[rouken]

Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of The Second is a remake of Ragnarok Online 2: The Gate of the World, the MMORPG created by Gravity Corp. and is the sequel to the popular MMORPG, Ragnarok Online.

The game will have the Free to Play model with a Cash Shop for buying items with real money.

Updates

January 4, 2012

OBT is live.

http://edge.cdn.starhub.com/GameClie...anualPatch.exe

Registration
You can register for an account at playpark's website: Playpark Website or RO2 Official Site
and here is a guide for the registration and installation of the game: http://ro2.playpark.net/getting-star...ng-for-playid/

Client Download
Here is their Download Page with different download links available.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Recommended)
OS: Windows
CPU: Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or above
RAM: 2 GB or more
HDD: At least 10 GB
GPU: GeForce FX 8600 or later
512 MB of VRAM

Please Note: RO2 is not compatible with Mac and Linux OS.



Classes
The job system of Ragnarok Online 2 is heavily influenced by its predecessor, Ragnarok Online.

Swordman


Swordsmen are trained since childhood and are experts in handling ‘auras’.
The power of ‘auras’ can be focused onto swords and armor to enhance their abilities.
They also take the role of a tanker, standing in front of their allies to defend them against enemy attacks, as well as inflict extreme damage on the enemy.
They can change jobs at level 25 to either Knight or Warrior.

• Knight
  
  
  Knights are heavily trained through the Prontera Knights’ strict education and strongly values rules and principles.
  They know how to handle ‘auras’ skillfully through systematic battle training and also can use their shields as a battle skill.
  
  
• Warrior
  
  
  Warriors are experienced mercenaries who have honed their skills on countless battlefields.
  They carry great swords and are capable of skillfully defending themselves from enemy attacks. Their experience allows them to mow down enemies on the battlefield as though it were second nature.

Magician


Magicians are people who can handle all the elements of the world at their fingertips.
They are the ones nearest to nature’s truth and can detect powers that is invisible to others. They have mastered how to effectively manage their mental strength through training and can often absorb powers from surroundings to replenish their own mental powers.
You can change jobs to either Wizard or Sorcerer after level 25.

• Wizard
  
  
  Wizards are professional sorcerers who practice in magic research and are trained at the Magic Academy at Geffen.
  They are especially specialized in flame magic that will set opponents ablaze. Can also summon a flaming meteorite or create huge explosions.
  
  
• Sorcerer
  
  
  Sorcerers are those that awakened by the powers inherited through ancient bloodlines or affinity with spirits.
  Their affinity with nature helps them use the powers of nature freely, and summon spirits to aid them in battle or to heal their allies.

Archer


Archers are the descendants of Ancient Payon, protecting the forest and animals within it.
Their powerful archery and excellent physical strength are enough to oppress any foe.
They can change jobs to either Ranger or Beastmaster at level 25.

• Beastmaster
  
  
  Beastmasters are known for their strong bonds with beasts among Payon descendants.
  They inherit the powerful strength of beasts to boost their physical strength and defeat their enemies. They can also transform into beasts and manifest all their abilities.
  
  
  
• Ranger
  
  
  Rangers are the honorary archers of Payon known for their extraordinary skills in archery.
  They use trained falcons and traps to lure enemies and are key to holding dominance in battle.

Thief


Thieves are professional combatants that handle poison, disguises and assassinations.
They poison their opponents and trick their enemies by hiding in the shadows.
They can change jobs to either Assassin or Rogue once level 25 is achieved.

• Assassin
  
  
  Assassins are professionals in assassination.
  They are especially known to form contracts with Shadow Devils to learn Shadow skills secretly handed down through the Assassin Guild. Their powers exceed any living human being.
  
  
  
• Rouge
  
  
  Rogues have powerful bodies and splendid techniques with daggers that help them conquer the dark side.
  Their chain skills resemble beautiful dances that bewilder their opponents. They use special potions to enhance their abilities temporarily.

Acolyte


Acolytes are apprentices that follow the holy ways of the Odin Orthodoxy.
They use Holy Powers to eliminate enemies, heal allies and can enhance others’ abilities through beautiful gospels and blessings.
Acolytes can change their job to either Priest or Monk once level 25 is reached.

• Priest
  
  
  Priests are official acolytes with godly powers based on their strong faith.
  Priests can call upon a holy Archangel and display a showing of transcendental abilities. They are punishers from the Odin Orthodoxy and judge evil under the name of God.
  
  
  
• Monk
  
  
  Monks are Acolytes that moved away from the Odin Orthodoxy way of silence and prayers, taking the path of meditation and asceticism to enlightenment.
  Not only do they have strong physical strength due to endless training, they can also freely control their internal powers.

Job System



Other than the main Class a character has, you can also select another sideline job.

You choose to be a Chef, Alchemist, Artisan or Blacksmith. Each job specializes in crafting a specific type of items which will be beneficial to the players themselves or to trade with other players.

