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Lost River · **12-19-2015, 06:43 PM**

I was given money early for Christmas; I can afford Blade and Soul or Black Desert, which one and why should I go for them?

Jana · **12-19-2015, 07:14 PM**

They're both free to play games; just look for websites giving away beta codes to play both before deciding which one you want to spend money on.

Leggerless · **12-19-2015, 07:23 PM**

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If I had to compare combat? Black Desert is like Vindictus while BnS is like TERA. I haven't played BDO, but I know BnS doesn't have a dedicated healer/tank class; everyone is dps. Classes can slot in aggro generation in their skilltrees at least though and KFM (Kung-Fu Master) and BM (Blade Master) are the "tanks" in the current meta. Each class has some level of support, but some are better support roles than others.

BnS also has ranked arenas, 1v1 and 3v3, and is even part of the eSports scene in Korea. Right now, I can name you the Imperial Network as a PvP community tournament--one I'm personally looking into from an event organizer standpoint--for the NA/EU audience.

I'd say go to BnS if you don't mind some linear leveling and want to PvP. If you'd rather have a sandbox and visually pleasant experience, then take a look at BDO. You're looking at a theme park (BnS) and a sandbox (BDO).

No idea, but I think BnS even has an RP community in the works? Seems all over the place imo.

TheLastCandle · **12-19-2015, 07:34 PM**

They both offer the Korean MMO specialty of Slog and Grind, so pick your poison. Blade and Soul seems to offer more customization (as in less classes inextricably tied to a certain race/gender) while Black Desert is more impressive on a technical level.

Lost River · **12-19-2015, 07:58 PM**

Well, Black Desert is no longer FTP, it is a BTP game like Guild Wars 2.

And the grind is fine with me; which one will have the most RP community though, that is the question.

Unless, Black Desert has auto all the time PvP, then BnS for me entirely.

TheLastCandle · **12-19-2015, 08:02 PM**

I haven't heard whether or not it's going to be the same in NA or EU, but in Black Desert's KR servers, open world PvP opens once you reach a certain level (50?) and you cannot opt out of it.

Lost River · **12-19-2015, 08:17 PM**

I dislike forced PvP. it annoys me. :/

Leggerless · **12-19-2015, 08:19 PM**

(12-19-2015, 08:17 PM)Lost River Wrote: I dislike forced PvP. it annoys me. :/

PvP in BnS is, quite literally, putting on a faction outfit in the open world and also the Arena. It's an opt-in choice.

Lost River · **12-19-2015, 08:29 PM**

I went ahead with the starter pack of Blade and Soul; if I like what I see, I'll get the bigger packs.

Lost River · **12-19-2015, 10:48 PM**

Update: So far, so fun; only negative to it? It uses nProtect GameGuard, positive? It is a newer non-crash your PC version or eat up your resources version.

Tyndles · **12-19-2015, 11:57 PM**

Not to hijack the topic a bit, but can you use a controller in either game? Â I prefer action combat with a controller.

Lost River · **12-20-2015, 12:04 AM**

You can use a controller in Blade and Soul. not sure about Black Desert

Arrelaine · **12-20-2015, 12:36 AM**

So far I like BDO, but I've never played B&S either so.

Lost River · **12-20-2015, 01:10 AM**

Does Black Desert Online have nProtect or anything like that?

Arrelaine · **12-20-2015, 01:13 AM**

It's not on any lists, from a quick google search, and I haven't noticed anything like that.

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