EPTAllods Online
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WE ARE ON TENSESS (NORTH AMERICA), EMPIRE SIDE.
Open Beta starts at 11am PST, February 16th.
Let's join together and form a Teamliquid clan! Invite as many teamliquiders as you can when open beta starts! There will be no character wipe after the start of open beta!
North America (Tensess Server) Empire
Leader: TheGadfly - Healer (Mooga)
Khuldra - (Crucifix)
Cuddy - Psionicist (Numba)
Tirentu - Scout (tirentu)
Donut - Healer (pachi)
Monokeros - Reaver (Monokeros)
Taalina - Healer (wolfy4033)
Tazzadar - Summoner (keit)
Kompis - Warrior (TS-Rupbar)
Hwasin - Paladin (3clipse)
Gann - Psionicist (Gann1)
Bynum - (ChezGod)
Alventenie - Scout (Alventenie)
Psiya - (SayaSP)
Lude - Healer (56.Lude)
Fandanga - (ChezGod)
Aderall - (kyzers0ze)
Jericho - Shaman (Juicyfruit)
Marksman - Scout (Disregard)
Chaosbringer - Summoner (ChaoSbringer)
Razel - Paladin (XDawn)
Bisu - Scout (HypnoticPoo)
Suijinheki - (lxginverse)
Lucario - Scout (ilovejohn)
Antifate - Warrior (Antifate)
Zarrow - Paladin (Sad[Panda])
Innis - Psionicist (Flakes)
Dolly - Defiler (SCC-Faust)
Europe ()
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Allods Online Official site North America
Allods Online Official site Europe
Introduction
After trying out closed beta, I can safely say that this game has far exceeded my expectations for a free game. Rumor has it that 12 million USD was spent in development. The results are lots of content and impressive graphics, making it a viable alternative to subscription based games such as WoW and Warhammer online.
What is it?
Allods Online is a f2p MMORPG with open PvP and faction-based combat between the League and the Empire.
Check out the 6 factions and 8 classes available.
What makes it different from other MMOs?
First of all: Astral ships. A clan can build, customize, and operate their own Astral ship to navigate the Astral plane. This is a novel way to experience PvP combat in MMOs as it requires teamwork and decision-making on a large scale. The clan must work together to position the ship, fire cannons, repair, and even board adjacent ships simultaneously to successfully pwn enemy ships. In my opinion, Astral ships are a fresh addition to the standard MMORPG PvP that is also in Allods Online.
Check out this video for more information about Astral ships:
Second, each class has a normal talent tree of skills and a ruby talent tree. The ruby talent tree is unique in that you must buy rubies and place them on a grid adjacent to a nearby unlocked ruby. My description of this sounds confusing, so here's a link that should explain it: http://allodsbase.com/en/talents#_21xlxyy.
Why is it free?
I know what you're thinking; "This game looks amazing, has great content, and it's free ... so what's the catch?" Well, the developers' idea of creating a non-subscription based MMO is to reach a wider audience than games like WoW. As more gamers play the game, the in-game item mall should generate more revenue for the company. However, it is possible to play the game without spending a dime without built-in game content restrictions. I believe the item mall typically sells xp boost, aesthetic, and non-game-breaking temporary buffs. Weapons and other permanent items for your character cannot be bought in the item mall.
Poll: Which faction do you want to play as?
(Vote): The League
(Vote): The Empire
Poll: Which server do you prefer?
(Vote): North America
(Vote): Europe
Edit: added polls to determine preference for the TL guild.