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  Chefs create delicious dishes which cause beneficial effects, such as health recovery or boosted abilities.Aside from cooking, a Chef also gathers ingredients and processes them for cooking.
  
  
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  The Alchemist collects various herbs to create potions which can recover HP or SP.Using their expert knowledge, they can also create special potions which boost vitality.
  
  
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  Artisans are experts in crafting clothes and light armor using leather and cloth.Tan skins from creatures can be gathered or textile materials can be obtained, to be tailored into wearable clothing.
  Artisans are also capable of handcrafting various ‘Runes’ that empower weapons and armor with special abilities.
  
  
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  The Blacksmith crafts various weapons and armor, and possess skills to smelt mineral ore found in mines.Blacksmiths can also craft ‘Rune Hole Punch’, which pierces holes in existing weapons and armor; allowing them to hold ‘Runes’.

Game Features






Videos

Trailer | Anime Trailer |Gamespot Gameplay Video | Character Creation Overview | New Prontera Gameplay | Instanced Dungeon Gameplay

Screenshots

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post your player name and i will add it here. thanks. :)

[ezekial45]

Wow, I thought this was out for years.

[Aeana]

Yeah, I thought this was already out until I looked into it a couple of months back. Pretty weird that it took this long.
I'm interested in giving it a look just because I have so many fond memories of RO.

[Manmademan]

haha, no deal. Getting sucked into the original RO was the reason I swore off all MMO's forever.

you kids can have fun with this one though.

[rouken]

yeah it was supposed to come out on 2010 but got put back in the oven. i think they really wanted to give it that RO feeling but in 3D.

[DJIzana]

Knight and Monk... here I come!!!!

RO was the very first MMO I played. Me and my friends are totally going to power this out on that day. Already registered and have the client downloaded! :D

EDIT: On a side note... has anyone heard of any updated information for that Project R1 game? (Supposedly TRUE successor to the original Ragnarok Online, by the initial creator who made Ragnarok?)

[Haly]

My childhood ;~;

256 Dex Wiz in da haus.

[Keyouta]

I'll give this a shot, loved Ragnarok.

[Stitch]

Just watched the trailer. Moonlight Flower is wearing pants. Won't play.

nah, will try it. Rganarok was awesome and completely wrecked my life for a few years..

[Instro]

Assassin was the best shit ever.

[Kouichi]

Damn, I haven't played the original Ragnarok in years. Thanks for the heads up! I'm definitely going to play this.

[ponpo]

Still waiting for Gunbound 2.

[duckroll]

Yeah, I thought this was already out until I looked into it a couple of months back. Pretty weird that it took this long. I'm interested in giving it a look just because I have so many fond memories of RO.

Yeah apparently the initial beta test didn't go over too well, and instead of making the same mistake FFXIV did, they decided to scrap the game and redo it instead of releasing anyway.

[Haly]

Still waiting for Gunbound 2.

noob la

[Kokonoe]

-edit-

This isn't Project R1, nevermind.

[Stark]

Sweet. Must try this for nostalgia.

[Mikey Jr.]

Instanced dungeons?

Fuck this game.

I loved going into dungeons and just watching random players trying to take out bosses.

I remember like 100's of people cramming into Baphomets lair and just getting fucking SLAUGHTERED. But we had a mission to finally kill him. Good times.

The 5 player dungeons have killed my interest.

[chickdigger802]

Anyone mess with close beta? Will this be p2p or f2p?

[The Broken Ska Record]

Yeah, I thought this was already out until I looked into it a couple of months back. Pretty weird that it took this long. I'm interested in giving it a look just because I have so many fond memories of RO.

Ditto. I hope it's at least decent.

[DJIzana]

WHAAAAT!? How am I going to have time to play PSO2, RO2, and FFXIV? Well, least RO2 comes out first, woo!

LoL no kidding. Hoping for PSO2 information come January but FFXIV is still in alpha. I also plan to make a Paladin / Monk in XIV 2.0. (I actually have the Monk part covered... I think. If my account is still there. I haven't played it in over a year.)

I really love the tribute to RO1 with the skill names. Same goes for the anime. "Shieeeeeeeeeeeeld BOOMERANG!" Oh Roan... you're too awesome!

[ebil]

I had absolutely no idea this game was still around in some form. I played the first beta years ago and it kind of fell off my radar afterwards. That's good news, I'll probably give it a shot!

[djplaeskool]

Wow, I thought this was out for years.

It went into beta in Korea a few years ago, and it was so universally disliked that they ended up dumping just about everything and redoing the game.

[Vincent Alexander]

I have to be very careful around this game....RO and Ultime Online both took up a considerable amount of my time. In fact, I can say I was addicted. I could've learned a language or two in the nights I spent 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM just sitting in a dark room with 'em. But God, I had fun....

[dakkumauji]

I guess I'll try this out. RO always seems fun, so why not.

