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Saga Of Ryzom : Recruit for Ryzom, win fabulous prizes!Nov 04, 2011 01:00:00 PM News Item: 17836
Filed under: Fantasy, Contests, Ryzom, Free-to-play
Ryzom is undergoing a recruitment drive at the moment, and the team is looking to the gamers for help. A spiffy contest has been posted on the official site to see which gamers can rope in the most new warm bodies for the cause.
Each gamer is tasked with recruiting friends and family members via a unique link that will count toward their tally during the month of November. After November 30th, the Ryzom team will see which gamers have netted the biggest catch and will dole out rewards accordingly.
The first place winner gets a choice of tempting prizes: either an original model art drawing or an Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 graphics card. Second place can choose from the drawing or a lifetime subscription to the game, and third through sixth place winners will receive a three-month subscription.
Ryzom is currently free-to-play with an optional subscription package. Recruit for Ryzom, win fabulous prizes! Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Some Assembly Required: Is the sandbox dead?Sep 02, 2011 02:00:00 PM News Item: 17835
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, A Tale in the Desert, Darkfall, EVE Online, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, Ryzom, Wurm Online, belief, Star Wars Galaxies, Ultima Online, Free-to-play, Dawntide, Xsyon, Post-Apocalyptic, Perpetuum, Miscellaneous, Some Assembly Required, Sandbox, Crafting
Let's face it, folks, 2011 has been a fairly bad year for sandbox MMORPGRPGs. Whether we're talking about the premature (and, ahem, forced) demise of Star Wars Galaxies, EVE Online's public relations tragedys and its capitulation to the cash-shop-in-a-sub-based game fad, or Earthrise's rough commence, there hasn't been a lot to celebrate for fans of non-linear MMORPG gameplay in quite a while.
I've even had several friends ask me point blank: Is the sandbox dead? The short answer is not just no, but hell no. Join me after the cut for a few bright spots as we look to the future, take stock of the present, and try to forget about the past.Continue reading Some Assembly Required: Is the sandbox dead? Some Assembly Required: Is the sandbox dead? Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : MMORPGbility: Staying desktop-free with Splashtop Remote and Warspear OnlineJun 28, 2011 03:00:00 PM News Item: 17834
Filed under: Lord of the Rings Online, Previews, Ryzom, belief, Vanguard, Free-to-play, Browser, Hands-on, Casual, Humor, Hands-on, Miscellaneous, MMORPGbility
Let's face it: If you are frequenting this site and specifically this column, you most likely have a soft spot in your heart for gizmos, gadgets, and gear. I know I do. But all that cool stuff costs a lot of money. When I spent the first half of my life as a drummer, I was known as the "duct tape drummer" because I used it for everything from bandages to kick drum holders. I could achieve what I wanted at a fraction of the price mainly because I wasn't worried about how my drum kit looked or how new my gear was.
I bring that same mentality to my gaming. This column was born out of the need for gaming-on-the-cheap and more mobility, and today I wanted to give you two examples of how this mentality works in my life. Remember, the ultimate goal here is to have fun, and I have had more fun since I started this column than I have had in a long, long time.
Click past the cut and let me show you some new ways to game!Continue reading MMORPGbility: Staying desktop-free with Splashtop Remote and Warspear Online MMORPGbility: Staying desktop-free with Splashtop Remote and Warspear Online Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Free for All: Gaming with Game of ThronesMay 11, 2011 02:30:00 PM News Item: 17426
Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Culture, Ryzom, belief, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual, Humor, Alganon, Free for All, Vindictus
I have actually been enjoying the new series Game of Thrones over on the HBO network. In fact, when I in recent times changed to a faster internet provider, I deliberately added on the exclusive channel just for the series. Even though I have never read the books, a 15-minute preview of the show was enough to convince me to watch it. While I am truly enjoying the break from fantasy that is chock-full of smart-alec modern-day references (all delivered by smirking hipsters with swords), I confess to still being a little afraid that the series will take a turn for the goofy or overly dramatic. If a single vampire shows up in this one, I am going to turn it all off and go on a long vacation.
So far, though, it's been a delightful romp into a cold, realistic world. After I watch a new episode, I avoid the internet for fear of random spoilers or the temptation to look at toonbios. I simply do not want to know what's going to happen, so please do not tell me. Since the series has started, I have begun to notice how I enjoy the same basic entertainment in my gaming.
