 the realm online, originally known simply as the realm, is a second generation morpg (multiplayer online role playing game). the realm online is still being played by a small number of players, and is known as one of the few mmorpgs that is still dial-up friendly and easy to play. the realm was launched in december 1996 for windows pchttp://www.gameogre.com/realm.htm it was designed in the tradition of graphical muds,http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2008/11/17/rpg-nostalgia-the-realm/ before the popular usage of the terms "massively multiplayer" and "mmorpg".http://mmohuts.com/editorials/oldest-mmorpgs originally published by sierra on-line, it was abandoned by that company because of its unfavorable comparison to ultima online and everquest. it was next taken up for a short time by a company called world opponent network which was also owned by sierra on-line, then codemasters, and presently is a norseman games production.http://www.gameogre.com/realmonline.htm == gameplay == the realm uses turn-based combat, which makes it different from other muds of its generation, and is convenient for players with a bad internet connection.http://www.gameogre.com/realmreview.htm it has been criticized for its unforgiving character creation: a character that hasn't been created optimally can't reach maximum potential. == popularity == in 2014, the server would still reach an online population of 50 - 100 players. == references ==  == external links == *  * map of the realm  
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