Wednesday 10 October 2012

Anarchy Online, An Amazing Web Sci-Fi MMO

By Patricia Q. Brade


Anarchy Online is one of the most played sci-fi mmo role-playing multiplayer games found on the web today. Beginning at its release in the summer of 2001, this game set the way for other online sci-fi mmo with its unique features which at the time were rare. These include free tries, in game advertising, dynamic quest, and a science fiction setting. A firm finish is not provided by the game Anarchy Online, rather a characters development of skill is a way to determine whether or not to discontinue playing. This game will forever be one of the oldest games in its type to make it to ten years and remain active.

The game encourages other players to battle with other players as well as create social networks by using the multiplayer aspect. Each active player is allowed to communicate with other active players by using the chat screen to type text as well as use emoticons to show character animations. Text windows offer computer controlled characters to communicate with players as well, during which the player is able to use a choice of different responses to continue with the conversation. Similar to a lot of recent role playing sci fi mmos, Anarchy Online provide a plot for role playing events. Cities include buildings such as nightclubs and other places such as this help with the social aspect of the game. Within the socializing venues specified events take place that both the creators of Anarchy, Funcom, and players can create together.

It is very easy for any player to increase their characters skill set. Depending on the chosen professionchosen by the player for their character, perks such as nano programs, alien perks, and study are available. These specified abilities would then be increased depending on the perk. Compared to other professions in the game, the skill set increase provides varying elements. Finding necessary goods would be a great attribute a solider would possess in comparison to a doctor, who would process great healing abilities which can also be as useful.

When a character reaches a specified level, perks can be chosen from the selected menu. A player can gain alien perks easily by killing a specified alien depending on the type and the amount of experience points needed. Research experience can be gotten through using experience points for research projects instead of using the points to attempt new levels to develop other skills.

Instant damage will be done to an opponent whenever a player starts a combat battle with their choice of weapon. Distinct perks that are gained for each character professions also will help majorly in combat by providing extra combat abilities to the fight. Blinding them, hindering the ability to fight, lowering their skills, and causing additional damage can be done by these perks.




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