MMOs on Linux - More Choice Than You Thin

Up until early 2009, the popular space adventure EVE Online was actively supported, but the  developers, CCPrmt s, discontinued the Linux client citing lack of uptake. Luckily, the ever-creative Linux community began work on making the game compatible with their OS of choice, and it wasn't long before users of Ubuntu, Fedora and other distributions were back playing. Thanks in part to Alexandre Julliard's Wine. 。

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DistroWatch - The Linux distribution repository
Wine - Homepage for the Wine software
PlayOnLinux - Simplified way to run games on Linux。

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Wine is the preferred method to get MMORPGs up and running on a Unix-based systems, and development has come leaps and bounds from where it was several years ago. Supprmtoor pixel shaders and better 3D rendering have increased game compatibility, performance and functionality dramatically. Today, there are countless titles that will work flawlessly with an out-of-the-box Wine installation. No tinkering, no configuration, just install and play. Not dissimilar to Windows.。

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For those who want an even easier way to game on Linux, PlayOnLinux is, frankly, idiot-proof. It is based on Wine, so you can expect the same compatibility with your favourite MMOs. A central window lists all Windows applications installed, with the option to add more using a wizard interface. Games can even be installed from a CD or DVD, meaning you don't have to fuss around with Windowsents downloaded from the developer's website.。

Drivers also play a crucial part in game performance, and both Nvidia and ATI have official releases for most chipsets. T are community-developed drivers (in Linux, there is community developed everything) for those looking for an open source alternative. I find the configuration of a strong Linux rig to be trial and error. If your frame rate in AION resembles a slide show, mix and match the drivers and settings.。

It is unlikely that any Linux user is a die-hard PC gamer, and there is naturally a downside to executing code written for Windows on a completely different architecture. Performance may take a slight hit in some games, anpersonally encountered a number of texture and rendering issues in several MMORPGs (for example, the map in World of Warcraft didn't register my location properly). Usually, if there is a problem that a lot of players are having trouble with, a workaround or fix  is generally developed and posted.。

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Linux will greet you with a blank stare if you try and run an .exe file, whereas Wine will treat it as just another Windows application. Wine  is a free program for Unix and Unix-like operating systems which enables software written for Microsoft Windows to be installed and executed. Microsoft Office, iTunes, World of Warcraft, even Internet Explorer can be inled onto a Linux box in this way.。

The general consensus is that playing any kind of game on Linux is a tiring, impractical and cumbersome process. In reality, you can play almost anyular MMORPG without a hitch. The Wine Application Database has an extensive list of all the MMOs that have been tested, and what you can expect from running them under Wine.。

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The Linux community is renowned for their creativity and problem solving, and are determined to increase market share by working to make distribution as easy to use as pose. Even so, some may say that Linux don'tneed game publisher backing, as the developer community are coping just fine going it alone.。

Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in the world, with over 92% of computers running Redmond's desktop behemoth. If you are primarily a PC gamer, it is unlikelu have, or have ever considered, moving to a different operating system. Why subject yourself to the issues that  A completely new architecture, paradigm and approach to how computing should be for a user, would bring? All of your software won't work, your file formats won't be recognised, your games won't play, right? Not really. Deploying Linux on your hard drive has its advantages, and recent developments have meant that making the switch doesn't mean losing out.。

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The popularity of the penguin has begun to grow amongst average users, despite the platform being around for four decades. The netbook boom has finally brought a computer running Linux into many people's homes. Unfortunately, much to the open source community's dismay, developers still aren't very keen on making their releases compatible. As a result, there aren'ty MMORPGs that can be run natively on Linux.。

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Linux' official mascot。

Unfortunately the answer is yes, and it may not change for some time. MMO developers don't wish to invest in Linux players because frankly, there just aren't enough of them. With the popularity of OS X growing, and the recent release of Windows 7 restg consumer faith in Microsoft, It's not surprising that companies are focussing their efforts on an already established player base.。

 
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Nothing. Linux is generally free, but for what you make up for in savings you will lose in time. To get the most out of operating system, a big chunk of your time will have to be invested. Great strides in user friendliness haven't completely eliminated the need for most users to bash the odd command or two into Terminal. Still, you will be rewarded with an insanely more customisable system that is free from viruses and malware. Not to mention Linux's famed reliability, perfect for avoiding Window's relentless vendetta against important guild runs (BSOD at the most inopportune time, anyone?).。

