Should I join?

luisrkiller

I've been keeping a close eye on Rift and all their releases. I'm thinking of joining the game, and I know it's free but I wanted to ask some Rift players how the playerbase is doing at the moment. Is it a good time for a newcomer to join?

-Is there enough players to where I won't have to level alone? I'm a very social person so I like meeting people along the way to do events, quests, runs, etc.

-Is the current content worth joining? I've never played Rift so I have no idea how much content there actually is, so I was wondering if there is longevity to the game.

sn072856

Its a very subjective set of questions and you will get subjective answers.  I will share my opinions and attempt to be somewhat objective.

Rift just did an XPAC release yesterday so the community is up at the  moment.   I can say I have personally seen some players I haven't seen wandering about for a while.  I just started a new alt last week and there were people looking to group up to do questing.  There are always people looking to jump in and help with RIFTs and zone events. Chat is always running and the vast majority of people on my servers are quite pleasant and helpful.   (there's always one or two potty mouthed trolls in every game, but that's what the ignore option and language filters are for...)  FYI, it is entirely possible to level up solo if you have a day when you just don't  want to be social, you just miss some of the dungeon and group lore quests. (you can always come back for it later.)  There are more than enough quests completely level up.  As to whether there is "enough content" ,  i'm afraid you phrased the question to vaguely for me to be able to respond. Could you restate it in a more objectively measureable way?  The game is FTP. Patron status has some benefits, but you may want to seriously look at the shop first.  I  haven't needed the notoriety or xp boosts. Bags, bag space, bank space, and mounts can all be purchased in the store; and that's all I've needed while I was leveling up.  

one really nice feature if you are a crafter, is the ability to go to the store and purchase, fairly cheaply, extra profession slots.  If you are willing to invest (mostly time) you can actually master all the professions in the game. (at least to level 60 - I can't say about the new X-PAC)

I recommend you try it for a few days and see if you like it as FTP.  the opening zones are quite fun to play and you won't really NEED anything the game doesn't provide to finish them.

Hope I helped answer your questions.

luisrkiller

Originally posted by sn072856

Its a very subjective set of questions and you will get subjective answers.  I will share my opinions and attempt to be somewhat objective.

Rift just did an XPAC release yesterday so the community is up at the  moment.   I can say I have personally seen some players I haven't seen wandering about for a while.  I just started a new alt last week and there were people looking to group up to do questing.  There are always people looking to jump in and help with RIFTs and zone events. Chat is always running and the vast majority of people on my servers are quite pleasant and helpful.   (there's always one or two potty mouthed trolls in every game, but that's what the ignore option and language filters are for...)  FYI, it is entirely possible to level up solo if you have a day when you just don't  want to be social, you just miss some of the dungeon and group lore quests. (you can always come back for it later.)  There are more than enough quests completely level up.  As to whether there is "enough content" ,  i'm afraid you phrased the question to vaguely for me to be able to respond. Could you restate it in a more objectively measureable way?  The game is FTP. Patron status has some benefits, but you may want to seriously look at the shop first.  I  haven't needed the notoriety or xp boosts. Bags, bag space, bank space, and mounts can all be purchased in the store; and that's all I've needed while I was leveling up.  

one really nice feature if you are a crafter, is the ability to go to the store and purchase, fairly cheaply, extra profession slots.  If you are willing to invest (mostly time) you can actually master all the professions in the game. (at least to level 60 - I can't say about the new X-PAC)

I recommend you try it for a few days and see if you like it as FTP.  the opening zones are quite fun to play and you won't really NEED anything the game doesn't provide to finish them.

Hope I helped answer your questions.

This definitely answered all my questions. I've heard some pretty good things about the Rift community and their dynamic events. Thank you, I am currently installing Rift and cant wait to try it out

Originally posted by DMKano

OP - its a free download - free to play game - give it a shot you have nothing to lose - zero risk.

Also the new xpac is quite good, actually a lot better than I though it would be.

I've heard pretty good things about the new xpac, it's what pretty much sparked my interest, thanks for the answer.

 

nogardgib

Originally posted by luisrkiller

 

This definitely answered all my questions. I've heard some pretty good things about the Rift community and their dynamic events. Thank you, I am currently installing Rift and cant wait to try it out

 

I've heard pretty good things about the new xpac, it's what pretty much sparked my interest, thanks for the answer.

 

You might want to consider linking to me, you get lots of bonuses and get to play for free. As well you will have a friend who has 10 level 60's and a vast knowledge of the game. 

Use the following link :

Rift Free to Play - Ascend a Friend

Or

Use the following code when you signup for your new account on Trion Worlds site:

RDT72Z3WYTTKWFCQT362

You will receive the following:

* Bonus experience while leveling

* An in-game Title "The Chosen" this title is only available to ascend a friend players.

* A nice starter Bag to put all your new loot in.

* A Cape so you can aventure in style.

* A Rune that will apply a glow to your weapon (Who doesn't love a glow effect when your slashing beasts?).

* A Mount provided by me so you do not have to start your adventures on tired feet (message me in-game once your registered with ascend a friend).

* An Experienced Rift Player with multiple characters on multiple servers that can group, answer questions, and often times I can offer needed items as your leveling. 

For reference I mainly play on the Greybriar Server/Shard but I have characters on all Server/Shards.