Ragnarok II: The Gate Of the World

Bleh, too tired to type all, so I am going to steal the opening information from wikipedia. (I doupt that the author got the info on his own, but doesn't matter.)

KOREA AND JAPAN STARTED THE BETA AWHILE AGO! NOTHING FOR OUTSIDE OF KOR AND JAP!!!

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Ragnarok Online 2: The Gate of the World is the sequel to the popular Ragnarok Online. The game will be using the Unreal 2.x engine in order to generate its graphics. This allows for HDRI lighting and Normang.

Main Features

* Full 3D graphics, while retaining "original cuteness" of Ragnarok Online.

* Real Emotion Expression: A system designed to maximize the effectiveness of "emotion expressions". The body is designed meticulously to ensure the emotions your character expresses is as real as it can be.

* Anti-Theft System: This system does opposite is what most other "anti mob stealing system" does. Instead of penalizing the stealer, it provides benefit to the victim of mob stealing.

* Safe Trade System: The system created two ways which to trade items; first method which both sides must input an item or Zeny; second system where you can directly give the item to the receiver.

* The battle system in RO 2 focuses on teamwork and no more mobbing multiple monsters. The system has been designed so that, one very strong monster with group member will prove to be far more beneficial than multiple weaker mobs at once.

* Lootstealer Prevention: The monster item drop method now uses similar system from other MMORPGs. Instead of items directly dropped on the ground, you now "loot the body" to get the item directly.

Classes

Norman is the race of the player you get to play in Ragnarok Online 2. There are 3 races in the game, Norman - Ellr - and Dimago. Only Norman classes are represented in current version of RO2.
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Novice

"Now that I think about it, I don't think the result is really important after all."

Novices have never-ending supply of endurance to challenge new things. They have many knowledge that help see them through in difficult situation, but they still wish to learn new things in the world.

They have many strong, but considered basic skills. However, even if they are basic, the value of the skills they know are understood by other classes, even other races. Because, they are not based on simple thoughts, but creation of their know-how and focus.

Novice is a class which prepares you to become a different class.

- Editor's Note: This class seems to be same Novice as it is in RO, with few new tricks up their sleeves.
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Swordsman

"One who lives with the sword... All he knows is himself and the enemy, and the sword between them..."

This basic class with refinement is one of the oldest classes the Norman race had in their history. Also, they know the absolute knowledge when it comes to melee combat that others do not have. They have strong hitting skills and defensive manuevers, and rely upon physical materials which they see to see them through.

They train themselves in combat again and again, fueled by desire to have that "strong body". But this desire also helps the Swordsman to have the fuel to protect the party members from harm.

You cannot imagine a battle without a Swordsman. They give the feeling of trust to the party members, and bring forth the will to battle.

- Editor's Note: It seems Swordsmans finally become what they are supposed to be, in front fighting and tanking the enemies (not Priests).
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Enchanter

"You are not same as you were just a minute ago..."

They believe in the truth, and firm belief in changes in the world.

Enchanters never believe anything they see with eyes right away. They have the belief that they can change what they see, and that belief is used as a power to do what they want.

The "belief" the Enchanters have are considered more of religious than scientific power. As such, just trying to understand their power as simple knowledge, then their skills look only like they are trying to cheat on your eyes.

Enchanters have the ability to increase party member's physical stats and abilities. Also, at the same time, do the opposite on enemies. They may stay in the back of the combat, but their awesome support abilities will certainly be acknowledged by those in the front.

- Editor's Notes: Enchanters seem to replace the popular Acolyte-type classes, since RO2's site makes no mention of Acolytes.
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Recruit

"Normans have improved by toiling for years, and they will continue to do so!"

Normans, who do not have better physical or mental capacity than other races, managed to get such power in short time. This was possible due to their desire to "further their knowledge and advance". In the end, Normans created "Science", allowing them to create a complete civilization.

Recruits represent the very science that Normans have developed. Unlike other classes, Recruits use a special gun called "Dampf Flinte" to threaten the enemies like an average Norman person. They will use all the knowledge Norman has gained to take down the enemy. Also, with their fast thinking capacity, they can easily change from or to melee combat and ranged combat.

Recruits, who are at the top of the scientific evolution for Normans, may be the best representation of what Normans have become.

- Editor's Note: This class replaces Archer-type classes, with ability to use range and some melee abilities.
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Thief

"Everything in the world goes around and around. Don't you think it's stupid to argue against the rule of the nature, regarding who owns anything?"

These are not exactly welcomed into Norman society all that much, because stealing regardless of any reasons, is still a crime.

But, they are considered one of the viable jobs due to their specialized abilities that many people need. As a result, many thieves have begun taking special job offers from different people that makes use of their abilities.

Their main ability is to provide your group with information, and to cause chaos within enemy ranks. While we do not recommend this, they can also steal items or money as well.

Thieves can be either your best ally, or worst enemy depending on how they are used. As such, you all should be reminded of that fact when you group yourself with a Thief.

- Editor's Note: Thief class seems to be less of direct attack class as it was in Ragnarok Online, and into more of confusion-type designed for silent strikes and skills.
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Clown

"A kingdom without a clown will soon be destroyed."

All have their moments when they cry in the night, as well as people who have hardship living their everyday life. Everybody needs a way to escape their hard life.

Clowns are a class born to tackle that truth. They can do many things that may lower themselves, but bring happiness and friendliness to those who watch them.

