I might be able to help you out with that, I'll see how many are in the box. But then don't you need the DVDs anyway?? Finland is an expensive flight...
Asked around on #aoc irc channel. The I should be able to play with the early access client (downloading that right now), but it also seems that I wouldn't be able to play in Europe servers with your key
Bleh. I just came home from a gay pub quiz where my team finished fourth*. I don't need patronising by you.
Shotglass: There were four lesbians at the next table who I would've, without a second thought. More proof - were it needed - that there are hot lesbians everywhere. In your face, Becky!
* There was a picture quiz round where all the pictures were from Carry On films, and you had to name the film. That's where we lost our crown.
I think too few people have made it to the level cap (read: no-lifes ) to draw any real conclusions for mere mortals, but looking at the forums, it appears that from 50+ it's a bit of a grind. Having said that, after Ragnarok, it's still probably a breeze at worst.
With the exception of Eve (and to a lesser extent, AO), I can't think of too many MMORPGs that don't fit this mould. Yes, it is a 'typical' MMORPG. It's like a souped up cross between GW, AC and WoW.
Yes of course it fits the mould. However it doesn't look like a circus at all, and plays less like a circus that WoW so right there it has my attention.
I'm nowhere near 50, let alone 80 so I can't comment too much on the grind aspect. So far it's a very enjoyable game though.