Digimon RPG

Infobox VG
title = Digimon RPG


developer = DIGITALIC
publisher = DIGITALIC, Bandai, CDC Games
distributor = Bandai Korea,Bandai US,CDC Games
designer = DIGITALIC
engine =
version = 4.65
released = Korea: Jan 22, 2002; America: 2008
genre = MMORPG
modes = Multiplayer
ratings = Everyone
platforms = Windows
media = Download
requirements = Intel Pentium III 400 MHz+CPU
128MB RAM
Internet
DirectX 8.0
8MB Graphics Card
Sound Card
1GB+ Hard Drive
input = Keyboard, Mouse

Digimon RPG is the only free to play micro-transaction supported MMORPG where Players get to make their own adventures in the digital world based on Digimon. It is currently in Korean, But Bandai And Digitalic are working on an English version of the game that is planned for North America launch in 2008 by CDC Games USA.

Game Basics

Characters

To begin the game, choose a starting Tamer and Digimon from the following lists:

Tamers

*Henry Wong
*Jeri Katou
*Rika Nonaka
*Takato Matsuki

tarter Digimon

*Gigimon
*Gummymon
*Viximon

On certain occasions, there will be special events where there are other selectable Digimon. These Digimon are:
*DemiVeemon
*Hopmon
*Yaamon
*Dorimon

Catchable Digimon

pecial Digimon

In the game, there are some special Digimon that may only be obtained by doing events, or having a required amount of something. Those are:
*Beelzemon Blast Mode
*Gallantmon Crimson Mode
*Imperialdramon Paladin Mode
*Omnimon
*Megidramon
*Rapidmon (Gold)
*ShadowSeraphimon
*Kuzuhamon
*BlackMegaGargomon
*Raijinmon
*Fujinmon
*Pharaohmon

Capturing Digimon

Digimon are available starting at Evolution level In-Training and generally go up to Mega level. There are some Digimon that are exceptions to this though, and currently only have Evolution levels available only up to Ultimate. This should be corrected in the future though. You can only capture In-Training Digimon, unless you buy an item in the Korean website to be able to catch higher level Digimon.

There are two methods of capturing Digimon. The first has a 0.01% chance of capturing a Digimon, but is free. During battle, you have three tries to capture a Digimon. All you need to do is select the capture option, then select the Digimon you wish to capture. The other method for capturing is to purchase a net, which can be either bought at the cash shop for Korean Won, or from other players in the game. The net has a 100% chance of capture. All the player must do is right click the net, then left click the Digimon they wish to capture with it.

Armour Digivoloution

Players can also can get a Digimon's Armour Evoulution (Only Certain Digimon have this) By using a Capsule and The Digimon's corresponding egg.

Exceptions to the Rules

In Digimon RPG, every Digimon you can use is given as close to their Digivolution tree as possible, with Digimon like Impmon being given interim Digivolutions, and some others, like Leomon given Digivolutions up to Mega. There are some exceptions though -
* Lopmon has two digivolution trees, one emphasizing Vaccine-type, the other emphasizing Virus-type, to reflect the bi-polar nature of Cherubimon.
* Some Digimon currently don't have a mega form but will have one later.
* Gatomon has her line, with Ophanimon, rather than the more recognised original series incarnation, with Magnadramon

Battle

Battling is done in a turn based style. Players begin with whichever Digimon they have set as their main Digimon out on the field. Each Digimon has a time bar that goes up over time. When the time bar fills, the Tamer may take action with that Digimon.

There are things the Tamer may do to take action during a Digimons turn. A Tamer is able to Card Slash, switch in other Digimon they own, or even evolve their Digimon. A tamer can only slash 3 cards at a time, and are limited to a certain number of slashes per battle.

There are also options in the top right area of the screen that you may select. They are labelled F1, F2, & F3, and those buttons on the keyboard are also the shortcut for putting them on. These are a Digimon's special attacks. Every Digimon you can have has F1 by default. You must level up to be able to use F2 & F3. Each Digivolution has their own special skills.

