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Just thought I'd make a new thread for this since I searched and found a few that we're pretty old. Didn't want to necro them or anything.
Anyway if you used to play Ragnarok Online it's free-to-play now and they'll re-add your old accounts under one account at warpportal.
Go here Warpportal Ragnarok Online and register an account then if you can remember your old information you can add your old accounts or just make a new one if you've never played!
I've been having a lot of fun and nostalgia playing my old accounts so I thought I'd share with any of the people here who used to play and just havn't thought about it in a while.
If you can't remember your account info to add it yourself (i.e. you put fake birthday or forgot your e-mail account etc) you can submit a ticket and they'll help you by adding it if you supply enough information. Support is really fast and helpful now compared to the past.
Check it out if you're bored, my names Blade Fox_I (character got renamed to that) on the Ymir server if you're looking for a friend or help I'll do my best. I just started playing it like a week ago so I'm still getting my bearings myself.
Also here's a list of changes in Renewal for newbies and veterans alike:
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I. Renewal Changes
Ragnarok Online was originally released in 2002. The International version of the game was frequently updated but generally used the same mechanics, until October 2010 when Gravity implemented what they call the "Renewal Update". The Renewal Update made dramatic changes to the game's design. A complete summary of the changes can be found here.
The most important changes are as follows:
The amount of experience needed to level up has been dramatically reduced.
3rd Jobs have been added for First Class characters (Swordsman, Thief, Acolyte, Merchant and Archer classes) who are Base level 99, Job Level 50 in their Second Job. A list of all the current Jobs can be found here.
After becoming a 3rd Job, the base Level cap increases for these characters from level 99 to 150. They can also spend stat points to increase a stat to 120.
The game now offers free to play servers with the option to make an account "VIP" for a month to three months. VIP accounts have several benefits, including a x1.5 experience and monster drops multiplier. They also have access to an NPC in the 'Eden Group' that awards a free +7 bonus to all stats for half an hour.
The old servers are gone. International Ragnarok Online (iRo) now has three servers; Ymir (High population server F2P) and Valkyrie (high population F2P) and Yggdrasil (low population F2P). All existing accounts were moved to Ymir by default but you can pay to have your characters moved to different servers. Info about the different servers can be found here.
The damage algorithm has completely changed.
There is no longer a bonus for having multiples of 10 in a stat.
Status ailment immunities can no longer be obtained by having certain stat point levels (e.g Having 100 VIT meant you were immune to 'Stun'. This is no longer true). Immunities now depend on having gear.
The cast time algorithm has been altered to incorporate two parts; a fixed cast time (that can be reduced with equipment bonuses) and a stat variable cast time (this can be reduced by having DEX). Some skills also have cooldowns (that can be reduced by equipment bonuses) and there is a global cooldown (no skills can be used for a set time) after the use of some skills.
The Graphical User Interface has received some improvements; Job skills are better organized, there is a Quests tab and Kafra Storage organizes items much better than before with a Search option. There is also an in-game World Map.
A "looking for group" system has been added. This option appears under the 'Booking' tab of your GUI.
All Ragnarok Online game accounts have had their passwords reset and must be connected to a Master account. Details can be found here.
Monsters now have levels. You must be within 5 levels of a monster's own level in order to receive 100% of their experience; if they are lower than 5 levels then you receive less experience from them. Leveling on monsters 10 to 15 levels higher than your character is the optimal way to get experience now. There is now also a penalty on the drop rates of monster if you are much higher level than the monster (this makes it harder to farm items using high level characters).
Many skills have received slight changes (example: Crusader's Spear Quicken now works on one handed spears).
The War of Emperium Guild PVP event has been revised. There is now a point system for Guild Alliances (currently disabled for review).
Some of the user interface keyboard commands have changed. The current list of commands can be found here.
The client for the International version of the game can be found here.
Ragnarok Online was originally released in 2002. The International version of the game was frequently updated but generally used the same mechanics, until October 2010 when Gravity implemented what they call the "Renewal Update". The Renewal Update made dramatic changes to the game's design. A complete summary of the changes can be found here.
The most important changes are as follows:
The amount of experience needed to level up has been dramatically reduced.
3rd Jobs have been added for First Class characters (Swordsman, Thief, Acolyte, Merchant and Archer classes) who are Base level 99, Job Level 50 in their Second Job. A list of all the current Jobs can be found here.
After becoming a 3rd Job, the base Level cap increases for these characters from level 99 to 150. They can also spend stat points to increase a stat to 120.
The game now offers free to play servers with the option to make an account "VIP" for a month to three months. VIP accounts have several benefits, including a x1.5 experience and monster drops multiplier. They also have access to an NPC in the 'Eden Group' that awards a free +7 bonus to all stats for half an hour.
The old servers are gone. International Ragnarok Online (iRo) now has three servers; Ymir (High population server F2P) and Valkyrie (high population F2P) and Yggdrasil (low population F2P). All existing accounts were moved to Ymir by default but you can pay to have your characters moved to different servers. Info about the different servers can be found here.
The damage algorithm has completely changed.
There is no longer a bonus for having multiples of 10 in a stat.
Status ailment immunities can no longer be obtained by having certain stat point levels (e.g Having 100 VIT meant you were immune to 'Stun'. This is no longer true). Immunities now depend on having gear.
The cast time algorithm has been altered to incorporate two parts; a fixed cast time (that can be reduced with equipment bonuses) and a stat variable cast time (this can be reduced by having DEX). Some skills also have cooldowns (that can be reduced by equipment bonuses) and there is a global cooldown (no skills can be used for a set time) after the use of some skills.
The Graphical User Interface has received some improvements; Job skills are better organized, there is a Quests tab and Kafra Storage organizes items much better than before with a Search option. There is also an in-game World Map.
A "looking for group" system has been added. This option appears under the 'Booking' tab of your GUI.
All Ragnarok Online game accounts have had their passwords reset and must be connected to a Master account. Details can be found here.
Monsters now have levels. You must be within 5 levels of a monster's own level in order to receive 100% of their experience; if they are lower than 5 levels then you receive less experience from them. Leveling on monsters 10 to 15 levels higher than your character is the optimal way to get experience now. There is now also a penalty on the drop rates of monster if you are much higher level than the monster (this makes it harder to farm items using high level characters).
Many skills have received slight changes (example: Crusader's Spear Quicken now works on one handed spears).
The War of Emperium Guild PVP event has been revised. There is now a point system for Guild Alliances (currently disabled for review).
Some of the user interface keyboard commands have changed. The current list of commands can be found here.
The client for the International version of the game can be found here.
Enjoy!
Edit: In case you missed the link above go to http://www.playragnarok.com/ to register and play.
The banner below will send you straight to a page to make your account.
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Edit2: Helpful sites for returning players and newer players.
http://www.rpgfanatic.net/ragnarok-online-renewal-newbie-guide This will help new people and returning players get accustomed to the changes in renewal and it is a solo leveling guide also.
http://www.healplz.com/exp/ A great player-made exp scale that helps you find monsters you would benefit most hunting at your current level. It's pretty easy to use and works really fast.
http://irowiki.org/wiki/Main_Page The center of random tidbits of information you may not be able to ascertain on your own. A great way to search for answers about things you don't get or find quests for dungeon entry/zones etc.
http://ragial.com/market The best place to price check and find out what's selling or look for an item without clicking through hundreds of shops.
http://calc.irowiki.org/ A character simulator, helps you build your character.
http://irowiki.org/~himeyasha/skill4/index.html Skill simulator for thinking ahead while building your character.
