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, these lands are for players above level 89, where they are given a choice of ascending to angels, descending to demons or staying on the Mainland. |
, these lands are for players above level 89, where they are given a choice of ascending to angels, descending to demons or staying on the Mainland. |
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Upon entering, players receive an advancement quest, after completing it, the players will have the ability to learn more skills and receive either a small angel or devil to accompany them throughout their adventures. |
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==Unique Game Features== |
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Revision as of 14:37, 29 May 2007
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Perfect World (Chinese: 完美世界, commonly abbreviated as PW and W2), is a MMORPG game developed by Beijing Perfect World, it cost the company 30 million RMB and was accomplished within 3 years, it has Lineage II's graphics and World of Warcraft's freedom and it is also F2P, making this game one of the top competitors today in the Asian market, with over 30 million registered players in Asia alone.[1][2]. Korean, American and English versions of Perfect World are under development and yet to set the date for closed beta release.
Background
Perfect World is a full-feature 3D online game that is based on rich Chinese mythology and set in the world of Pangu, with entire generations of gods that paved the way for the creation of great civilizations. Anchored on groundbreaking creative elements and features that catapult it into the next level of 3D online gaming, Perfect World bestows players with the power to create their own legend and, ultimately, their own Perfect World.
Starting from a Chinese traditional myth that the god Pangu built the sky, land, and beings, the game creates a profound cultural base and brings players into an age-old, mysterious and undiscovered world with epic backgrounds and a grandiose storyline.
Developed using a patented Element 3D engine, Perfect World presents our players a real 3D space with its seamless, huge 3D map. Perfect World brings players the concept of 3D online game with the theme "creating a world" for the first time, giving players a new experience in team work and world creation. All these functions are able to enhance the interaction between the game and the players, and bring them novel and infinite fun.
Server Types
PvP
Player versus Player server allows players above level 30 attack other players outside protected cities and towns. Characters under level 30 are protected and cannot attack other players freely, when the character reached level 30, their name becomes white and is vulnerable to other players.[3] Options are available for players who does not wish to attack any players accidentally by disabling the PvP mode, however this does not stop other players from attacking. Players who kills other players will result having a red nametag, the more kills, the color darkens. Red nametag player gets punished when they die by more EXP loss and higher percentage of item loss.
PvE
Player versus Environment server works similar to PvP server, however players above level 30 can turn off the PvP system, and therefore be protected from other players.
Gameplay Controls
Perfect World uses the standarded WASD keys for character movements. It also uses F1 to F8 and number 1 to 6 for hotkeys, allowing quick access. Only the hotkeys may be changed around, all the other alphabetical keys are fixed.[4]
Character Classes
Each character and class in Perfect World has the special ability and peripherals to fly, trek, and swim in different terrains. Inherent attributes, special equipments, summons or even mountable animals make it possible for characters to not only fly, trek, and swim but also to duel and clash on any of the terrain.
Human
Wuxia-Warrior
Wuxias are close combat warriors who are potent with or without weapons. They are swift, agile and quick to attack and evade assailants. Wuxias as swordsmen weight themselves on chivalry and the mastery of the different fighting arts through continuous practice and training.They are balanced both on attacking and defending enemies, plus their solid grasp of the different kinds of weapons, superior physical attack and fighting arts makes the deadly combination of power and speed makes the Wuxias a formidable foe to contend with.
Fashi-Mage
Fashi’s are hot tempered but warm hearted masters of the conjuring arts. They can utilize the elements of water, fire and earth to their advantage. To maximize the elements of nature, Fashis are required to be immersed in a state of mystical meditation to be effective when attacking. During this state, the defense capability of Fashi’s are crippled but once conjuring is in effect, they can deal a great amount of long range damage to enemies. To the Fashi, the adage: “The best defense is always the best offense” seems to be appropriate. Aside from this, Fashi’s can absorb skills while developing their own skills as they level up.
Wing
Yumang-Archer
Yumangs are believed to be offspring’s from a hybrid of humans and gods and on which bloodlines are made apparent through their intrinsic physical beauty and elegance. Their race is blessed with wings and can fly for a short distance as an innate attribute. The Yumangs specifically are the guardians of the race. They utilize wood type equipments and other long range weapons to ward of attackers and would be enemies.
Yuling-Priest
Yulings are part of the same elegant race as that of the Yumangs. They too have flight as an innate attribute. They can heal, curse and can call on the earth elements of thunder and wind. They are a good pair for close combat since their long ranged spiritual prowess complements that of melee warriors that balance the Yulings inadequacy.
Beast
Yaoshou-Werebeast
Yaoshous are creatures that opened up to the evils of the earth and as such, the creatures that used to tread the earth for more than a hundred years metamorphosed with the shape of a human being. Yaoshou are strong creatures that often serve as the front attacker on the battlefield. Its prime strength is its ability to battle with the enemies during short distance fights. It mainly relies on it’s strength during attacks. Yaoshou’s can bring out the full beast in them by awakening the animal within himself and transforming himself into a creature of vast strength.
Yaojing-Werefox
Yaojing shares the evil that reside in Yaoshous, but instead being beast-like creatures, Yaojings are attractive and charming characters that can tantalize its foes and allies. Yaojings' temptress ways are traced from that of a grass snake and like the snake, are very adept in using poison. In addition, Yaojings can tame animals to fight with them. Each pet that is tamed and summoned has its own attributes and skills that can be used by the Yaojing in combat. Yaojings can awaken the fox in them for a higher attack and defense attribute that is not normally displayed when it in its normal form.
