Warhammer lore is seamlessly infused into each quest.
DateTime:7/8/2009 5:21:12 PM

From the text to the set pieces, the essence of each zone shines through. While the Elves might have the player sneaking about using cunning and finesse, the Orcs will load him (or her) into a “lobber” (catapult) and hurl you over the enemy defenses for some “stunty smashin”. Even though the quests in each tier are fundamentally the same, the changes in theme help to keep the gameplay fresh. The Greenskin zone is particularly enjoyable, and its quest text laugh-out-loud funny.In general, questing never requires a group and this can lead to a sense of isolation. The lack of group focus in PvE means fewer bonds are formed and, in general, less social interaction takes place.

For the most part, quests follow the standard ‘kill/gather 10 of X’ formula which has become a staple in the MMO genre. Occasionally the player encounters a chain quest that leads up to a battle with a unique monster, but disappointedly these quest chains rarely escalate in difficulty and become tedious.Overall, this is a great system that enables players to experience content similar to endgame raid fights. Mythic did not intend Warhammer to be a PvE game; the central focus is on group-oriented RvR, encouraging teamwork over individual achievement. You are only as strong as the group you play with.

The most significant questing innovation Mythic has made is the implementation of Public Quests (PQs). Players that don’t win anything have increased chances of winning should they stay and participate in the Public Quest again. This is great for those who prefer solo leveling.