by Trion Worlds, Inc
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Windows Vista / XP
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Rift is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) for PC that challenges players to stop an ongoing invasion of their world by horrific creatures from other planes of existence, while simultaneously growing ever more powerful by doing so. These creatures appear at a variety of elemental rifts that erupt at the confluence of these planes. Using an extensive level of customization, which allows players to very nearly create their own character classes, players defeat enemies, seal rifts and draw power from them. Additional features include: standard quest gameplay as well as player vs. player action, two factions each containing multiple races and a dynamic world full of unpredictability.
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Story
Rift is set on Telara, a fantasy world which lies alarmingly close to a variety of other planes of existence In the final days of the Mathosian civil war, the Ward that protected Telara from planar convergence with these other worlds was severely weakened by a disaster known as the Shade. Since that time, rifts between Telara and other planes have been increasingly devastating the land, and old enemies in the form of monsters, held at bay by elemental prisons have begun actively clawing their way out. Telara's greatest enemy, the god Regulos, pounds against the outside of the Ward, seeking reentry into Telara to finish the job he once started. Meanwhile, Telara's own pantheon of gods has suddenly grown silent, and the world is descending into total chaos.
The people of Telara are now convinced that the end of the world is at hand. In these desperate final days, two major factions have arisen to battle the coming apocalypse: the Guardians and the Defiant. Though each faction wants to save the world, their beliefs and methods differ, and they war upon each other as often as they do other enemies of Telara.
Factions and Souls
Rift contains two main factions, the Guardians and the Defiant. Within either of these factions players can choose from four character callings, Warrior, Cleric, Rogue, Mage. Further, within these players gain access to a variety of different character possibilities known as "souls" - each soul granting players access to a unique "Soul Tree," which contains all of the traits and abilities that a soul had mastered during its life. As your character levels up, you earn soul points that can be used to improve that tree's soul level, granting players access to even more powerful traits and abilities. As a player's character grows in power, so does his or her ability to take on, or "attune" souls. A maximum-level player will be able to attune up to three souls of their choosing each with their own attributes. Souls grow in power as they become more specialized, and have well-rounded abilities that make them great for both solo and group play. The result is the ability to create your own class for virtually any situation.
Gameplay
Although it can be played on its own, Rift like all MMORPGs is designed to be played with others online. Players assume the role of an "Ascended Soul" - a Telaran slain during the great Shade War and resurrected to combat the forces of Regulos, the dragon god of extinction. Once a character's calling and initial soul(s) are selected players can take on quests alone or join together in loose confederations or more organized guilds to seek to defeat creatures that are spawned from rifts dynamically. Close the openings, and gain rewards to progress and level up. Rewards are given for all sorts of actions, including attacks, healing and more. Of course different guilds will also seek to undermine each other as well, leading to substantial player vs. player combat opportunities.
PC System Requirements
Minimum
- Operating System - Windows XP, Vista or 7
- Processor - Dual Core 2.0 GHz or better
- RAM - 2 GB
- Hard Disc Space - 15.0 GB available
- Video Card - Nvidia GeForce FX 5900, ATI/AMD Radeon X300, Intel GMA X4500 or better
- Sound Card - DirectX 8.1 compliant card
- DirectX - 9.0c, June 2010 update
- Other - Broadband internet connection (DSL, cable modem or other high speed connection); subscription fee required for play
Recommended
- Operating System - Windows XP, Vista or 7
- Processor - Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or better
- RAM - 4 GB
- Hard Disc Space - 15.0 GB available
- Desktop Video Card - Nvidia GTS 250 or better
- Notebook Video Card - Nvidia GTX 200M series or better
- Sound Card - DirectX 8.1 compliant card
- DirectX - 9.0c, June 2010 update
- Other - Broadband Internet connection (DSL, cable modem or other high speed connection); subscription fee required for play
Key Game Features
- Confront Primal Forces - Creatures from the Air, Earth, Fire, Water, Life, and Death planes battle for control of the world of Telara. Two warring factions - the Guardians and the Defiant - face off against each other and fight extra-planar creatures as they seek to save the world.
- Create Your Own Class - Focus in a single class or pick and choose abilities from many to create a character unique to your play style.
- Multiple Roles - Character can have up to four different roles, made up of the attributes of different souls. This is available tool as you move between activities such as questing, defensive stands, raiding and PvP combat.
- Player vs. Player Action - Experience Player vs. Player action like never before, earning PvP ranks, titles, loot and unique Souls to further enhance your character. Head to cross-server Warfronts and fight others in world PvP.
- A Complete MMO Experience - Experience guilds, dungeons, raids, auctions, crafting, an in-game economy and PvP combat.
- A Beautiful Look and Feel - Rift features stunning visuals playable on any PC with a reasonable set of system requirements.
Rift is the complete and full-featured MMO experience you’ve been waiting for! Adventure in the world of Telara as either a noble Guardian or techno-magical Defiant and enter a dynamic fantasy where 8 primal forces battle for control and the landscape is ever-changing. Build your own class using the Ascended Soul system and embark on challenging quests to take your RPG experience to new heights of achievement and excitement!