I found a new game yesterday (launched less than a month ago) that has already got me hooked. It’s another MMORPG that’s free and is made by the same people who do Tribal Wars. It’s called The West and in it you role-play a character from the Old West, do jobs, go on quests, fight duels, found and build towns, etc., increasing in experience levels and skills. Depending on what type of character you choose, you can focus on craftsman work, military, trapping, banditry, etc.

Here’s a list of the character classes you can choose from (once you reach level 10):

Adventurer
Trapper, Wanderer, Indian, Prospector

Dueler
Bounty Hunter, Gunslinger, Bandit, Hangdog

Worker
Cowboy, Quaker, Craftsman, Mortician

Soldier
Cavalryman, Mexican, Mercenary, Iroquois

And of course you’ve got the typical interaction with other people throughout, since it’s a MMORPG. If you give it a try, look me up when you get there. I’m in World 2 (the only one open right now) and I go by the name Jack Carson.

If you do try the game out, be sure to use the Help info (button on the bottom right of your screen) for all the background info you need to get started. Also, there’s a “The West Tool” that has loads of information like what skills you need for every job (you can sort by many categories),  the quests that are unlocked at different levels, all the clothing available and what skills they improve, and more.

(Note: This game was originally in German, so occasionally you’ll come across words or descriptions that haven’t been translated yet.)