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Fairy Area Improvement: Animating (developers’ Blog)

July 3rd, 2009
News from http://www.zybez.net/community/index.php
Hello, I am Mod Biscuits and I would like to take you through the experiences I had producing the new fairy quest.With the fairy concept art and models looking great it was up to me as the animator to give them personality and life. It was the first time I had responsibility over the animation of an entire race in RuneScape. Before I could start I needed a clear understanding of how these fairies would behave. To do this I worked closely with Mod Alec, Mod GG and Mod Ingrid to discuss how they would move and interact in the world of RuneScape.



Developing the characteristics of the fairies


Two frames of animation


We decided to make the fairies quite similar to insects with very fast beating wings and fast, erratic movements. I also wanted to stay clear from the stereotypical 'cute' fairy, while still keeping a delicate and feminine feel to them. Previously, all the fairies moved in a similar way, now the Fairy Queen, Godfather and his henchmen all have unique animations that set them apart. The Fairy Queen and Godfather's movements are less erratic than the generic fairies to give them a more regal feel. The Fairy Queen's motions are steadier and more graceful, reflecting her royalty. The Godfather is very similar to the Fairy Queen, with less movement compared to his henchmen, and he hovers with his hands behind his back to show superiority. The Godfather's henchmen both have their own unique style also. Slim Louie looks dangerous and ready for a fight and Fat Rocco is awkward and unfit - he holds on to his hat when he moves and occasionally needs to pull his trousers up.



Techniques used in animation


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I wanted to produce the effect of motion blur on the fairies' wings to enhance the feeling of speed, but it is very difficult to achieve this effect without processor-heavy graphics techniques. Motion blur is an effect usually seen on film when something is moving too fast for the shutter to capture, thus resulting in a blurred image. In a game, the image is drawn to the screen as quickly as the screen can refresh, resulting in no blurred effect. In order to make the wings look as though they are moving fast enough to blur, I've modelled the path of the wings' motion with polygons. I can then animate the transparency value of these polygons to fake the effect of motion blur. This makes the wings look like they're beating faster than they actually are.
I'm glad I had the chance to animate such a unique race in Runescape. This project has been a lot of fun and I hope everybody likes what we have done with the fairies.

We've animated a few of the fairies, as you can see, but we still have a fair few more to finish off before the project can to go to QA.

The Best Free MMOROG List Out!

July 3rd, 2009
News from

Here is the selection of the best MMORPG free games you have available. You of all genres to enjoy for free.
1. Dofus
Dofus is a MMORPG fantasy manga mixture, mixing world of fantasy genre. The story is based on the friendship between a dragon and a paladin. The dragon gets mad when she meets the bride’s paladin, the paladin and kill the faces and the two die.
The game is 2.5D-based flash, which makes it almost playable from any platform that supports a browser and flash.
The describtion from the official website:
Concept
DOFUS is a massive multiplayer role playing online. Halfway between the video game and interactive animated cartoon, DOFUS offers a new concept of online gaming.
Manga-inspired graphics, its tactical gameplay and its groundbreaking humor confer a special place among the other MMORPGs. Seduce generally experienced players thanks to its unique combat system for an MMORPG where the strategy is crucial. But it is also useful to casual players thanks to its easy accessibility.
Finally, despite all the richness of its functionality and its contents do not have the major drawback in other MMORPGs as it is not downloadable from 100Mo.
History
Since the precious DOFUS disappeared, the province of Amakna is in ferment.
Obviously, the great powers that hold these magic dragon eggs, there is much greed and the cities of Bonta and Brakmar are already among them.
However, there seems to be a threat lurks on Amakna even more terrible. Regularly, strange creatures appear in the middle of a fauna and flora are very rich land where only a short time before there was nothing.
But whatever its origins, motivations and events surrounding them, all adventurers share a common goal: to capture the precious DOFUS 6.
Features
An amazing and funny universe
With some very colorful 2D graphics and humorous legends, DOFUS is a game outside the rules.
A unique gameplay to a Massive Multiplayer Game (PvP - PVM)
Linking hundreds of possible combinations of random variables, the tactical fighting system adds an undeniable interest to the MMORPG genre.
A multitude of features
Through numerous searches, the chances of fighting, the various trades that can be exercised, regions to explore, the merchant system, guilds, pets and more, DOFUS offers a wide range of possibilities for players of MMORPG .
A renewed interest
Beyond being a persistent universe, DOFUS is a universe in perpetual evolution. Often, there are developments from the new monsters to face the full integration of new regions, through the introduction of new features.
An online game accessible from anywhere
You can play DOFUS on Windows, Mac or Linux configurations on computers very basic and do not need to store items because the action takes place in line. So you can play at home, at school, in the office, at a cafe, etc …

