So I mentioned before, that I had been trying out yet another free MMORPG game as an added distraction during the time out from FFXI. This game is called Shaiya.
Here is my Elf Mage named Katella (of course!)
The graphics are also nice for a free game.
The game itself is kind of different in that it actually has difficulty modes you can choose from. I picked Normal, just because I was just starting out.
The atmosphere of the game community seems to be very casual. Blind invites seem to be the norm, and it is possible to play in the same party as someone and not even speak to them once.. lol. I found that quite odd, but Its happened at least three times to me. Lots of quests to do, seemingly triggered by your character level. Also nice that you can get armor from these quests as well as from drops off of mobs. Here are the three different sets I’ve got so far. Don’t know their names, so I apologize. Katella is currently a level 15. I’m a mage who… well to be honest, I don’t have the hang of this yet, still fumbling with the controls etc, and while I seem to do well in parties, I don’t solo so well, so for soloing play, I think I’d rather play Rappelz, but that may change once I can figure out what it is I’m doing.. 
(still above all, I’d rather be in Vana’diel!)
There is also some customization of your stats other than just with specific armor. Each level you are actually awarded X-amount of points (sorry don’t really know how many) and you can use these to apply additions to your base stats. Sounds interesting, although I haven’t messed with it at all yet.
millionsknives Said:
on June 12, 2008 at 11:35 am
this seems like a nice enough setup
if its free cant argue eh? + happy birthday~ Mine was on June the 1st :3
Nexon Said:
on July 22, 2008 at 8:33 am
You actually have to spend your points or your stats won’t go up
UMTank Said:
on July 7, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Hello, my in-game name is UMTank
I am quite eager to meet and party with you, and to help your gaming experience. INT is a stat for mages, which increases magical attack power. WIS is also sometimes considered a mage stat, which increases magical attack accuracy. I suggest that by the time you reach level 50 you have approximately 60 WIS
One last thing,
My guild is MajestiC and we are Rank 9 or 10, we are battling for that spot every week in GRB (Guild Ranking Battle)
If there is anything you need, feel free to shout in trade: $ UMTank I need help!!
I’m online around 10 hours a day, it used to be more, but my time is filled up quite a lot lately. I’m from GMT+0 time zone (Great Britain) so maybe this info will help you.
Respectfully, as always;
UMTank
Eyela Said:
on September 5, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Do you play on Lailah, Teos, Etain or Gaia?
UMTank Said:
on September 5, 2009 at 9:45 pm
In response to Eyela, I play Teos server, in the guild MajestiC
Respectfully, as always;
UMTank