1st PC game. FFXI worth it?

[CT2TXtech]

OK, i have never bought a PC game before. I have been more of a nintendo, super nintendo, dreamcast, PS kind of guy. Based on this thread i think i may buy my first PC game. I am a big final fantasy fan. Or should I just wait for FFX-2 to come out in a few days. Im wondering if i can play two at the same time. Hmmmmm

 

[LordJezo]

Do you want to spend $12 a month on a game?

or

Do you want to dress up girls for magical powers?

 

[cloude27]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
Do you want to spend $12 a month on a game?

or

Do you want to dress up girls for magical powers?

either thats why i'm waiting for ff:crystal cronicals and ffXII

 

[CT2TXtech]

lol
good point

 

[BDawg]

FFXI is good, but hard!

I'm pretty much a role playing veteran, but I've been playing FFXI for 1.5 weeks, and I'm only level 8.

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: BDawg
FFXI is good, but hard!

I'm pretty much a role playing veteran, but I've been playing FFXI for 1.5 weeks, and I'm only level 8.

I dont want easy, just the better game. But you have to pay 12 dollars a month. Didnt know that one

 

[BDawg]

Originally posted by: CT2TXtech

Originally posted by: BDawg
FFXI is good, but hard!

I'm pretty much a role playing veteran, but I've been playing FFXI for 1.5 weeks, and I'm only level 8.

I dont want easy, just the better game. But you have to pay 12 dollars a month. Didnt know that one

It's like $10 and change per month. Definately one of the cheaper MMORPGs out there.

 

[CT2TXtech]

i mite have to check that out, and forget about FFX-2-still not sure yet

 

[alm4rr]

if its ur first PC gaming experience, don't bother with MMORPG"s
I'd recommend the classics..........
Medal of Honor Allied Assault
or JK3 Academy
or
No One Lives Forever 1 or 2
or Baldur's Gate 1/2
or Age of Empires 2
Medieval Total War
or Dungeon Keeper
or Warcraft 3

enjoy

 

[maziwanka]

my friend is obsessed with it, but i did ask him some questions and it did sound pretty dope.

 

[boyRacer]

Yep... never did any MMORPGs before...

and im basically lost.

 

[FuZoR]

My first MMORPG to.. im getting the hang of it
Level 9 RedMage

You should def give it some thought $40 for 30days... then $13/month after. If you hate it.. kiss the $40 goodbye heh.

 

[Oakenfold]

Buy it and try it if you want too.
$13.00 a month is not bad for entertainment, u spend that much on a movie ticket, play your MMORPG for 2 hours a month and you've gotten your use.

Must resist urge to try it myself, I've been clean from everquest for a month and a half now.
I miss it.
Eek!

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: Oakenfold
Buy it and try it if you want too.
$13.00 a month is not bad for entertainment, u spend that much on a movie ticket, play your MMORPG for 2 hours a month and you've gotten your use.

Must resist urge to try it myself, I've been clean from everquest for a month and a half now.
I miss it.
Eek!

True but the $13/month spent on a movie with the wife makes the wife happy whereas the $13/month spent on mmorpg will undoubtedly result in divorce and loss of job.

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: Snatchface

Originally posted by: Oakenfold
Buy it and try it if you want too.
$13.00 a month is not bad for entertainment, u spend that much on a movie ticket, play your MMORPG for 2 hours a month and you've gotten your use.

Must resist urge to try it myself, I've been clean from everquest for a month and a half now.
I miss it.
Eek!

True but the $13/month spent on a movie with the wife makes the wife happy whereas the $13/month spent on mmorpg will undoubtedly result in divorce and loss of job.

lmao

 

[CT2TXtech]

whats the best site to check out ffxi-i will buy one of the ff this weekend

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: CT2TXtech
whats the best site to check out ffxi-i will buy one of the ff this weekend

Here are the links to find out all you need to know about both games:

Final Fantasy XI for PC

Final Fantasy X-2

From what I've read (I've played neither yet), FFXI is supposedly VERY good. Square has mostly gotten over the growing pains every MMORPG's face, and play is fairly smooth. Plus, the amount of players is astounding when you figure in that not only are there are fellow Americans playing, but also Japanese players who have had the game for months now. Plus, when FFXI is released on the PS2 (rumored March 2004), that's even more players to play alongside.

Final Fantasy X-2 is definitely different from previous incarnations, so definitely read up some reviews on it. Having played and beat FFVII through FFX, I don't think I'm gonna pick up X-2. They messed with the formula too much IMO.

So if you don't mind $13 a month and a steep learning curve, FFXI on the PC is the way to go.

 

[CT2TXtech]

yeah i think i will jump into the world of MMORP with FFXI. Looks interesting and certainly a challenge. went to the website, Do i really have to use an ATI 9000 or something like that. How will the game look just using onboard video?

 

[bolido2000]

LOL...don't bother with onboard video.
Download the benchmark utility from their website and you'll know if you need to upgrade

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: BDawg
FFXI is good, but hard!

I'm pretty much a role playing veteran, but I've been playing FFXI for 1.5 weeks, and I'm only level 8.

dude u suck... ahahha

which city r u playin?? what race and job?

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: bolido2000
LOL...don't bother with onboard video.
Download the benchmark utility from their website and you'll know if you need to upgrade

OK cool, otherwise I may have to look into getting a video card. Onboard Video is all I have

ANd i call myself a tech.

 

[Bateluer]

I can't believe you've never bought a PC game before . . . Good Lord.

And yes, you will have to upgrade from integrated, beyond a shadow of a doubt.

 

[CT2TXtech]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
I can't believe you've never bought a PC game before . . . Good Lord.

And yes, you will have to upgrade from integrated, beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Yup, never,
Looks like I will treat myself to a video card. Suggest anything?
FX5200 ok-MX440?

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: LordJezo


Do you want to dress up girls for magical powers?

Just because you did that when you played, don't assume that's why everybody does.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: alm4rr
if its ur first PC gaming experience, don't bother with MMORPG"s
I'd recommend the classics..........
Medal of Honor Allied Assault
or JK3 Academy
or
No One Lives Forever 1 or 2
or Baldur's Gate 1/2
or Age of Empires 2
Medieval Total War
or Dungeon Keeper
or Warcraft 3

enjoy

yea those are pretty good esp nolf

but a load of new games are quite good right now, call of duty, simpsons hit and run, rotk, nfs underground, homeworld 2, max payne 2,