MMORPGs for the MAC
While there aren't that many mmorpg's for the Mac, there are a few different ones to meet various tastes. Quite a few are free or non-subscription (based on micro-transactions). A lot include the Mac community by leveraging Java, which is practically platform-neutral. There is a broad range of systems requirements for those hanging on to those ancient Macs.
Out of the fully programmed Mac MMOs, I played Lineage for over a year and loved it, although it is an aging offering. Lineage 2 is only for PC.
I've also tried Shadowbane but cannot say I played enough to review - my computer was too slow to do justice to the game. Of course World of Warcraft is a runaway hit.
Also, Second Life is different kind of game emphasising building and socializing. Its not really a game, its more of a visual chat.
Or you could try booting up Windows with BootCamp and running a PC MMO. Haven’t tried it because a fresh copy of Windows is required.
Check out the game sites and have fun!
Here is a running list:
LATEST ADDITIONS
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26.Dark Throne (web-based, turn-based)
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27.Legend of the Green Dragon (web-based)
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28.OGame (web-based, free, space-based)
29. EVE Online (fully programmed, pc and mac, space-based, free trial)
PREVIOUSLY NOTED
1. Everquest ($)
2. Shadowbane
3. Lineage ($15 or $11.25 a month for multiple months)
4. Heroes of Firestar (free)
6. World of Warcraft ($ software and monthly subscription)
7. Clan Lord
8. Oberin
9. Kingdom of Loathing (free open-beta browser-based turn-based stick-figure whimsical)
10. Ogre Island (flash-based)
12. Second Life
13. PlaneShift (MacOS X client up)
14. Neverwinter Nights (not really persistent but up to 64 players can “share an adventure”)
15. Vendetta Online (free trial - space-based)
16. Puzzle Pirates (java-based)
17. Runescape
18. Wurm Online (java-based)
19. Targetware (beta - more of a game engine. Flight sims that you can create or join.)
20. Dofus (free but paid up members get more stuff)
21. Graal Online
22. Minions of Mirth ($29.95 or free version available)
23. Eternal Lands (Mac client beta)
24. Warbirds (a WWII flight simultor)
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25.A Tale in the Desert (set in ancient Egypt)
THE PASSED
A. Myst Online URU is closed :(
B. Dungeon Seige is closed :(
C. Arcane Arena is closed :(
D. Key Nine Online is closed :(
Or you could try booting up Windows with BootCamp and running a PC MMO. Haven’t tried it because a fresh copy of Windows is required.
The list of PC MMOs:
