DDO is going free to play

[!EpIc fAiL!]

i have never played this mmo, but i might give it a try once it is free.

http://content.turbine.com/pages/www.ddo.com/beta_signup/index.php

 

[dormedas]

I got into the Closed Beta like 2 weeks before it becomes F2P, so I got to try the game out to get a feel of it. They also gave me $19 worth of in-game store credit. (1500 Turbine Points)

let me just say, if you're looking for a Free to Play MMO, remember that this was (and still is) a product that sold on the shelf, and will see a breath of new life as soon as it goes F2P. As a F2P character, you are initially limited to lvl 4 unless you find an item that allows you to go to 8, and so forth. Players who pay for items or VIP don't have an extreme advantage as compared to F2P players, however, it is possible to earn in-game store credit by playing the game.

I recommend you play it for at least a week to see if you like it or not. I will be playing when it goes F2P. So PM me if you want to play.

 

[Cupcake]

I did an announcement post about the F2P launch back when it was announced; greatly looking forward to this as someone who has played the game on-and-off since it originally came out.

I was actually writing up a nice pitch for the game compiled with a "Beginner's Guide" to help get people started with a bit more detail than the 1-2 sentences of vague info the beta downloader gives. I was moving to finish it up so I could post it August 5th here to prepare for the August 6th launch...

But it was just delayed until September 9th, so I have plenty of time to work on that.

@Dorm: I have a level 8 cleric, level 11 wizard, and level 6 barbarian-tank on Thelanis already if you haven't picked a live server.

I think Akisohoda is currently a VIP and playing on live servers, dunno which one he's on though.

 

[ChocolateVillain]

Looks kinda cool. What are the system requirements for the game?? Also are the server's lively or kinda empty? Really looking for a good MMO to play

 

[Spitfire'd]

I did an announcement post about the F2P launch back when it was announced;

Found it old buddy! Only on page 7.

http://www.edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=86256

 

[Cupcake]

Looks kinda cool. What are the system requirements for the game?? Also are the server's lively or kinda empty? Really looking for a good MMO to play

System requirements are quite low for some pretty decent-looking graphics. It's a lot more focused on art style than "omg textures." My computer's pretty bad (756mb RAM), and I don't have to play on lowest settings to be lag-free inside instances (hub zones like The Marketplace and The Harbor are still kinda laggy, but I think I'm at about mid-to-high on the graphics.)

The servers are (from what I last saw) just a bit short of players to be at a really fun/accetpable level, but once the game goes F2P I can imagine the servers are going to get the boost in players they need.

 

[Akisohida]

I did an announcement post about the F2P launch back when it was announced; greatly looking forward to this as someone who has played the game on-and-off since it originally came out.

I was actually writing up a nice pitch for the game compiled with a "Beginner's Guide" to help get people started with a bit more detail than the 1-2 sentences of vague info the beta downloader gives. I was moving to finish it up so I could post it August 5th here to prepare for the August 6th launch...

But it was just delayed until September 9th, so I have plenty of time to work on that.

@Dorm: I have a level 8 cleric, level 11 wizard, and level 6 barbarian-tank on Thelanis already if you haven't picked a live server.

I think Akisohoda is currently a VIP and playing on live servers, dunno which one he's on though.

I canceled my account to save money (I stop being VIP on the 14th) and I am on the server with the longest name..forgot the name off the top of my head.

 

[Shadow_Rabbit]

is this game fun?

 

[Stormrider^]

is this game fun?

Wait for it to go F2P and try it, none of us can give you a yes or no without it being biased.
I, for one am gonna try this, out of sheer boredom perhaps but then again that's how I've found out most games are good.

 

[Stinky Wizzleteats]

is this game fun?

Played during the beta, wasn't all that impressed. I'd be willing to give it another shot tho

 

[Electrolite]

Ive played from 2006 , got many lv 18 char , like monk mage and warrior. But the F2p plan is quite stupid , maybe to grow up the community.I've seen its pretty limited for a free user but anyway , it may keep the game alive.

 

[hondo]

hrm since its going free play might have to try it again

 

[acefisher1]

I tried it, can't say I really enjoyed it. I would rather play Guild Wars or something else. The game just didn't have a good feel to me. I couldn't really ever feel like I cared about my character, or for that matter, anything I did with him/her. I played for quite a while, I may give it another go however.