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| ReleaseName = The Realm Online | | ReleaseName = The Realm Online | ||
| − | | image = [[Image:TheRealm- | + | | image = [[Image:TheRealm-jc.png|190px]]<br /> |
''The Realm Online Cover'' | ''The Realm Online Cover'' | ||
| ReleaseDate = {{1996}} | | ReleaseDate = {{1996}} | ||
| ProjectStatus = N/A | | ProjectStatus = N/A | ||
| − | | Developer = {{SierraDev}}, | + | | Developer = {{SierraDev}}, {{CodemastersDev}} (previous), {{NorsemanGamesDev}} (current) |
| Publisher = {{SierraPub}} | | Publisher = {{SierraPub}} | ||
| − | | Designer = {{ | + | | Designer = {{StephenNichols}} |
| Category = {{SierraFull}} | | Category = {{SierraFull}} | ||
| Source = {{NoSource}} | | Source = {{NoSource}} | ||
| Genre = {{MMORPG}} (Multiplayer) | | Genre = {{MMORPG}} (Multiplayer) | ||
| − | | Engine = {{ | + | | Engine = {{SCI21}} |
| Platform = {{Win3x}}, {{Win9x}} | | Platform = {{Win3x}}, {{Win9x}} | ||
| Localization = {{English}} | | Localization = {{English}} | ||
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'''''The Realm Online''''', originally known simply as '''''The Realm''''', is a second generation MORPG (multiplayer online role playing game). | '''''The Realm Online''''', originally known simply as '''''The Realm''''', is a second generation MORPG (multiplayer online role playing game). | ||
| − | The Realm was launched in December 1996 for | + | The Realm was launched in December 1996 for Windows<ref>http://www.gameogre.com/realm.htm</ref> It was designed in the tradition of [[graphical MUD]]s,<ref name="geeksaresexy.net">{{cite web| title=RPG Nostalgia: The Realm| url=http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2008/11/17/rpg-nostalgia-the-realm/| author= Lynn, Casey| date=2008-11-17| publisher=Geeks are Sexy| accessdate=2014-12-15}}</ref> before the popular usage of the terms "[[massively multiplayer]]" and "MMORPG".<ref name="mmohuts.com">http://mmohuts.com/editorials/oldest-mmorpgs</ref> |
Originally published by [[Sierra On-Line]], it was abandoned by that company because of its unfavorable comparison to ''[[w:Ultima Online|Ultima Online]]'' and ''[[w:EverQuest|EverQuest]]''.<ref name="dvw">{{cite book | last = Bartle | first = Richard | authorlink = Richard Bartle | Originally published by [[Sierra On-Line]], it was abandoned by that company because of its unfavorable comparison to ''[[w:Ultima Online|Ultima Online]]'' and ''[[w:EverQuest|EverQuest]]''.<ref name="dvw">{{cite book | last = Bartle | first = Richard | authorlink = Richard Bartle | ||
| − | | title = [[w:Designing Virtual Worlds|Designing Virtual Worlds]] | publisher = New Riders | year = 2003 | isbn = 978-0-13-101816-7 | pages = 34 }}</ref> It was next taken up for a short time by a company called [[World Opponent Network]] which was also owned by [[Sierra On-Line]], then [[w:Codemasters|Codemasters]], and presently is a [[w:Norseman Games|Norseman Games]] production.<ref>http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm</ref> | + | | title = [[w:Designing Virtual Worlds|Designing Virtual Worlds]] | publisher = New Riders | year = 2003 | isbn = 978-0-13-101816-7 | pages = 34 }}</ref> It was next taken up for a short time by a company called [[World Opponent Network|World Opponent Network (WON)]] which was also owned by [[Sierra On-Line|Sierra]], then [[w:Codemasters|Codemasters]], and presently is a [[w:Norseman Games|Norseman Games]] production.<ref>http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm</ref> |
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| − | | width="435" |[[The Realm Online]] || width="145" align="center"|3.43||width="165" align="center"|2.100.002||width="75" align="center"|1998 | + | | width="435" |[[Realm Online, The|The Realm Online]] || width="145" align="center"|3.43||width="165" align="center"|2.100.002||width="75" align="center"|1998 |
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| − | ''The Realm Online'' uses [[Turn-based strategy|turn-based combat]], which makes it different from other [[MUD]]s of its generation,<ref name="mmohuts.com"/> and is convenient for players with a bad Internet connection.<ref name="gameogre.com">http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm</ref> it has been credited to be the first virtual world to use | + | ''The Realm Online'' uses [[w:Turn-based strategy|Turn-based strategy|turn-based combat]], which makes it different from other [[MUD]]s of its generation,<ref name="mmohuts.com"/> and is convenient for players with a bad Internet connection.<ref name="gameogre.com">http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm</ref> it has been credited to be the first virtual world to use instances, with every battle taking place in a special room outside of the open world.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Horn|first1=Daniel Reiter|date= 2011|title=Using a Physical Metaphor to Scale Up Communication in Virtual Worlds|url=https://books.google.nl/books?id=1wGOSrcew18C&dq=%22The+Realm+Online%22+dungeon&source=gbs_navlinks_s|publisher=Stanford University|page= 11|accessdate=2014-12-15}}</ref> |
| − | The game has been criticized for its unforgiving | + | The game has been criticized for its unforgiving character creation: a character that hasn't been created optimally can't reach maximum potential.<ref name="gameogre.com"/> |
In the game's first year, 25,000 user accounts had been made. In 2008, the server would still reach an online population of 100 to 200 players during peak hours.<ref name="geeksaresexy.net"/> | In the game's first year, 25,000 user accounts had been made. In 2008, the server would still reach an online population of 100 to 200 players during peak hours.<ref name="geeksaresexy.net"/> | ||
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==<br /> References == | ==<br /> References == | ||
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== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
| − | * { | + | <!-- * {(Official website|http://www.realmserver.com}) --> |
* [http://www.realmserver.com/images/realm/art/screenshots/realm_map_shot_300.jpg Map of the Realm] | * [http://www.realmserver.com/images/realm/art/screenshots/realm_map_shot_300.jpg Map of the Realm] | ||
* [[SHP:Games/TheRealm.html|Mixed-Up Mother Goose SCI on The Sierra Help Pages]] | * [[SHP:Games/TheRealm.html|Mixed-Up Mother Goose SCI on The Sierra Help Pages]] | ||
* [[w:The Realm Online|Mixed-Up Fairy Tales on Wikipedia]] | * [[w:The Realm Online|Mixed-Up Fairy Tales on Wikipedia]] | ||
* [[moby:the-realm-online|The Realm Online on MobyGames]] | * [[moby:the-realm-online|The Realm Online on MobyGames]] | ||
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* [[Sierra Release List]] | * [[Sierra Release List]] | ||
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| Release Date: | 1996 |
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| Project Status: | N/A |
| Latest Version: | {{{ReleaseVersion}}} |
| Developer(s): | Sierra, Codemasters (previous), Norseman Games (current) |
| Publisher: | Sierra |
| Designer(s): | Stephen Nichols |
| Source Available: | No |
| Category: | Full Release |
| Type: | {{{Type}}} |
| Genre: | MMORPG (Multiplayer) |
| Theme(s): | {{{Theme}}} |
| Engine: | SCI2.1 |
| CP Scheme: | {{{CopyProtection}}} |
| ESRB Rating: | {{{ESRBRating}}} |
| Platform: | Windows 3x, Windows 9x |
| Localization: | English |
| Website: | www.sierra.com |
Description
The Realm Online, originally known simply as The Realm, is a second generation MORPG (multiplayer online role playing game).
The Realm was launched in December 1996 for Windows[1] It was designed in the tradition of graphical MUDs,[2] before the popular usage of the terms "massively multiplayer" and "MMORPG".[3]
Originally published by Sierra On-Line, it was abandoned by that company because of its unfavorable comparison to Ultima Online and EverQuest.[4] It was next taken up for a short time by a company called World Opponent Network (WON) which was also owned by Sierra, then Codemasters, and presently is a Norseman Games production.[5]
Versions
LSCI
Game Game version Interpreter version Date The Realm Online 3.43 2.100.002 1998
Screenshots
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Story
About
The Realm Online uses Turn-based strategy|turn-based combat, which makes it different from other MUDs of its generation,[3] and is convenient for players with a bad Internet connection.[6] it has been credited to be the first virtual world to use instances, with every battle taking place in a special room outside of the open world.[7]
The game has been criticized for its unforgiving character creation: a character that hasn't been created optimally can't reach maximum potential.[6]
In the game's first year, 25,000 user accounts had been made. In 2008, the server would still reach an online population of 100 to 200 players during peak hours.[2]
Downloads
GOG
- Not available at this time.
New Installer
None
Demos
Patches
None Available ZIP File []
Walkthroughs/Hints
- No walkthrough available.
- SHP Forums
References
Related Links
- Map of the Realm
- Mixed-Up Mother Goose SCI on The Sierra Help Pages
- Mixed-Up Fairy Tales on Wikipedia
- The Realm Online on MobyGames
- Sierra Release List
- ↑ http://www.gameogre.com/realm.htm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://mmohuts.com/editorials/oldest-mmorpgs
- ↑ {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=book }}
- ↑ http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm
- ↑ {{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=book }}
