Champions of Norrath (CoN) is an online-capable action role-playing game for the PlayStation 2, set in the EverQuest universe. It is playable with one single player or cooperative for up to four players. However, with a Network Adapter, players can take the game online with others and kill others or join to form groups of adventurers. The game uses a re-worked and expanded Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance game engine. A sequel was created called Champions: Return to Arms which was released in February 2005. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... Snowblind Studios is an independent video game developer located near Seattle, WA. They were founded in 1997 with the goal of producing top-quality games. ... Wikipedia presents. ... A game designer is a person who designs games. ... In computing, a platform describes some sort of framework, either in hardware or software, which allows software to run. ... PS2 redirects here. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Television system by country The PAL region is a video game publication territory which covers Australia, New Zealand, and varying European countries. ... Further information: Game classification Video games are categorized into genres based on their gameplay interaction. ... An Action-RPG, or action role-playing game is a type of computer and console role-playing game which requires quick action or reflexes from the player. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... Online gaming redirects here. ... A video game content rating system is a system used for the classification of video games into suitability-related groups. ... The ESRBs logo. ... PEGIs logo Pan European Game Information (PEGI) is a European video game content rating system. ... The DualShock (officially DUALSHOCK and occasionally referred to as Dual Shock) is the standard game controller available for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 video game consoles. ... Online games refer to games that are played over some form of computer network. ... An Action-RPG is a type of computer role-playing game which requires quick action or reflexes from the player. ... PS2 redirects here. ... EverQuest (or colloquially, EQ) is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was released on March 16, 1999. ... PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay on SCPH-30000 The PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay is a 3. ... A game engine is the core software component of a computer video game or other interactive application with real-time graphics. ... February 2005 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → Pope John Paul II is taken to a hospital suffering from a serious case of influenza. ...

Story

Champions of Norrath features a traditional CRPG storyline, in which the player acts as a hero who must save the world via a series of quests and battles. The game begins with a quest to assist the elves in their war against the orcs, who have formed an alliance with goblins (which is strange to the denizens of Norrath). However, the player must eventually travel to the underworld and beyond thanks to the antics created by the strange orc leader and his contacts. The game takes place on a fictional planet of the EverQuest universe known as Norrath, prior to the events of the "pre-Shattering" of the moon Luclin. The game applies many elements of the EverQuest universe. Computer role-playing games (CRPGs), often shortened to simply role-playing games (RPGs), are a type of video or computer game that traditionally use gameplay elements found in paper-and-pencil role-playing games. ... For alternate meanings, see Lightning (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Orc (disambiguation). ... EverQuest (or colloquially, EQ) is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was released on March 16, 1999. ... EverQuest (or colloquially, EQ) is a 3D fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that was released on March 16, 1999. ...

Gameplay

The gameplay is a traditional hack and slash with several additional elements. During the opening sequence, the player selects a race, appearance, and skills. From there, the game continues to follow classic RPG standards, as the player fights monsters, explores forests, towns, godly domains and dungeons, obtains gold to purchase weapons, and so on. As the player gains experience, he or she will level up and increase character statistics and abilities. Gameplay includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, especially formal games. ... HACK/slash is the name of a graphic novel from Devils Due Publishing. ... Many fantasy stories and worlds call their main sapient humanoid species races rather than species. ... Level Up is a UK childrens TV programme broadcast by the BBC on CBBC Two and The CBBC Channel. ...

All characters have a series of spells and skills, which can be enhanced via the Ability Tree. The Ability Tree allows the player flexibility in choosing skills, chiefly because points may be invested in several choices at once. These abilities can increase damage, add new spells, etc. These choices are limited by several factors, including the character's level, the skill's prerequisites, and the total amount of ability points in the character's reserve. The points cannot be regained once used.

Equipment is often dropped by enemies, though there is a shop to buy items. Sometimes, the items dropped by enemies are much better than anything for sale in the shop. Each character has a weight limit (which is increased by strength) which only allows for a certain amount of equipment to be carried at any given time. However, the gate scrolls allow players to warp back to the nearest shop and sell excess inventory. Moreover, the armor and weapons are customizable, which allows players to fuse a weapon with statistical bonuses, elemental attack, and increased weapon attack speed.

