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Classic Ragnarok Server refers to a private or official server of Ragnarok Online that aims to replicate the original gameplay experience from the early 2000s. This is a nostalgic approach for players who want to relive the mechanics, features, and overall feel of Ragnarok Online as it was before expansions, major updates, or balancing patches changed the game.
Here are some key features typically found in Classic Ragnarok servers:Pre-Renewal Mechanics: Classic servers usually stick to the pre-Renewal mechanics, which is a major appeal for many players. Renewal, which was introduced around 2010, brought significant changes to how leveling, stats, and damage calculations worked.
Limited Classes: On classic servers, advanced or third classes, such as Rune Knights, Warlocks, and Arch Bishops, are generally not available. The server might only feature the first, second, and transcendent classes like Knight, Wizard, or High Priest.
No Overhauled Game Systems: There are no modern additions like the Kafra Shop or other pay-to-win systems that were introduced later in the game's life.
Old Maps, Monsters, and Quests: Classic servers feature older versions of maps and dungeons, as well as original quests and monster stats, without any of the later updates that revamped them.
Lower Rates: Rates in terms of experience gain and drop percentages are usually low, sticking to the 1x or slightly increased rates that the official servers used to have.
Community Focus: Classic servers tend to build a close-knit, nostalgic community where players work together to form guilds, engage in classic PvP and War of Emperium (WoE), and experience grinding and leveling in a social environment.
Some examples of Classic Ragnarok Online servers include:Ragnarok: Restart (which was an official attempt at a "classic" server)
iRO Classic (before it was shut down)
Many private servers still run classic settings, often appealing to veteran players.
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