Parents need to know that this is a massively multiplayer online game set in a fairy tale world. Younger kids may be attracted to Secondhand Lands because of its fairytale theme, but it is actually a parody on fairy tales and a there is a lot of humor in the game which won't be understood by younger kids -- thus the age setting of 12. While free to play, the game also offers players the ability to buy in-game enhancements with real money.
Educational value:MMOGs all impart the lesson of teamwork. Some content requires groups of players to work together to defeat some bad guys.
Positive messages:Even though there are "kill" quests, players are generally asked to assist a fairytale character or to protect the village.
Violence:Although there is no blood or gore, players kill things in game in order to gain experience to advance their characters. Quests may have you "stomp" a naughty creature.
Sex:Two player races can ride or "mount" two other player races, leading to some in-game innuendo and jokes made by other players.
Consumerism:Free to play, but "tokens" may be purchased with real money for in-game services such as cosmetic changes to player characters, increase inventory space, and character slots and guild charters to create a guild.