browserice wrote:I am currently trying Riappelz since it is totaly FREE. So far it feels a bit boring but as it is starting a bit like Ryzom (newby island before heading into the real world), I am just curious what else they have planed as gameplay.
No need to capitalise "free," or include the word "totally." It isn't entirely free due to the presence of microtransactions in the form of an item shop, which could perhaps be more accurately termed a metagaming shop: You buy things (such as special consumables) with RL money to enhance your character. It is said that serious players of such MMOs ultimately spend more money on them than those of subscription-based MMOs.
Furthermore, games using this model (and similar mechanics, lore, and art style) are quite common.
This is not specifically directed at you, BrowserIce, rather I hope it serves as a general clarification with the quote of your post providing context.