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Dark Age of Camelot revolves around the war between three realms at the end of King Arthur's rule: Arthurian-inspired Albion, Norse mythology inspired Midgard and Celtic Hibernia.
DAoC offers two styles of gaming for players: Player vs Environment (PvE) and Player vs Player (PvP)—in the case of DAoC PvP is often referred to as Realm vs Realm (RvR) as the majority of player on player combat focuses on groups of players from the same realm (Albion, Midgard, Hibernia) combating players from the other two.
PvE usually appeals to those players who enjoy a slower and more immersive playing session. It is also the only way to obtain new equipment without buying it or crafting it. PvE can occur in any "zone" (playable region) in the DAoC virtual world as there are roaming beasts scattered everywhere; on land, in water and in dungeons.
PvP is usually restricted to PvP areas or zones; battlegrounds, New Frontiers and some dungeons. PvP will offer some money, but not as much as PvE and will not offer any items. However, you do receive Realm Points (RPs) for killing other players. Earn enough RPs and you will earn a new Realm Rank (RR) which will offer new skills to the player.
Essentially, a player creates a character and battles, or "hunts" computer controlled animals, monsters and non-player characters (NPCs), completes quests and tasks and battles other players to earn experience and money. Gain enough experience and the character will gain a new "level" offering new skills and abilities, and in some cases, access to new areas of the game.
Compiled from Wikipedia.
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Expansions
| If purchasing the game online from Mythic, you may purchase the base game (which includes New Frontiers, Shrouded Isles, and Trials of Atlantis). Catacombs and Darkness Rising may all be purchased separately. However, in order to load Catacombs, you must have purchased the base game, and for Darkness Rising you must have ToA and Catacombs. Many online and retail stores offer box sets which include some or all of the expansions in one. There is no reason to purchase expansions up to Trials of Atlantis, as they can now be downloaded from the Dark Age of Camelot website - but there are still included as a CD in some bundleware. The epic edition is also currently for sale, and includes all available expansion packs. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles
Release date: November 12, 2002
Media: CD, Download
Official website: http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions/si/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features: Added 6 new classes (Necromancer, Reaver; Savage, Bonedancer; Valewalker, Animist), 3 races (Valkyn, Inconnu, Sylvan) and a brand new land for each realm near the size of the old world (in addition to the old world), which also includes epic dungeons. This expansion pack is now a free download. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Foundations
Release date: June 18, 2003
Media: CD, Download
Official website: http://www..camelotheraldcom/housing/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features: Free expansion which added player housing. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis
Release date: October 28, 2003
Media: CD, Download
Official website: http://www.trialsofatlantis.com/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features : Added 3 new races (Half-Ogre, Frostalf, Shar) and high level content and zones (which are the same for each realm), also includes new terrain graphics for all areas of the game (including trees). This expansion pack is now a free download, as of October 31, 2005. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs
Release date: December 07, 2004
Media: CD, Download
Official website: http://catacombs.darkageofcamelot.com/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features: Added 5 new classes (Heretic; Vampiir, Bainshee, Warlock, Valkyrie), instanced dungeons (where players entering certain areas get their own private dungeon to hunt in), and new zones and quests with an emphasis on faster and easier leveling. Also includes new player model graphics and new graphics for all the games' dungeons (except Darkness Falls). The Catacombs graphic engine is now free for download off of Mythic's website, however, it does not allow access to Catacombs specific zones. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising
Release date: October 11 , 2005
Media: CD, Download
Official website: http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/DarknessRising/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features: New graphical engine with spectacular new visual effects, Three new island continents in which to explore and adventure (one per realm), one new player race per realm -- three total, two new player classes per realm -- six total, all new ambient music soundtrack, revamped user interface. |
Dark Age of Camelot: Labyrinth of the Minotaur
Release date: November 5, 2006
Media: Download
Official website: http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/lotm/
Price: check prices on Amazon, Ebay, Direct2Drive
Features: A new race (The Minotaur), a new class (The Mauler), a new dungeon and additional Champion Levels (6-10). |
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Community sites:
The Camelot Herald  Dark Age of Camelot Europe Community Site
The Official Dark Age of Camelot Community Site
Dark Age of Camelot Wiki
Guides, news, ...
Camelot Vault IGN
Camelot Vault is the most complete source for Mythic Entertainment's Dark Age of Camelot. You can find anything from news, screenshots, databases, guide, trailer, fan fiction, columns and more..
Camelot Stratics
All of the current and best news and information for Dark Age of Camelot.
Camelot Allakhazam
Allakhazam is always a good source of informations for MMORPGs, items, quests, forums and much more...
Freddy's House
The unofficial Dark Age of Camelot community forums for English speaking players. Many raids are organised here and players from all English servers discuss tactics, the realm war and much more.
Camelot Warcry
Very good information site.
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DAoC Catacombs
Information site with classes, items, maps and more.
Classes of Camelot
Great site with information about classes, spells, skills and more.
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