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OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 1:35:12 AM#1 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Hello, i'd like to start off by saying that this is an excellect community and it's nice to post for the first time. Anyways, as you can see in the topic I am looking for an another game that is similar in the idea of not having to grind or grind very little to Guildwars. I almost exclusively play PvP in any mmorpg I have played unless I somehow better off myself by pveing. In other words, I enjoy playing as much as my busy schedule permits which is little but guildwars just got very boring overtime. If anyone knows any games that come to mind please let me know.
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Infliction Novice Member Joined: 6/28/03 Posts: 1110	7/12/06 3:43:17 AM#2 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) What you're looking for doesn't exist, unless you wanna degress a few years and go play Diablo 2. Unfortunately, until game devs grow some balls and stop churning out dumbed down EQ clones, grind is and will remain a major factor in any MMORPG
grimboj Apprentice Member Joined: 7/19/04 Posts: 2102 Game hopping since 2003.	7/12/06 5:06:58 AM#3 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) It got boring as it has no level system or game progression :) Levels have one major reasoning behind them - it gives the developers time to produce more content while you sit on your butt levelling. Aside from that - try planetside if you like fps. Tbh it sounds like youre better off sticking to fps or playing a grinding game and jus not worrying about the grind? -- Note: PlayNC will refuse to allow you access to your account if you forget your password and can't provide a scanned image of the product key for the first product you purchased..... LOL
OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 12:00:27 PM#4 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I was afraid I was gonna get told their arent any others becuase I could not seem to find any either. Well, maybe I will give diablo ii a try who knows. Keep the games comming if anyone else has suggestions.
Amarao Novice Member Joined: 12/29/04 Posts: 651 May Heaven Smile and the Devil Have Mercy	7/12/06 12:16:37 PM#5 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I honestly cant give any gamez that I havent left because of grind. BUT ill list the 3 WORST grinders, which means dont ever play these etc.etc. 1. LINEAGE 2 - Worst grind ever. 2. Final Fantasy XI - IF it didnt take 3295205 hours to make a party the grind may be decent. 3. Maple Story - sweet christ, never play this.
OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 12:31:50 PM#6 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Yeah.
Sycondaman Novice Member Joined: 4/17/06 Posts: 263	7/12/06 12:42:51 PM#7 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) You have to understand that every game is a grind in some form. The only thing you can really do is decide what kind of grinds you look foward to. For you, that's PvP. So you want to find a game that doesn't take a lot of time, has an expansive world, and a developed PvP system. Unfortunately, I don't know of any that exist :P The ones I can think of (like EVE) take lots of time.
vendris Novice Member Joined: 1/23/06 Posts: 246	7/12/06 12:58:10 PM#8 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Wait and hold your breath and pray that Mythic delivers with Warhammer Online.
nomadian Novice Member Joined: 8/18/05 Posts: 3485	7/12/06 1:21:29 PM#9 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) DDO or maybe gunzonline if you like fps, not strictly a mmorpg but follows a similar format with actual decent gameplay.
abbaba Novice Member Joined: 8/24/03 Posts: 1141 Selling Propane and Propane Accessories in a MMORPG near you.	7/12/06 1:30:35 PM#10 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Sycondaman You have to understand that every game is a grind in some form. The only thing you can really do is decide what kind of grinds you look foward to. For you, that's PvP. So you want to find a game that doesn't take a lot of time, has an expansive world, and a developed PvP system. Unfortunately, I don't know of any that exist :P The ones I can think of (like EVE) take lots of time. Planetside or WWIIOL. Little to no grind, ALL PvP, expansive world.
OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 4:32:33 PM#11 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I'll definately look into those games. I actully love FPS games so I think these mite actully be good. At the moment I was looking forward to hellgate london. What's DDO by the way?
Gameloading Novice Member Joined: 2/27/04 Posts: 14172	7/12/06 4:44:56 PM#12 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Amarao I honestly cant give any gamez that I havent left because of grind. BUT ill list the 3 WORST grinders, which means dont ever play these etc.etc. 1. LINEAGE 2 - Worst grind ever. 2. Final Fantasy XI - IF it didnt take 3295205 hours to make a party the grind may be decent. 3. Maple Story - sweet christ, never play this. just because it has a heavy grind does not mean a game isn't fun. If you only look at the grind, then you will never enjoy an MMORPG.
OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 8:22:40 PM#13 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Diablo 2 seems to be my best bet at this point, until hellgate london.
Lt.Deadend Novice Member Joined: 3/30/05 Posts: 319 Think,Avoid,Plan, Hide,Ambush !!	7/12/06 8:54:25 PM#14 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by OMRomero I'll definately look into those games. I actully love FPS games so I think these mite actully be good. At the moment I was looking forward to hellgate london. What's DDO by the way? Dungeons and Dragons online = DDO It looks awsome,you may need a PC fit for a god to play tho.And its heavy heavy HEAVY quest based.No pvp.Sigh,...... Big upset for me.
Rayana Novice Member Joined: 2/17/06 Posts: 525	7/12/06 9:43:49 PM#15 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Gameloading Originally posted by Amarao I honestly cant give any gamez that I havent left because of grind. BUT ill list the 3 WORST grinders, which means dont ever play these etc.etc. 1. LINEAGE 2 - Worst grind ever. 2. Final Fantasy XI - IF it didnt take 3295205 hours to make a party the grind may be decent. 3. Maple Story - sweet christ, never play this. just because it has a heavy grind does not mean a game isn't fun. If you only look at the grind, then you will never enjoy an MMORPG. For some people, grind simply equals 'no fun'. ------------------------------------------------ Playing: Guildwars, single player games Played: UO (4 years), Lineage 2 (2 years), Guildwars (3,5 years), LoTRO (3 months), Hellgate: London (3 weeks), Pirates of the Burning Sea (CB, OB, 2 months retail), Warhammer Online (CB + OB + headstart), The Chronicles of Spellborn (CB)
Blingbling2k Novice Member Joined: 1/19/05 Posts: 157	7/12/06 9:54:23 PM#16 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I have found it! DAOC, level 50, attainable in 1 week (if you PL like a mofo and get into the right guild, otherwise it takes like 1 month if you play alot. It took me like 4 months but I am a VERY casual gamer, (1-2 times a week). The games PvP is abosulutely stunning. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy who has only played GW (my first MMO), then DAoC. You will love it trust me! For an even shorter grind join the classic servers. The game and every expansion costs like 40$. BUt it does have monthly fee of 14 hope that helped Guild Wars - Rorick Aurlith E/Mo pumped up with the best armor and weapon, has all his skills, and runes. PvP King! Dark Age of Camelot - Leaton 50 Vampiir - Lamorak - Guild: Magic and Mayhem!
Effect Advanced Member Joined: 9/16/03 Posts: 943	7/12/06 9:56:32 PM#17 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I think it's about the advancement and progression during the grind that is key here. If you get the feeling your character is constantly advancing and changing and progressing as you grind then a grind can be fun and not to bad. If you don't have that and only advance in any signifcant manner only sometime then the grind is horrible. So which of these two if Lineage 2 I wonder? Having never played it I'm curious.
nethaniah Novice Member Joined: 3/12/05 Posts: 605	7/12/06 10:05:19 PM#18 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I recommend Rakion. It's a great game with no grind. It is also free but you can pay for it and get "benefits". However it's not an MMORPG.
OMRomero Novice Member Joined: 7/12/06 Posts: 30	7/12/06 10:18:56 PM#19 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I'm going to give DAOC a try and maybe even DDO. As long as they got good pvp and little grind any game would be great! Questing is definately alot more entertaining if it must be done then just plain grinding, at least in my opinion. I appreticate all the help, thanks.
Desalus Advanced Member Joined: 12/30/03 Posts: 849	7/13/06 2:12:39 AM#20 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Effect I think it's about the advancement and progression during the grind that is key here. If you get the feeling your character is constantly advancing and changing and progressing as you grind then a grind can be fun and not to bad. If you don't have that and only advance in any signifcant manner only sometime then the grind is horrible. So which of these two if Lineage 2 I wonder? Having never played it I'm curious. Lineage 2's leveling progression is so slow that you really don't feel like you are accomplishing much for how much time you put in. If you tend to go insane while grinding(like I do), I would not go anywhere near this game. Sure its endgame sounds fun, but it sure is a TON of insanely boring gameplay getting there. --------------------------------------------- Killer 86%, Socializer 53%, Explorer 33%, Achiever 26%