2. Galaxy Online
Galaxy Online is the new strategic IGG MMO. We can define GO as an MMO that really works in a strategic way on line, adding features and functionality of the classic genre, starting with the old and very popular for more than 12 years, VGAPlanets, and ending with current and classic and the multitude of OGame similar games so popular through the web today.
But the most important difference is that with all these GO has a downloadable client based on Flash, which gives a good quality graphics for being a game of this type and gives you all the functions on line, as we chat can chat with other players, our faction or trade through it.
The game is free and downloadable from the official website.
Runes of Magic
Runes of Magic is a free fantasy genre of MMORPG with many features highly valued by users:
* More than 600 Quest
* Dungeons instances and persistent.
* Attacks and spells versatile.
* A dual class system with six primary classes and a second selectable.
* Flag PvP and duels.
* PvP Server vs Server
* System of Housing and homes for the characters
* System Guild Hall
* Armor Sets.
* Ranking System.
* Mounts.

3. Knight Online
With over 10 million players by connecting every day from all over the world, Knight Online represents one of the biggest MMOs that exist. Some of the most prominent features is one of the envelopes and persistent war between players.
After registering, choose from such as human or orc factions, waste and develop your character as barbarian, warrior, priest, rogue or mage. Join the forces of your nation to be the best in battles, and if severe enough it can be a hero, rising to govern your own castle or city.

4. Anarchy OnLine
In a far off desert world called Rubi-Ka, a very distant future, a war erupts between two very different factions. The main reason for this conflict lies in a mineral called Notum is only found on Rubi-Ka. The Notums are the most important component of nanotechnology and some of its properties were used in the development of technologies like magic. One of the factions, clans rebels, tired of working in the mines of the notum while the opposing faction, Omni-Tek, will come in Rubi-Ka. Thus began a conflict without end.
AO is one of the few MMORPGs in the future based on science fiction and has the distinction of being the first MMO to make use of instances. In creating the character, players can choose one of four breeds (affects stats and skills), and one of the fourteen professions and, finally, one of three factions. Like many MMORPGs, the characters in the AO aa accumulate experience points through combat and mission completion.
In AO, players can explore the dungeons, to complete missions given by NPCs instantiated in camps in the struggle, coupled with different forms of PvP, l, and of course, Roleplay in areas without fighting the halls. There are several means of personal transport to get around in the game, the Kodiaks called land vehicles, air vehicles called Yalmahas and water vehicles that resemble the hidrofoils.

5. 9 Dragons
9 Dragons is a new MMORPG, based on historical facts and martial arts.
The content and the history of 9dragons passes in the Ming dynasty, with all the old China and its historical events accurately reflected.
Also announced last generation graphics.

6. Twelve Sky
Twelve Sky is a historical MMORPG based on the ancient history of China, based on martial arts and with the backdrop of a war between three factions with a lot of pvp in the middle.
Among the features that are announced are:
* Skills exclusive never before seen in any MMORPG on real martial arts moves
* A variety of martial arts weapons.
* A very robust PvP battles.
* Thousands of different items
* A very elaborate system of improved weapons
* Many content updates

