why ragnarok?

Void · Jul 11, 2014, 10:50 AM

Not sure if this was already discussed. But what do you like about ragnarok? What keeps you playing and is unique about RO that no other game can currently offer?

At the moment all I see are negative posts about how RO is dying and etc. Id like to see why RO is still alive to you?

For me personally, I have not found any other game with a Better community. The interactions between players on RO are truly genuine.

janacechan · Jul 29, 2014, 01:03 AM

Ragnarok is the best game ever lol.
> Fun adventure
> Good players & Guilds
> Teamwork

Fanoe · Jul 29, 2014, 01:31 AM

The game is getting old, thus it's normal that it doesn't get as much attention as it used to be. Seeing the current state of private servers in general and of rAthena/Hercules, I don't think it will die any time soon, though.

For me, RO is a great way to find my childhood nostalgia. I've played at an early age and it reminds me a lot of good memories. RO BGM is something that I love above all (Not so far away (Gonryun), Steel Me (Einbroch), Christmas on the 13th month (Niflheim), Theme of Prontera, Title, CheongChee, etc...). It's also a place where I can refine the art-ish side of me. Designin website/forum and sprites is something utterly pleasant and rewarding. Finally, it's a place where I can feel at home. I might know some towns better than my own birthplace.

RO forever.

spcd · Aug 05, 2014, 01:36 PM

Dying? Not for me, its my first online game and what I like about ragnarok is their unique gameplay system. specially in woe whre teamwork and chemistry is really in need in order to win, also like the MVP Hunt with friends. ahhh i miss those old times

gonemasta · Aug 06, 2014, 01:28 AM

Hmm I think there are a couple of things RO has going for it.
I can understand that it's "dying," but I think it's a good game nonetheless.

I feel like it's dying because:
There are definitely newer games coming out with better graphics and more modern mmorpg styles that people might leave to.
We also have to consider that not as many people will join RO because people hardly advertise for this game in America (It's 12 years old and there are more current games). Also a huge chunk of RO players play on private servers, so it'd be kind of weird to advertise for anything other than official ragnarok servers. I did however see it being advertised in South Korea recently. I don't know how many people play in South Korea though.
And as the generation of people who play this game get older they either just move on from games or from RO, and new people join this game. So it honestly surprises me when I see people who are new to the game.

But I do think it has some stuff going for it.
There are definitely newer games, but that's not always a bad thing for RO because it's one of the only games that has this kind of playstyle.
For instance this game is 3d, but up down left right rather than front back left right.
And it just overall has many differences in mechanics and how stats and skills work compared to newer games.
It also has a very good community, and GvGs, though not as innovative, tend to be more fun since you know who you're fighting.

That being said, I'll probably quit playing this game soon even though I do find it fun!
It's definitely separate from other games that people play.

eris04 · Aug 08, 2014, 07:35 AM

-RO is my first online game.
-simple graphics (compared to other games that make my head ache)
-it has an anime

-there are countless guides in the internet (RMS included, other games only have a wiki)
-most people my age knows about it and can relate when i talk about it.

Sideways George Clooney · Aug 08, 2014, 10:52 AM

WoE and that's it

Remmi · Aug 09, 2014, 03:21 AM

The better question would be... Why not?

It definitely still attract new players though.

Nekoruchii · Aug 10, 2014, 04:10 AM

I always preferred the good old games than the newer ones.
Doesn't have too much requirements or specifications to play one.

Gene · Aug 10, 2014, 05:39 AM

I used to be a WoE fnatic maybe 2-3 years ago when AHK/romed/some other mofo third party programs were not dominantly used yet, but now almost everyone uses it during WoE which made me leave that part of RO for now.

Currently RO still appeals to me because of:

Fun PvM instances/challenges/quests..(really challenging ones)
BG, still ahk/romed fest but I can tolerate it on bg.
The usual short term grinding isn't bad either, though I won't play any rates below x20 anymore.

Marcello · Aug 16, 2014, 09:53 PM

The gabling on getting a card keeps me hooked. Its like, if i dont play i miss out. A horrible addiction actually.

Just Chemii · Aug 19, 2014, 11:02 PM

Its so funny cause I always leave WoW to come back to RO.

I don't know what it is, really I think its nostalgia for me. I love RO. I have made many friends along the way and now that I can map I can make fun creative maps for other players to enjoy. Plus its an ADORABLE game.

Xarale · Aug 31, 2014, 11:19 AM

For me, it's the community. I have yet to play any other MMO that has a community quite like our RO community. On high pop. servers, you can hop around from city to city and find a small community of guilds in each one, just hanging around and socialising. I don't know any other MMO like this. Like Chemii above, I tend to play WoW for a little bit, then always end up going back to RO. Guilds on WoW (especially since the perks feature) just don't compare to the guilds you find on RO.

Also the soundtrack. As a musical person myself, I love a game with a great soundtrack, and RO definitely fits under that category.

That and nostalgia, RO was my first proper MMO after all.

-X

Skulomania · Aug 31, 2014, 12:25 PM

As others stayed above, It was also my first MMO, and the nostalgia of it seems to always draw me back, even when I think ' this time im done with RO'. The community is probably the best, in terms of the socializing because in most MMO i play, I usually don't know anyone, and it really is not as easy to just sit and chat with someone as it is in RO.

The card system is also something that I have yet to see in any MMO like it is in ragnarok. It just adds a whole new level to the game, and you are not just hunting for the better equips now, but also for the cards that will fit your style. On most MMO i mindlessly just go through all the levels to get the best equip that is at my level, but ragnarok is not like that. Which is what I love about it.

Although because RO has such a big emphasis on socialization , there could also be some negatives, in terms of alot of trashtalking and cussing, which you don't normally see in most MMO. But as you play RO, you get used to it and either learn to ignore it, or join in on the fun.

Poise · Aug 31, 2014, 02:08 PM

Quote from: Skulomania on Aug 31, 2014, 12:25 PM
As others stayed above, It was also my first MMO, and the nostalgia of it seems to always draw me back, even when I think ' this time im done with RO'. The community is probably the best, in terms of the socializing because in most MMO i play, I usually don't know anyone, and it really is not as easy to just sit and chat with someone as it is in RO.

The card system is also something that I have yet to see in any MMO like it is in ragnarok. It just adds a whole new level to the game, and you are not just hunting for the better equips now, but also for the cards that will fit your style. On most MMO i mindlessly just go through all the levels to get the best equip that is at my level, but ragnarok is not like that. Which is what I love about it.

Although because RO has such a big emphasis on socialization , there could also be some negatives, in terms of alot of trashtalking and cussing, which you don't normally see in most MMO. But as you play RO, you get used to it and either learn to ignore it, or join in on the fun.

I apologize in advance for hi-jacking your quote, however you have pretty much summed up my experience regarding Ragnarok Online. :]

Spot on.

why ragnarok?

Void