NewsD&D: Online - The Thirteenth Eclipse ReleasedSpreading the good news today, the folks over at Turbine have announced the release of a new content update for their hit massively multiplayer online RPG, Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach. Entitled "The Thirteenth Eclipse", this update offers a raised level cap, a prototype crafting system, new monsters, spells, items and areas to explore. Here's the official word: WESTWOOD, MA – January 30, 2008 - Turbine Inc. today announced the launch of the latest free content update for subscribers to DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE® (DDO), The Thirteenth Eclipse. This major update to DDO brings new open landscape regions, an increased level cap, and more monsters, spells, magic items, and traditional dungeons. DDO is based on the world-renowned DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® franchise of Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), under license to Infogrames Entertainment S.A. “The Thirteenth Eclipse offers an enormous amount of content for DDO players,” said Kate Paiz, Senior Producer of DDO. “We are really excited with how far DDO has come since we launched almost two years ago, and we have big plans for the game in the coming year.” The Thirteenth Eclipse continues Turbine’s commitment to delivering compelling new content to its subscribers. This latest update features several new adventure areas with exciting challenges. Advanced players can now achieve 16th level, unlocking more powerful abilities, spells, feats and skills to tackle over 12 new monster classes that have been added to the game. New dungeons also await the heroes of the Eberron® world, culminating in an extensive 12-player raid! NEW CONTENT FEATURES:
DDO recreates the essence of the classic pen-and-paper roleplaying experience with an emphasis on quests that provide a unique, immersive experience for each player. Authentic features in DDO include customizable characters; handcrafted dungeons filled with devious traps; monsters and stories from the Eberron campaign setting; an on-screen 20-sided die; and a dungeon master. DDO represents a new paradigm for the massively multiplayer online game genre with features, including solo and party-based quests, integrated voice chat, real-time active combat, PvP and award-winning graphics. DDO is a unique experience where players must use their combat skills and wits to survive dangerous dungeons, fiendish traps, and foes that punish the foolish. DDO seamlessly combines the beautiful world of Eberron, the classic D&D v3.5 rules, and the latest innovations in online technology into a breathtaking gaming experience. Published by Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATAR), DDO has been enthusiastically received by many gaming critics, including The New York Times, PC Gamer, Game Informer and many more. For the latest information on the game, please visit http://www.ddo.com. Just launch the game's auto-updater to start downloading! CommentsUnregistered users are required to complete an image verification.
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