Their main job in combat is to soothe the fatigued front-line fighters in a group to help them fight better. But that is not the extent of Clown abilities. They can use poison to deal ly damage to enemies when you least expect them.

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I was unable to find the translation for

http://ragnarok2.co.kr/scenario_kor.html

I will translate them myself soon.

How ya doing, buddy?

I'm looking forward to RO2, if only because I missed out on RO1 and RO1 wasn't very straightforward as far as what to do when you get going. Hopefully RO2 will be.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

So when will this game be released?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

It's only still in beta in Korea and Japan. Who knows when it will get to the US.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Hopefully this will be a vast improvement.

I was speaking idiomatically.

You haven't seen pics or trailers for it yet?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarok_Online_2 Bottom of page.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Hopefully the Alpha and beta stages for this version of Ragnarok wont be as bad as it was for RO.

As hillarious as it was when I played.. it was pretty sad. Gravity should of been a bit more professional.. but it was free and a alpha/beta so I guess I cant complain.

Any info on registering for the Japanese Beta? I know it's impossible to get into the korean one with no KSSN. So I'm interested in finding out if it's a bit easier to get in on the JP version.

I'm a little dissapointed they didn't use the original classes and changed the names. Also.. clown as a starting job? In RO that's a what.. transcended job? >>

I also hope this game has some story to it. All RO had was the little blip on the official site and that's about it. The NPCs ingame were not consistent and spoke way too much engrish. This game better have some kind of quest and craft systems in it as well. Because again, RO lacked in these areas. The quests were almost non existant and the only crafting you could do was create weapons if you happened to be a blacksmith.

Really, all RO was and still is currently.. is a grind with really cute sprites and headgears. I hope number two doesn't become the same.

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Back when RO1 was still beta I played it and I found it to be pretty fun, that is until I realized there really isn't much to the game except mindless grinding, and maybe the occasional friendly chat with an internet stranger to spice things up. So I sincerely hope and pray that they've learned something after RO1 and RO2 will be much more fun to play.

But that asides, Clown? WTF will a clown do? make the creep laugh to death or something corny like that? And here I thought they were pretty crazy when they decided to add dancer and bard to RO1.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Clown I think was the last class of hunter. :X

And no I havne't seen pics or trailors, I willl later though.

I just like when I was on a private server and could reset my stats so I coudl go all int/vit with around 40 or so dex. I was a bad ass tank/back up healer with my crusader.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I'm thinking about playing this game a bit when it comes out in alpha/beta, as I did with the original RO, if only to get an experience of what it's like. The music by Yoko Kanno certainly doesn't hurt either. I love Yoko Kanno.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

So whats up with this game? any news when the game will be open in US beta version?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I am working on the updates, taking awhile since I am scraping up pictures, and more informations. I just don't wanna post a update with no goodies for you guys.

How ya doing, buddy?

I loved the pictures. Much better graphics but still it makes you feel like you are still playing Ragnarok.

I wish I could play the beta, I'd love to kill some 3D rendered porings.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Man! this sux! I want to play RO 2!! isn't there a way how to play this game at all?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I'm pretty anxious to play this game, since I loved the first one for such a long time.

I'm curious to see how PvP will work under the 3D rendering now. Guild battles would be plain crazy.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Chingy

Man! this sux! I want to play RO 2!! isn't there a way how to play this game at all?

Play by using ***n, but I am sure you know it is illeagle to use ***n to play Korean games that requires ***n.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Taegueki

Play by using ***n, but I am sure you know it is illeagle to use ***n to play Korean games that requires ***n.

What is ***n?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Kssn. A.K.A Korean Social Security Number.

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Gung-Ho did buy Gravity Inc, so there is likely a Japanese beta. It's just a matter of finding the webpage. Signing up for Japanese betas are always a hell of a lot easier than signing up for Korean ones because of the whole KSSN deal. Of course, Gravity has been smart recently and has been blocking IPs from sites.

Nothing a proxy can't deal with I suppose.

I used to love RO, and I've been looking forward to RO2 ever since my Aegis days. Oh, to be young again.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Taegueki

Play by using ***n, but I am sure you know it is illeagle to use ***n to play Korean games that requires ***n.

Yeah! I do know it's illegal, but I want to play it damnit! why the heck haven't they released US beta version yet? I remember someone said it will be released somewhere in februrary, so... whats up with the game anyway? :aargh:

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I am sure Jap will do exact same thing for RO as Korea does. But hell, I am sure that some games that are jap also requires some kind of special number. (not sure if it is SSN or not.)

I was speaking idiomatically.

Special number? and what is SSN?

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Social Security Number.

Prob just like in Korean version, Jap version will PROB need some kind of SSN or number. (While Korean version needs KSSN.)

FELIPE NO

Japanese betas require no sort of social security number if they are open beta. I believe RO2 right now is closed beta in both countries, so even if one had a KSSN or found a beta signup page, you'd still be out of luck.

Chingy, the sad reality is that since Gravity is a Japanese/Korean country, their primary market is that of those two countries. I wouldn't count on playing RO2 for at least another 6 months or more, knowing how Gravity operates. Stop whining about it, it'll come when it comes.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

It won't take 6 months. It took almost 1 1/2 years for RO to be out for outside of Korea, Japan, China. (AFTER Gravity being hacked.)

Jam it back in, in the dark.