The Ultimate Free MMORPG List [Updated 1/23/2012]

[DCarmen]

While I know this differs from the typical MMO genre, Achaea is an amazing game. It's a MUD, so for those gamers who are too focused on graphics, don't bother. The game centers around the continent of Sapience (Though currently a new continent can be visited, but is still being built in the programming). There are six cities which players can join, with each city housing at least 3 - 5 "Houses" which are essentially guilds. The main difference between the "House" complex and the formerly used Guilds is that in a House, members do not all have to be the same class, or even similar for that matter. Achaea boasts an exceptional 12 different races to choose from ( 2 of which are gender based; Sirens can only be female, Satyrs can only be male) and 16 unique classes. Each class has 3 skillsets assigned to them, and each skillset is made up of anything from 15 - 25 skills. The combat is extremely complex and takes months, if not years, to completely master. There are 37 different Gods and Goddesses that players can choose to follow, each having a Religious Order for their followers to join and progress in. (Bare in mind that since the Gods are PCs that are doing volunteer work they are not always around, and some are even inactive from time to time.) There are just so many different facets to this one game, and it's all contained in the text. If this doesn't give you some brief insight, and maybe even a little intrigue, then you truly can't call yourself a fan of RPGs.