I want political intrigue, amazing landscapes, and the occasional epic, bloody fight. Join me past the cut and let's look at some games that provide those three things.Continue reading Free for All: Gaming with Game of Thrones Free for All: Gaming with Game of Thrones Wed, 11 May 2011 14:30:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Ryzom now obtainable on Apple StoreMay 03, 2011 09:00:00 PM News Item: 17425
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Ryzom, News items, Free-to-play
Good news for all citizens of Atys and Mac users! Fresh on the heels of Ryzom's recent port to Linux, Winch Gate has just announced that its opencause MMORPG is now obtainable in the Apple Store. Boasting the title of "the first and only MMORPGRPG obtainable in the Mac Apple Store," Ryzom in recent times went free-to-play, allowing gamers to progress to skill level 125 without paying a single red cent. And now you can do that on a Mac, too!
If you're in the market for a unique MMORPG with a strong emphasis on open-ended leveling, story, and even roleplaying but just couldn't find one that would cooperate with your fancy Mac, now's your chance to get your feet wet with Ryzom without even opening your wallet!Ryzom now obtainable on Apple Store Tue, 03 May 2011 21:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Free for All: A week of scheduled playtimesApr 13, 2011 01:00:00 PM News Item: 17101
Filed under: EverQuest II, Culture, Ryzom, Wurm Online, belief, Free-to-play, Casual, Humor, Mabinogi, Alganon, Free for All
After a loose week of playing scheduled games, I can say that I have a lot of work to do to perfect my system. Once again, Tim and Jon from the Van Hemlock podcast are my inspiration. They are both dedicated to the art of playing games, to "finishing" games, almost to the point of obsession. It's certainly not for everyone, but they seem to maintain a real balance while skipping around. Perhaps the podcast they host helps them with this balance? I've hosted several podcasts over the years, so maybe putting my weekly gaming thoughts into audio form is necessary to keeping my sanity?
In reality, what I need to do is just stick it out and stay the course. I am not sure of many things in this world, but I am positive that repetition and scheduling are more powerful than almost any plan. Humans are habitual creatures, even with their gaming. Especially with their gaming. Over this last week, I started to settle into the role of a scheduled gamer and even looked forward to it each night.
Click past the cut and I'll let you know how it went.Continue reading Free for All: A week of scheduled playtimes Free for All: A week of scheduled playtimes Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Free for All: Your guide to a freemium RyzomMar 09, 2011 06:00:00 PM News Item: 16815
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Video, Business models, Ryzom, belief, Free-to-play, Free for All
While some facts are still a little foggy, we in recent times learned that the unusual sci-fantasy MMORPG Ryzom will be going freemium on March 9th, pretty much the time that this article will go live. To say that this was exciting news is quite the understatement, especially since I have been a fan of the game for several years. I even hosted a podcast dedicated to the game and have always tried to play it when I get the chance.
Of course, a $10.95-a-month subscription kept me from dedicating too much time to it, as did the fact that I keep myself busy with every other game under the sun, so getting the chance to take as much time as I want in the game is thrilling. Also, this means that new gamers can try the game out without fear of running into the end of a 21-day trial, although since free gamers are capped at a level limit of 125 out of 250, they'll eventually be asked to pony up for the rest of the game.
Let me tell you why this is exciting and give you some basic information to get you started on the wonderful world of Atys. Later in this article, I've even embedded a two-year-old video I made about live events in Ryzom. It's funny, I have my work clothes on, and I talk actually fast. I felt it was still relevant because live events still happen in Ryzom, and I wanted to show off some of the games graphics while I was at it.
Click past the cut and let's discuss!Continue reading Free for All: Your guide to a freemium Ryzom Free for All: Your guide to a freemium Ryzom Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Ryzom to go freemium on March 9thMar 03, 2011 11:00:00 AM News Item: 16814
Filed under: Sci-fi, Business models, Ryzom, News items, Free-to-play, Roleplaying, Post-Apocalyptic
If you've played Ryzom before, it most likely left a very unique taste in your mouth. Even after several years you would be hard-pressed to find an MMORPG that has such unique features as a weather system that actually affects gameplay, migrating mobs with predator/prey relationships, a skill-based system that allows gamers to explore many different activities, mounts and pack creatures that can actually be killed in the line of duty, and such a rich landscape, primed for roleplay! Ryzom is easily one of the favorite games of some of the team at .
For a while, the game featured a trial island on which gamers could achieve a fraction of the 250 max levels in the game, but that option was put to a time limit. After March 9th, however, it looks like new gamers will be able to not only leave the trial island but reach a max level of 125 -- after which all experience stops. Also, a gamer can continue to enjoy the game like this forever -- for free. It's essentially a unlimited free trial option, and it firmly places Ryzom in the freemium category. Don't forget, though, that the game continues to depend on subscriptions to make money, so feel free to use that option to unlock the entire game.
While there are still many questions, keep an eye on or head to the official site to check it out. The discussion has already started on the official forums!Ryzom to go freemium on March 9th Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EST.
