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Looking for a skill gain vs leveling game

PepperPepper Member Posts: 12
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  I'm predjiduced since UO is the only game I've ever stuck with but I really really really dislike leveling and that is what the majority seem to be.

  The AOS changes to UO are the final straw for me so I'm looking for a new game along those lines, any suggestions?

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  • digitydarkmandigitydarkman Member Posts: 2,194
    play on In Por Ylem, its setup pre uor

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  • TMcCTMcC Member Posts: 218

    Let me get that link...Ill give it a try.image

  • PepperPepper Member Posts: 12
      I've tried a couple of those shards but I'd really like something completely new to me. Darkfall looks like it will fit the bill but I expect it to be a complete gankfest. I'll still play it but it doesn't come out for months.
  • digitydarkmandigitydarkman Member Posts: 2,194

    if you wanna play PIY

    www.wtfman.com/shard/

     


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  • WoobWoob Member CommonPosts: 50

    Hm, well..in Ashen Empires, you don't have to fight at all to level, if that's what you mean by that.

    http://www.ashenempires.com

  • bhugbhug Member UncommonPosts: 944

    04.02.08
    A Tail in the Desert is a non hack & slash type rpg where skills are what it is all about, crafting all the way. Since it is non-violent, I think it is a french developed game! link

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  • PepperPepper Member Posts: 12

      What I mean is no leveling, no experience points, like UO. You just gain stats and skills as you play.

       In UO on your first log in, if you feel like dying you can take on the toughest critters in the game. You'll die of course, but you can do it  :P  No "zones" that you have to be at certain levels to enter.  Do any exist besides UO?

  • digitydarkmandigitydarkman Member Posts: 2,194
    there may be one, but it would be crap next to uo, just play IPY or metropolis

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  • paradymeparadyme Member Posts: 238
    www.meridian59.com its UO gameplay just frist person veiw

  • PepperPepper Member Posts: 12

      Thanks for the suggestion on Meridian, I'm going to try it tonight.

      I've just heard too many bad things about IPY, seriously bad rep there.

  • loreofchaosloreofchaos Member Posts: 316
    errr i have heard of a game its called dragon raja since the free one is acting a bit strange i cant give you the linkimageimageimage

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  • webBear1000webBear1000 Member Posts: 301


    Originally posted by paradyme
    www.meridian59.com its UO gameplay just frist person veiw



    I'de recommend you DON'T try m59.

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  • AnofalyeAnofalye Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 7,433

    Maybe a game like Warhammer...or any other game that have a few skills but no real levels.  You never really double HPS in Warhammer (well maybe double in the end, but usually not).  I would more go for such games if you dont like leveling.

    - "If I understand you well, you are telling me until next time. " - Ren

  • paradymeparadyme Member Posts: 238
    What's wrong with Meridian and if ur gonna say the graphics then dont bother cuz i dont wanna hear from eye candy whores.

  • AngrykidAngrykid Member Posts: 6

    isnt wish like what the original poster describes?  still in development of course, then there is the newer ultima online coming out in the next few months.  okay a pointless post :)

  • fangthanefangthane Member Posts: 2

    Meridian 59 is nothing like UO, first of all, and its revival has been a plus. The new graphics engine thats in beta atm will bring the graphics up to par and with the new rebindable keys and mouse look, will change alot about the game.

    MEridian 59 has the best PVP system in place and the best chat/guild features.

    ofcourse there are those who cant cut it on a rough server, so the game makers have also set up a non pvp server.

    being the game came out originally in 1996 it supports a very small tight community.

    You can look at Gilroys website for active forums and information

    Server 101 is the tuffest server to play on as the guilds tend to be big and war is always going on.

    its alot of fun for those who pvp and those who dont:))

    hope to see ya there

  • paradymeparadyme Member Posts: 238

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

    Obviously a lame ass poser who doesn't have any skill PvP gaming and got shanked everytime he tried to RPK a 30HPer.  The graphics update is real I'm in the beta right now and this game is cheat and nearly bug free just a few balances need to be worked out.  This guy prolly only plays on the hacked illegal servers because he needs god-built characters and can't buck-up on the NDS servers.

    oh and that gilory's site is http://www.gilcon.net/meridian/ it has an incredible amount of info of the game

  • rootintootinrootintootin Member Posts: 1

    Ignore dragonfist, he's just trolling.  One thing about meridian (if you are coming from uo) is that it doesn't have the same level of crafting type skills that uo does.  So if mining ore and smithing armor is your thing, and you don't like fighting, meridian may not work for you.

    However if you like killing stuff (and eventually, killing other people) meridian is probably your best bet since it has the least restrictions to interfere with combat.  And as others have said, the level system is very much like uo's, you just run around and do stuff and your skill % goes up along the way.  I'd even say leveling is easier in meridian than it is in uo since you gain whole percents at a time (none of this .1 bs) and skill gain doesn't inherently get harder as you go up (it's based off stats instead).

    The only real knock on meridian is it's graphics and its ui, but those elements have been greatly improved in their new beta client.  Make sure you sign up and try that out, it really makes a difference.  The monsters are still sprites, but the world looks 10x better in high res and with the lighting effects.  And mouselook owns.

    Oh yeah and if you do sign up, play on server 101.  There's more people and more action  :)

     

  • fangthanefangthane Member Posts: 2

    WOW dragonfist hehe, quite venomus reply heh, as stated ignore him, I am also in beta and the new beta is cool

    and plenty of ppl griped up a storm when 3do bought it from the company that made Meridian, Archtype interactive.

    Meridian still rocks, just some changes have been made and some ppl cant adapt to change or wont


    Originally posted by DragonFist


    I would advise all of you who are thinking of playing Meridian 59 rethink your decision. The game right now is in piss poor condition making it a complete waste of money and time
    Meridian 59 during its prime was once a very challenging and good pvp game however since its new owners have taken over the game has gone to shit. The game used to be owned by 3d0 until it was purchased from two douchebags who proved themselves worthy of trashing a perfectly good game. The  "graphics update" is the biggest joke of all, they basically took ingame screnshots of the same graphics but rendered them in adobe then posted them on their webpage to make the look better. The new owners have also stated numerous times that they will not ban people for cheating and/or purchasing items online but will only suspend them for 24 hours and thats only if their caught which is rarely. Because of this, cheaters run rampant and there are more than 5 cheats alone that are our for this game which ruined my gaming experience as well as many others.
    There are countless other games you could play rather than this bag of ass they call Meridian 59. Plus they charge a demanding $10.95 a month which is just ridicilous for the current state of the game unfortunatly. Hopefully one day, someone else will buy the rights to the game and return it to its former glory.
     
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    Near Death Studios, Inc.


  • CrackerCracker Member Posts: 54
    Knight Online maybe something to try when it is released.  Dekron is in beta now ... you level but you are more so relient on skills then levels, you gain new skills at each level... at least in the lower levels.  A higher level KO char may want to add more info

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  • ShelkShelk Member UncommonPosts: 66

    Pepper,

    I think what you are searching for is something modern with the scope and freedom of classic UO.  Trust me you are not alone in that endeavor.  Sad truth is, it doesn't exist.  Not yet anyway.  Many people are looking for the same thing wasting cash jumping from game to game at their respective releases just to be disappointed and cancel subscriptions a few months later.  Thats why people are suggesting a pre-UOR shard, such as IPY and Metropolis, it's free and it gives you back the UO that should have never been lost.

    Shelk

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