In the latest installment of the BFF Report, Mike "Fony" B. continues his beta preview coverage of Allods Online, the free-to-play MMO from Russian developers Astrum Nival. Last week, in the BFF Report Episode 11, Mike B. took a break from regular programming to share some hilarious "outtakes" from 2009's episodes. This week, the BFF Report picks up where Episode 10 left off, when Mike B. introduced Allods Online and previewed the character creation system and the MMO's tutorial starting zones.

Today's BFF Report Episode 12 offers viewers a closer look at some of the early gameplay mechanics in Allods Online, and explains why those mysterious "Ass Pirates" are running around everywhere. Mike B. talks about the insane amount of skill trees available to each class, shows us a few head-scratching gameplay bugs and offers some insight into the micro-transaction aspect of the MMO. Check out the BFF Report Episode 12 to watch this episode, presented by ZAM.com!