7. Last Chaos
Last Chaos is a typical MMORPG PvP combat and PvE, with cheese, exploration, cheese and Crafting. Is set in the land of Iris, a place where anarchy reigns, terror, ambition after an epic struggle between the gods …
Last Chaos in a three-dimensional role-playing game massively multiplayer (MMORPG) that takes place in a dangerous fantasy world of hostile and called Iris. Players live action-packed adventure into a world of powerful people fantastic.
Fans of RPGs choose between six different classes of character. Since Titan skilled in melee combat, the noble knight and the villain underground, through the powerful wizard, the healer and shaman. Each player will find his virtual equivalent Last Chaos. Those who prefer to fight the player against player will also be pleased with challenges full of action and excitement. Clan battles and fight for territory or a castle will be an unforgettable experience. Far from the battlefields, merchants and manufacturers are also very important place in the world of Last Chaos. The exploitation of materials and manufacturing of high value available to many and varied possibilities.
Last Chaos convinces entertaining missions due to their impressive three-dimensional graphics, control game full of action and mystical atmosphere of a world with thousands of players named Iris.
Features
• Role Play dimensional free massive multiplayer (MMORPG)
• 6 different kinds of characters
• Accompanying and animals to mount
• Manufacturing equipment itself
• Extensive system missions
• Buildings and territories varied
• Fight Clan and Player vs. Player

8. Inmortals
New Worlds Company is the creator of the MMORPG Inmortals.
Inmortals is set in China mythology and historical components, so we could call mytho_historical. It is a game very much focused on China and its ancient ancestral rites.

9. SilkRoad Online
Silk Road (Silk Road) Online is an MMORPG set in ancient China, Islamic and European. Abientado at the time that the Silk Road was a connecting link between all these civilizations, where the roads connecting distant cities.
The game has both PvP and PvE well made and with constant strife.
Silkroad is an active world unlike other MMORPG where the content is fixed. In the wide roads Merchants (Mercadares) try to do business while Thiefs (Thieves) try to “feather weight” and protect the Hunters Merchants.
In the Silk Road, the frenetic activity is through trade and the challenges of many missions to complete in a world full of risks.

10. RF Online
RFO is a mixture of fantasy and science fiction SciFi AKA … RFO is very focused on PvP as RvsR with 3 factions with their corresponding terrirtorios in constant struggle. No PVE zones free from the threat of the opposing faction, and each fight is its impact on the economy.
Each of the three races has its own form of struggle, a race of cyborgs, another magical and spiritual race and mixing up the two coktail.
The skills system is based on points, and you distribute them to both be a Crafter to be the beast of most PvPers.

Battle-Bot Pet Ready for Action

July 2nd, 2009
News from http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/
This summer, we're teaming up with Mtn Dew to offer World of Warcraft-themed Game Fuel in stores across the US. To celebrate, we're giving away the exclusive Battle-Bot pet complete with horde and alliance-themed battle fuel. Fuel up your pet with red or blue battle fuel and send it into battle against Battle-Bots fueled by the opposing faction. Get ready now because the streets of Dalaran will soon erupt with dueling Battle-Bots. Check out the , read the , or head over to the to claim your own Battle-Bot ignition key and red or blue battle fuel. And keep an eye out for bottles of World of Warcraft Mtn Dew Game Fuel to show up in stores near you beginning this week.

Wallie Cards Available In Sweden

July 2nd, 2009
News from http://www.zybez.net/community/index.php
Our users in Sweden can now purchase RuneScape membership without a credit card, thanks to Wallie!

Pre-paid game cards offering RuneScape membership in a variety of durations are available to buy in Pressbyran and 7-Eleven stores throughout Sweden.

To find your nearest store, check out the Wallie card website.

Anarchy OnLine

July 1st, 2009
News from

In a far off desert world called Rubi-Ka, a very distant future, a war erupts between two very different factions. The main reason for this conflict lies in a mineral called Notum is only found on Rubi-Ka. The Notums are the most important component of nanotechnology and some of its properties were used in the development of technologies like magic. One of the factions, clans rebels, tired of working in the mines of the notum while the opposing faction, Omni-Tek, will come in Rubi-Ka. Thus began a conflict without end.
AO is one of the few MMORPGs in the future based on science fiction and has the distinction of being the first MMO to make use of instances. In creating the character, players can choose one of four breeds (affects stats and skills), and one of the fourteen professions and, finally, one of three factions. Like many MMORPGs, the characters in the AO aa accumulate experience points through combat and mission completion.

In AO, players can explore the dungeons, to complete missions given by NPCs instantiated in camps in the struggle, coupled with different forms of PvP, l, and of course, Roleplay in areas without fighting the halls. There are several means of personal transport to get around in the game, the Kodiaks called land vehicles, air vehicles called Yalmahas and water vehicles that resemble the hidrofoils.