Good news abounds for fans of Funcom's Age of Conan, and game director Craig "Silirrion" Morrison has the details in today's monthly development update. The list of positive changes coming to the dark fantasy MMORPG is a long one, and it begins with two new team instances set in the Khitain capital of Paikang.
First up is the T'ian'an District, which Morrison says is "all about boss encounters." It also features a speed-run component, and doing a full clear of the zone in one attempt looks to be something only the most elite groups will manage. Next is the Ai District which features two set-piece boss battles as well as "the odd secret to be revealed from careful investigation."
The much-reviled Khitai faction grind is also receiving a makeover, though the specifics remain something of a mystery. Morrison explains that faction quest rewards will be substantially increased, but the tweaked content will also bring lockout timers, "forcing some variety into your play sessions." While Morrison doesn't specify the exact nature of the reward increases, he does indicate that we'll be able to see for ourselves very shortly on AoC's test server. Finally, Silirrion reminds PvP-focused players to vote on the Blood and Glory ruleset polls, and provides a tentative release schedule for all of the upcoming content (including the previously mentioned solo instances).
Reader Comments (9)
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 11:16AM Dril said
Just resubbed to AoC, and these sound great., although I fear I'll have to start on the faction grind sooner rather than later.
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 11:49AM Plastic said
Can non-subscribers vote on the Blood and Glory ruleset polls? It would seem kind of silly to only get the opinion of players who are content enough with the current set-up to have stuck around with the game for so long.
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 12:48PM Jef Reahard said
@Plastic
That's a good question that I don't have the answer to. I do have a link though, so if you're not subbed, click on any of the poll threads and test it out.
http://forums-us.ageofconan.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
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That's a good question that I don't have the answer to. I do have a link though, so if you're not subbed, click on any of the poll threads and test it out.
http://forums-us.ageofconan.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 12:00PM (Unverified) said
Just resubbed to this game as well, and the game is so much better now then it used to be. In my opinion, simply the best MMO around these days(disclaimer; Personal opinion, others might think differently). Shame so many are still put off by the horrible launch (I know I was).
These changes seem very nice as well. Hopefully I will get many more hours of fun out of AoC now.
These changes seem very nice as well. Hopefully I will get many more hours of fun out of AoC now.
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 12:51PM Jef Reahard said
@(Unverified)
AoC has a lot going for it, particularly the solo-friendliness of the 1-80 game and the extensive (and unique) pre-80 group dungeon content. The only problem is getting groups for the instances. Wiccana is one of (if not the) most populated server, and it's difficult to find PUGs for anything prior to the endgame content.
Hopefully we can get some new blood to balance the current top-heaviness of the playerbase.
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AoC has a lot going for it, particularly the solo-friendliness of the 1-80 game and the extensive (and unique) pre-80 group dungeon content. The only problem is getting groups for the instances. Wiccana is one of (if not the) most populated server, and it's difficult to find PUGs for anything prior to the endgame content.
Hopefully we can get some new blood to balance the current top-heaviness of the playerbase.
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 3:04PM thedoommarine said
@Jef Reahard it's like you know a lot about this game. You should do some sorta column about this game. It would be great.
Also AoC's one weak point is the community.
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Also AoC's one weak point is the community.
Posted: Mar 30th 2011 4:15PM Lateris said
@thedoommarine
Heh--He does its called The Anvil of Crom : http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/the-anvil-of-crom-aoc-community-guide/
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Heh--He does its called The Anvil of Crom : http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/the-anvil-of-crom-aoc-community-guide/
Posted: Mar 31st 2011 6:01AM Scrobes said
One of the developers has posted about some updates they are planning to do with regard to CC/combos, and other bits and bobs. It's pretty interesting and worth reading if you have a vested interest in AoC PVP.
I figured people might want to know about it (if they weren't already aware):
http://forums-eu.ageofconan.com/showpost.php?p=1836616&postcount=56
I figured people might want to know about it (if they weren't already aware):
http://forums-eu.ageofconan.com/showpost.php?p=1836616&postcount=56







