Author Topic: DnL: Settlers of Ganareth  (Read 8960 times)

Offline epe

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DnL: Settlers of Ganareth
« on: Sat 19 Nov, 2005 19:58 »
Dark and Lightin prelude näyttäisi alkavan joulukuussa. Eli kyseessä DnL:n esiversio, jota voi hakata varsinaisen pelin launchiin asti (huhtikuu 2006) ilmaiseksi. Tässä muutamia linkkejä:


http://www.darkandlight.net/pioneer/RegisterSoG.html

http://www.darkandlight.net/sog/indexEN.html

http://www.darkandlight.net/


Alla vielä suositeltu hardis SoGin sivulta :)

Recommended configuration
OS: Windows 2000, XP, XP 64
CPU: Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or equivalent
Memory: 768 MB RAM
Graphics Card: GeForce 6 or ATI X series, OpenGL 2.0 or equivalent
Sound Card: 16 bit, EAX 4.0
Video Memory: 256 MB
Disk Space: 2 GB
Modem Speed: DSL
Input Device: Mouse, Keyboard 2 Go
Modem : DSL

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« Reply #1 on: Sun 20 Nov, 2005 17:06 »
Jotain perusinfoa:

Discover the first unique MMORPG world:
No zones, no loading time, all Dark and Light players within the same world
A complete, original and easy-to-use automated transportation and warp system
A medieval world of 15 000-square-mile of land (not including seas)
A strong emphasis on immersion thanks to a horizon view up to a distance of 30 miles away.
Fly in the air without restrictions with your own dragon, glider and parachute
Choose to explore whenever you want, no need to fight on a daily basis.
Hot spot management system: wherever you are in the huge world of DnL™ , you can call for or be asked for help to conquest, fight, defend.


Experience an unprecedented immersive environment :
Dynamic and unique weather management: a DnL™ day is 84 minutes...take time to watch sunrises, sunsets, the Milky Way and constellations!
480 days per year, with 4 seasons: real-time weather changes from snow to rain, to beautiful sunshine.
One sun, two moons and a constellation management system that changes according to the time of the year, and has influences upon crafting!
Global ecosystem: some monsters feed upon others, crop fields grow according to the seasons…
Original soundtrack : more than 12 music tracks, 1h30 of captivating music


A new medieval fantasy MMORPG where game design led to strong requirements: a game with a long lifespan, and advanced management options
An immediate sensation of freedom thanks to the unique world
Entirely dedicated to evolve according to gamers in-game decisions and strategies: DnL™ game rules will allow gamers to manage their own DnL™ storyline, create their own events to set their plans of conquest or fortresses attacks.
Six main game-play systems devoted to perpetual evolution through gamers’ actions
Fortress attacks governed by an open time-line per realm
Warrior NPCs you may hire to fight for you
Choose the Bandit Mode; become a soldier of fortune with an enhanced experience, but many risks at hand!
A deep storyline that allows rich and varied game options and opportunities
A Game-mastering team in five languages entirely dedicated to enhancing the role of players in a truly interactive scenario: English, French, German, Spanish and Italian


Master DnL™ while experiencing two evolving axies for every character: combat and social:
Choose whether you wish to specialize or not, in harmony with skill trees for every character
Rich career paths: choose between specialization and versatility
A political organization that allows you to become a lord, baron, count, duke, and even the king, by bargaining, negotiating… and being smart!
Trade skills and jobs are set up to allow you to develop your character without having to fight on a daily basis
A new resource discovery process
The combat system allows you to assault a fortress or to besiege sources of mana


Introducing a deep and addictive storyline
13 realms: three non-PvP kingdoms, ten kingdoms to conquer (PvP allowed)
12 races, 14 classes, 27 equipment slots per character and many specific slots per skill
The Gods’ history and characteristics are the roots of the Dark and Light universe. They create their race’s respective background and, according to Human beliefs, they influence races actions and choices, both in combat and craft


Technical features
300 000 polygons rendered per frame for the landscape, thanks to the exclusive Mafate™ 2.0 engine
EAX™ support and 7.1 compatible
Tree rendering enhanced by Bionatics™ technology

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« Reply #3 on: Sun 20 Nov, 2005 18:08 »
Sissus, ja noi laajan systeemi pitäs viel pysyä tolpillaa vaikka sinne pärähtää joku tuhat pelaajaa ?

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« Reply #4 on: Mon 21 Nov, 2005 11:41 »
Eh, :/ johan on pre-order edut normipelaajiin vrt.

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In addition, we offer you the chance to become a Pioneer and leave your
mark on Ganareth for generations to come!
An old Gnome scribe has prepared the following information for all the potential Pioneers:

In April 2006, at the advent of the Dark and Light adventures, all Pioneer will receive:

* A limited numeroted edition * Dark and Light * activation key: One of only 8,881 Pioneer accounts available.
* 48 hours of exclusive access to Dark and Light, prior to its official release*
* One free month of Dark and Light
* A permanent Pioneer title for one of your avatars in the world of Dark and Light
* An exclusive Dragon considered as one of your pets in Dark and Light, regardless of character class and race.
* You will also receive an exclusive map marking all the major battles that took place in Settlers of Ganareth**
* If you are one of the brave few who rush to retake the lands of Ganareth as a Pioneer, your deeds will pave the way for your descendants in Dark and Light!
One of your avatars will:
o Proudly display the noble ancestral title earned in Settlers of Ganareth
o Inherit your family’s wealth, kept safe for you through the ages in remembrance of your Ancestor’s deeds
o Discover an artefact left by your Ancestor which forever shall commemorate their history and deeds for all to see and read.


If you feel up to the task of being a Pioneer, you will also enjoy exclusive benefits during Settlers of Ganareth:

* A special skill that will allow you to invocate young Drakes and use them as mounts
* Exclusive free access to the teleportation system using the Mana fountains located in pacified territories
* and even the knowledge of Ganareth maps which will always help you stay one step ahead of your enemies.

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« Reply #5 on: Fri 16 Dec, 2005 18:06 »
Kaveri, joka on pitkän linjan mmorpg veteraani, sai D&L beta accon ja kertoi siitä näin (poiminta pitkästä keskustelusta):

Sami says:
So d&l is utter crap balance, character, pvp or pve wise?
Robert says:
technology
Robert says:
bad graphics, bad engine, slow, low fps, laggy, bugs
Robert says:
errors, incomplete
Robert says:
put toghether by 5 students and a monkey
Robert says:
and i think the monkey did most of the work