General Discussion

I would appreciate some input, or your knowledge, where age recomendations can be found and sorted for the online RPG games. Age recommendations do not appear in the site games list.

Thanks for your help.

The problem with MMORPG's is that despite the game play and what goes on in the game with the interaction between a player and the game's NPC's is that you aren't alone.  No matter what game you play there will always be someone in there willing to cross a line whether it be something as simple as cursing, or something as appalling as racism/sexism.

But, as far as MMORPG's content goes, there are actually games geared towards kids, one comes to mind - Toontown, its geared towards children, and is actually free to play, no subscription fee.   If you're looking for a more substantial game with a larger player base then as much as I hate to recommend it - World of Warcraft.  With the large community you'll find a large amount of douche baggery, but the fact is its popular because its a simple game, that manages to be easy while simultaneously offering a challenge.

Also there is a Hello Kitty online to become available soon-ish I think. www.hellokittyonline.com

I would recommend Runescape linky.  It is a game that can be played in the internet browser, so it doesn't require you to download a client to play it and it can be played on almost any computer that was made after 1995. It is free to play, but if you choose to you can pay $5 a month for the members version (larger map, more quests, more items, and opens up a few more skills). It provides a wide variety of skills and options. I like to call it the "gateway MMO", because i think it gives a pretty good overview of the many MMO concepts (combat, questing, secondary skills, etc.). 

However, as Echelons said, there are always those people that like to cross that certain line, by introducing suggestive themes or language that parents would rather their children not know, but Jagex, the developers, does what they can to prevent that.  They have a pretty good language blocker (shows "douche bag" as "****** bag").

This is just my opinion about the game though. Check it out for yourself and you determine if it is good for your kids.

Most games carry the "T" rating, but the ESRB does not rate online content for obvious reasons.

Expect exposure to bad language and bad behaviour in any online game.  The lowest common denominator will always find a way to show themselves.

The majority of games will have their rating clearly displayed on the retail box or the official website.

Hmm I'd say besides these replies, I definately LOVED runescape from age 10-14. That's just me though.

I would DEFINATELY stay away from World of Warcraft.
Other good ones include Pirates of the Carribean online and Anarchy Online

Star Wars Galaxies has a wonderful community and just brilliant to get into especially if youre into Star Wars. 
as does Anarchy Online and i THINK City of Heroes (which has a very good theme I think 10 year olds would love).
(assuming at that age you don't complain like other people about content and graphics etc).

Originally posted by Soara

Hmm I'd say besides these replies, I definately LOVED runescape from age 10-14. That's just me though.

I would DEFINATELY stay away from World of Warcraft.
Other good ones include Pirates of the Carribean online and Anarchy Online

Star Wars Galaxies has a wonderful community and just brilliant to get into especially if youre into Star Wars. 
as does Anarchy Online and i THINK City of Heroes (which has a very good theme I think 10 year olds would love).
(assuming at that age you don't complain like other people about content and graphics etc).

I didn't even think about City of Heroes, that would be a prime choice.  The short period I played I didn't encounter much if any bad situations with other players.  The content is great, and it should be easy enough for a 10 year old.

aye :D

I would suggest maple story but im pretty sure he would end up stealing money from you for nexon cash lol jk

amazing that there has been no immature posts flaming the OP.

i suggest Runescape.  Guild wars is another good one (as u are by yourself for quite some time) but the language and intellectual level is a wee bit high for a 10 year old.  i say give it a shot and see if u enjoy it.

I'll also chime in for City of Heroes/Villains. This is a great post from the CoX forums that you might find interesting:
What My Six Year Old Has Learned From CoX

It's worth keeping in mind. :)