Originally posted by crunchyblack

The only thing that really sets this game apart is the combat, some like it.

I really didnt like the random stat increase pots, paired with stats that are class specific (roll str on a ranged and its a point wasted, ect) , you really cant do much about it so its a pretty random way to raise your character.

Also the pathed world felt very oldschool, in a bad way.  You basically have the world to roam, as long as you follow the predetermined paths, no large or open world here.

The combat can be fun, but quickly becomes a chore, especially if your trying to move from point a to point b, you touch a mob and bam, fight sequence.

Not sure if this has changed, but to store mercs you need to pay monthly, on top of other item mall things.  This means a free player wont have the liberty to really swap out many diffrent mercs.

All in all its not a terrible game, it has its niche, dont let the rating here fool you though, its an average game after you get over the new game smell.

I got burnt out around 80ish, but it was fun for a while.  Though you can just do free league and use the battle points for the 7day merc licenses. Once you use the license you can just let the merc sit in the slot until you need to use them later.  Then you can use another 7day license to swap a merc into the slot.  It can be done for "Free", it just takes additional time.  The mounts are just lame, don't expect to grab one before you hit 90-100 unless you want a starter mount. 

My biggest beef is the lack of teleportation licenses post 60.  That's basically their cash cow.  Those and the xp licenses once you hit 100+.  Once you hit the levels where there are no mercs to recruit, it becomes a straight grindfest to level out of that tier.

maybe in the future they will add merceary quest in level 100+ i hope they will. about the telepottation license if you really wat it why dont you re do the quest of uptanism i thik he will give you 2 teleportation license and 2 auto battle license for 1 day.. mounts yeah you ca hardly get 1 when you are ot usig the item mall but in game you can have it just needed more gold to afford one.. have you done all the quest?? just wondering.. im still a mid level level 89..

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Originally posted by Reanemeiko
Nope where just playing in one cafe' is it a problem? we don't have our own pc... ;(

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See my point though: five different accounts with same join-date and same writing style, and each of them glorifies the game to heaven - it looks pretty much like "Viral Marketing".

bump bump bump... Good thread! anyway, what's the topic now? ive seen that it was already diverted. Players? Critics? Where you at guys? AO, not perfect of course... its good enough for me though. Herodes! Hi! lol! Its been a while since ive been here... Any spoilers? Hey, ive tried Rohan, and i didn't like it that much... it was... alright... :D just wanted to share. ;)

 It's true that the pvp is mostly organized by it's significantly better than world pvp. The main thing about pvp is it's very calculated. What makes the world pvp stupid is it's basically a gank with the defender at an initial disadvantage. If you attack someone and lose you must suck really bad. Also, stat balancing doesn't happen in world pvp so someone with +10 weapons can 1 shot your mercs. The organized pvp is the main focus because for all intensive purposes, it's fair. Stats get balanced and enhanced weapons don't have their full effect. I have a friend who is lvl 102 with no mercs over lvl 100 and he is div 1 and beats lvl 110+ often. What's also great is the performance of your party is entirely up to you. No complaining about crappy partners or getting double teamed. It's a straight up duel, and losing is entirely your own fault. With that being said, you can hit div 1 without having crazy enhanced items while casually playing solo.

Oh, and as a side note this isn't a pve game at all. There are a few people who don't pvp and they must be farmers or ridiculously bored. The games pve content isn't exciting at all and very linear. You don't need to know how to do anything because there is the auto run function and fighting monsters never gets complicated. So if you are into pve i wouldn't waste considerable time on AO. 

i believe that when you join the free leauge regardless of how much the plus of the armor the maximum effect of it is +3 so it will be ok.  pvp is more about the strategy of the player not only the level of it or the armors they have of course it will be a plus if they acquire those but a good strategist will be the winner of it i believe. ive seen many players advance their division  above their level and someone are in lower division with a high level. 

hey guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

any one knows what is GNGWC....?????

i only heard it once from a gamer of this game...

an annual Korean game festival and tournament

Originally posted by jadsta

I saw that alot of people are happy with Atlantica Online and it is the top rated game on mmorpg.com, so I thougt I'd give it a try. I made an account and started downloading it - 2 hours left until it is completed.

As I signed up on the website, I realised they have an item mall, which is kindof disappointing as I don't want this game to be the kind of game where the people who pay more are better, it's unfair. Is the item mall just customisation andxp bonuses, or is it for overpowered items, etc?

Could some people tell me what Atlantica Online is like? I would like to know more about the battles and PvP, and also how big/open the world is, etc.

On a side note, I really enjoy PvP alot and am wondering if there is any sort of open world pvp, or if it's only organised pvp.

Thanks :)

 you know man this game really rocks!!

and you can be stronger even though you don't use the item mall!!

and one thing for sure item mall doesn't have a overpower weapons and armors..

all they have is a wings mount and costume for your character and some items to improve your weapons or armors,

like oriharukon but you only get it by chance that's what i dont like the most when i'm buying in item mall!!

well its like an awkward but even if i really want that specific item or mount and  after making promised that i will not used Again the item mall, still after a week i'll buy again haha lol hoping to get the jackpot ^^

This is not a typical hack and slash game.

Atlantica is very cool because even though its better to have friends to play with, you can carry out most of the missions on the stand alone mode. the Turn based strategy is the "must" of this mmorpg, really easy to learn in the first 5 battles. it as a good tutorial inicial sequence that goes on and on till basically you reach level 30 or so. the graphics are very very good for this type of game, and the story line and side quests and fun and compelling to do. You´re gonna like Atlantica if you are a fan of for example for Heroes of might and magic without the action points on the map screen.

Peace

lol ^^

its true that you can easly learn this game how to play because in the beginning there are quest that are related on how to use the interface of the game.

Sad to say but almost all F2P mmos rely on item mall. But don't worry, it's not that hard to farm in Atlantica so you can buy mall items in game. And also, it's tolerable to play without mall items. I for one don't buy in the item mall, I just buy my licenses in the market.

As for the battles and pvp. It's turn-based and you fight with up to 9 mercenaries in your party  so it's really all about strategy and techniques. I really don't understand the PK part because I know that when you PK someone you take him by surprise and kill him in just a short  moment. I think the PK here is for the kings.

The world of Atlantica is very big as it includes almost the whole world map. But the teleport feature makes it easy to travel.

Well that's all the answers I can give you. Hope I helped you in a way.