Massively multiplayer online role-playing game facts for kids
A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is a type of video game where many players can play together at the same time over the internet. Imagine a huge virtual world where you create your own character, go on exciting adventures, and team up with friends or other players from all over the world!
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What is an MMORPG?
An MMORPG combines two main ideas:
- Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO): This means a huge number of people can play the game together at the same time. They connect through the internet to the same game world.
- Role-Playing Game (RPG): In an RPG, you create a character and play a specific role. You might be a brave knight, a powerful wizard, or a sneaky rogue. As you play, your character gets stronger and learns new skills.
Playing in a Virtual World
In an MMORPG, you explore a large, ongoing virtual world. This world keeps going even when you're not playing. You can meet other players, chat with them, and even form groups or "guilds" to complete quests together.
Your Character, Your Story
A big part of MMORPGs is creating your own unique character. You can often choose their appearance, class (like warrior or mage), and skills. As you play, your character gains experience points, levels up, and finds new gear. This helps you become more powerful and tackle harder challenges.
Why are MMORPGs so popular?
MMORPGs are popular for many reasons:
- Social Fun: You can play with friends and make new ones. Working together to defeat a big monster or solve a puzzle is very rewarding.
- Endless Adventure: There's always something new to do, like exploring new areas, completing quests, or fighting other players.
- Personal Progress: Watching your character grow stronger and achieve goals feels great.
- Rich Stories: Many MMORPGs have deep stories and lore that make the world feel alive.
Popular MMORPG Games
There are many different MMORPGs, each with its own unique world and style. Some well-known examples include:
- 2moons
- The 4th Coming
- Anarchy Online
- Asheron's Call
- Asheron's Call 2
- Battle Dawn
- Cantr II
- City of Heroes
- Club Penguin
- Conquer Online
- Dofus
- Dreams of Mirrors Online
- Dungeons & Dragons Online
- Dungeon Siege: Legends Of Aranna
- Eve Online
- Everquest
- Everquest II
- Final Fantasy XI
- Flyff
- Guild Wars
- Helbreath
- Lineage II
- MapleStory
- Matrix Online
- MU Online
- Perfect World
- Ragnarok Online
- RF Online
- Rumble Fighter
- RuneScape
- Runes of Magic
- Sherwood
- Silkroad Online
- Tales Runner
- Tibia
- Trickster Online
- Ultima Online
- World of Warcraft
Images for kids
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MUD1, an early multi-user game
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Screenshot of an event in the MMORPG Ryzom, an open source and free content game (2014).
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A user browsing the market for items in Eve Online
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Bots spamming a communication channel in RuneScape to advertise illegitimate market websites.
See also
In Spanish: Videojuego de rol multijugador masivo en línea para niños
