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Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach (DDO) is the online version of the granddaddy of role-playing games by the same name; Dungeons and Dragons. Based on Edition 3.5 rules, Turbine invites you step into the world of Eberron via the port town of Stormreach.

DDO keeps to the spirit of the pen and paper game if not exactly all the rules in order to keep the game balanced for PvP combat as well as function better for an online Multiplayer game in a persistent world.

Quite unlike other MMOGs, players only gain xp with the completion of a quest. Like pen and paper D&D of old, communication between members of a party are important and Turbine provides an in-game voice chat systems that players automatically have access to when they create a group.

Unlike the turn-based Tactical style of the pen and paper game, combat in DDO is fast and reactive as controls and class skills allow you to block, dodge and also to swing your weapon, striking not just the target you select, but those within the weapon’s range. Puzzles and challenges abound besides the requisite slaying of monsters. Sometimes, it is more efficient to sneak through the dungeon to complete your objective than clear it of its denizens.

Game play is all about quests and quest lines. Although most are solo-able, main storyline quests require a party. Party size is restricted to six although end-dungeons allow up to, and may demand a party of 12.

DM voice-overs may warn you of dangers ahead or may be there only for atmosphere. It is up to you, the discerning player to decide it the sound of dripping water ahead is the drool of a monster hitting the floor or just a leaky pipe.

Feel like something more challenging and unstructured? Try a tavern brawl. Talk smack at friends and other players as you dodge a fireball by tumbling over the bar before popping up to hurl a dagger in response.

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A Look at Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy
News Manager Keith Cross recently had a chance to play through a guided tour of Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy, the next content update for Dungeons and Dragons Online. During the tour he had the opportunity to take a look at some of the game's newest ...
General Article created on 10/30/08

Module 8 - New Player Experience
DDO's Kate Paiz talks about the new experience that the DDO team has created for their early game as well as some higher level content.
Interviews created on 8/19/08

Module 8 - Character Creation and Advancement
MMORPG.com news Manager Keith Cross submits this interview with DDO's Kate Paiz where the senior producer talks about the changes to character advancement in their upcoming module.
Interviews created on 8/19/08

Gen Con Overview - Module 8
MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox writes this preview article, giving you and overview of the interview and letting you know what to expect when the GenCon video hits the site! In our first preview article, Cox talks about the team's interview wit...
General Article created on 8/15/08

New Module 7 Screens
Turbine has released eight new screenshots from the recently released Module 7: The way of the Monk for Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Media created on 6/5/08

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Recent Forum Activity

It's a great time to start playing DDO right now!
11/20/08 @ 3:39PM by Impaqt
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How long does it take to get a trial key ?
11/19/08 @ 9:23PM by mindspat
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To those that disliked this game at first or read bad reviews and are avoiding it
11/19/08 @ 5:57PM by mindspat
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DDO compared to Guildwars pve wise?
11/18/08 @ 5:59PM by Rokurgepta
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Hireling system
11/16/08 @ 4:48PM by Talyn
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What do you think Dungeons and Dragons online worth now, 2 years after the release? (Poll and Discussion)
11/16/08 @ 8:07AM by Murdus
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Good game for a couple?
11/14/08 @ 8:47AM by Sevenwind
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Who likes what version of D&D better?
11/12/08 @ 1:06PM by bloodfesst
Pen & Paper Discussion

Player Point of View
11/10/08 @ 1:30PM by mindspat
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a few general questions
11/10/08 @ 1:19PM by mindspat
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Dungeons & Dragons Online

Developer: Turbine, Inc.
Genre: Fantasy
Status: Final
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Website: http://www.ddo.com

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Hireling Preview Night

Nov 12, 2008

Turbine has announced that they'll be holding a hireling preview night where players can try adventuring with some of the new hirelings that have been added to the game.

Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy Launches

Nov 03, 2008

Turbine has announced the launch of Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy, the latest major update for Dungeons and Dragons Online, which revamps the new player area, adds hirelings into the mix, and more.

A Look at Mod 8: Prisoners of Prophecy

Oct 30, 2008

News Manager Keith Cross recently had a chance to play through a guided tour of Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy, the next content update for Dungeons and Dragons Online. During the tour he had the opportunity to take a look at some of the game's newest dungeons and try out the new hireling system.