| King Arthur is dead and war has engulfed the land. | | | | the deceased king. |
| This is the premise behind what could most probably | | | | Partying is not as required as in other computer game |
| be the longest running role playing computer game | | | | online worlds, but it is very much recommended. |
| online, the Dark Age of Camelot. Borrowing heavily | | | | Though you could do well in this MMORPG through |
| from the Celtic legend with the same characters and | | | | your solo adventures, the experience would definitely |
| the same environment, the Dark Age of Camelot relies | | | | be more fun and rewarding if you'd join a party. This |
| on two factors that make it a very scintillating | | | | forms the backbone of Dark Age of Camelot's social |
| computer game online experience: war and | | | | system. |
| destruction. | | | | The Dark Age Of Camelot Defines Persistence In A |
| Indeed, resource management found in most | | | | Computer Game Online |
| massively multiplayer online role playing games | | | | The Dark Age of Camelot was released way back in |
| (MMORPG) of this type take a backseat to the sheer | | | | 2001, and it still remains a strong contender in the |
| thrill of combat in the Dark Age of Camelot. This | | | | current MMORPG scene. Whereas other computer |
| computer game online is divided into realms. Realms | | | | game online programs would have spawned two or |
| are equivalent to servers in other MMORPG programs. | | | | even three sequels within that 5 year period, the Dark |
| Basically, the player would select the realm where he | | | | Age of Camelot continues to endure with its original |
| wants to play in. This realm becomes his character's | | | | game world. This is indeed a testament to the solid |
| game world. But there are special places, which the | | | | and sound nature of its game play mechanics, balance, |
| Dark Age of Camelot has labeled as Frontiers, where | | | | and the richness of its own mythology. |
| players from various realms can battle each other in | | | | But even the most faithful gamers need some things |
| mortal combat. The result is an exciting and enjoyable | | | | to spice up the experience from time to time. For this |
| experience that allows those many hours of leveling | | | | reason, the Dark Age of Camelot has released 4 |
| up to finally pay off once you hear the might of your | | | | expansion packs to date, namely: Shrouded Isles, Trials |
| blade striking the final blow on your hapless opponent's | | | | of Atlantis, Catacombs, and the most recent hit, |
| armor. | | | | Darkness Rising. |
| New Heroes Are Summoned During The Dark Age | | | | Each expansion expands the MMORPG's game world, |
| Of Camelot | | | | and further adds to the story that fuels this computer |
| As with the legend from which it was based, King | | | | game online program. |
| Arthur's death foretells the coming of the darkest | | | | The Future Of The Dark Age Of Camelot As A |
| times the world has ever seen. Hence, in the Dark | | | | Computer Game Online Is As Bright As Excalibur's |
| Age of Camelot, new heroes are summoned by the | | | | Blade |
| kingdom as well as nearby towns. You will be one of | | | | Rare are the computer game online programs that last |
| these heroes, and your task is to protect your | | | | for 2, or even 3 years. But the Dark Age of Camelot |
| environment against a gamut of evil creatures and the | | | | has been going strong for 5 long years, and it shows |
| invasive motives of other tribes. | | | | no signs of slowing down. |
| But Camelot isn't the only kingdom you could choose | | | | With a monthly subscription fee of $10, it's one of the |
| to serve. You could decide to join its enemies, such as | | | | most affordable computer game online worlds that |
| Hibernia, the land of magic and mystery, and Midgard, | | | | you could invest on. But you could give it a free try via |
| home of the Norse gods and the Vikings of yore. | | | | a 14-day trial period, which would also allow you to |
| This computer game online progresses much like any | | | | download the full client. |
| other MMORPG. You have to slay monsters and | | | | Camelot is being consumed by evil. It desperately |
| complete some quests to earn experience points and | | | | needs a beacon of hope. It needs a new wielder of |
| increase your level. Your prominence in this MMORPG | | | | the mythical sword, Excalibur. |
| game world would correspondingly increase, until such | | | | Will you be that hero? |
| point when you'd become a legend yourself, much like | | | | |