Tantra

The good thing about being into role playing games is that you are able to acquire new friends from different parts of the world. From them, there are so many things you can learn not only about the game you are playing but they also introduce you to other types of rpgs. I discovered Tantra Online from one of my chat friends.

THE STORY

Tantra traces its roots to an ancient language used by the gods; its origins predating the dawn of mankind. The advent of life spawned an age where gods and humans peacefully co-existed. Everything was a perfect cycle of natural order, an equilibrium undisturbed for a long, long time. But an evil terror came forth to threaten this balance. Great wars erupted and cataclysmic battles between gods and humans escalated. From the horrors of war, arose a powerful evil – Mara.

Haima Yuga: The Golden Age

A period of tranquility between gods and humans ushered in an era known as Haima Yuga or the Golden Age. This epoch saw the three high gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva living together in Shambala Castle at the Mantra Plateau. They ruled over this dominion while bringing balance and order in the realms of Tantra. For a great period of time, everything was in harmony and coordination. It seems nothing could disrupt this utopia. But then the humans began to feel restless and uneasy.

The immense superiority of the gods provoked a deep envy among humans. They were starting to question the great order of things and their reason for being. This reawakening triggered a mass exodus from the Mantra Plateau and humans scattered about to start a new life. They traveled wide and far until they finally settled into the eight regions.

Even though they migrated from the Mantra Plateau, humans never completely severed their ties with the gods. Oracles found within their settlements provided the channels from which they communicated with the gods of Mantra Plateau.

The world of Tantra was slowly taking into shape. A shared reality made possible by gods and humans united towards their vision of a utopian ideal.

The Breaking of the Three

Life was relatively idyllic and calm in the world of Tantra. However, this fragile peace was eventually extinguished by a god’s murderous rampage.

Chaos ensued when Shiva slaughtered Brahma by slitting his throat. Shiva’s motives were a great mystery to all and his treachery resulted into an imbalance within the sphere of Tantra. The Power of Three was no more.

Several heroic middle-class gods rushed to the Gates of Shambala in a desperate bid to realign the balance within Tantra. It was an exercise in futility as a mysterious and powerful force intervened, sealing the gates for all eternity. This was an ominous foretelling of the great evil heading towards the land of Tantra.

The absence of the three gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and the closure of the Gates of Shambala saw a reign of chaos and terror pervading the land. The diabolical Mantra and his legions invaded the world of Tantra from the Mantra Plateau. Caught unaware and outnumbered, the Gatekeepers, God’s own army, put up a stubborn defense but were greatly overwhelmed by the marauding forces of Mara.

Mara’s nefarious scheme was like a mysterious cloud looming over the horizon. His insidious plans a great enigma to all. The annihilation of the Gatekeepers leaves the humans to rely on their own cunning and resources. The road to redemption would have to be trudged by mankind alone.

War of the Eight Kings

With the collapse of the Gatekeeper’s defenses, the humans from the eight regions banded together for one last stand. Each region was commanded by eight noble heroes who rallied them into war. Their heroic resistance proved to be a match to Mara’s army and they went on to engage the dark forces for 1 yogi year (10 years).

The war raged on with both sides incurring massive casualties. Mara and his minions staged a desperate final assault but were eventually repulsed by the gallant humans. It turned out to be a bittersweet victory as the humans paid a terrible price for their valor. Mantra was reduced to rubbles and the eight heroes sacrificed their lives to lock away the evil Mara from Tantra for eternity.

As a fitting tribute to the eight heroes selflessness, the grateful humans renamed them as the Eight Kings. Their acts of courage became tales passed on through generations. Unfortunately, the memories of the war and the Eight Kings were eventually erased from the collective memories of the humans they once saved.

The Coming of the Dark Age

Seven yogi years (70 years) passed and the humans were gradually recovering from the effects of the terrible war. A once barren land turned into fertile grounds where new cities sprouted. They christened one of the cities Mantra Plava, the place where the descendants of the eight tribes lived in relative peace and harmony.

The untimely departure of the three gods left a gaping hole in the people’s quest for enlightenment. Many started to question the established truths and beliefs. They started to argue over the tenets of their religion including the real version of Brahma’s death. These bickering led to conflicts in ideologies which resulted into many religions being established and various questions unresolved.

In this age of confusion and discord, the fragile peace that held everything in check was beginning to unravel. Rumors about sightings of malevolent creatures spread like wildfire. Fear was creeping in on the populace and an emerging threat was lurking in the shadows. It was a widely held belief that these beings were Mara’s descendants, otherwise known as Mara’s Blood.

