Wizard 101

[Winnow]

sign up for the beta

https://www.wizard101.com/

[Xatrei]

Seeing the intro animation on that link makes me want to smash a kitten with a rock.

[Bagar-]

Saying that was gay would be a put-down to homosexuals everywhere.

[Winnow]

I just noticed this game uses a chat system similar to Toontown. The Toontalker!

That can only be a good sign as Toontown is the 2nd best MMO right behind the original EQ.

[Winnow]

This game is pretty fun. It's sort of a combination between an online RPG and a card game.

More fun and deeper than you might think.

One nice thing about the game is that it lets you get started right away while the game downloads in the background. It downloads the character creator first and low res textures. You can download the high res in the background.

Here I am ready to make friends!



You play cards in your deck against other players/npcs



It looks like you can play against multiple opponents at the same time if all the circles are able to be filled.



Summon creatures.

It does remind me of ToonTown a bit. The Toontalker, downloads in the background, and you play mini games to get your mana back up after fights. Nice UI, easy to use. It's a dumbed down EQ type game (kinda like WoW) but fun.

[Sartori]

Love many of your contributions Winnow, but sometimes I wonder after reading things like "I couldn't handle KOTOR after 10 minutes" (or however it was worded). Yet...you not only play Wizard 101, you recommend it. /shrug

[Winnow]

Love many of your contributions Winnow, but sometimes I wonder after reading things like "I couldn't handle KOTOR after 10 minutes" (or however it was worded). Yet...you not only play Wizard 101, you recommend it. /shrug

Yeah, I have my quirks.

I didn't say I disliked KOTOR, I just didn't play it for more than a few minutes after installing it. I'm sure other outside factors were involved. Some other game or interest had my attention at the time I'm guessing.

This game is fun. I can handle games with varying degrees of difficulty and enjoy each for what they are. I recommend the game to those that don't mind a light game once in awhile. As I mentioned, there's more to it than the Disney looks give it credit for. I don't expect everyone to try it.

[Kwonryu DragonFist]

Wizard 101 rocks!

[noel]

I liked toon town a lot and for that reason alone this game looks cool.

I'm currently playing a totally stupid webgame called Mechquest

http://www.mechquest.com

[Sabek]

I liked toon town a lot and for that reason alone this game looks cool.

I'm currently playing a totally stupid webgame called Mechquest

http://www.mechquest.com

My kids play the original Adventurequest from this same company.

[Bubba Grizz]

Is this going to be a free game or a monthy fee type game? Also would it be appropriate for kids? as in, is it dumbed down enough for kids to actually play and enjoy (kids 5-8 age range).

[Winnow]

Is this going to be a free game or a monthy fee type game? Also would it be appropriate for kids? as in, is it dumbed down enough for kids to actually play and enjoy (kids 5-8 age range).

It's definitely for kids. That's why they have the "Toontalker" so pervs can't start up chats with your kids.

I don't know how the pricing will be but sign up for the beta as that's free for sure. It only took a couple days to get added into the beta after signing up.

[Funkmasterr]

Love many of your contributions Winnow, but sometimes I wonder after reading things like "I couldn't handle KOTOR after 10 minutes" (or however it was worded). Yet...you not only play Wizard 101, you recommend it. /shrug

Yeah, I have my quirks.

I didn't say I disliked KOTOR, I just didn't play it for more than a few minutes after installing it. I'm sure other outside factors were involved. Some other game or interest had my attention at the time I'm guessing.

This game is fun. I can handle games with varying degrees of difficulty and enjoy each for what they are. I recommend the game to those that don't mind a light game once in awhile. As I mentioned, there's more to it than the Disney looks give it credit for. I don't expect everyone to try it.

Or it could be that anything remotely related to Star Wars is boring, and just gay in general.

[noel]

Love many of your contributions Winnow, but sometimes I wonder after reading things like "I couldn't handle KOTOR after 10 minutes" (or however it was worded). Yet...you not only play Wizard 101, you recommend it. /shrug

Yeah, I have my quirks.

I didn't say I disliked KOTOR, I just didn't play it for more than a few minutes after installing it. I'm sure other outside factors were involved. Some other game or interest had my attention at the time I'm guessing.

This game is fun. I can handle games with varying degrees of difficulty and enjoy each for what they are. I recommend the game to those that don't mind a light game once in awhile. As I mentioned, there's more to it than the Disney looks give it credit for. I don't expect everyone to try it.

Or it could be that anything remotely related to Star Wars is boring, and just gay in general.

This is in no way criticism, but you only think that because you weren't alive in the late 70s.

[Winnow]

[Sartori]

Or it could be that anything remotely related to Star Wars is boring, and just gay in general.

Kinda like anything rap is boring, and just gay in general?

Anyways, The game looks very appealing to kids for sure, and I guess adults are enjoying it, too! I couldn't sit through that trailer though