Mu Online

MU Online
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Developer(s)	Webzen
Publisher(s)	Webzen (MU Online Korea & Global MU Online), Digital Media Exchange (MU Online Philippines), FPT Online (MU Vietnam)
Designer(s)	Webzen's MU Studio
Platforms	Windows 98/ME/2K/XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Release date(s)	October 6, 2003
Genre(s)	MMORPG
Mode(s)	MMO

MU Online (Korean: 뮤 온라인) is a 3D medieval fantasy MMORPG, produced by Webzen, a Korean gaming company.

Gameplay

MU Online was created in December 2001 by the Korean gaming company Webzen. Like most MMORPGs, players have to create a character among seven different classes and to set their foot on the MU Continent. In order to gain experience and thus to level up, a players needs to fight monsters (mobs). MU is populated by a large variety of monsters, from simple ones like goblins and golems, to frightening ones such as the Gorgon, Kundun or Selupan. Each monster-type is unique, has different spawn points, and drops different items. Outside of a duel, PvP fighting is possible but discouraged. When one player attacks another, a self-defense system is activated, in which the attacked player may kill the aggressor within a time limit. Self-defense is also activated when a player attacks an Elf's summoned creature. Outlaws have disadvantages during game play, depending on his Outlaw level.

Character classes

At the start of the game the players can choose between five different character classes - Dark Wizard, Dark Knight, Elf, Summoner,Rage Fighter and Grow Lancer. Players can unlock a Magic Gladiator and a Dark Lord as they progress. Each class has its specific powers and items. As characters level up and complete quests, they can transform themselves into stronger classes. Each progressive class change grants, gain access to new spells, skills, weapons and wings as well as an associated change in appearance.

Spells and Skills

Like most RPG games, characters in MU can use many different kinds of magic and special abilities. Each character has its own set of spells and some weapons may be enchanted in order to provide the character with a specific spell. Casting a spell costs MP (mana, or magic point) and sometimes AG or stamina.

Communications

Mu Online has a built-in chat system that allows all visible players to easily communicate via text. Users can add custom players to their Friends List in-order to make it easy to keep in contact with one-another.

Cooperative Play

Along with seeing your friends and others on Mu, you will also have the option to team up in a party. Members of a party will take on monsters together to share exp and loot.

See also

• List of MMORPGs

External links

• Global MU Online - Official Global MU Online (hosted by Webzen)

• MU Online on Gamespot.com