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'''Runes of Magic''' (RoM) is a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] (MMORPG) developed by the [[Taiwan]]ese developer [[Runewaker Entertainment]] and adapted for the English and German-speaking market by German company [[:de:Frogster Interactive Pictures|Frogster Interactive]]. Frogster has also opened servers for France, Spain, Poland, Italy, and Australia as well as servers dedicated to the European Union. After going through an open [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta phase]], the game was launched on March 19, 2009 and Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy was launched on September 15, 2009. The next chapter, Chapter III – The Elder Kingdoms, started April 22, 2010, however all of Chapter III did not become available until August 11, 2010. Chapter IV - Lands of Despair, was released June 16, 2011. The latest Chapter, Chapter V - Fires of Shadowforge, was released on June 12, 2012. The game client is free to download, and no monthly subscription fee is required because the service is funded by [[Virtual economy|real money transactions]] (RMT) in the Runes of Magic Item Shop.<ref name="item shop">{{cite web| url = http://kotaku.com/5135453/runes-of-magic-item-shop-is-open-for-business| title = Runes of Magic Item Shop Is Open For Business | date = January 20, 2009}}</ref> |
'''Runes of Magic''' (RoM) is a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] (MMORPG) developed by the [[Taiwan]]ese developer [[Runewaker Entertainment]] and adapted for the English and German-speaking market by German company [[:de:Frogster Interactive Pictures|Frogster Interactive]]. Frogster has also opened servers for France, Spain, Poland, Italy, and Australia as well as servers dedicated to the European Union. After going through an open [[Software release life cycle#Beta|beta phase]], the game was launched on March 19, 2009 and Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy was launched on September 15, 2009. The next chapter, Chapter III – The Elder Kingdoms, started April 22, 2010, however all of Chapter III did not become available until August 11, 2010. Chapter IV - Lands of Despair, was released June 16, 2011. The latest Chapter, Chapter V - Fires of Shadowforge, was released on June 12, 2012. The game client is free to download, and no monthly subscription fee is required because the service is funded by [[Virtual economy|real money transactions]] (RMT) in the Runes of Magic Item Shop.<ref name="item shop">{{cite web| url = http://kotaku.com/5135453/runes-of-magic-item-shop-is-open-for-business| title = Runes of Magic Item Shop Is Open For Business | date = January 20, 2009}}</ref> |
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== Extended content == |
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In 2014 year Runes of Magic was published also by [[Stary3D]] where players are able to access an extended content called Arcadia Blessings. |
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Arcadia Blessings is extended version of Runes of Magic, and offer new instances, zones, NPCs, free daily gifts, 10 classes, race and gender changes, extended stats, diamonds trade, bug fixes and unique game rankings. |
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A new Server for old Players: Insonmnia, was created featuring chapter 1/2 content on the Arcadiarom site. |
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Most features are identical to the old chapter 2 runes, except the client, who is a chapter 3 one to prevent cheating. |
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== Reception == |
== Reception == |
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| Developer(s) | Runewaker Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Gameforge, Stary3D, Runewaker Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release |  March 19, 2009 October 22, 2009[1][2] |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy, MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer online |
Runes of Magic (RoM) is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by the Taiwanese developer Runewaker Entertainment and adapted for the English and German-speaking market by German company Frogster Interactive. Frogster has also opened servers for France, Spain, Poland, Italy, and Australia as well as servers dedicated to the European Union. After going through an open beta phase, the game was launched on March 19, 2009 and Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy was launched on September 15, 2009. The next chapter, Chapter III – The Elder Kingdoms, started April 22, 2010, however all of Chapter III did not become available until August 11, 2010. Chapter IV - Lands of Despair, was released June 16, 2011. The latest Chapter, Chapter V - Fires of Shadowforge, was released on June 12, 2012. The game client is free to download, and no monthly subscription fee is required because the service is funded by real money transactions (RMT) in the Runes of Magic Item Shop.[3]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 69.45%[4] |
| Metacritic | 71%[5] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Eurogamer | 6 out of 10[4] |
| GameSpot | 7.7 out of 10[4] |
| GamesRadar+ | 5 out of 10[6] |
| GameTrailers | 8.2 out of 10[7] |
| IGN | 7.9 out of 10[4] |
| PC Gamer (UK) | 48%[4] |
| PC Zone | 50%[4] |
| VideoGamer.com | 7 out of 10[8] |
Reception
Runes of Magic won the German Game Developer Award for Best International PC Game of 2009.[9] It also won nine awards in Massively's Reader's Choice and Staff Choice Awards in that same year,[10] In 2010, Runes of Magic was awarded for the second year in a row the German Game Developers Award for Best Online Game of 2010.[11]
References
- ^ "Runes of Magic – PC – GameSpy". Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ 神諭之戰 – 巴哈姆特 (in Chinese). Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ "Runes of Magic Item Shop Is Open For Business". January 20, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f "Runes of Magic". Game Rankings.(Accessed 08/22/2013)
- ^ "Runes of Magic – PC". Metacritic.
- ^ "Runes of Magic for PC". GamesRadar.
- ^ "Runes of Magic for PC". GameTrailers.
- ^ "Runes of Magic for PC". Videogamer.com.
- ^ "Best International PC Game 2009: Runes of Magic". IGN. December 9, 2009.
- ^ "Runes of Magic Wins Nine Awards in Massively's Reader's Choice and Staff Choice Awards 2009". IGN. January 7, 2010.
- ^ "Runes of Magic Named Best Online Game of 2010 in Germany". IGN. December 9, 2010.