Not to mention the countless references to the Final Fantasy franchise scattered all over the planet Hydaelyn and now, also on the moon. The story's focus point changes with each expansion, but the bigger picture is always behind the scenes.Īnd I must say, trying to sound impartial, that it's not only one of the best plots in an MMO but in the RPG genre in general.
It's easy to perceive the game's plot, which is advanced by completing the Main Story Quests, and your role in it. We are the Warrior of Light, the world's leading champion and badass who solves most problems in the game. Although A Realm Reborn is a continuation of the late first version of Final Fantasy XIV, the plot starts fresh, and you can enjoy it without feelings of FOMO. In Final Fantasy XIV, the story is a crucial part and probably the biggest differentiator of the MMO. And despite participating in the significant lore events, the player does not get to be as relevant as the central characters in WoW. On the other hand, it's a lot to keep up with if you're going to stay up-to-date lorewise. This is great if you want to play with different classes, try new zones, and enjoy one expansion plot. After the tutorial in the Exile's Reach zone, you will be able to select one of the expansions to level up before entering the current expansion, Shadowlands. Suppose you start playing World of Warcraft today. Whoever said death is the end of our journey clearly didn’t knew Sylvanas. However, this does not diminish the quality of the plot of World of Warcraft, which, although at times has caused some players frustration - looking at you, overpowered Slyvanas - is a masterpiece, even more so in an MMO. This means that if you start playing today, you have a lot of catching up to do. On the other hand, World of Warcraft has extensive lore that starts in the RTS Warcraft series and expands into the 17 years that the MMO has been active. We are to be the heroes that will stop the dark forces from overpowering humanity now that the runes of protection are weakened because of a mistake and betrayal of a backstabbing human wizard.
The player starts in the Fifth Age, the age of humans. The first three are filled with gods, myths, and legends, but not much is known about them. In fact, if you don't search both in-game and out-of-game, you might play a lot of Old School Runescape without knowing what its plot is about.īut although it's a bit obscure, the plot is there. You don't strictly participate or learn the story of the game as you progress through it. In Old School Runescape, there is lore integrated into the game, but it is untold for much of it. If you want to combine gameplay with lore that rivals the best fantasy novels, let me explain how it works in each game. Which is the most Story-driven MMORPG In Final Fantasy you are the main hero of the plot, and your participation is crucial to its unfolding.
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