Writing Archive

Playing Alone in RS

Since getting back into RS earlier in the year after a 3 year break, my friends list always remained empty as real life friends stopped playing, other players quit or blocked me and I just wanted to build up my character over getting distracted by chat or event invitations. I have had a change of heart recently, while running under Magicrick123 (few months ago) I joined the clan Swordswingers. This was a first for me, never been apart of a RS clan fully before.

I actually enjoyed it. There was an average of around 5 people on at a time, few events including Clan Wars, which was fun.I was able to chat to them freely, have a laugh and enjoy the game. It was especially useful when exchanging help, tips and pointers in-game. They didn’t have VoIP, nor a decent website, which made me have doubts about the whole thing, especially when it is run by a young teenager with little funds. I did consider creating my own clan, Knights of Twilight. As you can see, it was hugely successful, he he I wish.

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Turning Great RPG Games into Online Cash Flow

Loved Warcraft? Ever roamed around smashing creatures in, thinking “ZOMG!!! This would be so awesome online with other gamers!”, they answered with World of Warcraft. This game was exceptional with one great advantage – it was the first MMORPG to take the leap and start building a strong community. Thinking the same thing while playing the likes of Fallout or Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is common, but should be left as thoughts and role playing. They are fantastic on their own, why turn the story into a mindless mob bashing frenzy?

Right, off to do some more grinding!

Right, off to do some more grinding!

Games are beginning to follow suit, or so it seems, and turn exceptional games into online gold mines. I admit, I used to be a fan as I remember the good days of RuneScape, Zu Online (beta) and Wonderland (beta). I really enjoyed the community and doors that an MMO can open up. Those times have changed since Lord of the Rings, Star Wars: The Old Republic, the rumored Fallout online game and others. They may work for some players, especially avid MMORPG gamers, but what about people like me that like to purchase a game and play it when I like, how I like and not worry about a monthly fee? We get left in the dark, that’s what.

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Star Wars: The Old Republic

It’s coming, it’s actually coming. The next Star Wars game that game developers Bioware are rolling out should be a right blonder. Your probably thinking, “hang on a minute Rich, an online version of the KOTOR series? It’s gonna’ suck!”. That is what I originally thought among thousands, upon thousands of Star Wars & KOTOR fans but we had changed our minds upon some information from the developers on what they have planned for one of the best MMORPG’s in the making.

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The above screenshot featuring an image of what KOTOR II brought us fans on the XBOX & PC platforms by Obsidian. I bet you are all wanting more information on the fantastic title I am blogging about? Well I will kindly give you some, not only because I am such a generous person :P (The following text will be directly abstracted from the official website, linking back to each page where appropriate).

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