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Clan of Conan previews Update 4 and Xibaluku
We've already had a look inside the latest Clan of Conan newsletter, finding that there were shiny Kosalan talismans for everyone these holidays. Free jewelery aside, the newsletter also contains a great deal of information about what's coming in Age of Conan's Update 4, and a video of the new dungeon Xibaluku to boot. Xibaluku is intended for a full group of max-level players, and will be situated in the Thunder River area. After reading about it in the newsletter, you can click the "read more" link for an in-depth writeup of the dungeon.Players won't just be free to walk into Xibaluku. They'll first need to complete a new solo dungeon called The Slaughterhouse Cellar, also located in Thunder River and to be released in Update 4. Those that venture deep enough into Xibaluku might find one of two new Undead social pets that are being introduced to the game, which are good for "spreading gloom and dreadfulness", and probably scaring newbies in town. Expect the PvP system to receive some tweaking in Update 4 too, with the "PvP resources" system set to debut. If you're holding PvP resources to bring to an architect and get player-killed, you have a chance of them being looted by your assassin. Architects will need the resources to build and repair battlekeeps, and the hope is that epic battles will take place over the humble gathering nodes.
Clan of Conan Issue 14 highlights
With Age of Conan creeping closer and closer on our collective calendars, it seems that each month there's more fat to chew with the Clan of Conan newsletters. We're a big fan of the newsletters here at Massively and its great to see them keep coming for in-development titles such as Age of Conan. Hopefully some of the other upcoming massively game developers will take notice -- these things make us incredibly happy. Anyhow, we've got a nicely organized list for all your AoC informational needs just after the break.
Conan newsletter brings blood, savagery, information
Funcom sent out the new "Clan of Conan" newsletter today, and it includes a bunch of cool stuff to whet your Age of Conan appetite. It's mostly the usual sorts of stuff, just new content. This time we got an article on mounted combat, info on a couple of new enemies and the "Sanctum of the Souls" location, as well as screenshots, desktop wallpaper, and a two-minute video of the area. You can also download a complete 23-page Age of Conan comic book, but it's the same one that was included with the last newsletter, so if you were already on top of that, it's nothing new.The article on mounted combat is the most interesting part of the package. Mounted combat is not something we're used to in MMOs; it's one of the most exciting innovations AoC offers. According to the article, there are many different kinds of mounts with different kinds of strengths and weaknesses. One mount might charge faster than another, for example.[Via Warcry]
New Clan of Conan newsletter released for turkey day
For the few folks not engrossed in the yearly ritual of family, food, and football, Funcom has sent out Issue 11 of their Clan of Conan newsletter, recapping most of the news over the last month, announcing some interesting new assets, serving up a sweet AoC comic book from Dark Horse, and offering a chance to win some Age of Conan swag and a highly-coveted spot in their beta test. They're also doing a feature where they spotlight a specific fansite each month, which we like because it gives the community some much-needed love.The assets this month seem to be focused on the Black Rock Citadel (pictured above), but are frustratingly limited in quantity. While we understand that Funcom prefers to release new information about the game on their own time, it sure would nice if there was more original material in these newsletters. We're extremely excited about Age of Conan, but even for us the biggest draw is the contest. And yet, we find ourselves anxious to open it whenever it pops up. If you want to be be part of the clan, check out Funcom's sign-up page.
