Gamers have been playing the North American beta of Risk Your Life for the past few months.
Here is a list of facts and info on the game:
Intro:
Presented in a full 3D world, RYL allows players to create their unique characters, define their roles, engage in battles and hand-to-hand combat via this internet adventure and watch their character grow.
No longer do players have to face monotonous individual games but they can now interact with hundreds or thousands of other players from all over the world and undertake the adventure of a lifetime together.
RYL connects players around the world together to venture into quests, players can wage wars between camps, develop their own territory/camps, gather their own parties to engage in friendly relationships with the community. Experience the new generation of online interactive gameplay in a fabulous fantasy world.
What is the background story?
There was once an empire with vast armies and a history of a hundred years of continuous war and bloodshed. This empire currently owns 1/3 of the western territories while the other four countries were united to forge a battle line. These four countries still have conflicts among themselves.
Ten years have passed without any war amongst these countries. With inadequate land to expand into, the forces of the empire start to look for a new continent on the western territories.
The emperor assigns his remaining armies led by his second son to the new continent to expand his empire. After two successful expeditions to the new continent, the emperor decides to enlist and encourage his subjects to colonize this new continent.
The Year 487 BC, the second prince becomes the ruler of the new settlement principality, representing the empire and imperial family on the new continent.
After 4 years, the occupants of the old empire begin to migrate to the new continent, first arriving on the southwestern edge of the continent and starting development of the new territory. They establish the base for the remaining immigrants from the old empire.
However, due to shortage of natural resources and manpower, they sought these resources from the mainland for the second time. Development was slow because of constant invasions and harassment by beasts.
The year 491 BC, the emperor suddenly passes away, leaving his first sons to inherit his power since he didn't have a will. The emperor's first son suspected a coup by his brother the emperor's second son and thus stopped the fourth group of immigrants to the new colony.
In the meantime, the second prince waited for his power and influence in the new colonizes to grow and organize an army under his command but the army was too slow in coming. He requested an emergency strike force from these colonies to assist him. Unfortunately his newly conquered colonies were attacked by enemies which resulted in massive damage to buildings and a weary army.
The Features:
Quest-based System
RYL has over 200 quest-based missions for players to complete. These quests vary for each race and difficulty for each quest gradually increases as the player advances. Players can party with other players in order to complete these quests, giving it a realistic MMORPG adventure effect.
New Improved Battle System
The completely revamped Battle System in RYL is the best in any real time FPS/TPS MMORPG to date. The action is fast and furious as you battle lowly creatures to huge behemoths in fantastic 3D landscapes. Use of special combat skills and magic spells is simple and intuitive, giving you complete flexibility in your combat strategy
Skill System
How do you upgrade the character in the game? The unique difference in this game is that the character's career and role is not decided at the beginning. These slowly become apparent as the character levels up and their abilities and skills increase over time.
Each time the character reaches a specific experience level, he/she can choose to learn special skills and/or knowledge and even receive special weapons so that the character may become a great warrior or receive a powerful spell as a mage, thief and so on.
Vision scopes
On a clear day with no mist, players can obtain a view of up to 1 km in distance. (In 1st person perspective, the eyeshot distance will be smaller).
Multi-part systems
The advantages of this game is that there are a huge number of armors, clothing/accessories, items and that can be purchased or looted from enemies. The gamer may use these to create a highly individualized character in the game.
What are the system requirements?
Minimum requirements
Operating System:Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
CPU:Pentium III 400
Minimum RAM:128MB
Video card:GeForce2 to support DirectX8.1
Sound Card that can support DirecX8.1
2.1GB of available hard disk space
Mouse and Keyboard
Internet connection: 56Kbps minimum modem / ADSL / Cable
Recommended requirements:
Operating System:Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
CPU:Pentium III 866 or higher
RAM:256MB or higher
Video card:GeForce2 MX400 to support DirectX8.1
Sound Card that can support DirecX8.1
Hard disk space:2.5GB
Mouse and Keyboard
Internet connection:ADSL / Cable
Are there trailers/screenshots I can view?
Yep, IGNIQ have the three latest official trailers available here for download.
Screenshots are available here, and a selection of artwork from the game is available here.
How can I get the beta?
The beta requires you to download the beta client, and create a login for the game.
Download the beta client here
and
Create your login here
How long will the beta run for?
The beta will be running 'til December 2004.
When will the game be officially released?
RYL is scheduled for release in December.
What sort of age group is RYL targeted at?
Risk Your Life is recommended for ages 13 and above.
Where can I find more information?
The official website, the website of developers PlanetWide Games, fansites such as rylsanctuary.com.
IGNIQ.com also have a recent review of the beta here, and we will post updates to our news page as we get them.
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