Casual Play

[ajsuk]

The game suits most playstyles, some guilds play hard, some... well almost don't play.

You shouldn't have any trouble doing exactly what you want to do, whenever you want to do it. =)

[petersk]

Is there room in this game for a casual player to play and be satisfied? My main title atm is Aion (I know a bit themepark), but I am looking for something to play on the side. I am downloading the trial to check it out, but was just looking for some current players feedback.

Ryzom is totally unlike any other MMO (that I have played anyway) and offers many things to many different people. Be prepared however, Ryzom does not coddle or hand-hold... Even the starter area is more than a "starter area", make sure to read all the mission profiles carefully, and follow the points on the compass. The best feature of the game, imo, is the craft system, which you only get the tiniest glimpse of on Silan (starter area). There is no way to permanently screw up your character by making bad decisions when spending skill points, but on Silan, CAN be difficult to overcome until you go to the mainland. When starting to play, if you feel you have made a mistake that is too costly, simply start a new toon. The leveling on Silan is quick, so little time, if any, will be wasted. Some skill trees will overlap a bit with characterisitics (intelligence, stamina, wisdom, strength, etc), and I would suggest you only spend points on them from the skill tree in which you earned them. Good luck and have fun.. Remember also to ask for help if you dont understand a mission or skill, we are happy to help.

[acridiel]

If anyone´s causal, than its me.
Playing since release 6 years ago and no max level.
Still, having a blast

So, a definite: "Yes." to your question.

Just don´t let others dictate what you´re doing, set your own pace throughout the game and don´t fall into the
"levels are everything and without max levels you´re nothing" trap, that some unteachable folks set up in every game out there.
In short: Enjoy your time on Atys. And don´t "grind" it down to bits.

CU
Acridiel