Sightings of Mara’s Blood became widespread, prompting the humans to leave Mantra Plava. They migrated south and began building shelters and defenses from these evil entities. Sadly, lives were still lost during this hurried evacuation.

Numerous assaults were undertaken on the lair of Mara’s Blood. These gallant attempts failed to hold back the impending threat. Devoid of the leadership of the Eight Kings and experiencing division from within, the humans were simply helpless against the evil that was about to engulf their lands.

The era of peace that pervaded for so many years was no more. A new and more vicious evil was about to unleash its fury. It was the epoch of the Dark Age – a time of unspeakable terror and evil.

CHARACTERS


Like other RPGs, you have to create a character by choosing one out of the eight tribes in tantra.

Deva - They are spiritualists who have studied an efficient way of using the power of force. Have an extraordinary magical powers but are susceptible to physical attacks.

Garuda - They are basically Summoners with Spiritualist abilities. They can use all kinds of forces, and they have a special ability to summon dadatis.

Asura - Their superior strength, such as strong attacks with swords and daggers, instant power and speed, are known to be fearful targets against the enemies.

Rakshasa - Having long-distance eye sights and senses like a beast, They can use various long-distance weapon to attack the enemies.

Kimnara - Relying heavily on their superhuman strength, they are fearful and powerful warriors who use all short-distance weapons to fight.

Naga - They protect their allies and stand in front of the line in battles to neutralize the enemies.

Yaksa - Battle-hardened and ferocious, Yaksas are unbendable fighters who have no fearthey use their hands and battle gloves to fight.

Gandharva - They take a big part in combats by increasing ally´s abilities, and decreases opponent´s abilities.


Tantra is not your usual, run-of-the-mill Online Role Playing Game. With its crisp, cutting-edge 3D graphics, engrossing storyline and mind-blowing gameplay, Tantra is an enthralling cyber-gaming foray that will surely excite and captivate both hardcore gamers and newbies alike. Let your imagination ran wild as you set forth to vanquish evil and save mankind from impending doom. Eight noble and powerful heroes are at your disposal; each one possessing colossal skills and attributes. Customize their names and appearances for that added personal touch. Equip them with armors, accessories and weapons as you annihilate the monsters and bosses with ease. More than just eye-candy, the eight tribes of Tantra are swashbuckling warriors and defenders on a daring mission.

Tantra is a 3D MMORPG released on 2004. This game is an excellent game. I enjoyed the game because the players are very helpful.You can party with players for easy level up or for quests and you can even duel them too. I like the fact that there is an area where most players spend their time fighting against each other to defend their god. This game is truely amazing and excellent graphics and the music fits really well. This is one of the best game I ever played and I am saddened that this game will end on the 1st of September 2011.

Shaiyoko's role in this world is a Gandharva ready to support her friends during battles.

ROSE ONLINE

I got tired of playing Ragnarok after so many months due to the fact that the server is now overcrowded and many players are now using bot. I have decided that Shaiyoko's career in the world of Ragnarok Online should end. So after deciding to quit RO, I came across a new game, another RO but this time my eyes are set to Rose Online. A new game, a new world and adventure for Shaiyoko.

Rose Online's Storyline

We don't know where Arua came from, nor how she came to be. We do know, however, that nothing existed before Arua. The Goddess of life, souls, and all existence created the universe as she saw fit… a calm and beautiful place where souls could dwell peacefully. The deep matters of the universe cradled the waves of life, on which all beings would sway soothingly. This perfect universe was called the Sea of Souls.

Life would bring shine to the Sea of Souls, in the form of seven planets. Arua created these out of love, and dedicated each of them to the inhabitants that she breathed life into.

"The planets, as your lives, dear ones, are all yours. As am I. As are your souls."

These are the words of Arua that ring in everyone's hearts when they are born.

"To you, I give the Gods, to watch over you. Praise them well, for no love can ever match the one you will receive from them."

And thus, the Gods were created, to watch over all life that Arua had created among the seven planets. And Arua named the planets after each of the Gods and Goddesses that would look after them: Junon, Lunar, Eldeon, Oro, Karkia, Skaaj, and Hebarn.

Each planet's inhabitants lived in happiness, idolizing their respective God or Goddess, and reveling in the pleasures that living under their protection and rule brought.

But all was not harmonious for long. The Dark God Hebarn disbanded from the other planets, and his plots to destroy Arua's universe began.

