MMORPG

Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games or MMORPGs as they are more often known, are role playing games which bring together immense numbers of players by the net. A defining feature of MMORPGs is that all of them offer a persistent virtual world in which to play. These worlds often support thousands of simultaneous players, all of whom are playing a single character in the game.

What Does This Mean?
In a MMORPG you take control of a character (often known as an avatar) & guide its actions within the game. Most games offer an experience based level technique-a player guides their character through positive tasks, such as killing a monster, & in return their ability to repeat similar tasks increases. This is usually represented by an overall skill level associated to the character, & sub levels representing individual skills.

As the worlds are persistent your skills are saved, meaning that the hard work & time invested in to the game is permanently reflected in your character. For example in case you played a combat orientated game your overall ability to fight may be represented by a Combat Level, this level would increase each time you gained a pre-determined number of experience points, granting more powerful abilities & skills. When you logout of the game everything is recalled so next time you play you can start from where you left off.

Online
As MMORPG's connect thousands of players with the same virtual world central game servers provide a synchronized experience for everybody. This means in case you killed a specific monster then it would not only vanish from your screen, but also from that of all the other players.

Actual time chat is usually available, typed messages can be exhibited to other players in and round your location. Additionally it is common for MMORPG's to permit trade between players as well as combat, duels and team work.

Playing As A Group
A great aspect of playing an MMORPG is that  every game provides a process for players to work together. This can be teaming up to tackle difficult enemies or pooling resources in order to advance the goals of the team. Such groups are known as clans or guilds.

Games Within Games
MMORPGS provide players with lots of different paths to follow and the players of the game literally define the world they play in. This includes lots of items within games being created by the players themselves using gathered resources.

This method is called Crafting, and is a popular alternative to playing a combat orientated character. that dominate physically, crafters are usually rich in terms of in-game assets, selling their goods for game money or other items.

Online or Offline?
Offline games are great for relaxation and delight, but they can not offer the combination of depth and social interaction that MMORPG's provide. Character progression is the essential ingredient letting you concentrate on the aspects of the game you enjoy without worrying about those you don't.

Every character starts with similar levels and skills, but quickly you will personalize your character meaning few others will be exactly like you.

In case you love playing computer games then try an MMORPG. One time you start playing you will seldom look back.