Massive multiplayer games are usually filled with players with a lot of gaming experience. The community can feel intimidating, as players can see each other's skill sets and judge based on gear, customizations, and level. However, MMOs can provide a great community to gamers. Friends who live far apart can get together online and those who do not have online friends can easily make some. There are also MMOs with singleplayer content that a fan can tackle alone.

For those wanting to get into MMOs, there are an overwhelming amount of choices out there, from World of Warcraft to Black Desert Online. Some scare beginners away, as there is too much thrown at them at the start. A beginner should choose a game that has a vibrant and friendly community, as well as an approachable roster of gameplay content.

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Final Fantasy 14

Different classes in dungeon.

Final Fantasy 14 is known to be an MMO designed for those that do not play MMOs. It has become the first MMORPG for many gamers, as it introduces its various mechanics and systems bit by bit without overwhelming the player. Abilities are slowly learned and many quests can be done solo. Dungeons start off very easy and have rewarding amounts of challenge as the player levels up and learn more. All the mechanics are made with visual queues, so players can easily learn what to dodge and what to click on next in their ability rotation.

While the game is very beginner-friendly, the community is also known to be welcoming. The game is very popular, so there is no shortage of content or other players to meet. Curious players can also get a free trial that lasts up to level 60, so there is no harm in just trying it out. All the games' items and gear (except for some of Final Fantasy 14's aesthetic items) are also purchased only with in-game money, not real-world money, so a beginner would not have to worry about their wallet.

The Elder Scrolls Online

Warriors over corpses on snowy mountainscape.

The Elder Scrolls Online MMO is a good beginner's choice for gamers familiar with single-player RPGs but not necessarily MMOs. The game is more story-based than other MMOs, which is familiar to single-player RPGs and is an easy way to get a beginner player to feel immersed. Compared to other MMOs, the game definitely has a more casual approach. Its mechanics are straightforward, and the tutorial is well done.

While it is a more casual MMO, the world of Elder Scrolls Online also has a ton for the player to explore. There are a lot of places to see and things to do. The drawback is that it does not have a free trial (though it did have a free-to-play event recently) and is not as populated as Final Fantasy 14 currently is.

Guild Wars 2

Three characters in Guild Wars 2.

Guild Wars 2 is free to play for a lot of its core content, which should entice beginner MMO fans The story is decent and immersive with combos that are simple and straightforward. Different weapons also offer different builds, meaning a player can adjust the complexity of their character. In the early gameplay, it is easy to keep to oneself before interacting with other players.

Guild Wars 2 is known to be a more casual and watered-down MMO in comparison to others like World of Warcraft, but it still offers more than enough content to grip those just getting into the genre. Players that never played the first Guild Wars do not need to worry, either, as the game and lore are easy to understand without playing the first game.

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