The Realm Online
| The Realm Online | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Sierra On-Line (previous), Codemasters (previous), Norseman Games (current) |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra On-Line (previous) |
| Designer(s) | Stephen Nichols |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release date(s) | |
| Genre(s) | MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Media/distribution | Download |
The Realm Online, originally known simply as The Realm, is a second generation MORPG (multiplayer online role playing game). The Realm Online is still being played by a small number of players, and is known as one of the few MMORPGs that is still dial-up friendly and easy to play.
The Realm was launched in December 1996 for Windows PC[1] It was designed in the tradition of graphical MUDs,[2] before the popular usage of the terms "massively multiplayer" and "MMORPG".[3]
Originally published by Sierra On-Line, it was abandoned by that company because of its unfavorable comparison to Ultima Online and EverQuest.[4] It was next taken up for a short time by a company called World Opponent Network which was also owned by Sierra On-line, then Codemasters, and presently is a Norseman Games production.[5]
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Gameplay [edit]
The Realm uses turn-based combat, which makes it different from other MUDs of its generation,[6] and is convenient for players with a bad Internet connection.[7]
It has been criticized for its unforgiving character creation: a character that hasn't been created optimally can't reach maximum potential.[8]
Popularity [edit]
In 2008, the server would still reach an online population of 100–200 players.[9]
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.gameogre.com/realm.htm
- ^ http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2008/11/17/rpg-nostalgia-the-realm/
- ^ http://mmohuts.com/editorials/oldest-mmorpgs
- ^ Bartle, Richard (2003). Designing Virtual Worlds. New Riders. p. 34. ISBN 978-0-13-101816-7.
- ^ http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm
- ^ http://mmohuts.com/editorials/oldest-mmorpgs
- ^ http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm
- ^ http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm
- ^ http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2008/11/17/rpg-nostalgia-the-realm/
