Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - MMORPGs... So, tell me about Final Fantasy XI???

cav_again · 01-09-2004, 06:13 PM

I'm think about getting into these. I've been interested for a long time, because I grew up a console "RPG" fan, then I sorta graduated to real RPGs (like BGII), and it seems like this would be the next step.

I've never had a computer (or internet connection) that could support this, so I never really considered it, although I wanted to. I also don't really want to get dragged into it, ya know, I've heard about "Ever-crack" and all that, and I'm probably the kind of person who would be like that.

But I'm thinking about playing one of these games anyway (getting kinda, note that I only said 'kinda', bored with traditional videogames).

I have a few in mind: either the tried and true Everquest, that one Star Wars MMORPG, or Final Fantasy XI.

I have a PS2, and so the FFXI seems like a real possibility, but I can't find alot of information about the game (although I'm pretty sure it's out here in the U.S.). If you check Deathkiller's FFXI post, that is the kind of adventure I would expect to happen in an MMORPG,

Everquest would be my second choice, but I don't really like computers (I am a computer gamer though, so lets not get off topic), and right now I have to share a pc with family, so it's bogged down with lts of programs and crap. and I hear cheating and spawn sitting and whatnot run rampant in that game (plus, I'd be literrally years behind other gamers).

star wars comes in a distant third, so i'm not really worried about it.

so, what opinions do you guys have on games like these, where can I find some information on these games, and what suggestions would you guys have?

[ 01-09-2004, 11:05 PM: Message edited by: cav_again ]

01-09-2004, 06:13 PM	#1
cav_again Manshoon Join Date: August 8, 2003 Location: WC Age: 40 Posts: 154	I'm think about getting into these. I've been interested for a long time, because I grew up a console "RPG" fan, then I sorta graduated to real RPGs (like BGII), and it seems like this would be the next step. I've never had a computer (or internet connection) that could support this, so I never really considered it, although I wanted to. I also don't really want to get dragged into it, ya know, I've heard about "Ever-crack" and all that, and I'm probably the kind of person who would be like that. But I'm thinking about playing one of these games anyway (getting kinda, note that I only said 'kinda', bored with traditional videogames). I have a few in mind: either the tried and true Everquest, that one Star Wars MMORPG, or Final Fantasy XI. I have a PS2, and so the FFXI seems like a real possibility, but I can't find alot of information about the game (although I'm pretty sure it's out here in the U.S.). If you check Deathkiller's FFXI post, that is the kind of adventure I would expect to happen in an MMORPG, Everquest would be my second choice, but I don't really like computers (I am a computer gamer though, so lets not get off topic), and right now I have to share a pc with family, so it's bogged down with lts of programs and crap. and I hear cheating and spawn sitting and whatnot run rampant in that game (plus, I'd be literrally years behind other gamers). star wars comes in a distant third, so i'm not really worried about it. so, what opinions do you guys have on games like these, where can I find some information on these games, and what suggestions would you guys have? [ 01-09-2004, 11:05 PM: Message edited by: cav_again ]