One of the more interesting game series I've had the pleasure of playing. Takes it's own spin on an RPG by being almost like a simulator or emulator of a standard MMO featuring servers, forum boards, classes and NPCs that act as other players. Incredibly well fleshed out narrative, characters and setting that does hinge quite a bit on the previous entries but not enough to make them completely necessary. All round dated but good experience that still manages to remain unique over a decade later.