What it does best
Three realms turn PvP into a war worth mastering
The war creates stories your guild retells
Your group succeeds because every role matters
A realm can become a second home
What might put you off
The road to the good stuff is a long, punishing grind
Its interface and onboarding fight the newcomer
The setup
What you are walking into
Dark Age of Camelot is a 3D medieval fantasy MMORPG that combines Arthurian lore, Norse mythology and Irish Celtic legends with a dash of high fantasy. It is set in the period after King Arthur's death and his kingdom has split into three parts which are in a constant state of war with each other. DAoC includes both PvE and RvR combat, players can choose to adventure alone or join groups to get completion of credit in large-scale PvE encounters and for communication purposes in RvR.