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Current List of Released Graphical Classless Skill-based Progression MMORPGs

WizGamerWizGamer Member UncommonPosts: 403
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For those who are looking for something they may not have seen yet. I am also listing the OS in case people are looking for Mac and Linux games.

I refrained from calling this a list of sandbox games because the definition is contentious but one definitive factor is definitely skill-based progression. 

 

Skill-based progression is when you have free control to develop your character over a wide variety of skills, choosing to allocate skill points as you will. Be a hybrid mage/warrior. Think Oblivion-style character development and you got it. This is completely different from skill-based action real-time combat. 

 

Skill-based progression does not equal skill-based gameplay mechanics. This means the games are classless with skills that improve as you use them or allocate points to them and/or you can define your own class (ArcheAge).

 

A Tale in the Desert (released, crafting p2p, Windows, Mac, Linux)

 

 

Asheron's Call (fantasy p2p, Windows)

 

 

Ashen Empires (fantasy f2p w/ expensive cash shop, Windows)

 

 

Darkfall Online (fantasy p2p, Windows)

 

 

Earthrise (released, fantasy p2p, Windows)

 

 

 

EVE Online (released, space simulator spreadsheet program p2p, Windows/Mac)


 


 

Fallen Earth (post-apocalyptic f2p w/ cash shop, Windows/Mac)

 

 

Haven and Hearth (release, fantasy/survival f2p, Java-based client) 

 

 

LinkRealms (application, fantasy p2p, Windows) - Included because you can play the game if you sign up.

 

 

Mortal Online (released, fantasy p2p, Windows)

 

 

Mabinogi (f2p with cash shop, Windows)

 

 

 

Perpetuum (released, futuristic robots p2p, Windows/Mac)

 

 

Project Entropia / Entropia Universe (released, real money for game money, Windows)

 

 

Puzzle Pirates (released, pirates f2p with premium option, Java-based client)


 


 

Runescape (released, f2p w/ p2p premium, Java-based client)


 


 

The Saga of Ryzom (release, f2p, sci-fi fantasy, Windows/Mac/Linux)

 

 

 

 

Ultima Online (released, fantasy p2p, Windows)

 

 

Wurm Online (release, f2p w/ premium option, Java-based client) 


 


 


Vendetta Online (released, space p2p, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android) 


 



 

 

Xsyon (released, post-apocalyptic p2p, Windows) 

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Comments

  • rpgalonrpgalon Member Posts: 430

    The Secret World is not released yet, but is skill-based...

  • LoktofeitLoktofeit Member RarePosts: 14,247

    Wurm Online, A Tale in the Desert and Puzzle Pirates canalso be included in that list.

     

    Great list, btw! It would be interesting to read comparisons from people on the different skill-based systems, especially to see which they found the most versatile, easiest to use, etc.

     

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  • mizanyxmizanyx Member Posts: 70

    Define skill based...

    I've seen cancelling combos ala King of Fighters in Tantra Online...

    I know firsthand that combat in Metin2 is collision based (A swipe of your weapon hits all enemies in its path, and most skills arent targeted in the usual sense of the word)

  • SephrosSephros Member UncommonPosts: 429

    Skill based as in the skill increases as you use it.  Not just buy it at a trainer.

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  • XexvXexv Member Posts: 308

    Thank you for this list I'll be giving Ryzom a look later.

  • NizurNizur Member CommonPosts: 1,417

    Nice list! I find I prefer skill-based MMOs now that I've played/tried a fair number of them. Out of your list, I've tried/played Darkfall, Fallen Earth, Ultima Online, Ryzom and EVE as well as one of the later suggestions, Wurm. My favorites would be Darkfall and Ryzom.

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    Played: WoW, CoX, SWG, LotRO, EVE, AoC, VG, CO, Ryzom, DF, WAR
    Tried: Lineage2, Dofus, EQ2, CoS, FE, UO, Wurm, Wakfu
    Future: The Repopulation, ArcheAge, Black Desert, EQN

  • RohnRohn Member UncommonPosts: 3,730

    Perpetuum isn't on the list.

