Age of Conan introduction

Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an MMO created by Funcom, the makers of Dreamfall, The Longest Journey, and Anarchy Online. Based upon the popular series of novels by Robert E. Howard, AoC takes place in the medieval fantasy world of Hyboria, during a 'forgotten age' of mankind's history.

Players are offered gameplay similar to most MMOs, featuring varying abilities, quests, and progression of attributes, but the combat in AoC is skill-based, rather than automated keypresses. Players are encouraged to study their opponents and think on their feet, deciding the best method of attack.

Further innovations include mounted combat and the ability to develop guild-based towns. Players may choose to follow a particular deity, who will grant the player improved stats. There is also the eventual promise of being able to meet and ally with Conan himself.