This is a summary of a free MMORPG, as this is a gaming forum it may be that some people don't want to pay for their gaming and this game, while maybe not as good as games like World of Warcraft, is definitely similar and as mentioned before - free. I find this game very similar to World of Warcraft, which is the game i compare it against.
Perfect World is an MMORPG that is not entirely different from World of Warcraft in interface, gameplay, quests and the like. There are 3 races each with 2 classes to each race.
Human - Blademaster and Wizard (basically Warrior and Mage)
Untamed - Barbarian and Venomancer (these are both similar to a hunter-druid hybrid but mostly focusing on the pet side of the hunter rather than the archery)
Winged Elves - Archer and Cleric (The archery part of a hunter, and a priest)
Above a Female Human Blademaster
There are the traditional starting locations for each race, and the simple starting quests i.e. to prove yourself in combat - grind 50 of these, then 50 of these, then find my missing *insert item here*. Then you are sent to your races' main town where you have to find the elder who will explain to you we need volunteers for the war against the other faction, and send you on quests designed to teach you a bit more about gameplay. You can also learn two skills typically gathering and crafting. Flying mounts are obtainable at higher levels for humans and the untamed, but winged elves are able to fly short distances at level 1.
Instead of the flight paths, you have teleporting. When you talk to the Teleport master in each place you visit you are then able to teleport there from another teleport location.
Another thing unique to the game is marriage. You are able to get married after level 20, the requirements for this are you have to buy the bridegroom, or bride pack from the boutique, complete the matrimony quest, and there must be one man and one women in the party.
The PvP system in this game is Territory War. It's run by the guilds and the details are listed below. It's quite well designed and quite interesting to play in.
The game differs from World of Warcraft in several aspects. World of Warcraft is much more expansive, and the entire Perfect World occupies a much smaller area. And the quests are much less in depth. The game is not as captivating as World Of Warcraft and although similar could not really be considered on the same level. The quests are mainly grinds and can get very repetitive. And I for one could not play this game for very long at a time due to the high levels of boredom is has the potential to incur. However Perfect World's graphics are exceptional, and it is undeniably one of the best free MMORPGs out there
Overall I would recommend this game as worth trying out at least, it may be for you or it may not be. If you have stopped playing World of Warcraft because the subscription fees are a bit expensive for you then this game is definitely worth a look. You download the game client from the website http://pwi.perfectworld.com/
Perfect World is an MMORPG that is not entirely different from World of Warcraft in interface, gameplay, quests and the like. There are 3 races each with 2 classes to each race.
Human - Blademaster and Wizard (basically Warrior and Mage)
Untamed - Barbarian and Venomancer (these are both similar to a hunter-druid hybrid but mostly focusing on the pet side of the hunter rather than the archery)
Winged Elves - Archer and Cleric (The archery part of a hunter, and a priest)
Above a Female Human Blademaster
There are the traditional starting locations for each race, and the simple starting quests i.e. to prove yourself in combat - grind 50 of these, then 50 of these, then find my missing *insert item here*. Then you are sent to your races' main town where you have to find the elder who will explain to you we need volunteers for the war against the other faction, and send you on quests designed to teach you a bit more about gameplay. You can also learn two skills typically gathering and crafting. Flying mounts are obtainable at higher levels for humans and the untamed, but winged elves are able to fly short distances at level 1.
Instead of the flight paths, you have teleporting. When you talk to the Teleport master in each place you visit you are then able to teleport there from another teleport location.
Another thing unique to the game is marriage. You are able to get married after level 20, the requirements for this are you have to buy the bridegroom, or bride pack from the boutique, complete the matrimony quest, and there must be one man and one women in the party.
The PvP system in this game is Territory War. It's run by the guilds and the details are listed below. It's quite well designed and quite interesting to play in.
Perfect World International is broken up into 44 different states, or territories that can be captured by guilds.
The 44 territories are broken up into three tiers. A majority of the territories are Tier 3 territories, only a handful of states are Tier 2 territories, and only two states are Tier 1 territories.
What do the tiers mean?
The tiers represent the significance of the territory, the amount of gold required to declare war, and most importantly, determines the order in which your guild must conquer them.
In order to declare war on a territory, there are certain requirements that must be met by your guild.
Rules for Declaring War:
1. Your guild can only attack one territory per week.
2. If your guild currently does not own any territories, then you can only declare war on Tier 3 territories.
3. If your guild already owns territories, then you can only declare war on territories that are adjacent to your existing territories.
4. In order to declare war on a Tier 2 territory, you must already own at least two Tier 3 territories and at least one of your territories must be directly adjacent to it.
5. In order to declare war on a Tier 1 territory, you must already own at least three territories and at least one of your territories must be directly adjacent to it.
6. If your guild already owns a Tier 1 territory, you are not allowed to declare war upon another Tier 1 territory.
(Territories which are colored grey indicate that your guild does not meet the war declaration requirements for that given territory.)
Upon deciding which territory your guild has set it's eyes on, you must then bid for the right to fight for said territory. Speak with your local Battle Coordinator between Wednesday 7:00pm and Thursday 7:00pm (Pacific Time) to place a bid.