    Dawntide launches on October 1st.

    Hell hath no fury like an MMORPG player scorned.

  • XexvXexv Member Posts: 308

    Originally posted by Rohn
    Perpetuum isn't on the list.
    Dawntide launches on October 1st.

    I genuinely wish all the best to the Dawntide team come October, the game feels far from ready right now.

  • username509username509 Member CommonPosts: 635

    Originally posted by Rohn

    Perpetuum isn't on the list.

    Dawntide launches on October 1st.

    Dawntide is not really skill-based.  It's more autotargeting combat like WoW.  

     

    Yes, it uses skillpoints instead of levels, but the way the system works it's pretty much the same thing.  

    Never trust a screenshot or a youtube video without a version stamp!

  • KenFisherKenFisher Member UncommonPosts: 5,035

    Is that screen from Earthrise a gameplay screenshot?  Texture and lighting look awesome.

    ^^^ non fanboy statement.  I've seen video that looked bleh... nothing like this.

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  • WizGamerWizGamer Member UncommonPosts: 403

    Updated list with the game you all mentioned.

  • BhazirBhazir Member Posts: 321

    Originally posted by ActionMMORPG

    Is that screen from Earthrise a gameplay screenshot?  Texture and lighting look awesome.

    ^^^ non fanboy statement.  I've seen video that looked bleh... nothing like this.

    Aye screenshot looks authentic for ER. Graphics are nice, animations are a bit less though.

    Also Earthrise is a post-apocalytic sci-fi setting, not fantasy.

    Another misunderstanding is that Ryzom F2P, this isn't completely true as I can't play my old toons because they have skills passed 125 which means I have to pay the subscription. So it is more like a very extended trial (just like WoW has at the moment up to level 20).

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  • LoktofeitLoktofeit Member RarePosts: 14,247

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Define skill based...

    I've seen cancelling combos ala King of Fighters in Tantra Online...

    I know firsthand that combat in Metin2 is collision based (A swipe of your weapon hits all enemies in its path, and most skills arent targeted in the usual sense of the word)

    Character skill progression as opposed to character level progression.

    There isn't a "right" or "wrong" way to play, if you want to use a screwdriver to put nails into wood, have at it, simply don't complain when the guy next to you with the hammer is doing it much better and easier. - Allein
    "Graphics are often supplied by Engines that (some) MMORPG's are built in" - Spuffyre

  • mizanyxmizanyx Member Posts: 70

    Originally posted by Loktofeit

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Define skill based...

    I've seen cancelling combos ala King of Fighters in Tantra Online...

    I know firsthand that combat in Metin2 is collision based (A swipe of your weapon hits all enemies in its path, and most skills arent targeted in the usual sense of the word)

    Character skill progression as oppsed to character level progression.

    Then yes, Metin2...

    There actually are powerful players that decide to stay for long at the same level... so they become overpowered for their level...

    Every level you get a skill point... Once a skill gets between 17 and 20 points, it get 'Mastered', and you cannot raise it with skill points. Instead, you have to read books to raise the level of it, one book per day. When you get past level 'Master 10', you get it to level 'Grand Master' and cannot raise it anymore reading books, but instead you use Soul Stones. And, once you get past Grand Master 10, you get to the maximum an ability can get, its the Perfect level. A Perfect attack skill does an insane amount of damage. And yes, with the right playing strategy, and lots of patience, a lvl 18 player can theoretically get an attack skill to Perfect and be insanely powerful. But usually most players stay at 34/35 (2 mastered skills) and donate their experience to their guilds in order to raise their skills at least to Grand Master, staying overpowered for their actual levels. Overleveling can make you underpowered in Metin2.

