Hello, I found Planet Calypso’s website just this morning and this seems like a really cool experience; an MMO where all my items have monetary value and I could possibly make a profit from if I am clever enough. However, I am reluctant to try this because I’m under 18 (above 13) and I wonder if this game will be too much for me to handle. I’m also not willing to spend any real money on the game unless I’ve tried it first and I know that it will be either fun or profitable, or of course both If I can’t make a profit then I’m happy with playing this for fun like any other MMO.
So I have 2 questions:
Is this a place for a teenager like me?
Will playing for free offer a good trial experience? (This is free to play, right?)
Thanks, this is my first post and I hope that this is an intelligent and polite community with people who will answer my questions happily.
Also, side question, I told my mother that it’s optional to invest in this game to earn money, but the way she sees it, that’s gambling… Some leverage to convince her otherwise would be nice
EDIT: Thanks for the feedback guys. I think I’ll give it a shot. Sounds like it’s a bit more of a gamble than I thought, trying to make a profit from this game. Sorry, I guess that was unfair to ask for help about the gambling thing. Still open to words of advice about what my first steps into the game will be like!
There are players who started as teenagers and 5+ years later are no longer teenagers and doing pretty well.
Well, if you didnt enjoy playing for free, it wont have cost you anything but time. Obviously you wont get to experience everything Entropia has to offer with very restricted funds, but if you dont mind hunting on a very restricted budget and enjoy exploring a very large virtual universe I think you’ll have fun.
It is gambling.
But so is getting out of bed in the morning, or crossing the street, or buying a burger.
I played my first 6 months for free, so it can be done to learn the experience.
There are three likely outcomes for you starting at your age.
It quickly becomes booring without the cash to play at a faster rate.
You are a quick learner, grow your bankroll from nothing and start investing and turning over your in game ‘profits’ (which are very small at first but can grow over time) and become an active player able to finance your activities from your smart play and investments.
You become a gambling addict and find ways to deposit money you should have spent on textbooks or lunch.
That said, I love the game and think that if you approach it with honesty, discipline, and patience, that you can do well rather you deposit or play for free.
Much better than in the old days (there are noob quests here and etc)
Other notes: if you want to make profit - it will be hard, but if done properly you can live from only playing this game.
If you want to have fun - it is possible, but soon you will realise that those who deposit have much more fun than you which will probably lead you into depositing.
It is not regular MMO as everything has real life value and no one wants to give away their hard earned money as easily.
this place can be a place for a teenager like you if you are mature and disciplined, in my experience this is one of the most challenging survival games i have played. i think it is a bit of a mistake to see this game as a way to profit, i think it is healthier to view it as a (expensive) MMO where you can sell your skills and items for cash when you are finished and withdraw what is left of your “subscription” (minimum of $100 to withdraw). to be honest, obviously most people do not profit and the company needs money to pay for its service. in theory it is free to play but anything other than chatting and exploring and some marginal activities cost money.
this really is a tough game for anyone of any age, so it really depends on your personality and ability to budget, it is also a long term game, skills and progression is extremely slow compared to most subscription games.
im not going to even dare to try to persuade your mother of anything, i think it is fair to say that playing this game is not the same as investing, but to call it a casino is also unfair.
the way i see it is that if people have no problem playing “pay to win” “free to play” games where the money they spent is lost forever then i dont see the objection to “pay to play” games where you have the potential to get some of that money back after you have had enough of the game.
i hope that helps.
Sure it is. I was 17 when I started playing and I had no credit card or any real money to deposit. I still had fun and still do today with minimal deposits.
There are some quests that you can do for free. Some give you items, weapons and ammo. You’ll be able to experience a bit of how the game works for free. If you want to get into some serious playing you’ll have to sweat a lot or earn PED other ways. Or you can of course deposit if you want to.
EU is really what you make of it. There is still much fun to be made here
What all the others have said is correct , you can play for free and if you learn how to play very smart you can play without depositing at all.
To do this though needs a very concise appreciation of how EU works , this is not like a regular MMO in any way shape or form.
Best bet is to have a good read through all the information here on these forums with regards to new players.
dont be taken in by the chat window showing all the crafting HOF’s and globals , on probably 99.9% of these the players getting the payouts have invested far more than they are getting back.
(to craft stuff you will need very good skills which you wont have)
Or they are experienced players with good crafting skills and a way to sell what they are making .
This is a very nice and positive thread! Nice to see.
On topic. I started and played for a little over a year before I made a deposit for an investment in gear and skills, so it can be done. As others have stated, you need a fine balance of discipline, imagination, ingenuity, and time for this game.
The biggest thing about this game is your in it for the long haul. No fast skilling, unless of course your pockets are deep. I would recommend playing as a non depositor first just to get a feel for it. Now is the time to ask for a mentor. A great way to get a better understanding, and answer the boat load of questions you will have. Lots of people who have replied here are very good candidates for that position.
So you’ve started, eh? :yup: Good luck on that! Some quick tips… DO NOT spend PED like crazy, buy things carefully. Try to find friends or a mentor to help. By the way, which Planet did you choose to start on?
I think it is important to start this game playing for free anyways, gives you time to learn how the game works and build up some basic skills. The nice thing about this game, if you do deposit there is no obligation to deposit anything else, you can just play with what you have for as long as you want…
Thanks for the advice!
I think I’m still in the tutorial. Do I choose a planet after the tutorial? Because I don’t think I’ve been given an option yet. I’ve created my avatar and have gotten a pistol so far…
You already had the choice. Is not obvious for the new player of course, but you’ll be on the planet associated with the site where you created your account.
You I assume are in Thule, so will be either Calypso or Monria, if you signed up through Monria site.
First off, no matter what any one says here, the general consensus is going to be, you won’t know until you try. So try it. You’ve got nothing to lose.
You seem reasonably intelligent for your age, so I promise that you won’t feel “overwhelmed”. It will seem like a lot to learn at first, but you’ll get used to it. Game mechanics/economy will take time to master, but there are plenty of resources and smart/friendly players at your disposal.
I will say this, unless you really love the game, you’re not going to enjoy your time without depositing. It is a very grueling grind to try to make it in this game without using real money. But certain types of people can really enjoy this challenge. Good luck!
Long time player here and far from being a teenager and a huge depositor.
However having said that there has been a lot of excellent advice in this thread and you can play on a restricted budget. I have many friends who have been quite successful and play on a lot tighter budget than I.
The social aspect of this game was one of the original things that attracted me to it. Events as WoF very similar to real life Olympics is a wonderful way to meet and communicate with people from your own country as well as all over the world.
It is a long and sometimes difficult process to master all the mechanics of it however the only way to know if it suits you is to try it with a little patience.
Quite willing to help you out ingame on occasions. Just add me as friend from the player register once you have a chance to look around.
Tips section 2: Great way to start making friends is a society. They are life savers if you join the right one. Also, you may want to start thinking about your goals.:wise: Keep enjoying the game!
If I can’t make a profit then I’m happy with playing this for fun like any other MMO.
I would recommend playing as a non depositor first just to get a feel for it. Now is the time to ask for a mentor. A great way to get a better understanding, and answer the boat load of questions you will have. 