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Showing posts with label Community. Show all posts

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Grand Fantasia Revisited!



  So after going on hiatus yet again from this game I have discovered that it has continued to live on in my absence! Usually most games I try to revisit get shutdown but not this one! It has however had a server merge and only has one server now. The prices for some of the more necessary cash shop items has gone through the roof and some of the players are complaining that the prices are way too expensive! I agree but that is what happens when two servers merge! The thing to notice though is that the population is more decent than it was before. More players are running around doing their quests and things of that nature while others are simply talking in the center of Kaslow and other cities! This is a plus considering it may be easier to find groups to do dungeons with!



 Aside from the server merge the level cap has increased to 100 and there have been new class advancements added as well as new equipment and the usual cash shop items! Recently a mentor and apprentice system has been added and,although useless,it does provide apprentices with a decent exp and drop boost if in a party with the master! This may(but probably won't) encourage veteran players to assist the lowbies in leveling and getting the hang of the game! Check out more info on this forum post: Master and Apprentice FAQ



  Nothing else has changed though. PvP is still dominated by players covered in +14-+20 equipment,finding a group is not as bad but still a pain,and they seem to focus on cash shop events with the exception of a loyalty reward for players that do not buy cash shop items. This game is still fun for players that just want something to kill time and the sprite crafting system is really cool and not as time consuming as most other games where you have to actually craft items yourself and get the mats. Being a lazy crafter has its perks! :D

Helpful Links:

General Leveling Guide

Starting Guide

Lovers System

Purple Weapons Guide

Class Picking Guide

Sunday, September 16, 2012

World of Bleach

  World of Bleach is a browser based mmorpg that I recently found.At first I was skeptical due to the fact that I am used to playing with games that have some form of graphics.I decided to give this a try and though it looks simple it is in fact a lot more in depth than it appears.As you first start off you are but a human with no powers and some cash to buy a basic weapon.You live a repetetive life that revolves around you going to the karate dojo and fighting against other humans or training certain stats such as strength,speed,stamina,or melee ability.As you gain levels you begin to see spirits wandering around though none interact with you.That is until you reach level 6.At this level you are given a choice.Will you be a Soul Reaper and help the wandering souls?Or will you let hate and anger consume you and turn into a Hollow that feasts upon the souls of those now gone?Whichever choice you make will be permanent and will open up a nice amount of options.I decided to go as a Hollow simply because after much training you are given the rank of Arancar...and it sounds cool also!
  After advancing you are then given boosts to your stats as well as given new skills to help you out.The exp requirement increases by a lot and will take you time to get ranked up.If you are not a patient person then you will be discouraged by this.This game also has a ranking system based on the two opposing factions.

Soul Reaper Ranks:                                      Hollow Ranks:
Students                                                       Devouring Beasts
Squad Members                                           Huge Hollows
Senior Squad Members                                Gillians
Ranking Officer                                            Arrancar
Elite Officer                                                  Elite Fraccion
Veteran Shinigami                                         Privaron Espada
Captain Commander                                     King of Hueco Mundo

You gain ranks based on what level you are and how many battles you have won/lost.So be careful about who you pick fights with.
  The cash shop is also very balanced and involves the basic luxuries that are not game breaking.Experience boosts come in the form of Auras.Auras have many different effects depending on the type.The higher ranked aura will have all the perks of the lower ranked plus additional perks from it.Name changes and also faction changes are sold and depending on the amount of Soul Reapers to Hollows the price will vary.
  If you are a fan of Bleach or are just curious about World of Bleach then I suggest you check it out here.

Graphics:6/10
Gameplay:7/10
Community:9/10
Cash Shop:10/10
Content:7/10