Yes, yes, one of BYOND's many RPGs. However, if you're gonna play any RPG on BYOND, this should be it. I've played the other more popular RPGs BYOND has to offer, and I was never impressed. Little things piled up (and big things for some) and just left a bad taste in my mouth. The beginning was not newbie friendly, the game was too easy, emphasized grinding, the graphicing just wasn't appealing in the slightest, and, everyone's favorite, HORRIBLE COMMUNITY.

FFO does not have any of these problems, though. The game is bugless, the menus are extremely well done and appealing to the eye. Everything is very newbie friendly, yet fun and addicting in its simplicity. The game itself could actually stand to be more complex, but it's definitely not too simple. You can grind and level to your heart's content (though, it's not necessary at all to enjoy the game--will explain in a bit), because the battle system is well-done (though, lag can be an issue) and is somewhat unique. I think the fact that it utilizes the original Final Fantasy's sprites makes it especially fun, if you're a hardcore fan of the classics. Most RPGs on BYOND are simply too easy, though. You level ten times and it barely means everything. The cap in FFO is level 21 right now, and I made it to 15 in a couple days. So, leveling is hardly the emphasis. Though, when you DO level, it clearly matters and you can notice the difference. In any case, the game is not easy at all. People die all the time. I play it a bit smart, and avoid dying at all costs, but I've taken my fair share of risks and enjoyed myself aat the same time. Your log will almost always have one death of someone dying to monsters, and sometimes even to other players.

Which segues to the community. I think of all the games I have played on BYOND, this game has the friendliest, most supportive community by far. The guides are plentiful--people appointed by Gakumerasara or whoever else to officially help newbies--and they all help instantly when you ask a question. I'm actually very surprised. Any question at all you have, no matter how inane, they will help. Hell, even other newbies help out. You can ask vets, and they help sometimes, too. Though, this game is PvP, you have a lot of just players on who will slaughter hostile players if they kill you unjustly, resulting in heavy penalties to gold, items, and experience. The hostile players are few, but they are there--which I think is a good thing, because if everyone was agreeable and nice, it would lack some excitement--and fear, when you see someone who has mastered a class. Ironically, one of my first experiences in the game, before I even left town, was another newbie who killed me for no reason. Straight after, four high level players hunted him down. This was my only experience with another hostile player, though. I've seen others, but had no personal encounters, yet.

Like I said, you don't have to grind and level to play this game. I could go on about the aspects of the game that make fighting monsters fun (quests, day/night, exploration, etc.), but the main appeal to the game is the social environment. With a mostly intelligent community and kingdoms for people to align to, politics becomes an extremely important aspect of the game once you get your feet wet and gain a few levels. Kindgoms in the past have warred for lengthy periods of time, people have been known to sabotage, traitorize, instigate, and call peace. The game's system helps this, but it really is the players that make it interesting. I haven't become personally involved, but I've seen people debating about kingdoms, bounties, outlawing players, etc.

For the most part, I despise MMORPGs. Always speak against them. I know other players who play the game who feel the same (ScouSin and Game_Hunter are the best examples). However, like I said--this game is different. I wouldn't feel right scoring it, but I think it deserves a ranking better than 21, and I have no idea why it isn't published--and most of all, it's the best RPG on BYOND, easily.

Give it a go.