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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 91.5 hrs on record (76.4 hrs at review time)
Posted: 15 Oct, 2021 @ 3:58pm
Updated: 15 Oct, 2021 @ 5:49pm

I play casually and I enjoy it.

Pros:
  • Combat isn't target-based. You must actively dodge and aim which makes for more engaging gameplay.
  • Not limited to a few professions. You're open to pursue any of the crafting/gathering at the same time.
  • Player housing and craft-your-own furniture, some gives you global buffs
  • Gear and weapons feel varied and interesting. Multiple play styles without being bound by class; instead you choose weapons and level that weapon-type to unlock skills in a skill-tree. You can change and respect weapons at any time
  • The world is PvP centered with PvE as an option. You can have an impact on the area you want to level or home in by engaging in PvP
  • Looks great and plays smoothly. I don't have a high-end rig and I get a stable 70fps at medium settings (i can't tell the difference from high settings)
  • No monthly fee
Cons
  • A bit grindy - this can be a plus for some but you should know going into it that most skills will require time and resources to level. Typical for an MMO
  • Current end-game is prepping for potential updates. There are dungeons but there aren't raids.
  • Enemy types aren't that varied - PvE feels like an afterthought but even then, it isn't that bad. It does it better than most MMOs
Things to know:
  • No mounts, currently
  • No group finder, currently
  • you can be flagged for being AFK if standing in the same place for too long. This is bad for things like fishing.
  • In-game cash shop that currently only features cosmetics

Overall, it's worth the 40$ especially if you have friends.
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