Such a scenario certainly does not exist in real life but it does exist in the virtual realm of the Warhammer Online game. This game is an enjoyable fantasy-adventure excursion that has enthralled millions of fans throughout the globe. One reason it appeals to so many is that the game is not exactly an easy one to succeed at. Considerable skills and talents are needed and the ability to adapt among changing environments is critical for success. This is why salvaging is so important. It provides a means for succeeding when the odds have shifted against you. Salvaging magical items is a form of creating a handicap for your opponent and shifting the odds in your favor.

But, it is also advisable to avoid salvaging if you are not comfortable with it. Now, some may wonder why certain players would avoid salvaging. For some, the more difficult the game is, the more challenging it is. And, to these players, overwhelming challenges add to the fun. As such, certain player-characters will have a specific outlook on what their role should be in the game. If their character is not inclined to use magic then it would be best to avoid using it. After all, you will want to play a character that is consistent. To do otherwise means you are not really playing a character as much as you are “gaming” the rules of play. This can undermine a lot of the fun of the game. Additionally, it won’t necessarily endear you with the other players either. Now, this is not a knock on salvaging as this is a critically important trait. However, for those looking for a more realistic gaming session, salvaging may not be the activity you should participate in.

However, stubbornness is not always a noble trait. Remember, the first three letters in Warhammer Online are W-A-R and that infers a great deal of combat operations. In order to succeed in the game, you may have to adapt your character to certain scenarios. This could include salvaging magic items even through the character may be adverse to it. Who knows? Perhaps creating a uniquely conflicted character has its game play benefits as well.

When millions of avid gamers rush to subscribe to a particular game, you know the game must have merit. Gamers are truly picky hobbyists and with all the choices available to them, they will not become “addicted” to an online game that is lacking in originality and substance. This is why Warhammer Online is so popular. It is a truly novel game that maintains a unique identity and engaging play in a crowded gaming world.

So, is Warhammer Online merely a game or is it a true cultural phenomenon? In many ways, Warhammer Online is a little bit of both and that is why it remains one of the most popular online fantasy-adventure games ever devised.

The crux of the game centers on the threats facing the Empire that comprises the central setting of the story. Humans have carved out a niche in the Empire and share it with various fantasy figures such as Elves and Dwarves. However, there is a race of sentient beings known as the Chaos Gods which seek to use their influence to bring down the fall of the Empire. How do the players fit into this scenario? Really, they can fit into it anyway they like and this includes playing both protagonist and antagonist characters.

One reason the game is so popular is that it can logically mix old world fantasy with the futuristic elements of science-fiction. This is not an easy task to succeed with. Crossing genres is never an easy proposition since there are always certain expectations with each genre. The challenge to Warhammer online is that primitive elements from past societies are mixed with a futuristic slant. The way Warhammer crafts its world allows these two elements to smoothly conform together. That adds a sense of realism to the mix that is often lacking in similar and derivative games.  

 There is also a compelling central theme to Warhammer Online and that theme is that war exists everywhere. No matter how you approach the game, the key is to survive in a world that is dangerous and threats exist at every angle. This means game play is unpredictable which means it does not make for an easy gaming session. And, of course, a challenge is always a good thing in gaming since it leads to developing a mindset capable of winning. Thanks to the ability to take part in various campaigns and assume multitudes of different roles, game play becomes quite unique and this is truly the central appeal to the game.

Rating 4/5

Pro’s

-unique and fun gameplay

-captures the spirit of Warahammer desktop table top game

Con’s

-Some Areas lack players and missions and some missions are impossible to do on your own.

-Can get boring walking to the same place over and over again just to die lol.

It’s a great game you should try it.