Through Hibernian Eyes
By Atari on 10/5/01

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INTRODUCTION

Mythic Entertainment's Dark Age of Camelot is a massively-multiplayer roleplaying game set in the years following the death of King Arthur. The basis for the game may feel familiar but I'm happy to report that the gameplay is going to be quite a treat for those looking for something different. DAoC is going to add a new flavor of gameplay to the MMORPG genre that has impressed me enough to preorder the game and reconsider partaking in the new Asheron's Call add-on coming out this fall.

A NEWBIE IS BORN

I eagerly fired up the beta, ready for my new adventure. First, I had to select a realm.

Hibernia, Land of Enchantment - Hibernia, closest to nature and magic of all the Realms, brings a potent ability to channel for forces of magic and unleash its destructive force on their enemies. Human Celts and the almost-giant Firbolg live in close harmony with forest, glen, and all nature's creations. The otherworldly, beautiful Elves and small, mischievous Lurikeen harness the power of primal magic.

The Realm of Midgard - From the snowy lands of glacier and fjord come the legions of the Norse, heeding the call to once and for all establish the rule of Midgard upon all the Realms. Midgard, land of lakes and wide, slow rivers full of snow-melt, is home to four of the most diverse races found in the three Realms: Norsemen, humans who make themselves at home in these snowy wastes; short, but resilient and tenacious, Dwarves; huge, lumbering trolls, and lithe, dexterous Kobolds.

Albion, Land of Arthur's Heirs - From the rolling hills of Camelot to the mountainous peaks of Snowdonia, Albion is through and through the land of Arthur. Forged from his iron will, paid for with the blood of knights and commoner alike, Albion encompasses the ideals, the laws, and the heritage of its most famous king. The people of Albion are a mostly homogenous lot: sturdy Britons, hulking Highlanders, graceful, swift Saracens, and tall, intelligent Avalonians make up the different races in the Realm.

I chose to pamper my happy Elven side, and landed in Hibernia. Since I have spent most of my time exploring and discovering Hibernia, I will not be going into much detail regarding the other two realms.