Storm Online Explained

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.^[1] It was well received in Taiwan when launched in May 2008 by Unalis Co. Ltd^[2] and Pili puppets were used as to endorse the game.^[3]

The launch of the first English version was scheduled to be in November 2010 by Shanda Games from its international office in Singapore.^[4]

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.^[4]

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.

External links

• 风云-诸神之战 - Official site of Storm Online in China
• Поднебесье - Official site of Storm Online in Russia
• 雄霸天下-闇獄狂龍 - Official site of Storm Online in Taiwan
• Storm Online - Official site of Storm Online in South East Asia

Notes and References

1. News: 庆典行将上演 《问鼎天下》迎新大联欢 . 太平洋游戏网 . 1 . 2009-06-09. (in Simplified Chinese)
2. News: 雄霸天下 Online 預計5 月進行封閉測試 . 松崗科技 . 1 . 2008-05-09. (in Simplified Chinese)
3. News: 霹靂群俠首度現身代言《雄霸天下online》 . 霹靂大代誌 . 1 . 2008-05-16. (in Traditional Chinese)
4. News: Storm Online . 1 . 2010-10-26.