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Stradden

Managing Editor

Joined: 7/08/05
Posts: 6048

 
11/24/08 10:51:22 AM#1

MMORPG.com Atlantica Online Correspondent Matt Plourde writes this overview of the community and social aspects and supporting features available in Atlantica Online.

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Most MMORPGs have a "social system" built into their game engine - chat, guilds, grouping, mail, etc. Releasing an MMORPG into today's market without those basic building-blocks is akin to selling a car with no seats - it'll make for one bumpy ride! Make no mistake, Atlantica Online's "Community" tab delivers more social punch than some of the mighty commercial MMORPG franchises launched this year.

All MMORPGs develop a community atmosphere as they mature - some more than others, of course. However, few MMORPGs design tangible in-game benefits into their social systems (beyond guild chat/bonuses). Warhammer Online boasts interesting guild bonuses in their banner/standard and guild leveling systems. Many MMORPGs (like City of Heroes) allow guilds to construct their own unique bases or guild halls. Some games (especially the Free-To-Play ones) post leader boards for bragging rights. Advanced crafting systems in other games are heavily social in their interdependency dynamics. While all of these systems are fantastic, Atlantica offers some unique and interesting Community options.

Read the Community Systems Overview

Cheers,
Jon Wood
Managing Editor
MMORPG.com

Karahandras

Hard Core Member

Joined: 8/11/08
Posts: 389

Anger is a gift from others

11/24/08 11:49:55 AM#2

nice article

the only problem with player interaction in atlantica i had was that the choice to do so was taken away from me, it wasn't so much that i chose to interact with ppl I had to.  There are quests to send tells and mail to ppl in the middle of the main quest line, there's even a quest to join a guild.  I guess this isn't a problem if u don't mind getting random tells and mail sent and having to do the same with random ppl

also would like to mention the mentorship is a nice idea in consept just not in practice.  You are likely to get spammed requests from players to mentor you(they won't ask first or even say hello) who will then completely ignore you and even dump you if u don't get to 30 quick enough

cmancman

Novice Member

Joined: 10/17/08
Posts: 2

11/24/08 8:05:42 PM#3

Good review.

I do also enjoy Atlantica's community interaction which is something, considering that I am not a person feel so easy to talk with strangers.

I guess I am learning new way of play and it was nice boost from the Atlantica's system.

Now I am over level 30 and considering to become a mentor.