Dark and Light - New age MMO

**Requiem** · 09-21-2005, 12:11 AM

http://www.darkandlight.net

Was just surfing around and found Dark and Light. This game seems absolutely amazing. The screenshots are great too. From what I've read on the beta boards, and through beta player testimonials.. people are LOVING this game. Here's just some excerpts:

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

**Buzzkill** · 09-21-2005, 12:14 AM

They had parachutes in medieval times?

**Requiem** · 09-21-2005, 12:14 AM

It will be one big seamless world. Single server (except for other countries get their own server in their language). The single server aspect is going to make this game possible. The PvP will have dishonor (something WoW should have had), and players who continuously kill noobs will become 'wanted' and outcast from their own factions as well as enemy factions (of course). Players can get rewards for killing these 'wanted' players.

Really, you just have to read the FAQ and the various parts about this game. I've been reading about it for a few hours now. It sounds amazing..

**Requiem** · 09-21-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzkill

They had parachutes in medieval times?

It's called a fantasy game for a reason.

Also, before anyone thinks the game is vaporware, it's been in production since 03, and is accepting about 100 new beta testers every couple weeks.

**Requiem** · 09-29-2005, 08:29 AM

Open stress test begins soon, and the game releases in November (most likely end of the month)

DS · 09-29-2005, 12:43 PM

Something about a game that is a month away from release month and they don't have a set date. I'm expecting good things though so I hope it turns out well.

**Requiem** · 09-29-2005, 12:46 PM

WoW didn't have a set date for a long time either. Even while stress test was going on, if I recall correctly.. I remember the threads on the forums of people guessing when it would be announced.

09-21-2005, 12:11 AM	#1
Requiem Posts: 19,298	Dark and Light - New age MMO http://www.darkandlight.net Was just surfing around and found Dark and Light. This game seems absolutely amazing. The screenshots are great too. From what I've read on the beta boards, and through beta player testimonials.. people are LOVING this game. Here's just some excerpts: 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

09-21-2005, 12:14 AM	#2
Buzzkill Jamiroquai Bodega Posts: 18,627	They had parachutes in medieval times?

09-29-2005, 08:29 AM	#5
Requiem Posts: 19,298	Open stress test begins soon, and the game releases in November (most likely end of the month)

09-29-2005, 12:43 PM	#6
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Something about a game that is a month away from release month and they don't have a set date. I'm expecting good things though so I hope it turns out well.

09-29-2005, 12:46 PM	#7
Requiem Posts: 19,298	WoW didn't have a set date for a long time either. Even while stress test was going on, if I recall correctly.. I remember the threads on the forums of people guessing when it would be announced.