Card slashes are used for attack bonuses, health increases, and other things such as more defence. You may buy these cards at stores or trade.

Community

Despite this game being made in Korea, there are also many English players on the games. Mostly in Server 1 is where these English players reside, although you can still find some of them in Server 2. Every other player is mostly of the Korean nationality. You may still find some other types of foreign nationalities playing the game.

Account Legality outside Korea

During registration, Digimon RPG asks for the usual information that any RPG asks for. However, it also verifies Korean citizenship by tying the account to a Korean Social Security Number.
Though it may seem impossible for anyone except Koreans to play the game, there have been illegal key generators spreading around that allows you to generate social security numbers thus allowing non Koreans to play.

In the past, "Temporary Accounts" were available to anyone regardless of nationality. Despite the name, the only real difference from Korean citizenship required accounts was the restriction of certain special events, such as the special partner Digimon. Eventually, Digimon RPG ceased offering Temporary Accounts, and those who already possessed one were required to change it into a normal account.

English Version

Recently, CDC Games signed a contract with Digitalic allowing them to release the Game "Digimon RPG" along with "Digimon RPG 2" in North America. A Japan Company has also contracted the 2 games. Players will be able to purchase goods to be delivered to their Digimon account via 12 foot tall"Currency"

The press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the ability of CDC Games International to launch and market Digimon RPG and to develop, launch and market Digimon RPG2, the success of Digimon RPG and Digimon RPG2 in the market; the success of the cartoon series and other Digimon media, and other statements that are not historical, the achievement of which involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including the following: (a) the ability to realize strategic objectives by taking advantage of market opportunities in targeted geographic markets; (b) the ability to develop and market successfully first person shooter games; (c) the future growth of the on-line games industry in the China market; (d) the possibility of development delays; (e) the development of competing products and technology; and (f) the entry of new competitors and their technological advances. . Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31 2006 on Form 20-F filed on July 2 2007. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Game Terms

Bit: The Currency in Digimon RPG.

Storage: Allows the player to unlock extra spaces in their Item Warehouse.

Brave: A Brave is a crest, and the most valuable crest at that. Players use it as currency in trades. Many English players see this as their only hope of getting Nets and Auras. It also holds the abilities of the Friendship,Hope and Light crests.

Crests and Eggs: These are made by going to Babamon and Gigimon in Mud Village, and are obtained by trading Digimon drops.

Digimon drops: These are the remains of deleted Digimon. Once a player defeats a Digimon in battle, there's a 80% chance (less with certain other Digimon, such as Tokomon, which drop rate is 30%) that the Digimon will leave a drop. When the player acquires a certain amount of drops, they can make crests. Each Digimon has a different drop.

Aura: Normally, Digimon cannot be seen in its evolved form on the main field without the use of an Aura. Auras come in a range of shape formations, and they follow the player at his/her feet. They never go away unless the player unequips it.

Deva Auras: Deva auras are taken into the game by Korean players, when they reach the Digimon RPG Shop (on the Website) they expire after 30 days. These are for players who cannot afford a Normal Aura.

Cloners: Cloners are players who hack their own account in order to clone items.

Tamer Level: At certain levels, the player can equip more items to their tamer. When the tamer level is 41, they can use the Shout speech option.

Trivia

The GM (Game Master) Speaks English as a secondary Language.

A sequel currently titled "Digimon RPG 2" has been announced along with the English version of the first game.

References and External Links

* [http://www.uvlist.net/game-156527-Digimon+RPG+Online Digimon RPG's entry at the Universal Game List]
* [http://www.digitalic.co.kr/newdigitalic/index.asp Official Digitalic Website]
* [http://www.12foottall.com Official CDC Games USA Website]
* [http://www.digimonrpgonline.net International Fansite]