WAR boils classes down to three archetypes
DateTime:7/8/2009 5:21:12 PM

WAR boils classes down to three archetypes: tanks, healers, and damage dealers, with the latter archetype coming in a variety of flavors. Each class also has a special mechanic that makes it unique; and this mechanic is often borrowed from a different archetype. The game itself plays in the same manner as most MMOs: you move your character around with the keyboard, target things with the mouse, and use the various skills on your command bar. New players are immediately greeted with a handful of inaugural quests which, upon completion, guide players to the next area of quest givers.

A hugely successful miniatures game system with extensively rich back story. The miniatures game features numerous armies that do battle with each other, but WAR brings six of these armies together in two factions: the forces of Order and Destruction. Order ranks are filled with the human empire, the high elves, and the dwarves, whilst Destruction features the armies of chaos, the dark elves, and the greenskins. Your first choice when you start the game is to pick which side you’ll play on: all your characters on that server must be on the same side. (Though you’re always free to pick a new server and start again with the other faction.)