Dark Age of Camelot is a fantasy MMORPG, released on October 09, 2001, developed by Mythic Entertainment, Inc. and published by the same company. The game is rated T for Teen, runs on PC’s only and requires a monthly subscription fee of approximately $10 payable by credit card, PayPal or other methods. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/darkageofcamelot/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews

Dark Age of Camelot is the first game from this series, but since 2001 several expansions became available for it. The list includes:

1. Dark Age of Camelot: Shrouded Isles – released on November 12, 2002 – the expansion added 6 new classes, 3 races and new playable zones. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions/si/
2. Dark Age of Camelot: Foundations – released on June 18, 2003 – added new player housing and merchants. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions/foundations/
3. Dark Age of Camelot: Trials of Atlantis – released on October 28, 2003 – the expansion added 3 new races, new graphics and zones. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions/toa/
4. Dark Age of Camelot: New Frontiers – released on June 22, 2004 – the expansion si optional and adds towers, siege machines and redesigns the Realm vs. Realm combat system. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/expansions/newfrontiers/
5. Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombs- released on December 7, 2004 – the expansion added 5 new classes, new zones and new quests. http://catacombs.darkageofcamelot.com/
6. Dark Age of Camelot: Darkness Rising – released on October 11, 2005 – the expansion added champion weapons, mounts, champion levels, new dungeons and instanced zones. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/DarknessRising/
7. Dark Age of Camelot: Labyrinth of the Minotaur – was the latest expansion and added a new race, a new hybrid class and a new “Realm vs. Realm” dungeon. It was released in 2006. http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/lotm/

Most of the expansions are available for direct download on the official website or can be purchased at retail outlets. Some of them are free, however the monthly fee will still apply after you install them.Dark Age of Camelot system requirements are: http://support.darkageofcamelot.com/kb/article.php?id=071

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows XP or Vista;
• CPU: Pentium III 1.4GHz or AMD equivalent;
• RAM: 384MB RAM;
• Graphics Card: 3D video card;
• Directx: 9.0 or later;
• Internet Connection required.

Recommended Requirements:

• OS: Windows XP or Vista;
• CPU: Pentium 4 2.4GHz or AMD equivalent;
• RAM: 512MB RAM;
• Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce 4 Ti Series 3D video card with 64MB *video RAM;
• Directx: 9.0 or later;
• Internet Connection required.

Like any other MMORPG, Dark Age of Camelot requires an active account on the official website.https://accounts.eamythic.com/daoc/trial Before moving forward with the installation, this is what you should do:

1. Visit the official website: http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/
2. Click on the Account Management button located at the top of the page.
3. A new window will open that will show you 4 options:

-Existing Users- If you already have an account just sign-with your name and password to access the next page;

-Warhammer Online or Dark Age of Camelot Retail Account Creation – If you purchased a retail copy of the game and you have the CD-KEY, this is where you create your account. This option is also available for Warhammer Online.

-Warhammer Online Trial Account Creation- This option is only available for Warhammer Online’’ and will grant the players the possibility to test the game with a free subscription for 14 days.

-Dark Age of Camelot Trial Account Creation – Using this account type will allow you to play the game for 14 days without any additional fee. However, as soon as your trial account expires the fee will apply and monthly payment will be required.

1. As soon as you decide what type of account you would like to use, click Start to proceed.
2. A new window will open and some personal information's will be required (account name, password, email, date of birth, country and a security code). Fill in the fields and click Create.
3. After your account is created, if you don’t have the retail CD, you will be asked to download the game client. Click download and insert the path where you files should be downloaded.
4. If you own the game, insert the CD, and install the game.
5. The HDD space required for installation is 4.5 GB.

After the game is installed you are ready to launch Dark Age of Camelot.

After you install all the expansions, and you launch the game, the first thing you should do is to select your realm.Dark Age of Camelot offers 3 realms with different background stories, zones, dungeons, races and even classes:

1. Albion: - Choosing this realm will give you the chance to find more information’s about Great Britain’s folklore. You will visit places like Hadrian's Wall and Stonehenge. The symbol of Albion is the Holy Grail and Camelot is the capital city. This realm offers 7 playable races. http://darkageofcamelot.wikia.com/wiki/Albion
2. Hibernia: - Is based on Celtic mythology. Choosing this realm allow you to visit the green hills of Ireland and discover their culture. Shar Labyrinth is the capital city, a tree is the symbol of the realm and you can choose from 7 playable races. http://darkageofcamelot.wikia.com/wiki/Hibernia
3. Midgard: - Is also known as the Vikings realm. If you decide to play on this realm you will travel on the fjords and interact with some of the mythical creatures of the Norse. Jordheim is the capital city, a hammer is the symbol and 7 races are available. http://darkageofcamelot.wikia.com/wiki/Midgard

After you decide on what realm you would like to play you will be able to choose your race. http://camelot.allakhazam.com/zones.html?czone=28&realm=Midgard Every realm has 7 playable races which are:

