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Lineage 2
Humidifier
Member Posts: 8
Just registered on this site, and it seems really cool. One thing IW ould like to ask is how good is Lineage 2? I looked it up and it looked really good, but the ratings aren't so good. I have some questions about it.
1. How popular is it?
2. How fun is it?
3. Is it user-friendly?
Thanks in advance.
1. How popular is it?
2. How fun is it?
3. Is it user-friendly?
Thanks in advance.
Comments
1) Pretty popular
Population is 80k+ on American/European servers.
2)It depends on what you like in MMOs
3)Kind of, at the beginning it is kind of hard getting on your own two feet but once you get a bit higher, there are more options to gain money and level easier such as raids.
~Greatness~
Currently Playing:
Nothing
You can solo your way through Lineage 2 if you want.
The PvP is really fun but if you are thinking of going to a castle seige right when you log in, think twice since most people there are like 60+.
Lineage 2 takes a while to level so just a warning.
~Greatness~
Currently Playing:
Nothing
I played lineage 2 for almost 2 years. The game looks decent, has easy control
and requires you to quit your life to keep up with the crowd. Anyone that plays lineage 2 that doesnt ebay or bot is at a great disadvantage because nearly all do it to a degree. NcSoft has a bad reputation with the BBB(better business bureau) and customer support is near crap. I say near crap because it atleast stinks and you know its there. Now if you go ahead and play keep in mind 8 hours a day is partime to stay competitive.
1. 1,302,340 subs worldwide
89,337 in US + EU
2. Open PvP,no instances,huge castle sieges,politics betwin alliances,raids with 100+ players,FREE expantions...
3. Yes,in my opinion
If you are going to play this, I suggest buying a few million adena to get the top newbie equipment.
Adena is really cheap now, just click one of the ads on this site.
Third party programs are also necessary to cope with the excruciating gameplay.
If you are willing to pay for the game, then it's easy to get a few million adena for $5.
You will see why once you start playing.
Lineage 2 has many many players (www.MMOgchar.com). It has gotten a lot of hate over the past few years, but every expansion has made it better. Most people dont give the game a chance. The above posts are correct, most people buy currency and there are a lot of bots. I havent not used any third party programs because I like a good grind
The game sets itself apart by the tremendous amount of time and effort needed to get to a high level. It creates a satisfying feeling when you are finally C, B, or A grade. Everyone and their sister isnt walking around at lvl 78..not even close. There will be many people that will burn this game, but look at the numbers, its has enough population to justify that it is a great game, although it isnt for everyone
You dont have to play 8 hours a day to have fun with the game. There is no time limit so play as often as you like. Just let people know you are a casual player. If you are very active, on the other hand, it will be easier to join more established clans (if that is what you want to do).
Post in the L2 forum if you have anymore questions.
I say try it out. I like it.
Oh, and the person who suggested buying adena.. You do not really have to.
When you start, PLEASE take advantage of the exchanging equipment, free soulshots/spiritshots, and free buffs!!!
~Greatness~
Currently Playing:
Nothing
the game is pretty big and really challenging. If you feel like the only way to have fun with the game is to be lvl 60+, then yes you will convince yourself you need to buy adena to burn through levels and play 8+ hours a day. I will also add that there are a lot of clans (speaking coming from Lionna) that frown upon Adena buyers. Many clans will remove players if they have suspicions of purchasing adena. Its not that hard to figure out who buys it and who doesnt if you're close to them.
The game world is very big and the game itself is very rewarding for people who have played it for a long time (vets). I can compare a lot of aspects to Eve in its non-instant gratification aspects. The artwork is absolutely beautiful and the PvP is probably the best you could ask in any MMO.
other then that, jhall summed it up very nicely. Lineage 2 is very under-rated. Theres a lot in the game an ex-WoW player can appreciate.
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot foot stomping on a human face -- forever."
In a few months when you realise that most people prefer to be high level and will leave out the ones that do not. The ones that do not end up troll the forums. There is are reasons behind having to be high level or at least stay within a range of your friends/clanmates. Parties,raids, and sieges. Low levels can not contribute to anything if they are level 30 and the rest are 60+ after a few months. which does require alot of time to do. Sieges will not be fun because you will get killed from the weakest attacks from any player.
Keep in mind your first 20 levels will be the first test. Test of putting up with bots. We are talking about 20-50 bots deleveling on guards at any given time. 50+ bots in starter areas killing the monsters you need for quests,items,and/or levels. Constantly being told by a GM "we will investigate the player" and then see the same bot a year later stealing your mobs. Not to mention the area announcement of when a player picks up an item....."WangChungbotboy picked up XXXX item" worth millions.
Go play lineage 2 support the farmers that control the economy to buy new houses in paradise as for me i will keep to looking for a game.
"There's no star system Slave I can't reach, and there's no planet I can't find. There's nowhere in the Galaxy for you to run. Might as well give up now."
Boba Fett
I don't know, actually. It's just a funny old saying.
Anyway, are you saying that the farmers in WoW are not more numerous then L2? Are you implying that no other game has farmers? Honestly, why do you guys persist with this farmer / bot thing in L2 when its in all these games? Go to I*E and find me a popular game that doesn't have currency for sale.
its not that I don't agree with you to a point but I'm fed with them in all these games not just L2.
SWG is pretty bot/farmer free these days lol, go figure.