How to Play Text-based RPG Games
Text-based RPGs are the foundation of today’s video games. These games immersed players into a world filled with characters that you interacted with by simply clicking and typing. Because of its simple controls, it is easy to play with various gadgets including computers, mobile phones, and tablets.
While video games have come very far in terms of graphics and complexity, text-based RPGs are still very entertaining and fun to play. They are also updated to have more immersive controls, pictures, and mechanics.
What are text-based RPGs?
RPG stands for role-playing games. Here, you will play as a character in a fantasy world. You will use this character to progress through the story. The game is mainly played through a mix of text and creative images that makes it more immersive. Playing these games is relatively easy for both new and long-time gamers.
Choosing a game
One of the most important choices is selecting the game you would play. Since most of these games have similar mechanics, we suggest you select one based on your story preferences as this is the main difference between them. For example, you may be interested in pirates, Vikings, the zombie apocalypse, and similar games. The story also affects the different characters, weapons, and enemies of the game which makes it more exciting. With a more familiar story, you will feel much more at ease with the game and will have more fun.
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Creating your character
Most of these games are free to play and can be played through your browser. This makes it very easy to create an account.
Upon creating one, you will be led to the character creation screen. Here, you can select the specific class of your character. For example, you can be a merchant, a knight, or an explorer. The classes will depend upon the specific story but will always have a specialization that sets them apart from others. For example, one class may be able to earn money faster while one can fight better. This is an important choice as you wouldn’t be able to change this later.
Battling enemies
After creating your character, you can then start fighting enemies. You will start out with lowly brutes and slowly make your way to fighting the biggest dragons and monsters that increase in terms of combat difficulty but also in terms of their bounty and rewards. Once defeated, you can collect resources that you can use to improve your character’s weapons and armour. You will also increase your character’s level to improve their attack, defense, stamina, and others.
Join a faction
After you have built your character, you can then join a faction made with other players. They will only accept ones that can contribute to them in battle which is why you would have to strengthen yourself first. Once you have joined a faction, you can start battling bosses together. You can also start battles with other factions. This can also be a source of resources that you can use to improve your character further.
These games usually come with a chat system that lets you talk with other players in real-time. Through this, you can socialize with them and get advice about the game.
Pursue the leadership board
All the players around the world can be featured on a leadership board. This can be a goal for users who want the challenge of being the best around the world. This can be done by increasing your player XP, getting the best armors and weapons, and beating the different bosses.
Join the game forums and discussions
These games may be overwhelming for new players because of the abundance of information involved. To get familiarized with it easily, you can read the blogs and discussions made by its longtime players. Through this, you can also create your factions.
Conclusion
Text-based RPG games are one of the most accessible and exciting games available. This can be played with any device that can use browsers. In these games, you will be given a character which you will level up in order to defeat more bosses and monsters.