Teething problems aren't uncommon。

The compatibility is finally there, so switching to a different operating system no longer means waving goodbye to your MMOs. It may not be as seamless as le clicking an installer, but the fun you will have learning and playing with Linux is well worth the price of admission.。

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MMOs on Linux - More Choice Than You Think
Neil Kewn (Murxidon) , OnRPG Journalist。

One of the fundamental reasons Windows users refuse to switch to a Linux based operating system is its apparent lack of video game compatibility. It is not unfair to say that Microsoft owns a colossal share of the PC gaming market, but installing and playing your favourite MMORPG on a Linux machine isnmpossible,. nor is it particularly difficult. Drastic advancements have been made which enable most popular games that used to just run on Windows, to work perfectly under Linux.

Mini Fighter Tour Intimiate Look At All T

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There is a systrmtelled 'Netmarblers' in the GlobalNetmarble.com website that is in charge of giving out awards for different categories through community activities and ranking charts. Our very own community managers are trying their best to weed out abusive users in advance. We will do our best to establish a fairer ranking system. 。

Fusion system: http://global.netmarble.com/minifighter/Guides/RetrieveEnchanting.asp。

4. The ranking system works by measuring the level of a player and their win/loss ratio. This could be abused by players tradingrmt with friends or they can make themselves an alternate account. What is the plan to prevent cheating the ranking system? 
Answer: The ranking system is experiencing unforeseen abuse by users who are able to raise their win rates by using shortcuts. These users may have great s but this does not prove their skill. The development team is planning ways to prevent this abuse with additional technical support, while at the same time looking for ways to make the ranking system more just. 。

Although I have covered the main features this game has to offer, there are many more for you to discover. The team that led me through the tour was very nice, helpful and informative. Please be sure to give this game a trt is not like your average grinder, skill actually matters in PvP.。

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I logged in and went to the meeting spot to be greeted by the team. Since the meeting spot was the fishing zone, we decided to begin learning about fishing. The fishing system in Mini Fighter is pretty sim You can buy various fishing rods from the NPC. Afterwards, you simply double click on your rod to begin fishing. There are two methods to fish, auto and manual. Both speak for themselves, auto fishing allows your character to fish even if you are away while manual requires user input. Since manual fishing requires you to be at your computer, it has a higher chance to catch fish. This simple yet handy system allows users to gain some Mifa, which is the ingame currency or a random item while they are not playing.。

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The upcoming Castle Siege。

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Next, we visited the Grand Arena. The Grand Arena is the built in tournament system which features ladder type matches. This means winner goes on to face tther winners until there is only one victor. The Grand Arena opens every two hours and stays open for an hour. That is good for about three rounds. Before the tournament starts, sixteen players are required to sign up.。

Note: Just recently a new server was added! Great job listening to your players!。

Before this tour, I had been working with the Mini Fighter community to come up with questions that they wanted answered. The Mini Fighter team was very nice has replied to all your questions!。

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5. NPCs are spread out across the game. Not all cities have the same NPCs. You have to go to another city if the current one does not have the corrNPC. Why was this done? 
Answer: This was intended to help users get together. NPCs can be divided into two large groups: functional NPCs, which are placed in most villages, and community NPCs, which connect to Quiz Zone and Sky Zone, and are placed on larmaps. This was planned in advance by the game development team in order to help users get together in specific locations and form a community. 。

Afterwards, we moved on to the quiz system. This is one of the many mini games offered in Mini Fighter. All of them are a good way to entertain yourself if you don't feel like fighting. In the quiz game you are asked questions. They are all multiple choice but quite hard. You are required to move on platform according to what your choice is. This quiz can be done with many people at once and if you answer the question correctly, you will be rewarded with EXP and Mifa!。

Talking about grinding, we got to take a look at one of the dungeons in this game; the Shirukya Dungeon. The aims of all dungeons are pretty simple. Go in alone or with your party and kill all enemies until you defeat the boss. Ae end you are awarded with EXP and Mifa with a chance to select one out of three hidden cards, which can award you with items such as upgraded equipment!。

Mini Fighter Tour: Intimiate Look At All The Features
By Mohammad Abubakr, OnRPG Journalist。

To make sure that you can efficiently defeat monsters, there is a Fusion and Enchant system. This system is pretty simple and can be used to upgrade items and cards. The power of character cards is displayed with their stars. You can mix three of the same character cards with the same amount of stars for a chance to get one higleveled card. Alternatively you can mix three different character cards with the same amount of stars and you will receive a random character with a random amount of stars.。

