Dark Age of Camelot is an online roleplaying game based on the legend of King Arthur.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/faq.php Developed by Mythic Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, the game was released on October 10, 2001.http://www.warcry.com/codex/daoc/ It uses 3D-accelerated graphics along with movable camera angles to create a realistic gaming environment. Players create distinctive avatars to interact with other players in realm versus realm combat.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/faq.php

Since its debut, seven expansion packs have been released: Shrouded Isles (2002), Trials of Atlantis (2003), Foundations (2003), New Frontiers (2004), Catacombs (2004), Darkness Rising (2005) and Labyrinth of the Minotaur (2006). Each expansion added new areas to explore, races, abilities and other gameplay features.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions On August 13, 2009, Mythic made the final two expansions free for all players with current subscriptions. New content and features were automatically uploaded to the game when they logged into their accounts.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/news/2009-08-13.php

The story of Dark Age of Camelot begins with King Arthur's death, which pits the three realms of Albion, Midgard and Hibernia against one another in a struggle for power and control over the land.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/realms.phpEach realm's backstory is roughly based on mythology. Albion was home to King Arthur and its story leans heavily on Arthurian legends, incorporating characters like Lancelot and Galahad. Midgard's history borrows from the Norse tradition and features gods like Odin and Thor. In Hibernia, celtic fantasy and magic are the focus of its lore.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/realms.php

Players choose one realm at the beginning of the game, create an avatar and select a class. Healers, offensive casters, rogue classes and classes that rely on heavy armor and weapons are available. They then work with other players to steal the other factions' relics of power while protecting their own from being taken. This rivalry sets up the main type of combat in Dark Age of Camelot: player versus player. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/faq.php

Because the game is a roleplaying game, numerous opportunities for player versus environment experiences also exist. Dark Age of Camelot incorporates quests into the leveling system, so players can complete tasks like killing monsters for non-player characters to gain experience. They can also set up guilds, learn trades, make armor and ride horses.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/faq.php

For the best gameplay, Mythic recommends a Pentium III, 1 GHZ processor with 256 MB of RAM or higher and a 32 MB, 3D-accelerated graphics card.http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/faq.php

• Briton
• Highlander
• Saracen
• Avalonianhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/albion.php

• Armsman
• Cabalist
• Cleric
• Friar
• Infiltrator
• Mercenary
• Minstrel
• Paladin
• Scout
• Sorcerer
• Theurgist
• Wizardhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/classes.php

• Celt
• Firbolg
• Lurikeen
• Elfhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/hibernia.php

• Bard
• Blademaster
• Champion
• Druid
• Eldritch
• Enchanter
• Hero
• Mentalist
• Nightshade
• Ranger
• Wardenhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/classes.php

• Kobold
• Dwarf
• Norseman
• Trollhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/midgard.php

• Berserker
• Healer
• Hunter
• Runemaster
• Shadowblade
• Shaman
• Skald
• Spiritmaster
• Thane
• Warriorhttp://www.darkageofcamelot.com/about/classes.php