No "this game sucks posts".

This game, which is the english version of Red Cliff Online (published by Perfect World), is a nice break away from the typical PW faire. The game revolves around 3 nations fighting for supremacy over feudal China. Based off the Romance of the Three Kingdoms stories.

If you happen to play the game until level 10 or before, yes I can agree, the game will stink for you. After 10 though when you finally get to the first major town (before Chang'an), you really start to get the feel for what the game presents. Very in-depth story based quests. 18 different weapon styles of which you can sub-class any combination which presents many custom options.

The game has "campaigns" which are basically the dungeons for the game. Providing a party of 1-6 an opportunity to play through a story arc of the main plot. Many different areas or regions to explore. Tons of in game events in terms of boss encounters, of which can be beaten by groups of much lower levels.

Each weapon has strengths and weaknesses. AOE, long range, single, healing, even offensive magic are all present. Like to dual wield, several options present themselves. Virtually non-stop amount of quests with the various Enforcer NPCs who will give infinite quests of the same mobs (kill 12 of x) for a divination luck item which can give out several random prizes from awesome to not so much.

Fishing abounds with tons of rewards, with the unfortunate chance of catching a giant alligator which is not too happy about being caught (lvl 60 elite), and proceeds to kill everyone. LOL.

Crafting. Tons of crafting, very easy to start. Later items are better than ones in quests. Can even customize extras for the weapons via added bonuses and upgrades.

Mounts and Mounted Combat. Can get a variety of horses and other things to ride on, and eventually get into mounted combat.

All the usual PW things are present like "embrace", cash shop full of non game-breaking  items, treasure hunts, marriage, titles (functional as they provide bonuses and are cumulative), and of course Territory Wars between the 3 nations.

PVP after level 40, fashion, clan vs. clan, legion (groups of clans) vs. legion. No fantasy style "monsters", but it does have fairly large animals.

Tanks, stealth, healers, mages and everything inbetween are all present. Even a combo system and "afk leveling (thru book reading)", and of course accurate and motion captured weapon styles.

Good game, very in depth. In CB, but soon to be OB.

But is it like every other PWI game which involves Pay to Win cash shops?

Originally posted by Panther2103

But is it like every other PWI game which involves Pay to Win cash shops?

 Is that a question that needs asking?

They even have a ranking system for those who buy from the Cash shop.

If you are ranked "high" on it you will get an item that gives you +75 and crap. LOL.

I am currently downloading this game and ive seen gameplay videos and played JD,PW,ES,BoI, (Jade Dynasty,Perfect World,Ether Saga,Battle of the Immortals)and Torchlight from Perfect World Ent. and i am looking forward to play this game because it looks very out of the ord when it comes to chinese mmo's because it actually looks like it takes you back to the Three Kingdoms,(and i havent read alot about chinese history but i know the 3 Kingdoms were a very important part in their culture) with a variety of weapons to choose,which i hope you can change because it would get boring only using one weapon for the whole game.So, if you wana contact me in game just send me a message and ill tell you my ID in game cause i havent decided on one yet.....

I downloaded it like 2 days ago and so far i'am havin a pretty good time.. I've got lots of friends currently playin it too and i know their havin a good time with the open world pvp.. :) cant wait to get my talon to lvl so i can participate

I started playing today and am level 11.The game suprised me with how polished it is( yes it's in beta).So far so good...definately not your typical cheap graphics, mindless, asian grinder.There is forced ffa pvp starting at level 40.Something to consider.