Ryzom Overview and Recent Content

Atys is a planet unlike any other. It has lived and grown as an autonomous tree-like ecosphere since time began, bereft of nurturing soil; a synthesis of matter floating in the cosmic depths of space. Ma-Duk, the Life Giver, breathed upon this extraordinary planet, creating life as it is known; from wild creatures to the four cultures of intelligent homin. Towards the planet’s core, roots intertwined to create a cavernous network of caves and across its fertile surface sprung deserts of chipped bark and lush lakes. The year is now 2525 and the time has come to unravel the mysterious nature of Ma-Duk, the Life Giver, and Jena, goddess of the technology-driven Karavan.

The Saga of Ryzom is a MMORPG featuring an ever-changing, ever-evolving game world and a beefy AI which allows, for instance, Atys’ diverse wildlife to migrate, travel and even hunt in packs. Five complete ecosystems span, and are in harmony with, Atys, each homin race with their own history and way of life. Four of these races are playable, while the fifth, the Kitin, are a violent NPC insectoid race. The Saga of Ryzom MMOG also features changing seasons (each lasting four real-time days) and dynamic wather effects including rain, snow, and wind. The migration of wildlife and locations of harvestable materials are tied to these season and weather changes.

Unlike most MMOs, players of The Saga of Ryzom are awarded ten skill points per level. These skill points can be spent on skill blocks called “stanzas”. The player can then combine certain stanzas to perform unique actions such as elaborate, stunning attacks. This MMOG uses an exclusive “RAID” engine which allows hundreds of players and mobs to attack in the same area of multiple areas throughout Atys. A free expansion has been released, called the Ryzom Ring, which makes The Saga of Ryzom the first MMO to actively allow players to create content and instanced areas themselves. This expansion was made available in response to the game’s lack of pre-made content.

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A Glance At Ruins of Silan
At A Glance created on 1/4/07
Donna Desborough takes a glance at Ryzom's unlimited trial area.

Ryzom Ring Review
Review created on 12/14/06
Donna Desborough sits down with the expansion for Ryzom, Ryzom Ring. Ryzom Ring gives players the ability to create their own content for the MMO.

AGC: Milko Berset, R²
Interviews created on 9/14/06
We learn about the Ryzom Ring.

Studio Visit & Ring Preview
Preview created on 6/29/06
We made the trek to Paris and got some new details on the Ryzom Ring.

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Recent Forum Activity

Why should I play Ryzom? 11/5/09 @ 12:16PM by Nizur in General Discussion

To stay or not to 11/5/09 @ 12:55AM by Maelkor in General Discussion

Does this game have player housing? (nt) 11/4/09 @ 1:31AM by Sherkalyn in General Discussion

New Ryzom Website 11/3/09 @ 11:51AM by Torotoro in General Discussion

How big is the world area? 10/24/09 @ 5:14PM by heremypet in General Discussion

Colossal halloween event, 31 oct and 1 nov. 10/21/09 @ 9:18AM by MaDSaM in General Discussion

The Missions in Ryzom will make you cry. 10/20/09 @ 11:42AM by Gilgameesh in General Discussion

Ryzom Encyclopedia, explain this feature to me. 10/19/09 @ 7:11AM by MaDSaM in General Discussion

Lack of Players.. 10/19/09 @ 2:54AM by Nizur in General Discussion

If you had to guess what would Ryzom population numbers be? 10/16/09 @ 12:11PM by Nizur in General Discussion

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User Rating: 8.2

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