The World
Perfect World created a world with flying monsters and floating cities and ruins, all waiting to be explored. There are three existing lands in Perfect World, the map offers a grid system for easy exploration. The game shifts from night to day and sunny to rainy season on a regular cycle, changing the view of each area to suit the time. This “real world” effect will immerse the players more effectively in the game.
Mainland
The original world where players are brought into upon creation and allows factions to have territorial battles. This world features six major cities,
- Ancient Dragon City
- Dream Harbour
- Human City
- Wing City
- Beast City
- Portal City to other lands
There are over 40 towns and camps in this world.
Heaven and Hell
These lands come with the first major update[5] , these lands are for players above level 89, where they are given a choice of ascending to angels, descending to demons or staying on the Mainland. Upon entering, players receive an advancement quest, after completing it, the players will have the ability to learn more skills and receive either a small angel or devil to accompany them throughout their adventures.
Unique Game Features
Territorial Battles
The game divides the whole terrain into smaller domains and has a built-in territorial battle system where factions can build, arm and fortify a city or multiple establishments at the same time. Fortify the captured city with catapults and armaments to effectively guard your location against opposing attackers who are keen on expanding their territory.[6]
The faction that takes control of the domain will receive large sum of money each week as a reward, members in that faction will also have the advantages of teleporting to their choice of towns within the domain, and will be able to see and pick rare herbs, to make rare medicines.
Many different rewards apply to different version of the game.
High detail character customization
The game allows players to customize character features from head to toe. Every detail of the human body: hair style and color, facial features such as distance of the eyes, shape of the brows, body shape, skin color, torso size, width of limbs, etc., can be customized using a unique slider system that offers full control to the user. Using this customization system makes each character unique.
Massive Quest System
The game itself has more than 5,000 quests waiting to be discovered and completed. Quests can be race- and class-specific. Instance quests are available for players who would like to make their own adventures.
Mount System
Pets are not just companions in Perfect World. Players can train their pets, mount them and use them as a means of transportation. They can accommodate up to two players (male with female only) at the same time, enabling you assist a fallen comrade and bring her to safety during a battle, or take her out for a nice stroll in the woods or fields with your in-game loved one or hitch a ride with someone who has a fast mount.
Home System
This new feature allows players to buy a land and build their own home, decorate the interior. More information still yet to be released.[7]
Major Events
Horse Race
Players who have mounts can participate in this event, the course of the race spread over large variaty of terrains. The winner will receive a medal that allows them to continue other quests.[8]
Treasure Hunt
All players are able to participate in this event, there are four different location where this event is taking place, players who wish to participate will need to enter the major cities' battledome and open up treasure chest. Each chest can only be opened by one player and the player who is opening the chest are vulnerable to attacks. Surprises are released when a chest is opened, a ancient monster might appear or just a few potions for the effort.
Forest Hunt
Players participating are tranported into a forest where the monsters inside are indestructable. players will need to go through the forest and find treasure chest that will reward them for thier efffort.
Perfect World Radio
Perfect World is the first and only MMORPG with its own radio station[9] , with everyday live DJ chat time. Players are able to request music from the Perfect World Radio website. The DJs acts as a Gamemaster in the game, holding events in different servers and giving out prizes to the winners.
Each version of the game has its own radio station, active ones are, China, Taiwan,Vietnam and Malaysia Perfect World.
Unique Security Feature
To prevent players' account from hackers, Perfect World has put in a Phone Lock feature[10] for those who wishes to use it. The Phone Lock, when activated, freezes the account until the player phones in using the registered number, when successful, it unfreezes the account for ten minutes and therefore giving player access log in within the given time. After the unfreezing time, the account will once again be locked up, but the player still online will be able to continue playing, only that if he/she logged out, they cannot log in until lock is deactivated again using Phone Lock.
References
- ^ "Perfect World Info from Beijing Perfect World".
- ^ "Hackenslash news".
- ^ "Battle System from Perfect World Philippines".
- ^ "Perfect World Info from Perfect World Philippines".
- ^ "Perfect World Japan Celestrial or Evil Page".
- ^ "Territorial Battle Information from Malaysion Website".
- ^ "Creating Home from Official Malaysian Website".
- ^ "Perfect World Events from Perfect World Taiwan".
- ^ "Perfect World China Radio Website".
- ^ "Perfect World Taiwan Phone Lock Website".
External links
Official Websites
- Perfect World China - Official website (Simplified Chinese)
- Perfect World Taiwan - Official website (Traditional Chinese)
- Perfect World Vietnam - Official website (Vietnamese)
- Perfect World Japan - Official website (Japanese)
- Perfect World Malaysia - Official website (Simplified Chinese)
- Perfect World Philippines - Official website (English)
- Perfect World Developers Website - International Perfect World, English
Fansites
- Perfect World Wiki and Community Site Perfect World English Wiki and Community site
- Perfect Fansite! - Perfect World PH Fansite
- Perfect World Forums - A Forum for Clans and General Discussion of the Malaysian English Version of Perfect World
- Pinoy Perfect World - A Filipino Perfect World Community site