If your guild wins the Territory War, then your guild leader will receive 90% of the bid back. If your guild loses the Territory War, then your bid will be lost.
Regardless of whether or not a territory is already owned, a minimum bid must be placed. This minimum bid is different for each tier:
Tier 3 Territory 500,000 coins
Tier 2 Territory 1,000,000 coins
Tier 1 Territory 2,000,000 coins
Whichever guild has risked the most coins and bid the highest, will participate in the Territory War.
Territory wars are exciting and competitive, regardless of whether you're battling another guild for ownership of a territory, or even battling NPCs for a neutral territory. The following rules apply to all Territory Wars:
1. Chi is set to zero once a user enters the battleground.
2. The embrace function is disabled while in the battleground.
3. You can jump, however flying and flying mounts are unavailable in battlegrounds.
4. There is no experience penalty from being killed by monsters in a Neutral Territory War.
5. Anyone who quits or leaves their guild will be instantly ejected from the battleground.
6. In order to participate in your guild's Territory War, you must be a member of your guild for at least 100 hours prior to the war.
- Neutral Territory If you are fighting for a neutral territory (a territory that is not yet owned by a guild) then the war itself is really quite simple. Kill all the monsters in the zone before the timer runs out.
- Foreign Territory If your guild is attacking a territory that is already owned by another guild, then a true battle takes place.
Two guilds are situated on map on opposite corners. Each guild has a base that can be destroyed. There are multiple routes between both bases.
The attacking guild can build catapults and the defending guild can build different types of towers.
The Territory War is over once one guild's base has been destroyed, or time has run out.
The 44 territories are broken up into three tiers. A majority of the territories are Tier 3 territories, only a handful of states are Tier 2 territories, and only two states are Tier 1 territories.
What do the tiers mean?
The tiers represent the significance of the territory, the amount of gold required to declare war, and most importantly, determines the order in which your guild must conquer them.
In order to declare war on a territory, there are certain requirements that must be met by your guild.
Rules for Declaring War:
1. Your guild can only attack one territory per week.
2. If your guild currently does not own any territories, then you can only declare war on Tier 3 territories.
3. If your guild already owns territories, then you can only declare war on territories that are adjacent to your existing territories.
4. In order to declare war on a Tier 2 territory, you must already own at least two Tier 3 territories and at least one of your territories must be directly adjacent to it.
5. In order to declare war on a Tier 1 territory, you must already own at least three territories and at least one of your territories must be directly adjacent to it.
6. If your guild already owns a Tier 1 territory, you are not allowed to declare war upon another Tier 1 territory.
(Territories which are colored grey indicate that your guild does not meet the war declaration requirements for that given territory.)
Upon deciding which territory your guild has set it's eyes on, you must then bid for the right to fight for said territory. Speak with your local Battle Coordinator between Wednesday 7:00pm and Thursday 7:00pm (Pacific Time) to place a bid.
If your guild wins the Territory War, then your guild leader will receive 90% of the bid back. If your guild loses the Territory War, then your bid will be lost.
Regardless of whether or not a territory is already owned, a minimum bid must be placed. This minimum bid is different for each tier:
Tier 3 Territory 500,000 coins
Tier 2 Territory 1,000,000 coins
Tier 1 Territory 2,000,000 coins
Whichever guild has risked the most coins and bid the highest, will participate in the Territory War.
Territory wars are exciting and competitive, regardless of whether you're battling another guild for ownership of a territory, or even battling NPCs for a neutral territory. The following rules apply to all Territory Wars:
1. Chi is set to zero once a user enters the battleground.
2. The embrace function is disabled while in the battleground.
3. You can jump, however flying and flying mounts are unavailable in battlegrounds.
4. There is no experience penalty from being killed by monsters in a Neutral Territory War.
5. Anyone who quits or leaves their guild will be instantly ejected from the battleground.
6. In order to participate in your guild's Territory War, you must be a member of your guild for at least 100 hours prior to the war.
- Neutral Territory If you are fighting for a neutral territory (a territory that is not yet owned by a guild) then the war itself is really quite simple. Kill all the monsters in the zone before the timer runs out.
- Foreign Territory If your guild is attacking a territory that is already owned by another guild, then a true battle takes place.
Two guilds are situated on map on opposite corners. Each guild has a base that can be destroyed. There are multiple routes between both bases.
The attacking guild can build catapults and the defending guild can build different types of towers.
The Territory War is over once one guild's base has been destroyed, or time has run out.
The game differs from World of Warcraft in several aspects. World of Warcraft is much more expansive, and the entire Perfect World occupies a much smaller area. And the quests are much less in depth. The game is not as captivating as World Of Warcraft and although similar could not really be considered on the same level. The quests are mainly grinds and can get very repetitive. And I for one could not play this game for very long at a time due to the high levels of boredom is has the potential to incur. However Perfect World's graphics are exceptional, and it is undeniably one of the best free MMORPGs out there
Overall I would recommend this game as worth trying out at least, it may be for you or it may not be. If you have stopped playing World of Warcraft because the subscription fees are a bit expensive for you then this game is definitely worth a look. You download the game client from the website http://pwi.perfectworld.com/