Storm Online
{{Short description|2007 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title = Storm Online
|image =
|developer = Chengdu Aurora Technology Development Co. Ltd
|publisher = {{indented plainlist|
- {{flagicon|China}} Shanda Games
- {{flagicon|Russia}} Mail.Ru Games
- {{flagicon|Taiwan}} Unalis Co. Ltd
- {{flagicon|Singapore}} {{flagicon|Malaysia}} {{flagicon|Philippines}} {{flagicon|Australia}} Shanda Games
}}
|released = {{vgrelease|CHN|July, 2007|RUS|May 2008|TWN|October 2009|SEA|November 2010}}
|modes = MMORPG
|platforms = Windows
}}
Storm Online (Simplified Chinese: 风云; Traditional Chinese: 雄霸天下; Russian: Поднебесье) is a free-to-play 2.5D fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), developed by Chengdu Aurora Technology Development Co.Ltd, first launched in China in July 2007.{{cite news | title=庆典行将上演 《问鼎天下》迎新大联欢 | work=太平洋游戏网 | pages=1 | url=http://wangyou.pcgames.com.cn/xwkx/gnww/0906/1484008.html | access-date=2009-06-09 | archive-date=2011-06-25 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110625070953/http://wangyou.pcgames.com.cn/xwkx/gnww/0906/1484008.html | url-status=dead }} (in Simplified Chinese) It was well received in Taiwan when launched in May 2008 by Unalis Co. Ltd{{cite news | title=雄霸天下 Online 預計5 月進行封閉測試 | work=松崗科技 | pages=1 | url=http://www.deo.com.tw/News/NewsPage.aspx?BID=2566&NT=ALL | access-date=2008-05-09 | archive-date=2008-05-13 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513034250/http://www.deo.com.tw/News/NewsPage.aspx?BID=2566&NT=ALL | url-status=live }} (in Simplified Chinese) and Pili puppets were used as to endorse the game.{{cite news | title=霹靂群俠首度現身代言《雄霸天下online》 | work=霹靂大代誌 | pages=1 | url=http://www.pili.com.tw/news/2008051418154553145/ | access-date=2008-05-16 | archive-date=2008-05-19 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080519094449/http://www.pili.com.tw/news/2008051418154553145/ | url-status=live }} (in Traditional Chinese)
The launch of the first English version was scheduled to be in November 2010 by Shanda Games from its international office in Singapore.{{cite news | title=Storm Online | pages=1 | url=http://storm.cherrycredits.com/ | access-date=2010-10-26 | archive-date=2010-11-18 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118035704/http://storm.cherrycredits.com/ | url-status=live }}
Gameplay
Backed by the rich background story of Storm Online, the tension and hostility from warring nations means constant PVP opportunities for thrill-seekers while an abundance of exciting quests.
=Classes=
There are 3 gender-locked classes in Storm Online.
; Warrior : Male, uses Falchion and long swords. Strong tanker and engager with melee DPS with AOE stun. Job advancement between Swordsmanship and Art of Saber.
; Mage : Male, uses Staff to yield high DPS with AOE skills. Job advancement between Fire mage, Thunderbolt mage and Three Realm of Eternity.
; Hunter : Female, uses Bow and Crossbow. Healer with AOE skill. A versatile class that can fulfill both support and attack roles. Job advancement between Auxiliary, Archer and Crossbow.
=Kingdoms=
; Fiery Sky : Descendants of the Devil, Militaristic, Ruthless
; Encroaching Winds : Neutral nation, Cautious, Distrusts Other Nations
; Vast Clouds : Vengeful, Courageous, Dislikes Stable Earth
; Stable Earth : Loyal to the Gods, Loyal, Honourable
=Quest=
Storm Online is not a grind feast MMORPG. There are main line quests known as Plot Quest; tasks that are interlinked with a storyline. Different Plot Quests would be unlocked when certain level is achieved. A red flag in the mini map signifies an available quest in the location.
References
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External links
- [http://fy.sdo.com 风云-诸神之战] - Official site of Storm Online in China
- [http://www.skiesgame.ru Поднебесье] - Official site of Storm Online in Russia
- [http://www.deo.com.tw 雄霸天下-闇獄狂龍] - Official site of Storm Online in Taiwan
- [http://storm.cherrycredits.com Storm Online] - Official site of Storm Online in South East Asia
Category:Fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing games