Black Desert Online is an MMORPG set in a high fantasy world.
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Story & Themes
Black Desert Online takes place in a vast open world with many different areas to explore and activities to engage in. However, the game does have a central storyline that guides the player's actions and motivations. The player character has been possessed by an entity known as the Black Spirit, and this spirit leads them in a quest to discover the truth about what happened to an ancient civilization in the Black Desert. This mysterious mission involves Black Stones, artifacts with a strange power that are connected to the downfall of the civilization.
Difficulty
Since Black Desert Online is so large and complex, players will have to adjust to a bit of a learning curve.
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Violence Combat is quick and involves fantasy weapons and magic. Blood and gore are both minimal.
Sex & Nudity Players can dress their characters in lingerie or armor that accentuates certain body parts.
Substance Use Alcohol can be crafted and consumed.
Consumerism Additional items or experience can be purchased from the online store.
Conversation Starters
- What do you like about open world games? What do you spend the most time on, and why?
- Do you like teaming up with others online? Why or why not?
- RPGs are astoundingly good at taking up many hours of time in one sitting. How do you balance your play time with your other responsibilities and activities? Why is doing so important?