Soon, the gossips about strange visitors started. The Visitors protect life, and make right from all that is wrong. They are divine beings; they seldom suffer from hunger or thirst, they do not need as much sleep as most other creatures, but they can hurt, they can love. And they can help.

That is why Arua created them, after all.

Characters

There are four primary classes in Rose Online. The Muse, Soldier, Hawker and Dealer. Just like in Ragnarok, these classes can advance into more higher classes. A Soldier who have excellent defense can turn into a Knight and finally into Champion. The Muse, who heals and cures other classes, can advance into Cleric and then Mage. The Hawkers, with fast movement, hiding abilities and fatal blow skills, can be promoted to Raiders and eventually Scout. The Dealer, who specialize in business and trading, can be promoted to Bourgeois and if you want to create rare items, you can further develop its craftsmanship and become an Artisan.

Rose Online is a 3d RPG. Just like Ragnarok, this is an anime fantasy game and PTP too but now it's already Free to Play. I love the fact that the graphics are bright and with vibrant colors. The characters are larger than those in Ragnarok and cuter too. Rose Online's game scene is pleasant to the eye. You can level up faster too and the gameplay is simple.

In this world, Shaiyoko ventured out as a Dealer. My brother, whose character is a knight, wants a dealer as a companion so somebody can craft rare items for him. As an obedient sister, and to minimize arguments in the house, I obeyed his wish. Being a dealer is not bad as I thought. Even though Shaiyoko's movement is slow because she carries a big weapon (a gun launcher), I was able to level up faster and acquire materials for crafting. Shaiyoko became popular with other players because of the things she can craft that everyone buys.

Here's a peak of Shaiyoko:

RAGNAROK

The first online game I have ever played is Ragnarok Online.  During that time Ragnarok is a PTP (Pay to Play) game - meaning you have to load up your account to be able to play.

Original Story of Ragnarok (published in www.roempire.com)
(This was translated by Mike Landon, the Tester of Ragnarok Online from USA)

A long and grueling holy war waged on for many years.

The war between God, the humans and the demons caused a great deal of damage to everyone involved. After the war, human beings entered into a truce with God and the demons.

This uneasy period of peace would last a thousand years. In the times of peace, in the world of Midgard, the humans would eventually forget about the miseries and hardships of war. They became conceited and selfish with little knowledge of their part in the war of the past.

Bizarre occurrences begin to break the balance of peace in several places of Midgard. A roaring sound that blocks God, humans and demons suddenly appears. Unprovoked attacks from wild animals along with earthquakes and tidal waves ravish the people of Midgard.

As the peace begins to break down, legends of the mysterious demons begin to be told by various adventurers. Stories of Ymir, which has been responsible for maintaining the peace for so long, begin to circulate as well.


Excited adventurers begin to search for these pieces. Some search for wealth, others to make a name for themselves and some for their own twisted goals. The search begins without anyone knowing the true essence of the pieces of Ymir....

Characters:

All characters in Ragnarok start off as a Novice and after obtaining basic skills and reaching level 9, players can change their profession to a first job class of their choice and eventually a second job they are eligible for.

When I first entered the game, I was amazed by the number of people who are online.  I can barely see my own character.  This game is so popular way back then.  When you visit the city, more players can be seen and if your computer is slow, your character might not be able to walk because there are so many vendors and some players are even throwing skills at one another.

The graphic of the game is set in 3D+2D scenario. The characters looked cute.  You will never get bored playing since there are many things to do and you can even form a party for faster level up.  The only downside is you have to memorize a lot of key combinations to perform skills and interact plus you have to pay to be able to play.

Here is my character in RO:

RPGs- Role Playing Games

This site is all about my experiences in Role-Playing Games or simply RPGs.

What exactly is RPG?  Well,  according to the Oxford English Dictionary, RPG is a game in which players take on the roles of imaginary characters, usually in a setting created by a referee, and thereby vicariously experience the imagined adventures of these characters.


What roles are there?  There are so many roles a player can choose depending on the type of game they are playing.  Most RPG's are based on the battle between good and evil.  A player can be a hero or a villain.  You can take the role of an angel or a demon, even fictional characters like dwarfs, elves, giants, fairies, monsters etc.  They can also be a fighter, a sorcerer, a healer, a protector, and the likes.


I started playing RPGs  last 2006 and until now I am still hooked on this type of game.  I'll be posting the games I have played before and even those I am currently subscribed in so stay tuned for that.