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The guide to MMORPG

by Tyra Smith

Created on: June 03, 2010

Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games known as MMORPG is the most played online games where the worldwide revenue reach for almost half a billion dollars as of 2005. It is usually hosted by a game publisher and let the games or characters continue to exist and evolve while the player is away from the game or referred as Offline mode. Players of the game can assume the role of the character which usually lives in the fantasy world and can earn experience or points to let their levels up which makes them better on whatever actions the character do. Most of its theme is base on fantasy theme which has fictional characters such as monsters, dragon, dungeons, and etc.

Most of the MMORPG provides different classes and character where the player's can choose from. The fastest way to improve your levels is by killing the same monster over and over again, and once your level's up, characters can be customized in both visual and technical way, where the players can buy different weapons, and outfit to makes the characters more effective.

This are the Top Five (5) Best MMORPG on list as of now:

1.) WOW or World of Warcraft - produced by Blizzard Entertainment and with the most monthly subcriptions that reach almost 12 million as of December 2008. It was also estimated to hold 62 percent of the MMORPG subscription market.

2.) Entropia Universe - was designed by MindArk, a Swedish software company. This game uses a Micropayment business where in the player can buy in-game currency using the real money.

3.) DOMO or Dream Of Mirror Online - which the game story was based on Chinese Mythology wherein the gameplay lets the players to build relationships and form teams. Teams can be special friendships, student-teacher, or even love relationships so that the team grants extra benefits such as abilities, fame, titles, or items.

4.) Runscape - it was recognized as world most popular free MMORPG. The players can travel using Magical teleportation spells and devices. This games has many Quest to choose from.

5.) Final Fantasy XI - The game requires a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve most goals, but the feeling of intense personal satisfaction after achieving what you previously though unachievable is matched in no other game.


What's the Best MMORPG for you? You can find more free online MMORPG at www.gratis-mmorpg.com.


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