direct competition since they basically have the same/similar F2P model and are in the same/similar genre.
Imo, personally I would like to play the MMORPG that will allow me to have greatest access to its content and updates without spending $ for it content. This is where games like DCUO, SWTOR are at some disadvantage to MMORPG's like GW2, but then again GW2 is B2P so you must purchase the game and any future expansions would probably cost $ as well.
And then it will be harder to make a decision for unreleased games like GW2, Planetside 2 and Blade & Soul, but the amount of hype they generate and player feedback shows a big promise. They certanly won't be a dissapointment. It was also harder for me to decide if I should include F2P MMORPG's that weren't actual MMORPG's like Planetside 2, Diablo 3 or P2P MMORPG that you could eventually play as F2P with ingame currency like EVE. And then there is a limit to 10 choices in the poll so.
Players who've done some more extensive research or played some of these MMORPG's are welcome to tell the community more about them as well as tell us about any other F2P that wasn't mentioned here that you intend to play this year.
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Although its not completly f2p its definately GW2 and keeping a close eye on PS2.
You should really change the tittle and poll to no sub game.
How can we decide things like Planetside 2 and Blade & Soul are the best when they have not yet been released?
you include games that havent been released yet?
I say Fallen Earth.
It got good graphics, well written quests, a huge landscape, an open world, a single server for everyone in a seamless world...
Let's play Fallen Earth (blind, 300 episodes)
Let's play Guild Wars 2 (blind, 45 episodes)
Yes, since these games will come out this year as well. So the pase and amount of info they are releasing to the public will be a significant factor of how attractive they will be at launch.
For what they provide free after you purchase the box, GW2 is gonna be the game. the other's are pure cash & grab trying to recoup losses due to failed mechanics and lackadaisical design in a failed attempt to court ex-world of warcraft players.
I am too still undecided about my F2P MMORPG choice this year, therefore I am not going to vote until I get some more info from this thread
All I can say my choice is kinda narrowed down to Planetside 2, Guild Wars 2, Blade & Soul, C9, Aion and possibly DCUO just for the IP. Maeby I will play SWTOR until lvl 50 just for the experience. One thing is for sure I want to invest my time, building my chr on a F2P MMORPG that will last me longer than couple months, possibly 1-2 years.
Its basicly confusing to have a poll with options that is about released and unreleased games aswell as B2P games and F2P games. And with that what do OP thinks to achive here that is not just a mirror of the hypemeters on the front page of this site ?
GW2 is B2P but anyways... I think GW2 + PS2 > Pure win.
A couple of these games aren't even free to play. LOL....
Planetside 2
I think it will be a good game as long as is not restricted like Global Agenda.
I am not really sure SOE concept of F2P though, if it is anything like EQ2, then it will be quite disappointing.
Which will directly be at disadvantage compared to some MMORPG with different F2P model. One thing is for sure all these MMORPG got one thing in common:
No monthly subscription (The only MMORPG I could be wrong thu is Blade & Soul)
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i voted for GW2 because it is not free to play.
LFD tools are great for cramming people into content, but quality > quantity.
I am, usually on the sandbox .. more "hardcore" side of things, but I also do just want to have fun. So lighten up already
i have given my vote to swtor . 2nd position according to me will be taken by planetside 2
I abstained from voting because The Secret World was not included.
Bad poll is bad.
All of my posts are either intelligent, thought provoking, funny, satirical, sarcastic or intentionally disrespectful. Take your pick.
I get banned in the forums for games I love, so lets see if I do better in the forums for games I hate.
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Guild Wars 2 is free to play now??
Sweet! Now I don't have to wait for a free trial.
i would agree tsw should had been added . i dont see gw 2 becoming f2p but who knows :P
Blade and soul is like 20.00 a month in korean currency, I am really looking forward to that one coming to the states but hope they tone down the fee. If it does end up f2p then I'll buy you a copy too.
Lord of The Rings Online. Getting closer and closer to simply walking into Mordor.
Same.......
From the info so far I'm leaning toward Planetside 2, C9, Aion and RaderZ. Although I still do not have sufficient info on some of their F2P design. And sorry, I don't see TSW abandoning the monthly sub this year
They already did. It's called lifetime subscription and it costs $200 making the game effectively B2P, which is the same as GW2 except GW2 is substantially cheaper.
So once again, bad poll is bad.
All of my posts are either intelligent, thought provoking, funny, satirical, sarcastic or intentionally disrespectful. Take your pick.
I get banned in the forums for games I love, so lets see if I do better in the forums for games I hate.
I enjoy the serenity of not caring what your opinion is.
I don't hate much, but I hate Apple© with a passion. If Steve Jobs was alive, I would punch him in the face.
Is the result really surprising?
Possibly, to some...
Respect, walk
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GW2 isnt f2p and a few others listed have not been confirmed completely f2p as of yet. At least I don't think B&S is going to be f2p. More importantly I have been keeping my eye on NWN and PS2. Too bad NWN is not on that list, I tried it out at pax and think it could be great.
Terms: PS2 [Planet Side 2] -Sony , NWN [Never Winter Nights] - Perfect World