Looking for an addicting MMO

jim1522

Hi,

I am finding it hard to find a new game to play and I am looking to get into a MMO that will keep me gripped for the at least a year. Im looking for a f2p or p2p MMO that has the following:

• Has a lot of quests and the game is not much of a grind
• Has a good lore which keeps you gripped to the quests and that they don't seam to much of the same thing.
• Has newish graphics and they are not to cartoony (like WoW)
• Has solo aspects but also some group based aspects as well so i have a choice.
• To have some PVP but is not essential.
• Aimed at more casual play as I mainly only have the weekends and a few evenings to play.
• That the servers are well populated so if I need to group there will be a high chance of finding someone.
• I would prefer Fantasy game but I am willing to give SciFi a try

I look forward to hearing everyone's suggestions!

mcburly

give vanguard a try. lots of content with some of the best graphics for an mmo. I think it fits what you are looking for

CMJudgeCid

That really does sound like Vanguard. The population is sparce though, and there are a few buggy quests, but fun.

 

I suggest starting with a solo friendly character, it'll give you an easier feel right from the start. At leas ttill you get a feel for the population.

T3hL33t

Originally posted by CMJudgeCid


That really does sound like Vanguard. The population is sparce though, and there are a few buggy quests, but fun.
 
I suggest starting with a solo friendly character, it'll give you an easier feel right from the start. At leas ttill you get a feel for the population.

 

Do you have the official site link for that?

I'm having a hard time finding it.

PokemonTrainerRed

 If you don't mind waiting for a little while, you could try Aion when it comes out.

Guild Wars is always good for those who like Storyline Quests, as the storyline is pretty good and well thought out throughout the series.

Gabby-air

Seems like atlantica to me

isolor

Hi,

   I would suggest either EQ2 or Vanguard, both are solo freindly and you should have no problem finding help when needed. Both games have a great community with a decent population.

 

You can give them a try at the following links:

EQ2

http://everquest2.station.sony.com/

Vanguard

http://vanguard.station.sony.com/

Both have a 14 day trial.

Good luck in finding a game you like.

Papadam

Originally posted by jim1522


Hi,
I am finding it hard to find a new game to play and I am looking to get into a MMO that will keep me gripped for the at least a year. Im looking for a f2p or p2p MMO that has the following:

Has a lot of quests and the game is not much of a grind
Has a good lore which keeps you gripped to the quests and that they don't seam to much of the same thing.
Has newish graphics and they are not to cartoony (like WoW)
Has solo aspects but also some group based aspects as well so i have a choice.
To have some PVP but is not essential.
Aimed at more casual play as I mainly only have the weekends and a few evenings to play.
That the servers are well populated so if I need to group there will be a high chance of finding someone.
I would prefer Fantasy game but I am willing to give SciFi a try

I look forward to hearing everyone's suggestions!

 

Sounds like you are looking for Lord of the rings online, since that is exactly what you described 

jim1522

Thanks for all your replys!

I am going to download the trial for both Vanguard and lotro and see which one i prefer!

PokemonTrainerRed

 Glad we have helped.

EvilGargamel

Originally posted by jim1522


Hi,
I am finding it hard to find a new game to play and I am looking to get into a MMO that will keep me gripped for the at least a year. Im looking for a f2p or p2p MMO that has the following:

Has a lot of quests and the game is not much of a grind
Has a good lore which keeps you gripped to the quests and that they don't seam to much of the same thing.
Has newish graphics and they are not to cartoony (like WoW)
Has solo aspects but also some group based aspects as well so i have a choice.
To have some PVP but is not essential.
Aimed at more casual play as I mainly only have the weekends and a few evenings to play.
That the servers are well populated so if I need to group there will be a high chance of finding someone.
I would prefer Fantasy game but I am willing to give SciFi a try

I look forward to hearing everyone's suggestions!

 I am still wondering why Vanguard doesn't have a free trial. The game seems completely dead to me. The forums are a Ghost town.

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Papadam

Originally posted by EvilGargamel




 I am still wondering why Vanguard doesn't have a free trial. The game seems completely dead to me. The forums are a Ghost town.
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Vanguard do have a Trial now, I played it a couple of weeks ago

and to OP: If you are in US you cant get Trial for LotrO now since its been disabled untill the expansion (November 18) but the EU trial is still active.

Aeroangel

Originally posted by Gabby-air


Seems like atlantica to me

I have to agree here

I gave it an 8/10 personally, and it's one of the best free to play MMO's I've played in a while.

It has some draw backs like losing EXP when you die (although you never lose levels), limited customization of UI and your character's appearance, quests are a little bland, and not the most polished graphics (but all around good looking).

But the pros definitely outweigh the cons IMO. It's also turn based, but very fast paced and fun.

Zayne3145

Originally posted by EvilGargamel



 I am still wondering why Vanguard doesn't have a free trial. The game seems completely dead to me. The forums are a Ghost town.

 

 

There is a Free Trial now, and I've noticed (on my server at least) that the population is gradually starting to increase.

Biohazard931

Ok sorry dude, but mostly everything you listed there is WoW. And the cartoon graphics..well arent cartoony. Have you seen the bosses at higher level's and pve tier armor and pvp season gear? come on. Amazing graphics. Lighting is awesome. Well thats because of my pc the graphics are good. But most of your mmo req's you stated sound like what you need is WoW.

daylight01

OP if you are willing to wait a couple of weeks TCoS seems to tick most of your boxes but it would depend if you liked the combat system,maybe another option for you.

EndEver000

Originally posted by jim1522


Hi,
I am finding it hard to find a new game to play and I am looking to get into a MMO that will keep me gripped for the at least a year. Im looking for a f2p or p2p MMO that has the following:

Has a lot of quests and the game is not much of a grind
Has a good lore which keeps you gripped to the quests and that they don't seam to much of the same thing.
Has newish graphics and they are not to cartoony (like WoW)
Has solo aspects but also some group based aspects as well so i have a choice.
To have some PVP but is not essential.
Aimed at more casual play as I mainly only have the weekends and a few evenings to play.
That the servers are well populated so if I need to group there will be a high chance of finding someone.
I would prefer Fantasy game but I am willing to give SciFi a try

I look forward to hearing everyone's suggestions!

 

Is there really such a game?  Let me know if you find that.  

If your going to try anything I'd have to say WoW, WAR or EQ2.  Can't go wrong with any of those.