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A new fantasy MMORPG is launching soon, featuring flexible combat, class customization, and name reservation ahead of release on PC and mobile.

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<div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17519730698891751973067227.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: Smilegate Megaport</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">A new fantasy MMORPG is on the horizon, bringing with it a flexible combat and class system designed for players who enjoy strategic depth and customization. Featuring real-time weapon and skill switching, the game encourages adaptive play styles tailored to every encounter.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Smilegate Megaport, the developer of &quot;CROSSFIRE,&quot; &quot;Lost Ark,&quot; and &quot;Epic Seven,&quot; announced on July 11 that it has launched a Character Name Reservation Event for its upcoming MMORPG &quot;LORDNINE&quot;.   </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The event allows players to reserve their character names and select a preferred server ahead of the official launch. Players may join the event by logging into their STOVE account via the official LORDNINE <a href="https://bit.ly/L9enmedia9">website</a>. </p><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17519730767311751973075787.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: Smilegate Megaport</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Smilegate previously launched the pre-registration campaign on June 26, offering a wide range of rewards including exclusive avatar skins, and enhancement items. Subscribing to the official social media channels grants an avatar summon ticket, offering a chance to obtain a legendary avatar.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The Character Name Share Event will run from July 11 to July 24 through Discord, X, Facebook, and STOVE. Players who complete the name reservation and share their reserved character name and server on Discord or X will receive an in-game reward, plus, 100 participants will be selected through a lucky draw to win a gift card. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">The official LORDNINE YouTube channel is also fueling anticipation with a variety of content, including a developer introduction, a cinematic trailer, and a story movie. A newly released event guide video explains how to participate in the name reservation event and pre-registration campaign.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EsZZKaX2k2g?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">LORDNINE features a dynamic combat system that allows players to freely switch between weapons and skills during combat, enabling strategic adaptation to each battle. Its flexible progression system lets players customize their progression paths and skill attributes. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Players may choose from over 60 unique classes by combining 54 ability tags, offering innovative systems that add new excitement to the core of traditional MMORPG gameplay. The game is scheduled for official release this year and will be available on both PC and mobile platforms.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Players may reserve their character name and select a preferred server by following these steps:  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">1. Log in to your STOVE account - If you do not have an account, sign up on the <a href="https://l9asia.onstove.com">website</a>. Remember name reservation is only available to users with a registered STOVE account.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">2. Select your server - Only one character name may be reserved per account. The system operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so there are no duplications. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">3. Claim your unique character name which must comply with the game&#x27;s naming policy and rules, to avoid profane words.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">4. Complete your reservation and after the launch, log in with the same STOVE account to create your character and apply the reserved name. If you do not create your character within the specified time after launch, your reservation may be canceled.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Also note that even if name reservations close for certain servers, new character creation will still be possible at launch. However, early participation is recommended to avoid server queues.  </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For more information visit the <a href="https://l9asia.onstove.com">official website</a>, or check out their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LORDNINE_GLOBAL">YouTube channel</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LordnineSEA">Facebook page</a> for details.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

<p>A new fantasy MMORPG is launching soon, featuring flexible combat, class customization, and name reservation ahead of release on PC and mobile.</p>

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