Its crazy to have the signup form using AJAX  to check input and account info in real time, just asking for trouble.

Lets hope they remove this AJAX bullshit until the load is down to normal

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Lore master with a bear pet, actually changes to a raven pet for more flanks, solos a group elite encounter with some clever tactics. Of course a Champion would not need clever tactics he would just jump in and AOE the crap out of them

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Yes Gandalf is awesome

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Book 2: Ride of the Grey Company and the Free to Play Store will now be available “later than expected”.

“We are really pleased with the performance of the game and excited about the response to Free to Play from our players,” said Rowland. “Given the complexities and challenges faced in the preparation and implementation of the new store to work within our infrastructure, we feel more time is needed to deliver the high level of service our players have quite rightly come to expect.

“As a result, we have decided to delay launch to ensure that we can support the massive increase in players that we are anticipating and deliver them a Free to Play experience like none other.”

So Codemaster delay this on launch day, what a bunch for losers, Im off to the US servers

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Check out this trailer for the new Aion expansion.

Atreia is the “planet” in the Aion universewhere the game is played. Unlike planets of our universe, Atreia resembles two hollow hemispheres (or rather, “hemi-shells”) with a single axle tower, the Tower of Eternity, connecting the centers of the two halves. Life flourished inside the shell-like bowls, while the “surface” of the world is barren.

Prior to the Millennium War, all life giving energy was supplied by Aion, shining forth from the Tower of Eternity in the center of the planet.

However, due to a catalytic event during the Millennium War, the Tower of Eternity is now broken, and rifts in the fabric of space known collectively as the Abyss now occupy much of the center of Atreia.

Aion 2.o fighting a big boss

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How to Pick the Right Mmorpg: a Quick Mmo Games Overview for Newbies

There are lots of different online rpg games out there and picking one that suits your need can be a daunting task if you are new to the MMORPG scene. In this article I will give you a brief overview of some of the more popular games, these will be categorized to reflect playing styles. Ok, let us start shall we?

The Casual MMORPG Player

If you don’t want to spend half your life developing your online persona there is a couple of games that will suit your needs just fine. Quick access to fun gameplay elements and nice rewards for little time invested are two corner stones for this category. Most MMO games do however require extensive gameplay to really make your toon powerful, these games will let you feel like you have acheived something in just a quick play session.

World of Warcraft

This is the worlds most popular MMORPG and can be extremely complex and time consuming if you really dive deep into it. But if you’re just looking for a couple hours of online fun now and then, this game will suit you perfectly. Is allows your character to progress the instant you log in. Leveling is at your fingertips all the time and WoW is filled with fun quests and stuff do to. I can promise you that you will never be bored!

Guild Wars

Not as easy to get into as WoW but still a quick fix for the hungry player. Featuring instantied gameplay and NPC teammates you can start exploring the various world of Guild Wars almost right away. Guild Wars also features some pretty extensive PVP gameplay.

Other games worth mentioning in this category are:

- Archlord (free to play)

- Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar

- Lineage II (filled with bots)

The Time Investing MMORPG Player

If you really want a complex and time consuming game with a lot of rewards for the hardcore player, there are a couple of nice advanced MMORPGs out there.

Eve Online

If you ask me, this is the best online game ever made. I have played it since 2003 and I am still in love with it. Featuring a breathtaking universe to explore with over 6000 starsystems. This game is really to big and complex to describe in full here. Let’s just say it’s an space opera that will make you want to live in New Eden permanently. If your ever played Elite I can almost promise you will absolutely love this one! CCP is offering a trial for this game so try it out! EVE Online 14 Day Trial

Everquest II

Although you can get your quick fix of monster mashing here too this game is a bit more complex thant the ones described in the casual category. The learning curve is steeper and group play is more in focus here.

Final Fantasy XI

A very popular MMORPG that’s been around for a long time now, this game almost forces you to play in groups if you want to get somewhere. This requires a lot of time on your behalf. Well worth it though if you ask me!

Other games worth mentioning in the category are:

- Dungeons and Dragons Online (group play is a must here)

- Unification Wars (100% free)

Summary

Well then, I hope I have given you some nice tips on which MMO game is right for you. However, there are tons of more games out there and these are just some of the more popular ones. Free MMORPG Games are a dime a dussin these days.

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Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs in terms of gameplay, fun and quality. The online role-playing game has an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,400 quests set in the fantasy world of Taborea. To date, Runes of Magic has attracted more than three million registered users, making it one of the most successful free-to-play titles on the market, and a must play game for all fans of RPGs and MMO games.

Runes of Magic features a unique dual class system enabling players to combine one of eight primary classes with a secondary class(Runes of Magic gold). The result is a deep player experience that expands upon the game’s broad customization offering. There are two different playable races, Elves and Humans, from which players can choose. Each dual class combination produces its own powerful elite skills in this game.

Another popular feature is the opportunity to furnish your own virtual home, and guilds can construct guild castles, which can be expanded with additional buildings. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and reputation systems, gripping PvP features, deep customization and demanding dungeons, Runes of Magic(ROM powerleveling) has something for everyone. Taiwanese developer Runewaker regularly expands the game world with new free content and challenges.

“Runes of Magic” is a fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) without monthly costs and free to download. Dive into Taborea, a magical world full of wonders and ancient mysteries. Meet mythical and dangerous creatures and solve the puzzle of the long perished kingdoms.

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Some top Starcraft 2 player action for you to learn from and or enjoy, damn these guys are good

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Showing once again why its a bad idea to outsource the running of games to other companies (See GOA and DaoC), Codmasters have completly ignored their customer base. there is absolutely no mention of the free to play head start program for Euro players.

Numerous forum requests have been made to Codemasters, all of which have been ignored, time for Turbine to take it back

Also there is currently mixed messages offering 14 day free trials, and refer a friend, this does not make any sense along side the FREE to play message

Well Lotro Europe may be useless, but LotRO itself remains as beautiful as ever,

Beautiful Middle-Earth HD

check out the video above

View Poll Results: When will F2P go live in Europe?
Headstart (before 10th of Sep)		0	0%
10th of Sep (as promised)		10	50.00%
11th / 12th of Sep (weekend)		0	0%
13th / 14th of Sep (early next week)		2	10.00%
1 week after US release		4	20.00%
2 weeks after US release (or later)		4	20.00%

Update: 9th October 2010
One day before the supposed launch date of LoTRO free to play, and absolutely nothing on the lotro-europe.com website, codemasters on cruise control, total losers.

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