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Cons:
- Connections are Peer to Peer meaning long distance players will lag. (A new server was addecently, slowly all lag will vanish)
- Not much customization
- appearance changes with cash shop clothing. 。

OnRPG was given an exclusive tour of the soon to come Castle Siege. It is basically a guild versus guild area. Each channel has four castles, which will be open at a speciale that has yet to be decided. The game works like a traditional capture the flag game. The guild that comes out as the victor will receive double exp for twenty-four hours!。

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We also took a look at the Theatre. In the Theatre you can see background stories of all characters. After the Theatre came the Training Academy. As the name suggests, you can use the area to train. You can practice against NPCs to master all your combos. There is athe Arcade where you can fight NPCs of various difficulties. This allows you to try out all characters without needing the character cards!。

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Once I had tried out the Arcade, we moved on to one of my favorite features of this game; the battle room. The battle room is used to allow you to compete against other players in 14 different types of mini games. These can range from pla soccer, fighting head to head in a death match or having a jump contest where the player to reach the top first wins. This allows players to have something else to do once they are bored of grinding. At the end of each one of the games you select one of three cards where you can win items like a character card! Best of all, character levels do not matter in the battle room! It is all about skill.。

I was lucky enough to be given a tour by the Mini Fighter team. They took me through all the main features of the game. This article is written according to the order of the tourntinue reading to learn more!。

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Quiz!。

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Beating Shirukya。

Finally, we stopped by the boss zone. I had never tried this mode before the tour so I really enjoyed the chance to see it. Basically, you buy a potion from an NPC, which allows you to transform into a powerful boss monster. There are various potions at different prices that feature stronger bosses. I went for the strongest boss and went head to head with the team! The boss receives EXP by killing playerd once the boss has been taken down, players receive Mifa as drops.。

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Mini Fighter is a free to play MMO. The game plays much like an arcadghter such as Street Fighter. There are various characters you can select each with their own play styles and moves. You are given one character card of your choice when beginning the game. These are the required to play characters and can be obtained later on by playing mini games, running dungeons and more. This game is easy to learn but hard to master. Levels do not matter in PvP so it is all about the skill of the player!。

2. There are some connection problems with some players right now. Mostly, the game runs fine, but some players tend to skip across the screen. Players from around the w are allowed to play and according to the community this is what causes the lag. Will there be an IP block in future? 
Answer: Mini Fighter is a P2P game. Netmarble.com and the developers of this game recognize that this lag is causing discomfort to other users and do the best to solve the problem. The main reason for the lag is the long-distance connection. In our efforts to improve game environment, Netmarble.com will increase the number of regional servers starting in February of this year. 。

Yes, I am that fire guy.。

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1. Playere confused as to why Korean Mini Fighter players are allowed into the UMC. They are experienced players and some believe this is not fair for the players in Netmarble's version. Can you explain why this was done? 
Answer: Aside from a few countries that have their own Mini Fighter server, the game is open to all users all around the world. The Korean users who took part in the latest UMC had access to the game outside of Korea, which is why they were all to participate. The same policies will apply to UMCs in the future: if a user from a country with the Mini Fighter service gains access from a third country, he/she will be entitled to attend the UMC. 。

3. Many players are looking forward to playing more games btmarble. Can we expect any new games to come out soon? Could we get some information on release dates? :) 
Answer: Unfortunately, we don't have any information t additional release dates at this time. 。

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6. Could you briefly explain the card enchanting process? 
Answer: In Global Mini Fighter, users can fuse cards up to 10 levels, collect three cards of the same tier, and take them to Miew - the enchant NPC. She will merge the cards together into one card of a higher level. There are two ways to fuse the cards, but combining three cards of the same character has a slightly higher success rate than combining three cards with different characters. Each character card can be upgraded using an enchant item of the same tier. Character cards will be updated to over 10 levels depending on the extent of their distribution among the players. further information, please click on the link below. 。

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Fishing。

Going up against the team!。

Pros:
- PvP is about player skill, not levels.
- Many things to do other than grinding.
- GM team listens to players.
- Unique gameplay (from other MMOs)
- Easy to learn, hard to master.。

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Another thing you can do when you don't feel like running dungeons is a visit to the Coliseum. This is a 20 v 20 arena where teams compete to reach 50 knock outs before the other team. At the bottom of all the platforms are boss monsters for each team. If your boss is killed, tpposing team is granted 10KOs! Be sure to protect your boss!。

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