Dungeons in the game cover many forms of terrain. As with most RPGs, many dungeons in Champions of Norrath feature a boss or large group of enemies that must be defeated to advance or obtain a special item. Traps and secret passages are also common in dungeons (for instance, destructable walls). Furthermore, the game offers two advanced bonus dungeon levels upon completion of the game. Flag Ship from the video game Gorf In video games, a boss (sometimes called a guardian) is a particularly large or difficult computer-controlled character that must be defeated at the end of a segment of a game, whether it be for a level, an episode, or the very end...

The camera allows for 360 degree rotation and three levels of zoom. It is possible to import and export characters, which allows the player to save or load a character anywhere in the game while keeping the statistics and items of that character. This is important for scenarios which require a transfer of characters, such as online play, multiplayer games, and the sequel, Champions: Return to Arms. For other uses, see Camera (disambiguation). ... This article is about the television series. ...

Savepoints and portals play a key role in the gameplay. First, savepoints also double as checkpoints, which may be accessed if and when a character dies. The Portals are activated when the player walks near the Portal. They allow the player to jump to key locations in each region.

Players may import their character(s) for online play, which can be accessed from a save point. This mode of play allows for players to join parties or quests. Players can join anywhere in the game, despite completion in the one player mode. Up to four players can join in the same game. It is a cooperative type multiplayer game that disables damage a player can inflict upon a fellow player. A saved game is a piece of digitally stored information about the progress of a player in a computer or video game. ...

Characters

There are five races of playable characters that can be used through out the game. This cannot be changed or altered after the character is made.

Barbarian Warriors

Barbarian Warriors have the highest health in the game, can use the highest hitting weapons and wear the best armour. They are the best choice for a tanking class. For other uses, see Barbarian (disambiguation). ...

Wood Elf Rangers

This class is primarily a ranged class. They have a wide variety of ranged spells and can use bows more effectivly compared to other classes. They cannot use the heavier weapons and are limited to slashing, bludgeoning, and bows.There is also a glitch in this game which caused contreversy about this class beacuse if you hold select+X her top gets a skin texture(breasts) added on top. A ranger is a type of warrior appearing in fantasy fiction and role-playing games. ...

High Elf Clerics

A weak melee class, the Cleric is efficient in dealing damage with magical spells. But they don't only have healing spells, they also boast strong spells, especially to the undead. They can also turn their enemies to fight for them. Clerics may only use blunt weapons. Clerics are very good with defensive strategies and can heal and boost the strength of themself and allies. Many fantasy worlds have High Elf races: Calaquendi are the High Elves in J. R. R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings The High Elves are a race in Warhammer Fantasy High Elves are also magic-addicted Night Elves with pale skin in the Warcraft Universe that were exiled from... The cleric is a character class in Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy role-playing games. ...

Erudite Wizards

A standard magical class which exhibits magical and intellectual prowess over the other classes. They cannot use shields and are limited with weapons. Their spells cause more burst damage than any of the other classes. Wizards can refer to several distinct topics: Wizards, a 1977 animated movie Wizards, a Brazilian power metal band Kansas City Wizards, a football team in the MLS Washington Wizards, a basketball team in the NBA Wizard, a practitioner of magic Wizards of the Coast, the producers of Magic: The Gathering...

Dark Elf Shadow Knights

Dark elves are a magic-melee hybrid class. They are able to use some of the heavier weapons, however, they can use all the lighter weapons. They can also use dark magic to their advantage due to their lack of bow strength. Dark Elves are often malicious counterparts to the Light Elves (or High Elves) in modern popular culture originally inspired by the Svartálfar, figures in Germanic paganism. ...

External links

• Champions of Norrath official site
• Champions: Return to Arms official site
• Champions of Norrath at MobyGames
• GameFaqs