Kingdom of Drakkar
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The Kingdom of Drakkar is one of the Internet's oldest MMORPG's and the first graphical MMRPG. First developed in 1986, the game has shifted ownership many times and is now currently managed by the original creator William B. Lineberger. The game has had a cult-like following since it's inception and players frequently return to their first online stomping grounds from other more well known games like Everquest and WoW.
General Background Set in a fantasy world Drakkar gives you the chance to go up against goblins, orcs, and ogres while interacting with other RPG players from around the world. You can build yourself up to someday take on dragons and giants. There are a wide range of classes from mentalist to barbarian, or you can try your hand at being a healer or thief. In Drakkar you are given the option of adventuring by yourself or forming a party with your friends. The open-ended game of Drakkar allows you to set unlimited goals. You will want to gain character experience and hone your skills, therefore becoming strong enough to survive more challenging adventures. Drakkar is a player friendly game that does not allow player killing (PK'ing).
Story The Town of Nork, Volcano Town, the Province of Maeling, and the City-State of Frore are the only known cities that remain within the Kingdom of Drakkar. When the Empress released Evil into the Kingdom centuries ago, the earth was rent, and a great deluge drowned the lands. The only remnants of their shared history are the portals that connect them. Those who live on these islands lead isolated lives and protect their homes by whatever means they can. Ice fields, deserts, volcanoes, and treacherous oceans keep them from venturing too far. Those who wander are beset by beasts in lands of legend.
You begin Drakkar with little but the shirt on your back and your fierce heart, but soon you will have acquired weapons, armor, and the skills you need to venture forth in search of creatures to kill, quests to solve, and treasure to acquire.
Graphics Although the graphics show their age, with principally 2d graphics, the games design and interface is being updated annually, with an upgrade from 8 bit to full 24 bit rather recently.
Subscription Right now, Drakkar Nork World One access is completely free. Additional scenarios are available through the purchase of the Drakkar Silver and Drakkar Gold plans. There is also monthly, per-character charge for guildhall access as well as additional per character charges for new scenarios.
