Which MMO?

[Vidar]

Hi everyone,

The only MMO I have ever really played was Star War Galaxies, pre CU, Pre NGE from its UK release before you even had mounts or vehicles etc etc... I havent played in about 3-4 years as I just couldnt take it anymore after having years of work made obsolete over night, creature handler, rifleman, ranger combo its the style of play that suited me...

I want to get into a new mmo but am put off by everything seemingly being a WoW clone, ive tackled several free trials, Wow... really isnt for me, Ive been trying Eve although its got an overly steep learning curve and most recentley Star Trek Online....

What im looking for is an MMO where I dont have to be a hero, I can provide a service for a fee, via supplies etc etc and where I can totally immerse myself...

So far I cant find one that fits the bill, any of you guys who have full accounts can you recommend something to me?

 

[Vidar]

Have you tried Star Trek Online? I personally haven't played it myself, but it does have some positive reviews. It may be worth looking into it.

However since you aren't into WoW, that could be a bit of a bummer, since most MMO's these days try to copy its fame.

Edit: I previously skimmed over your post, but I've just seen that you've tried it, sorry.

Ive tried several WoW free trials and its really not the game for me... I desperatley miss the sandbox style game play SWG offered!

 

[Vidar]

Aion?

 

[Vidar]

Thank you for the advice guys... I swear though SOE made such a mistake when they refused to launch a classic SWG server! Pfffft I'd still be playing it now if they had!

 

[Vidar]

So just to up date, so far I've downloaded and tried the following:

World of Warcraft
Star Trek Online
Eve
Lord of the Rings Online

None of them feel right for me, which is a crying shame really as I loved the idea but can not stand the lack of depth with the exception of Eve...

Eve has almost too much depth but is not attractive to me as it lacks any twitch style game play as far as I can tell and there is no getting out and running about...

I've seen so many games have so much potential if done right just be utterly the same, I had hopes for the new Star Wars game but that's just another adventure game and not a true mmo in my eyes

SOE & Lucas Arts are to narrowminded to realise the cash cow they are still sitting on with Star Wars Galaxies....

Simply bring out a "Classic server" and update the graphics engine.... and in my opinion watch it become flooded with players past, and many more wanting something that breaks the WoW mould... If they did that I honestly believe it would become very big again!