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Saga Of Ryzom : Ryzom gets ported to Linux as a native applicationDec 02, 2010 09:00:00 AM News Item: 16390
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Contests, Ryzom, News items
If you're looking for MMORPGs that run on a Mac, you face an uphill battle. If you're looking for MMORPGs that run on Linux, the battle is so steeply uphill that it more closely resembles a vertical cliff. But Ryzom has joined thoseshortranks, with the release of an official Linux client for the game. This goes hand-in-hand with the game's move to opencause earlier in the year, which allows gamers unhappy with the official client the freedom to make a number of alterations.
To celebrate the official Linux release, Winch Gate is holding an in-game contest running through January 11th, 2011. Players are tasked with finding seven Linux Steles scattered around the world and answering their riddles, with a ZaReason Linux Terra-HD netbook (or cash equivalent) as a grand prize for entrants. Whether or not you intend to start playing Ryzom on Linux, it's a nice prize and an excellent incentive for gamers to celebrate the new release.Ryzom gets ported to Linux as a native application Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST.
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Oct 20, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Life can be better down where it's wetter
Oct 18, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A light to guide the way
Oct 17, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: It's oh-so-quiet
Oct 16, 2010 06:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : New Ryzom patch enhancing Player vs Player and other social functions
Oct 16, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Ph'nglui Mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn
Sep 13, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: There is unrest in the forest
Sep 11, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Thelema and Mooise
Sep 10, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Where's the rum gone?
Sep 09, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Friend or food
Sep 08, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: What's old is new again
Aug 30, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A look into the future, perhaps
Aug 19, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Buckles need swashin'
May 19, 2010 09:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom patch adds new boss, occupations
May 08, 2010 08:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : The Daily Grind: What game would you like to see go opencause?
May 06, 2010 10:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom is now opencause
May 05, 2010 08:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : The Daily Grind: Unfaithfully Yours
May 03, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: The midnight march of the Bodoc
May 02, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Zug?
Apr 30, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Everyone loves a parade
Apr 29, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Patience, grasshopper
Apr 28, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Not actually into the bar scene
Apr 27, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Don't jump! Oh wait, you can't
Apr 26, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Peaceful vista
Apr 24, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: My little Sparklepony
Apr 23, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A lovely day at the beach
Apr 22, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: An oldie but a goodie
Apr 21, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Amarrian repentance
Apr 19, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Something fishy
Apr 18, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Enjoy the silence
Apr 17, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Sparkly
Apr 16, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Making Mondays a bit better
Apr 15, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Worse problems to have
Apr 14, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Gate camping
Apr 12, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Your skill has increased by 1
Apr 09, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Two adventurers are better than one
Apr 08, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A beautiful day for a flight
Apr 07, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Pretender to the throne
Apr 06, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Another day at the office
Apr 05, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Night flight
Apr 03, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A panorama of minis
Apr 02, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A moment of repose
Apr 02, 2010 01:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom brings eggs and bunny ears to Atys
Apr 01, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: I shall call him Mini-me
Mar 31, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Take me drunk, I'm home again
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Mar 29, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Plans within plans
Mar 28, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Om nom nom
Mar 26, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A strange escort
Mar 24, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Deadly beauty
Mar 23, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: It looks so tiny from up here
Mar 10, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Just when you thought the snows were over
Mar 09, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Goodbye, bear
Feb 22, 2010 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: A lonely sunset
Dec 17, 2009 04:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom commencees 1.7 patch
Oct 28, 2009 07:06:02 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom Website Gets a Revamp
Oct 16, 2009 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: And the moon looks down
Oct 13, 2009 11:30:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom deploys patch 1.6, extends web applications system
Sep 17, 2009 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Happy 5th anniversary, Ryzom!
Sep 16, 2009 12:13:16 AMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom Expands its Horizon with Social Networking
Jul 21, 2009 07:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Code something for Ryzom's new API, win cash!
Jun 25, 2009 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Hey guys, over here!
Jun 12, 2009 06:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom's patch 1.5 also brings a brand new roleplaying website
May 12, 2009 05:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom reverting to paid subscription
Mar 29, 2009 12:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom switching to billing 'soon'
Mar 24, 2009 02:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : One Shots: Sand-free drinks are important
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Jan 06, 2009 08:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom going to monthly subscription
Dec 21, 2008 01:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : A five-hour look at Ryzom
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Aug 28, 2008 07:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Ryzom opens free accounts to new users
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Aug 14, 2008 08:30:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : The rebirth of Ryzom
Jun 30, 2008 07:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : Saga of Ryzom forums quietly come back online
Mar 13, 2008 08:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : The Daily Grind: Will your MMORPG still be here in 2009?
Mar 11, 2008 09:00:00 AMSaga Of Ryzom : The saga of the Saga of Ryzom: Not over yet
Feb 02, 2008 01:00:00 PMSaga Of Ryzom : Saga of Ryzom may be going sunset
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