[metalslimer]

Yeah I remember they initially released it as a big 3D game or something? I remember my friend playing it and hearing that god awful battle music play over and over. Oh and can I mention how much I love Ragnarok's OST? Best MMO OST?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZp26aM-TVM

[Aeana]

I think it's amusing how the solo dungeons are called raid dungeons.

[Einbroch]

Ragnarok soundtrack is my favorite soundtrack of all time. Absolutely amazing. I will definitely check this out.

[squidyj]

Yeah I remember they initially released it as a big 3D game or something? I remember my friend playing it and hearing that god awful battle music play over and over. Oh and can I mention how much I love Ragnarok's OST? Best MMO OST? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZp26aM-TVM

godawful battle music? but all the soundtrack songs I've heard have been amazing.... I mean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZHUH2LE_zA

[DJIzana]

Ragnarok soundtrack is my favorite soundtrack of all time. Absolutely amazing. I will definitely check this out.

As you say that... I'm literally listening to the Alberta theme song right now. After that will probably rock out their Christmas tunes. Their version of White Christmas is absolutely AMAZING.

[zkylon]

Wasn't there already a RO2?

I'm confused....

Will try if F2P tho.

[TommyT]

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[Teknoman]

Wasnt this supposed to have a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno? And count me in the camp that thought this released long ago.

[d[-_-]b]

Lol wasted so many years on RO, due to being involved in eAthena, good times...

[Einbroch]

As you say that... I'm literally listening to the Alberta theme song right now. After that will probably rock out their Christmas tunes. Their version of White Christmas is absolutely AMAZING.

Yeah their Christmas events are top notch. Only game I ever get misty eyed thinking about.

[DJIzana]

Wasnt this supposed to have a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno? And count me in the camp that thought this released long ago.

It is... from what I can remember. I know Gate of the New World was Yoko Kanno but I can't remember if they got her back for Legend of the Second. Here's the intro theme though JUST as amazing... as always!

[Aeana]

Wasnt this supposed to have a soundtrack by Yoko Kanno? And count me in the camp that thought this released long ago.

Yeah, she did the music for it. The old version, at least. I don't know if that stuff is still in this version, but I imagine it is.

[chickdigger802]

wasn't lime odyssey or w/e suppose to be RO2?

[Mavromatis]

I recommend getting it via torrent. You don't want Pando on your PC and getting 4GB over HTTP from Asian servers can get tricky.

[Keyouta]

Woah, first I've heard of Project R1, that looks pretty cool.

On RO2, I hope the music is as awesome as the original.

[Varshes]

Was about to post about the old Yoko Kanno album from 2007, such an amazing soundtrack, hope they use it. The "Yoru" by Ilaria Graziano and "Sailing" right after it is my two of my favorite tracks from that year, so good.

Yoru - Ilaria Graziano
Sailing - Yoko Kanno

[squidyj]

Yeah, she did the music for it. The old version, at least. I don't know if that stuff is still in this version, but I imagine it is.

seeing as they used a song of hers in that very trailer I wouldn't be surprised

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae940xjLBIk

Feels like I've been listening to this stuff for years.

Intro Theme
Prontera Field
King's Joy
Hold Your Life

[TommyT]

Yeah, she did the music for it. The old version, at least. I don't know if that stuff is still in this version, but I imagine it is.

Are you talking about the previous version of RO2 that was scrapped?

edit: Yeah, as mentioned I don't see why it wouldn't be.

[CrunchyFrog]

Original was my first ever MMO. Got it pirated from some friends at school and played on a private server with all kinds of crazy shit. Them's good times though, good times.

[rouken]

Anyone mess with close beta? Will this be p2p or f2p?

Wasn't there already a RO2? I'm confused.... Will try if F2P tho.

it will be f2p with a cash shop feature.

[squidyj]

Original was my first ever MMO. Got it pirated from some friends at school and played on a private server with all kinds of crazy shit. Them's good times though, good times.

I started with the original back when it was in beta. good times.

[TommyT]

Anyone have a working link to the torrent?

I started with the original back when it was in beta. good times.

My man!

[Aeana]

I jumped on with RO during the alpha. It only had Prontera and Morroc, and there was a super giant Baphomet in the cave by Morroc. Pretty much the only thing to do in alpha was gang up on Baphomet. But it was fun.

[Midou]

wasn't lime odyssey or w/e suppose to be RO2?

Yep, already bombed in Korea though, closed down.

The original RO2 had a great and original art style and feel to it, a pretty amazing soundtrack too, but they just stopped working on it at one point for no reason. Instead they started to create this generic and garbage looking RO2 instead. I don't see how the best choice was to give up on something great and start fresh with something awful instead.

[squidyj]

Anyone have a working link to the torrent? My man!

Yeah a torrent would probable be preferrable to this all or nothing direct download link... that said it's already up to 2.2gb :l

please don't fail please don't fail please don't fail

[Wyndstryker]

It's about time this thing popped up on the radar.

Sadly I'd probably be spending 2013 in PSO2 although this could be a decent secondary.