Within RF Online, the use of 'potions' within the game mechanics is quite prominent. The more DP you lose per hit, the more damage you receive per hit. DP, or 'Defence Points', controls the amount of damage you can stand. SP, or 'Stamina Points', is used for running and some higher level skills. As well as HP, FP are 'Force Points', similar to MP used in other RPG's, which is used to cast Force spells and use skills.

It is more grind-heavy than most MMORPG's as it focuses more on building up stats rather than power levelling. Gameplay RF Online has traditional MMORPG style elements such as quests, hunting, guilds, dungeon instances and PvP. You can read more about the server closure Here. The reason behind the server closure is due to failed negotiations between Codemasters and the CCR regarding an extention to Codemasters' contract. No new accounts can be created, and the purchase of in-game credits has also been disabled. The last full day of service will be the 9th of November. Server Closure As of the 10th November, 2008, the American and European servers of RF Online will be closed. However, within October 2007, RF Online became free-to-play, with the addition on an online cash shop where real money can be spent on in-game items.

Originally, RF Online was subscription based. It is a mix of fantasy with science fiction elements and is based upon a three way race versus race versus race system (RvRvR) where the three races of the game do battle through mass player versus player (PvP) battles known as Chip Wars. Introduction RF online, which stands for 'Rising Force Online', is a Korean MMORPG that was developed by CCR, and published by Sega in Japan and Codemasters in the United States and Europe.

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