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Treasures of the Desert Expansion for Runes of Magic
posted by: Cody Hargreaves Wed 1st Dec 2010
Publisher Frogster today announced the release of Treasures of the Desert, a new content update to its popular online RPG Runes of Magic. The update adds a new region, the Limo Desert, and a new instance, Kawak's Tomb. Gamers are now able to power up characters to level 62 and trade diamonds with a special NPC.
After extensive testing, Frogster has decided to reinstate the option to let Runes of Magic players trade gold for diamonds. The free fantasy online RPG is the only game in the Free2Play segment where players can use the in-game currency to trade for items purchased from the in-game shop. This feature was reintroduced after feedback from the community.
The public battle, the "Yasheedee Catastrophe", is also available across all Runes of Magic servers. To prevail in this legendary battle players have to conquer aggressive foes. In the first phase of the multifaceted encounter, players must use special ropes to capture a horde of nasty worm-like creatures. The second phase challenges players to put as many Resonance Stones as possible in the right place. The more stones they place, the easier it is in the third and fourth phases, where the wicked "Hardskin Yasheedees" and the formidable "Crimson Devourer", an exceptionally tough boss, await.
A trailer showing the action-packed Limo Desert together with the dangerous Kawak.s Tomb is also available. The region.s breathtaking landscapes reveal magnificent buildings and Middle Eastern oases. But caution is strongly advised – conflict has been brewing among the local tribes for centuries, and powerful creatures and wild beasts are preparing for battle. Who will carry the day?
Runes of Magic – A world full of magic and adventure
Runes of Magic has redefined the standard for free-to-play MMORPGs with its wide range of features. The online role-play game is based on an exciting, multi-layered story, driven by more than 2,800 quests set in the atmospheric fantasy world of Taborea which spreads over two continents. Players choose one of eight classes which they can combine with a secondary class. Each class combination has individually assigned elite skills. Runes of Magic offers two races to choose between, the elves and the humans, which can be customized using the wide selection of available physical characteristics. A large range of furniture and other functional items lets players furnish and customise their own virtual homes. In guilds, groups of players can construct their own guild castles which may then be expanded with additional buildings and powerful siege engines allowing them to go head-to-head in absorbing guild wars. Thanks to comprehensive crafting and ranking systems, gripping player vs. player features such as arenas and open battlefields, flexible and extensive customization of the user interface, a selection of demanding dungeons and many other features „Runes of Magic. has something for everyone. So far Runes of Magic has attracted over 4 million registered users making it one of the most popular and successful free-to-play MMORPGs on the market.
Runes of Magic Features
. Dual class system with eight classes and unique elite skills
. Individual furnishing of player housing and guild castles
. Gripping player-versus-player duels in arenas and on the battlefield
. Guilds can set themselves against each other in formidable guild wars
. In-depth story experienced through above 2,800 quests laced with epic quest-lines
. Easy travel using portals and a wide range of mounts
. Challenging boss-combat in dangerous and extensive dungeons with up to 36 players
. Dual difficulty levels in the most challenging dungeons
. Entertaining mini-games for single players and guilds alike
. Dynamic crafting and customization of items
. Versatile role play elements including a marriage system
. Regular comprehensive free updates with new game content.
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