What is Ryzom ?

• A third-generation, science-fantasy, massively multiplayer on-line role playing game in a persistent world featuring:

- Intuitive, deep and subtle role playing game rules designed specifically for the MMO genre.
- A sumptuous, authentic and unique new world.
- An evolving, dynamic game environment.
- Ground-breaking community play.
- An unprecedented depth of role play.

Players actively participate and contribute to the life of a civilization: its conflicts, its federating needs and its constant drive for expansion, exploration and discovery in an awe-inspiring new world in perpetual evolution.

• What is a MMORPG ?
A : Imagine an ever present, alternative world, where you can change lives and step into the role of your choice.
Once you are in this world you can experience the adventures that you wish to, explore unknown parts of the universe, come face to face with formidable enemies, become a hero, or quite simply meet other people who share your passion. In this game you are not alone, thousands of other players tread the grounds of this world at the same time as you. You can create or join communities, and together, act toward a common goal.



• Where will the servers be located?

A : There are currently servers located in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and previously in the United States (it was merged with the English European server).

• How much will the box and the subscription cost ?

A :Their policy has always been to allow the largest number to access MMP games . See www.ryzom.com.

• Are there official forums ?

A : Yes, located thru the main site www.ryzom.com, numerous fan websites already exist (Like Right Here!) and we hope that lots of others will be created too, so that all the players can communicate between themselves.

• In how many languages will Ryzom be available ?

A : French, English and German are the languages that we have validated as of now.

• In how many countries will Ryzom be distributed ?

A : The game will be distributed in all the countries of Europe, North America and Asia.

• What is the minimum configuration of my PC to play Ryzom ?

A : First of all, Linux and Mac users might eventually be able to play as Nevrax will be allowing work on these two platforms. --The minimum and the recommended configuration can be seen at ryzom.com but Right now it is:
Minimum Windows 98se/2000/XP
1Ghz Processor
512MB RAM
nVidia GeForce2 GTS card
(or equivalent 64MB card)
DirectX 8 compatible sound
5Gb free disk space
4x CD-ROM (for installation)
56k Modem

Recommended Windows XP
2Ghz Processor
512 MB RAM
nVidia GeForce4 Ti card
(or equivalent 128MB video card)
DirectX 8 compatible sound
5Gb free disk space
4x CD-ROM (for installation)
Broadband Internet

. Although Ryzom has very high-quality graphics, Nevrax is doing it best to allow a good experience on reasonably old PCs. (See forum threads for more on this info)

• What codec do I need to view the official videos?

A : You need to have the Xvid Codec installed on your system to view them.

• What is the name of the font used in the game?

A : InkBurro, Get it in our downloads section :)

• What kind of world is in The Saga of Ryzom?

A : The world of Atys is a dynamic and growing world, rich with local ecologies and indigenous life. There are a wide variety of habitats and regions to explore, ranging from deep, verdant jungles to arid, barren deserts.

• How many players will be on each server?

A : Each Saga of Ryzom server will be able to handle at least 5000 simultaneous users comfortably.

• Will there be servers with special rules, like a PvP or RP server?

A : Not at launch. Initially, all servers will be regional servers for general gameplay in the four markets (English, German, and French).

• How big is the game world?

A : The world is over a hundred square kilometers in size.

• Are there zones?

A : Once in the game world, there are no zones - travel and exploration are seamless. Quick transfers between vastly different areas, such as through teleportation, may require some loading time before the world is displayed.

• Are there seasons or weather effects?

A : Yes, the seasons and weather change through simulated cycles in Saga of Ryzom, and this will also have an effect on gameplay. Creatures may behave differently based on the season or weather, and some forgeable materials may require certain conditions to obtain.

• How many characters are allowed per server?

A : Currently they have 5 characters per server, per account.

• Do characters age?

A : No, homin are very long lived, and will remain the same age.

• How many races are available? ', 'There will be four homin races available for play upon launch. New races may be added after launch in major game updates.

• Are there classes?

A : No, Saga of Ryzom uses a skill-based system to allow players to flexibly customize their character as much as possible.

• How customizable are the avatars?

A : Avatars in Ryzom are highly customizable. Players can tweak their height, body build, eye size and shape, nose width and length, and mouth size and shape, as well as hair color, hair style, eye color, and tattoos. Even in game, many cosmetic features can be changed.