Realm Online, The
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| Release Date: | 1996 |
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| Project Status: | N/A |
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| Developer(s): | Sierra, Codemasters (previous), Norseman Games (current) |
| Publisher: | Sierra |
| Designer(s): | Template:Stephen Nichols |
| Source Available: | No |
| Category: | Full Release |
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| Genre: | MMORPG (Multiplayer) |
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| Engine: | Template:SCI2.1 |
| CP Scheme: | {{{CopyProtection}}} |
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| 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
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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
- Template:MUDs
- ↑ 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
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- ↑ http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm
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