You can talk to people on the mainland through the universe channel or through the PM system (ie /tell)

Thanks HP! I may just go download it now. It does in fact sound fun. I have overlooked some of the screenshots and videos and I am enjoying them all. I guess if I get into the game I will kill myself when the trial ends. LOL. But I am going to go check this website out again.

And the controls? It's not so much the 3rd person, but also the 'point and click' attacking. First person oriented games (like Oblivion, although 3rd is also possible) tend to control more like a shooter, which is more to my tastes.

Oh that is good to know. Because personally I don't like the whole 3rd person control. It feels really wierd.

Doddibot, you can use the keyboard to target, select actions, move etc, although the mouse is very handy for doing that too.

If anyone gets it set up and has any questions on stuff, you can send me a tell in-game. Either type /tell Labrys (message) into the little chat panel thing, or under Communication - Contact List, add the name "Labrys" to your friends list, and then it'll tell you whether I'm online and send me a tell that way. I'm on the mainland, but I still have an alt on Silan that I can pop in with if you need help. Just mention you're from S2C so I know you're a random weirdo with a purpose, as opposed to just a random weirdo.

And if anyone's curious... here's what the packers/mounts look like... mektoubs!

http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosti...my-mektoubs.jpg

Okay... so this looks totally interesting, but I have never played a MMORPG before (hell, I don't even know exactly what MMORPG stands for!). Is it easy for a complete noob to get the hang of?

MMORPG = Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game.

As long as you read all of the text that the trainers/quest givers tell you, take things slowly, and aren't afraid to ask questions, I find it has an acceptable learning curve. It does take some learning to set up your action stanzas properly, but if you get stuck, everyone's real helpful (there's a chat channel in game just for game Q&A) and you can always send me a tell if I'm on, too (which I am a lot). It does require a bit more brainpower to pick up than some other RPGs might - especially if you get into things like crafting and foraging, but the complexity comes on slowly, so you have time to get the hang of the simpler aspects before you're thrown in the deep end. I like that it's so complicated - others might not.

Great! I like games that require brainpower as long as there is a reasonable way to learn them. Thanks, HP. I will probably give it a try later on tonight as I am off to a book signing in a little while! *hugs*

I might just get the free trial...

although I doubt I will ever pay2play (how much is it again?) unless maybe my gaming buddy likes it lol.

It sounds a bit like a buffed up runescape [that wasnt an insult!], and i like that it isnt just another WoW where you are set in a specific path or type.

Here's the subscription info: http://www.ryzom.com/newcomer/subscription-options

Exactly how much it is really depends on how you pay and how many months you get at once. I get a bit boned on exchange rates and fees using Paypal but it's still pretty reasonable for the amount of play I get out of it.

I really never expected to find a game that would justify me paying to play, but I just couldn't resist with Ryzom. I don't find it at all like Runescape besides perhaps a passing resemblance to the digging/crafting system but all MMORPGs are going to have some common elements. It's a really unique levelling system though, unlike anything I'd seen before.

Ah curse you a thousand times!! *shakes fist* Im gonna have go try this now after reading this thread....

um has this got to do with our new forum names, yesterday i was a superstar now im some weirdo name

Aww, I had just became a Psychic Phone Pal yesterday and now I'm some weird savage thingy. LOL

So... ignore it and use the rest of the forum, which is precisely the same. We're just having a bit of fun. Do try to play along. It's all temporary, silly, and in good fun.

HP, it's not bothering me it's just an odd title for someone. LOL Savage Frahars, unite!

Hehe, this is quite funny actually, I havn't had chance to look at the game but will do later.

I don't know why its bothering people.Its only a banner, and a very amusing banner at that.

One thing though... while I may be a gingo I am not too happy about the scowling part. I don't scowl, it gives you wrinkles ;-)

I downloaded it last night and did some mindless foraging. The scenery is indeed beautiful, but for some reason it sort of froze on me after a while. Might try it again tonight. Lol, can you really make earrings in game from toenails and eyeballs?

yup you can croco! Try it with rendor eyeballs and hoofs.

The downloader froze on me once when I was getting it - you can just restart it and it'll continue from where it left off. And yes, you can really make earrings (and all other jewelry) from toenails and eyeballs. You get crafting materials by foraging or killing creatures, so a lot of things are made from skins, pelvises, bones, claws, hooves, etc.

I have been downloading it since this afternoon, rofl, its still 0%

Mines at 43% and claims Ive got 23 minutes left.... We'll see about that...

I WOULD download it, but I've already told myself that I will NOT get myself into MMORPGs because then I would cease to have what little of a life I still possess. :P

*le Gasp* You mean we are supposed to have lives?!?! Why wasnt I informed of this????

I suppose Im downloading it because Im bored lol :laugh: I havent really played any other games for ages. The last one I played was maple story.. that was like half a year ago. lol Aside from games on pogo that is.. but you get the idea.

I love the weird titles and random messages on the navbar!! Random stuff rox my sox!! But some people take it too seriously...
Ryzom looks like an awesome game! If I had time and money, I'd totally play it! And that's coming from a person who usually doesn't look twice at MMORPGs. *sigh* I've tried them before, and I love the concept, and I enjoy playing them, but I just don't have the time to invest in building up a character's stats so that I'm not getting killed every five minutes.