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Jazuela · 08-02-2006, 07:42 PM

I played Inferno for a few years, and it was a lot of fun. But, it isn't even remotely an RPI (according to the "usual definition" accepted and acknowledged here in this forum).

It is now free, so that's awesome and I really urge anyone who wants a refreshing change from the usual hack-n-slash, or something less hard-core than an RPI, to give it a try.

It isn't permadeath. It has levels, and experience, and builds (similar to some extent to training points). The emote system is extremely limited. Last time I played they had -just- added the ability to talk -to- someone specific, instead of just "saying" to no one in particular. They have an ENORMOUS "verb list" which, to most folks, are socials, which most players use instead of emotes, so after the 200th "wave at Sue" it gets a bit stale. They also default with the numbers showing in combat - the dice rolls. Those can be briefed though, so you can hunt without seeing all those numbers. There are no sdescs - people read your name on their monitor, just as in most non-RPIs. However unlike most non-RPIs, it is assumed you haven't actually learned someone's name, unless you've heard it mentioned either in introduction or in passing. They also have a global chat channel, but that is also expected to be roleplayed as IC.

One nice thing that I loved about it was the OOC area of the game, which is where all account-holders "show up" before stepping through an arch, and into the game itself. There, you can yap about stuff with each other, meet a staff member for help, have OOC meetings, etc. etc. etc. All of that occurs while you are your "account name" and *not* as your character.

So - according to the very strict criteria of an RPI, it isn't. At all. It misses the mark on every criteria except one: roleplay is required and expected.

I think Inferno might appeal most to people who normally play RPIs, but are looking for a "distraction" from the intensity that an RPI demands. It would also appeal greatly to people who are accustomed to most of the current popular pay-to-play text games, especially now since Inferno is free.

08-02-2006, 07:42 PM	#4
Jazuela Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New England Posts: 849	I played Inferno for a few years, and it was a lot of fun. But, it isn't even remotely an RPI (according to the "usual definition" accepted and acknowledged here in this forum). It is now free, so that's awesome and I really urge anyone who wants a refreshing change from the usual hack-n-slash, or something less hard-core than an RPI, to give it a try. It isn't permadeath. It has levels, and experience, and builds (similar to some extent to training points). The emote system is extremely limited. Last time I played they had -just- added the ability to talk -to- someone specific, instead of just "saying" to no one in particular. They have an ENORMOUS "verb list" which, to most folks, are socials, which most players use instead of emotes, so after the 200th "wave at Sue" it gets a bit stale. They also default with the numbers showing in combat - the dice rolls. Those can be briefed though, so you can hunt without seeing all those numbers. There are no sdescs - people read your name on their monitor, just as in most non-RPIs. However unlike most non-RPIs, it is assumed you haven't actually learned someone's name, unless you've heard it mentioned either in introduction or in passing. They also have a global chat channel, but that is also expected to be roleplayed as IC. One nice thing that I loved about it was the OOC area of the game, which is where all account-holders "show up" before stepping through an arch, and into the game itself. There, you can yap about stuff with each other, meet a staff member for help, have OOC meetings, etc. etc. etc. All of that occurs while you are your "account name" and not as your character. So - according to the very strict criteria of an RPI, it isn't. At all. It misses the mark on every criteria except one: roleplay is required and expected. I think Inferno might appeal most to people who normally play RPIs, but are looking for a "distraction" from the intensity that an RPI demands. It would also appeal greatly to people who are accustomed to most of the current popular pay-to-play text games, especially now since Inferno is free.