Good and bad of Rift

[ringthree]

For a non-MMO player, what would you tell them about Rift to get them to try it over say WoW?

So, I am not talking about group looting or specs. I am talking about neat things that people would be interested if they only played console games before Rift.

WoW has a really nice art style, and it really really easy to get into, so what are the counter arguments to that for Rift? I am looking for non-fan-boi answers.

This is not a straw man or trolling post.

[nicholai]

I know you said not spec but thats a big selling point to me and people I've suggested the game to. the thing I really like about the classes is the flexibility. I've been playing rogue, i can tank, melee, ranged, or play support. You dont have to level multiple characters to have a flexible play style to keep the game fresh. Also the easy of grouping for rifts I've found great.

[Katlan]

WoW has a really nice art style, and it really really easy to get into, so what are the counter arguments to that for Rift? I am looking for non-fan-boi answers.

Sounds like you looking for a WoW vs Rift thread instead of a "good and the bad of rift" thread

[ringthree]

Sounds like you looking for a WoW vs Rift thread instead of a "good and the bad of rift" thread

Maybe, maybe not. I don't want a WoW v. Rift debate (which I am sure this will inevitably devolve into), WoW is just ubiquitous, so everyone compares everything to it. I just wanted to know some good reasons why a layman might like Rift better than WoW.

I wish it had a free trial.

[thetruepandagod]

I like the flexibility in jobs a ton and for some reason i find the world pvp far more enjoyable than in wow.

[Eaglestrike]

Not a troll post, yet you're reposting pretty much exactly what I created a thread to talk about already. And I'm pretty sure you trolled that thread and got posts deleted there (or I've just missed wherever those posts went).

[Lucavi]

^ I fall to see the point of this thread. It'll be locked by Falisa within 3 days due to trolling/nothing new being brought to the table.

That being said, you already know everything you need to know to have your own opinion of the game formed. You either pony up the cash to find out yourself, or continue to wonder about the game while looking at it from the outside.