• Britons: - Albion only. It’s a human race and they are citizens of Albion. This race supports all the classes.
• Saracen: - Albion only. Dexterity is their main stat and they can be used as scouts.
• Avalonian: - Albion” only. Another human race but unlike Britons they are focused on magic.
• Half-Ogre: - Albion only. It is a mixed Avalonian and Ogre race, with magic and fighting capabilities.
• Highlander: - Albion only. The third human race of this realm, they are focused on strength which makes them great fighters.
• Korazh: - Albion only. It is the Minotaur race. Due to their strength and constitution, these creatures are focused on melee fights.
• Inconnu: - Albion only. They are creatures from the underground with balanced stats, which allows them to support any class.
• Celt: - Hibernia only. Basic citizen of Hibernia. Just like Britons, if you decide to play with this race, you will be able to choose any class.
• Graoch: - Hibernia only. The Minotaur race of this realm, which has the same stats like Korazh.
• Sylvan: - Hibernia only. It is a race from the forests which allows them to casts nature spells but can also serve as melee fighters.
• Firbolg: - Hibernia only. This race can perform healing spells and can also serve as fighters. This combination makes them strong opponents.
• Shar: - Hibernia only. This race was introduced with Trials of Atlantis expansion and constitution is their primary stat.
• Elf: - Hibernia only. Is another race from the game, with high dexterity and intelligence that can perform most of the spells required during a fight.
• Lurikeen: - Hibernia only. The final race from this realm, a lurikeen is a small creature with high dexterity and speed. They can use stealth and can also serve as spell-casters.
• Norseman: - Midgard only. The common race from this realm, Norseman’s can adapt to any class.
• Deifrang: - Midgard only. The Minotaur race from Midgard, with the same stats like Korazh and Graoch.
• Kobold: - Midgard only. They are small creatures with high dexterity that can be used as scouts.
• Dwarf: - Midgard only. Dwarves are also a common race which can perform any duties: from spell-casters to fighters.
• Troll: - Midgard only. A troll has high strength and constitution making him a fierce warrior.
• Frostalf: - Midgard only. The Frostalf is the main caster race from this realm. They can perform almost all types of spells (healing, damage or buffing).
• Valkyn: - Midgard only. Speed is their main stat, making them the perfect scouts in a battle.

Dark Age of Camelot offers a wide variety of character classes and sub-classes. Based on the character race and the realm you choose to play on, picking up a class is the next step. We can classify the classes available in the game in 5 categories, judging on their abilities and their role in the game:

1. Tanks: Tanks are close ranged fighters, wearing haviest armors and they can’t inflict ranged damage. While they play in a party their main role is to protect non-tanks classes. In Dark Age of Camelot tanks can be divided in 2 sub-classes:
   1. Heavy tanks – Using one handed weapons and shields in PvE and two handed weapons in RvR. Heavy tanks are: Armsman (in Albion), Hero (in Hibernia) and Warrior (in Midgard).
   2. Light Tanks – Their damage is bigger, can dual wield weapons but their armor is lower. Light Tanks classes are: Mercenary (in Albion), Blademaster (in Hibernia), Berserker and Savage (in Midgard).
2. Healers: Healers are specialized in casting healing spells while in a party. This is their main role and many classes in the game have a healing spell. However the primary healers are: Clerics (in Albion), Bards and Druids (in Hibernia), Healers and Shamans (in Midgard).
3. Rogues: Rogues or stealth classes wear medium armor. Their weapons are mainly daggers and have the possibility to become invisible. This ability is useful on RvR because they can gather information’s on the battlefield and they can decide when to attack. This class also has 2 sub-classes: archers and assassins. Just like healers some hybrid classes can learn stealth but primary rogues are: Infiltrators and Scouts (in Albion), Nightshades and Rangers (in Hibernia), Hunters and Shadowblades (in Midgard).
4. Casters: Casters wear the lowest armor but they inflict the biggest damage. They can cast spells with direct damage or with damage over time. While they are casting spells they can be interrupted and a caster is the first target in RvR. Almost all classes can learn how to use magic but only few are using this ability as primary weapon:
   1. Albion’s caster classes are: Cabalist, Necromancer, Sorcerer, Theurgist, and Wizard.
   2. Hibernia’s casters are: Animist, Bainshee, Eldritch, Enchanter and Mentalist. ##Midgard has the following casters: Bonedancer, Runemaster, Spiritmaster and Warlock.
5. Mixed classes: These category offers a combination between ranged and closed combat skills which allow you to combine a warrior with a caster or with a healer. Every realm has its unique mixed classes:
   1. In Albion you can choose from: Friars, Heretics, Maulers, Minstrels, Paladins and Reavers.
   2. InHibernia you can play with: Champions, Valewalkers, Wardens, and Vampiirs.
   3. In Midgard we have 3 mixed classes: Skalds, Thanes and Valkyrie.

Dark Age of Camelot has 47 classes, each of them with unique design, skills, abilities, spells and many more…

Dark Age of Camelot offers 5 server types. In the game you have the possibility to test the upcoming changes, fight with other players or just focus on your character. Here is the server list:

1. Normal Server: On this server PvP battles are allowed only in designated zones. You should choose this one if you would like to focus on quests but you also want to fight some other players.
2. Classic Server: Some abilities, items and PvE areas are not available. The interesting fact on this server is that you can receive a buff only if you are grouped with the caster and near him.
3. PvP Server: Using this server will allow you to travel to all realms. Other players can attack you no matter what race or class you are. The combat is allowed in almost all areas. Use this server only if you played this game before.
4. CO-OP Server: Is the server on which RvR areas have been modified. Players from all the realms are now fighting against NPC controlled by computer. You can teleport between the realms and play with your friends in order to conquer keeps.
5. Test Server: If you pick this server you will have the chance to test the changes that will take place in the game, before they are implemented.