ArchLord - Set in the world of Chantra, this game is an epic fantasy mix, featuring lush in game graphics and a soft sensual soundtrack brilliantly scored by the London Symphony Orchestra. ArchLord brings together all the elements that make MMOs so enjoyable but with a unique hook, the chance to rule the in game world and with it receive a range of benefits.

The world of Chantra is designed around the five elements, fire, spirit, earth, water and air providing all the areas with very unique and distinctive looks. As you move through the world from the dark expanses of the Orc home world through to the bright, light marble of the human world you will find yourself constantly drawn into to this lush and vivid environment.


Players are able to play as one of three unique races including Humans, Moon Elf’s and Orcs and within each race they will be able to choose from one of eight different classes depending on their chosen race. Each of these classes will have a host of unique features that players will need to master in order to become true masters of their class, this will present a challenge to both new and seasoned players alike.

One of the most appealing features is it’s ability to accommodate both the hardcore PvP fan as well as those looking for more solo action in a quest based game. Players will find themselves able to take part in massive real time battles between guilds accommodating hundreds of players. Or for those that wish to engage in more solo based play they will be able to partake in an extensive range of quests to explore the world and level their skills.


There is more to ArchLord than just the above, there are many features of the game that you really must experience first hand to get a feel for the depth and quality that this game offers. ArchLord has something for everyone, but do you have what it takes to become the ArchLord?

Isto parece-me o line....

(Bloody_vampire @ May 7 2006, 20:23)
Isto parece-me o line....

eu já nao aceito mmorpgs de click to move... para mim se nao teem AWSD nao gosto... ou entao outro tipo de gameplay... k nao seja clicar para andar...

Não simplesmente parece aos molhos quando eu tiver um dia que não seja de merda eu até ponho aqui uma scren do line;|

Não simplesmente parece aos molhos quando eu tiver um dia que não seja de merda eu até ponho aqui uma scren do line;|

How will the game be played?
(Last updated: 26-04-2006 15:57:56)
Players will be able to choose between a 'point and click' style gameplay or WASD.

Is the game for solo or group play?
(Last updated: 26-04-2006 15:53:59)
ArchLord features a very nice balance between both solo and group play. There is a very involving and in-depth quest system that will allow players to level their way up with out the need of help from others if they wish. Those that like to form guilds will be able to take part in group situations and of course there is the ArchLord Quest which will require you to unite a guild behind you before you make your challenge for dominance.


Ok, so what classes do I get to play?
(Last updated: 26-04-2006 15:53:16)
Humans are able to play as Mages, Knights and Rangers.

Orcs can play as Shamans, Beserkers and Hunters

Moonelves can play as Elementalists and Spiritualists (though this class is also known as Rangers)


What Races are in game?
(Last updated: 26-04-2006 15:52:48)
There are 3 races in ArchLord:

1. Humans
2. Moonelves
3. Orcs

Dear João,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected to
participate in the next phase of the ArchLord BETA.

Uma coisa que não me agrada neste jogo é o método de pagamento da mensalidade, em que quanto mais pagarmos mais forte será a nossa char. acho muito estupido

Firstly, let me state that the item costs in the screenshot are for demonstration purposes and not at all final. Please leave the maths until we have introduced item sales in beta and the actual cost of the items are being balanced.

Let me explain the ethos behind our pricing system and how we feel it should work once it’s tuned and balanced.

The quality of ArchLord defines it as a subscription based game, and we are very excited about it and want as many people to play it as possible. We came up with the PlayPlus solution as a way to lower the entry barrier and enable those people who can’t afford the high subscription cost of other games to experience everything ArchLord has to offer. To allow this we have set the basic subscription cost to $10.

For $10 per month you get everything. You have access to every area, quest, dungeon, and item. The whole shebang.

Now, $10 per month is cheap when compared with similar games. These are all games which cost huge amounts of money to develop and to operate. There is a reason why the standard MMO subscription cost is not $10 a month, its because nobody would make any money. This might not be of immediate concern to you, but in the end, no profit means no more new games, and we all love new games.

So, it becomes clear that if we want to charge $10 a month, then we need to make up the difference between that and a regular subscription somehow.

We accomplish this by allowing those players who are willing to pay a bit more the opportunity to do so.

Let me be clear. Nobody needs to pay for anything but the basic subscription to fully experience ArchLord. I would not be at all surprised to see the highest level players, and the first Archlords, on the most basic subscription package.

However, we have to offer some incentive to those players willing to pay for the more expensive packages. I think what we have come up with offers a very attractive bonus, without forcing players who want to compete to spend more money.

The item costs will be defined in such a way that for the average player the basic package (1500 credits per month) will keep you fully enhanced about half the time. This is not just the XP bonus item, this is going to give you teleport scrolls, resurrection orbs, plenty of buff potions, Lens stones, the whole lot.

Now, if you play less than the average player then your 1500 credits is going to stretch a lot further. Hardcore players (and I am really just talking about the number of hours played per week) will get through a lot more items, so they are going to run out of credits more quickly.

You will probably have noticed, a nice side effect of this system is that it helps bridge the gap between the casual and hardcore players, even if they are both using the same package.

So, I expect the average player to be able to use around 3000 credits per month, if they wanted too. Once your credits are gone, your play becomes slightly less than optimum.

Let me try and define what I mean by less than optimum.
I am using what I consider to be an average player, somewhere around 22 hours per week.

If a player with 0 credits per month is 100%
A player with 1500 credits is 110%
A player with 3000 credits is 120%

This does not continue to scale linearly. 3000 is considered to be optimum, 4500 would be more like 125%.

If two players are of exactly equal skill and play for exactly the same number of hours each day, then the player who has more credits will have a slight advantage.
If both players have the same number of hours each day then I really expect a skilled and efficient player on a basic package to be able to outplay an average player who has unlimited credits.
But what I think you are really worried about is highly skilled players with huge bankrolls. The only way to out-level these guys if you are on a basic package is going to be putting in more hours than them.

I hope this post helps you understand what we are trying to achieve. We appreciate what a big issue this is for our community and will continue to take into account all the feedback you are giving.
__________________
Simon Humphreys
Producer
ArchLord

Dear Uchiha,

We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected to
participate in the next phase of the ArchLord BETA.

From IGN site:

One of the newest attempts is ArchLord which brings a new twist to MMOs by allowing players the chance to reach the exalted title of ArchLord along with all it brings. The catch is that only one person is allowed into that position at a time and that this person will have control over certain game systems that can alter the way the game plays for everyone else in the game world. Potential ArchLords will need to recruit guilds to help in their quest for supremacy as in order to claim the title, they'll have to capture and hold a castle against other major guilds and hundreds, if not thousands, of players. We're certainly curious about how successful this game feature will be. Given the game's upcoming release date, we should know before too long.


uma pequena explicação da feature de Archlord.

So what can an Archlord do?

The ArchLord will have access to an awesome, scaly, flying Dragon Mount. They will also be able to call on three Knights that will act as bodyguards to the ArchLord, they will also be able to summon up 20 fearsome monsters to battle those around them, too. Players will also be able to control the weather and levy taxes on the other castles in the game. Oh and let's not forget the massive meteoric shower AOE that the ArchLord can call forward, too.

Will both genders be avaible?

Yes and No. The genders are class based. for example, a Knight is always a male, while a mage is always a female. as of known so far:

Human
Knight - Male
Archer - Male
Mage - Female

Orc
Berserker - Male
Sorceror - Male
Huntress - Female

Moonelf
Elementalist (Summoner/Mage) - Female
Spiritualist (Ranger) - Female