Q: Does the Dot System apply to Player characters as well?
A: The dot system does not apply to a player, so you can never be absolutely sure what level a player is (unless they have told you). However, with practice, you can begin to make decent approximations about a player's level. First, look at the player's armor and weapon. Learn your enemy races' armors. With practice, you'll be able to tell a player's level by their appearance. Also, to the left of their name you will see a symbol. This symbol represents their rank in the race. While not always the best method of determining a level, a rank can be used to determine who are the stronger players within the race.
Q: How does RF Online distinguish levels against monsters?
A: RFO uses what is called the Dot System to gauge a monster’s level. Depending on how many dots a monster has determines their level relative to the player.
Q: How does the system work and what does ‘x’ number of dots mean?
A: When you select a monster, a box will appear on the top of your screen giving you their name, monster type, health bar, and dots. These dots are relative to the player’s current level and change as the player levels change. The more dots a monster has around its name, the higher the level the monster is relative to the player. There are 7 dots in total. Let’s take Bellato “Helper” for example. Helper is currently level 11. Monsters that are the same level as Helper will have 2 dots on their stats. Monsters that are level 10 will have 1 dot next to their name. This means they are one level under him and can still gain PTs and EXP from battling them. Monsters with 3 dots are one level higher than Helper, level 12. Each additional dot represents one additional level that the monster is higher than Helper. Monsters with the 7th, big blue dot on their stats are 5+ levels higher than Helper. They could be anywhere from level 16 and up. Monsters with 0 dots displayed mean these monsters are 2 levels or under your current level. You will not receive PTs or EXP from battling them. Over time as you level, monsters that may have been 2 dots will become 0 dots, as they are no longer equal to your own level.
Q: What is the purpose of 0 dot monsters?
A: While you might not receive PTs or EXP from these monsters you will still receive booty drops from them. They will also still count towards any quests you might have that require them.
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