Lack of RP. Why do they even call them mmoRPg's. MMOG is more accurate.
Leet
Uncreative names
random PKing.
mindless leveling grind
emphasis on numbers in leveling, that's so immersive
Actually, we're not "typical roleplayers" especially not the ones that dominate the MMOs today. Adellion will be small compared to many MMOs, at least at first. Adellion is not for everyone, the focus is on quality not quantity.
You're correct, D&L is definitely going to be out before Adellion, not sure about Vanguard. Adellion should be in beta by summer, hopefully. What I think sets Adellion apart are some game play innovations and the MANDATORY role playing. That…
1) Mandatory RP - no out of character chatter about the Yankees, real-world crap, lag complaints etc.
2) Permadeath - hey, if you want to PVP, it should mean something if you get smoked.
3) Player driven economy, with NPC back-up for when "sho…
The thing about RPGs is that the programmed NPCs are too predictable, the pathway usually too linear, an exception was Morrowind. But still it left me wanting something. That's why I'm so intrigued by the possibilty of MMOs. Other humans contro…
In some ways, I agree with you, shadow, but I think RPG's are just morphing. MMO's are the wave of the future, their just having growing pains. Too many griefers, to much emphasis on levels/stats, too much OUT of Character chatter, etc. I do have…