RF-Online is now free-to-play!

[kickmybum]

Press Release (http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/news.php?id=4630)

Game Download (http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/splash.php?return=news.php)

Codemasters Online is pleased to announce that RF Online is now a completely free-to-play MMORPG with the full game now available for download with no monthly subscription required.

RF Online is an epic mix of traditional fantasy and futuristic Sci-Fi set in the deep space galaxy of Novus where three races compete in an ultimate struggle for power and resource. Celebrating the games re-launch, new players can now also experience the all-new free expansion, Episode II: Pioneers of Novus available for free to all players of the game.

From what I remember, this game is beautiful. A lot like Lineage 2, but it's also a lot like Lineage 2 in the sense that it's a Korean grind-fest/full-out PVP game. I recall that the only skill needed for PVP was how fast you can spam the potion button, haha. But that was a while ago, the game could have changed since then.

[Zeal]

wow, fucking sweet! this game is actually good, and no bullshit.

on it right away. thanks.

[mkelehan]

So, what are we looking at? Microtransactions? Expansions that are free, but introduce a monthly fee like Anarchy Online? Or ads, perhaps?

Whatever it is, I'm all for it.

[Tabasco]

I almost bought this back when it came out. I'll be putting it on my list of things to play after I complete Orange Box. :D

[oldschooldimo]

WHOA, i remember this game looked pretty tight when it came out. looks like im gonna have to check it out.

edit: tried all the mirrors for download, even the torrent is going terribly slow >_<, gonna be about 3+ hours.

[abso]

I remember being interested in this game back when it first came out, but the reviews of it were so-so. But at a cost of free, it's worth a look for sure.

[GrinR]

If you enjoy Ultra-Hardcore grinding - RF Online is for you. I watched my Chinese co-worker "play" this game for months in a minimized window. Yes, it was minimized but his character was mining or something that requires your character stand there in game for hours and hours.

WTF??? Then I watched combat and it was sleep-inducing. Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB, Slash-slash-STAB FOREVER

Literally the same 3 actions for months!

[Mashidar]

It was kinda dull, but perhaps if we get an EvAv group together for this title it might not be "that" bad.

[flinxz]

Ha!, it would have to be pay-me-to-play for me to go back to that grind fest.

[Krom]

I heard pvp is pretty fun but you can only do it at lvl 30 I think.
There is a possibility you might go mad before then.

[Zeal]

This game has fantastic graphics and is fun to play. Great music, cool weapons, and awesome character designs. Even the battle system is fun.

This is the only korean game I like.

[Zander]

Since it's free, I'll at least try it.

[Lint of Death]

I'll try it again now that it's free (played a trial or open beta once long ago), but I must say my memory of it goes like this:

Woah, playable mechs. Grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind-grind...

[Lord_Don]

Ugh, another MMO to try. The screenshots, they haunt me.

I've actually been having a blast with Freestyle Street Basketball lately. So many MMO's so little time.

[oldschooldimo]

It was kinda dull, but perhaps if we get an EvAv group together for this title it might not be "that" bad.

thatd be tight to get a EvAv group together. im down.

[Heretic Machine]

You'd really be better off paying $15 for WoW or CoH/CoV... much in the same way that you would be better off paying $5 for a fastfood meal than digging someone's scraps out of the trash.

[Lint of Death]

I had forgotten about the WTF-inducing launch-menu music.

Seriously. I don't get it. And I can't turn it off while the game patches.

EDIT: also patching takes forever arrrrrgh

[Lint of Death]

Update: Even though I was able to resurrect my level 7 character from the last time I played, and even though you can wield spears and be a fighting robot - two qualities that are worthy of praise -,

I regret bothering with RF Online at all.

[Nura]

you don't even have to spam your pots anymore, they've made it so that you can auto-drink when your energy / health gets below a certain point.

[YoungAlCapone]

Well, I will at least give it a looksee, it can't hurt when it is free.

[roboninja]

Hmm, might give this a shot if I can get the time. Free is good, but so many games to play.

[VTMarik]

Is anyone other than me waiting for forever for the damn "verify your email" email?

[Benanovich Jaminovski]

Dude, you're better off never getting the email, this game sucks absolute balls.

No wonder it's free.

[Nura]

Just logged in to play abit, i bought it when it got released (i buy more or less all MMOs no matter what..) How i ever got to level 20 is beyond me, this game is boring :/