ArchLord Screens – Nothing Beats a Spiked Rhino with Fangs

Recently Codemasters and MMORPG.com gave away a free keys for ArchLord. This free to play MMORPG is also available via disc if you wish to purchase it, and when you do so in a retail setting, any newly purchased ArchLord retail pack can be used to redeem 6,000 credits. You’ll be able to add these additional credits to existing accounts, or when you create a new account. I recently signed up for ArchLord, seeing that it is 100% free, just to prove to myself that I am not interested in MMOs. I was wrong – I am very interested indeed!

If you have not signed up, get over to the website now and do so. If you have never heard of the game I have posted the storyline and basic information after the break along with links to more screenshots.

STORYLINE AFTER THE BREAK

Storyline:

The storyline of ArchLord begins with a great magician. Like many with great power, he went way too far in pursuit of his “Ultimate Truth” and tricked his elemental allies into creating five artifacts called “Archons” that he would then use to acquire more power than any mage in history. His elemental friends — the spirits of air, earth, fire, and water — realizing what the magician had tricked them into creating, banded together to fight against him. Though they couldn’t destroy him, they did manage to banish him and the Archons to the world of Chantra, never to return. Not realizing that, despite their massive powers, the Archons couldn’t be used to escape Chantra, the mage tried to use them to return to his home. The resulting explosion, we’re given to understand, was pretty spectacular. The mage vanished, and the Archons were presumed destroyed.

Fast forward a few thousand years, and rumors of the Archons start to resurface. A stranger appears and attempts to gather them together again. The forces of good, led by fast friends Xian, a mighty human warrior and Ugdrasil, the leader of the Orc tribes, drive away the mysterious stranger. Unfortunately, however, the world now knows that the Archons exist, and the former friends turn on each other in an attempt to possess them. That’s where the players come in. As a member of one of the game’s factions, the players will attempt to claim the greatest prize on Chantra — control of the Archons and the title of ArchLord, the unquestioned master of the world.

Basic Game Info:

Players are able to play as one of three unique races including Humans, Moon Elf’s and Orcs and within each race they will be able to choose from one of eight different classes depending on their chosen race. Each of these classes will have a host of unique features that players will need to master in order to become true masters of their class, this will present a challenge to both new and seasoned players alike.

One of the most appealing features is it’s ability to accommodate both the hardcore PvP fan as well as those looking for more solo action in a quest based game. Players will find themselves able to take part in massive real time battles between guilds accommodating hundreds of players. Or for those that wish to engage in more solo based play they will be able to partake in an extensive range of quests to explore the world and level their skills.

Explore the mystical word of Chantra inspired by five elements – fire, spirit, earth, water and air.Discover a multitude of diverse landscapes, fearsome monsters, formidable spells, potions, weapons and armour, all at your disposal.

• Free To Play – ArchLord requires no monthly subscription cost! Buy the box and play for life.
• There can be only one ArchLord! – Do you have what it takes to become the mighty ArchLord? Work with your guild as you embark on an epic voyage to be crowned the single ruling ArchLord.
• Immortalize Yourself in History! – Immortalize yourself in history and with it leave behind your legacy as you fight in your epic struggle to become the all-ruling ArchLord!
• Three Playable Races – Take your pick from three powerful races including Humans, Orcs and the enchanting Moon Elves.
• Advanced PvP Systems – One of the most advanced PvP systems ever seen including full-blown castle sieges and epic guild-on-guild battles incorporating hundreds of players.
• Amazing In-Game Visuals – The mystical world of Chantra is fantastically realised with astounding character detail and gorgeous landscapes.

MORE SCREENS AND SOME TRAILERS