Age of Conan Plans - briefly
(hx) 04:20 PM CEST - Jun,13 2008
- Post a comment Funcom sent out
a press release announcing a large number of major changes currently in
production for Age of
Conan: Hyborian Adventures, their recently launched MMORPG:
PvP evolved - To the Death - The great combat system in Age of Conan
has taken MMO fighting to a new level of fun, and Player versus Player combat
plays a major part in this. As a result, a massive new PvP update is planned for
late June. Aptly called To the death, this update brings more consequence and
rewards to PvP, and an important part of it is the Fugitive system. The more
lower level players you kill, the easier it is for others to hunt you down. In
addition, ten PvP levels with additional ranks will be introduced, as well as
specific gear and weapons for PvP.
Guild Alliance Warfare - Preproduction has started on a MASSIVE free
update which will come later this year. Currently titled 'Kingship!', large
clusters of guilds will be able to form alliances, and rule and conquer on a
massive scale. Everyone in a guild alliance will play a part in this system, and
together they can even erect unique looking alliance Battlekeeps. The alliances
can also fight over, and build, culture-specific 'wonders of the world', with a
direct link to higher powers! As part of the system Funcom will also facilitate
larger amounts of players in massive battles.
Powerpoints - This fall, a unique reward and character evolution
system called Powerpoints will be introduced. This rewards active in-game
behavior, and allows for gathering points through numerous methods, including
owning a Battlekeep, playing the end-game at level 80, winning PvP matches, or
simply being an active guild member or subscribing to the game. There will be
many ways to obtain Powerpoints, and numerous rewards, ranging from exclusive
Powerfeats to weapons, armor and potions. Powerpoints may even allow you to
level faster!
New areas and dungeons - You won't need to wait for an expansion pack to explore exciting new areas. In the next period, Funcom will include several new areas, as well as evolving already existing areas. This includes a brand new dungeon in Aquilonia, reshaping three dungeons in Stygia, and an entire mountain range in Cimmeria!
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