  • JimmacJimmac Member UncommonPosts: 1,660

    Maybe add: Haven and Hearth, Vendetta Online

    Other possible candidates that may fit the requirements but I'm not sure: Tibia, Istaria

  • WizGamerWizGamer Member UncommonPosts: 403

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Originally posted by Loktofeit

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Define skill based...

    I've seen cancelling combos ala King of Fighters in Tantra Online...

    I know firsthand that combat in Metin2 is collision based (A swipe of your weapon hits all enemies in its path, and most skills arent targeted in the usual sense of the word)

    Character skill progression as oppsed to character level progression.

    Then yes, Metin2...

    There actually are powerful players that decide to stay for long at the same level... so they become overpowered for their level...

    Every level you get a skill point... Once a skill gets between 17 and 20 points, it get 'Mastered', and you cannot raise it with skill points. Instead, you have to read books to raise the level of it, one book per day. When you get past level 'Master 10', you get it to level 'Grand Master' and cannot raise it anymore reading books, but instead you use Soul Stones. And, once you get past Grand Master 10, you get to the maximum an ability can get, its the Perfect level. A Perfect attack skill does an insane amount of damage. And yes, with the right playing strategy, and lots of patience, a lvl 18 player can theoretically get an attack skill to Perfect and be insanely powerful. But usually most players stay at 34/35 (2 mastered skills) and donate their experience to their guilds in order to raise their skills at least to Grand Master, staying overpowered for their actual levels. Overleveling can make you underpowered in Metin2.

    Metin 2 does not count because it limits play to classes. You choose a role in the beginning and are stuck in that role for the rest of the game.

  • pockets666pockets666 Member Posts: 198

    Originally posted by username509

    Originally posted by Rohn

    Perpetuum isn't on the list.

    Dawntide launches on October 1st.

    Dawntide is not really skill-based.  It's more autotargeting combat like WoW.  

     

    Yes, it uses skillpoints instead of levels, but the way the system works it's pretty much the same thing.  

    With that thinking you may as well take UO, EVE well hell pretty much every game off the list.  He means skill based as in skill progreesion.  You do something like chop a tree and your chop a tree skill goes up. 

     

    Not skill based as in FPS SKILLZ based.

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  • mizanyxmizanyx Member Posts: 70

    Originally posted by WizGamer

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Originally posted by Loktofeit

    Originally posted by mizanyx

    Define skill based...

    I've seen cancelling combos ala King of Fighters in Tantra Online...

    I know firsthand that combat in Metin2 is collision based (A swipe of your weapon hits all enemies in its path, and most skills arent targeted in the usual sense of the word)

    Character skill progression as oppsed to character level progression.

    Then yes, Metin2...

    There actually are powerful players that decide to stay for long at the same level... so they become overpowered for their level...

    Every level you get a skill point... Once a skill gets between 17 and 20 points, it get 'Mastered', and you cannot raise it with skill points. Instead, you have to read books to raise the level of it, one book per day. When you get past level 'Master 10', you get it to level 'Grand Master' and cannot raise it anymore reading books, but instead you use Soul Stones. And, once you get past Grand Master 10, you get to the maximum an ability can get, its the Perfect level. A Perfect attack skill does an insane amount of damage. And yes, with the right playing strategy, and lots of patience, a lvl 18 player can theoretically get an attack skill to Perfect and be insanely powerful. But usually most players stay at 34/35 (2 mastered skills) and donate their experience to their guilds in order to raise their skills at least to Grand Master, staying overpowered for their actual levels. Overleveling can make you underpowered in Metin2.

    Metin 2 does not count because it limits play to classes. You choose a role in the beginning and are stuck in that role for the rest of the game.

    Then the only one i can remember is RuneScape... And it has no classes...

  • aspekxaspekx Member UncommonPosts: 2,167

    would Istaria fit in here?

    you can level up all adventuring and crafting skills. as long as you have the time and energy to put into them.

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    One could be called finite, the other infinite.
    A finite game is played for the purpose of winning,
    an infinite game for the purpose of continuing play."
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