Yes this is an old game, but i can tell you it was one of the first with free to play and not this level 10 or 20 then it stops. you can truly play this game for free and unlock it and never pay a dime. Now what makes it worth it. Its not your usual mmo either. no open worlds like Wow, etc. instance based. its character customization is awesome. pure class or multiclass. either one will work. the combos and the crazy ideas you can have. not many other games can offer you that same thing.

its graphics have gotten way better as you get into the newer packs and the music is amazing in the newer areas. One thing that sets it apart from any other game. TR system. the ability to start your toon over with its gear, money etc and become something else or same toon with a little more power. no other mmo offers this that i know of. no mounts. so don't look for it here. its more of a pve game. pvp sucks. want that go to another game built for it. what can i say. been a member since October 09. it will be my main game until they close their doors.

i forgot the abilities of toons make this game great. the combat is nice as well. you feel great when your toon walks through some of the hardest challenges. when you get to that point. tr and think of new ones and try to do it again.

Edit- I want to add Ravenloft has now hit and i really enjoyed it. Currently the only way to get it is DDO Market until march which it then will be available for ddo points in the ddo store. I don't know why its not on steam. If you do buy any expansions on steam redeem the codes in the ddo store not the turbine site which has nothing to do with ddo anymore.

edit-5/28/20------- We have seen our communities come together in recent months as we unlocked quest, raid, and adventure area content to all players, and we are excited to make an announcement today that you'll want to read.

We would like to thank you for supporting us! To start, players can continue to enjoy all of our quests, raids, and expansion content for free through August 31st, 2020. We would also like to provide a way for you to move forward with your gaming when our event eventually comes to an end, so in the coming days we will be providing a Coupon Code that will let you acquire all currently-available adventure packs permanently on your account(s)! However, you will need to act quickly, as this Coupon Code is available to redeem through August 31st, 2020.

Additionally, we will be conducting a sale on two of our expansions in the DDO Store! When the sale is active, players will be able to pick up the quests included in Menace of the Underdark and The Shadowfell Conspiracy for 99 DDO Points. Stay tuned for exact timing on the sale.

We are also announcing an update to our VIP program! VIPs will be getting a permanent +1% XP boost for every member in their party other than themselves and hirelings, up to a maximum of 5%. This boost stacks with other bonuses, and works the same as our long-running weekend Buddy Boost bonuses.

VIPs do not need to do anything to get this update, as your VIP account(s) will automatically receive this benefit starting in a game update in the near future.

Please continue to stay safe, and we are happy to have you here.

Sincerely,

The teams at Standing Stone Games

this was my favorite ff ever. i spent hours and hours playing this as a kid. losing my copies or playstation not working i would buy it back and play it all over like i am now. I will tell you right off the bat some people might not like the music changes they made to it. which is fine. i won't say its awesome and how you should not change it. I say go with what you enjoy. i don't mind it once i got use to it. there are mods out there to help replace the game to its former glory. you know i was just excited it finally came. so maybe one day we will get tactics, X and 12. who knows.