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== Asheron's Call == | === Asheron's Call === | ||
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New to Asheron's Call? Check out the [[New Player Guide]]. | New to Asheron's Call? Check out the [[New Player Guide]]. | ||
See the [[Returning Player Guide]] if you have to decided to come back. | See the [[Returning Player Guide]] if you have to decided to come back. | ||
== History == | === History === | ||
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Asheron's Call (AC) is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy fantasy] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game Massively multiplayer online role-playing game] delevoped by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbine,_Inc. Turbine, Inc.] released on November 2, 1999. Please visit our [[Home|Home Page]] to explore everything our wiki has available. | Asheron's Call (AC) is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy fantasy] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massively_multiplayer_online_role-playing_game Massively multiplayer online role-playing game] delevoped by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbine,_Inc. Turbine, Inc.] released on November 2, 1999. Please visit our [[Home|Home Page]] to explore everything our wiki has available. | ||
See [[History of Asheron's Call]] for a list of past reviews, interviews, developer chats and more. | See [[History of Asheron's Call]] for a list of past reviews, interviews, developer chats and more. | ||
== Release, | === Pre-Release, Major Updates and Expansions === | ||
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''Click each image for the event page.'' | ''Click each image for the event page.'' | ||
=== 1999 - Early Development and Beta Testing === | ==== 1999 - Early Development and Beta Testing ==== | ||
[[File:AC Beta.jpg|link=Asheron's Call Beta]] | [[File:AC Beta.jpg|link=Asheron's Call Beta]] | ||
=== 1999 - Release === | ==== 1999 - Release ==== | ||
[[File:Release Splash Screen.jpg|200px|link=Release]] | [[File:Release Splash Screen.jpg|200px|link=Release]] | ||
=== 2001 - Dark Majesty === | ==== 2001 - Dark Majesty ==== | ||
[[File:Dark_Majesty_(expansion).jpg|200px|link=Dark Majesty (expansion)]] | [[File:Dark_Majesty_(expansion).jpg|200px|link=Dark Majesty (expansion)]] | ||
=== 2005 - Throne of Destiny === | ==== 2005 - Throne of Destiny ==== | ||
[[File:Throne_of_Destiny_(expansion)_Splash_Screen.jpg|200px|link=Throne of Destiny (expansion)]] | [[File:Throne_of_Destiny_(expansion)_Splash_Screen.jpg|200px|link=Throne of Destiny (expansion)]] | ||
=== 2008 - 100th Update === | ==== 2008 - 100th Update ==== | ||
[[File:Ancient_Powers_Splash_Screen.jpg|200px|link=Ancient Powers]] | [[File:Ancient_Powers_Splash_Screen.jpg|200px|link=Ancient Powers]] | ||
=== 2009 - 10th Anniversary Update === | ==== 2009 - 10th Anniversary Update ==== | ||
[[File:AC 10th Anniversary.jpg|200px|link=Gears of Change]] | [[File:AC 10th Anniversary.jpg|200px|link=Gears of Change]] | ||
* See also [[Asheron's Call 10th Anniversary Event Preview]] | * See also [[Asheron's Call 10th Anniversary Event Preview]] | ||
== Game Awards == | === Game Awards === | ||
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File:Gamespytop50.jpg|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011212072729/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/july01/top503as/ July 2001 - GameSpy's Top 50 Games of All Time] | File:Gamespytop50.jpg|[http://web.archive.org/web/20011212072729/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/july01/top503as/ July 2001 - GameSpy's Top 50 Games of All Time] | ||
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=== Related Articles === | ==== Related Articles ==== | ||
* [[2001 AIAS Awards]] - Asheron's Call scores two nominations -- including "PC Game of the Year"! | * [[2001 AIAS Awards]] - Asheron's Call scores two nominations -- including "PC Game of the Year"! | ||
* [[Asheron's Call Wins Gaming's Equivalent of the Oscar]] - At this year's E3 convention, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences dubbed Asheron's Call the Adventure/Role-Playing Game of the Year. Awards from the AIAS are among the highest honors bestowed in the gaming industry. | * [[Asheron's Call Wins Gaming's Equivalent of the Oscar]] - At this year's E3 convention, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences dubbed Asheron's Call the Adventure/Role-Playing Game of the Year. Awards from the AIAS are among the highest honors bestowed in the gaming industry. | ||
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* [[Stellar Review from Computer Games Online]] - Cindy Vanous gives Asheron's Call 4 ½ out of 5 stars and a detailed critique. | * [[Stellar Review from Computer Games Online]] - Cindy Vanous gives Asheron's Call 4 ½ out of 5 stars and a detailed critique. | ||
== Game Features == | === Game Features === | ||
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* See also [[Game Mechanics]] | * See also [[Game Mechanics]] | ||
=== Character System === | ==== Character System ==== | ||
* [[Character Creation]] | * [[Character Creation]] | ||
* [[Character Templates]] | * [[Character Templates]] | ||
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* [[Attributes]] | * [[Attributes]] | ||
=== World === | ==== World ==== | ||
* [[Locations]] | * [[Locations]] | ||
=== Story === | ==== Story ==== | ||
* [[Lore]] | * [[Lore]] | ||
== Rules == | === Rules === | ||
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By playing Asheron's Call, all players agree to the following documents: | By playing Asheron's Call, all players agree to the following documents: | ||
*[http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=463 Asheron's Call Code of Conduct (CoC)] | *[http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=463 Asheron's Call Code of Conduct (CoC)] | ||
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*[http://www.turbine.com/news/56 Turbine Terms of Service (ToS)] | *[http://www.turbine.com/news/56 Turbine Terms of Service (ToS)] | ||
[[Category:Turbine]] | [[Category:Turbine]] | ||
[[Category:Stub]] | [[Category:Stub]] | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 12 May 2012
Asheron's Call
New to Asheron's Call? Check out the New Player Guide.
See the Returning Player Guide if you have to decided to come back.
History
Asheron's Call (AC) is a fantasy Massively multiplayer online role-playing game delevoped by Turbine, Inc. released on November 2, 1999. Please visit our Home Page to explore everything our wiki has available.
See History of Asheron's Call for a list of past reviews, interviews, developer chats and more.
Pre-Release, Major Updates and Expansions
Click each image for the event page.
1999 - Early Development and Beta Testing
1999 - Release
2001 - Dark Majesty
2005 - Throne of Destiny
2008 - 100th Update
2009 - 10th Anniversary Update
Game Awards
Related Articles
- 2001 AIAS Awards - Asheron's Call scores two nominations -- including "PC Game of the Year"!
- Asheron's Call Wins Gaming's Equivalent of the Oscar - At this year's E3 convention, the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences dubbed Asheron's Call the Adventure/Role-Playing Game of the Year. Awards from the AIAS are among the highest honors bestowed in the gaming industry.
- Best-of-the-Year Awards - Gamezilla joins Gamecenter and Gameindustry.com in giving AC top honors.
- More Rave Reviews for Asheron's Call - Gameindustry.com gave AC their 1999 Best Overall Game of the Year award, and several other sites have recently queued up with accolades, too.
- Stellar Review from Computer Games Online - Cindy Vanous gives Asheron's Call 4 ½ out of 5 stars and a detailed critique.
Game Features
- See also Game Mechanics
Character System
World
Story
Rules
By playing Asheron's Call, all players agree to the following documents: