What is the key to Warhammer's awesome PvP ?
DateTime:7/8/2009 5:21:12 PM

The key to Warhammer's awesome PvP (even for people like me who don't generally like it) is in its sensation. Most MMOs simply put one force in front of another in a large field to replicate warfare. But Mythic obviously went to a lot of trouble to craft structure and nuance into the PvP game.

Those familiar with Mythic's Dark Age of Camelot will see that game's influence here. Players are tasked with fighting for their faction's realm, and by defeating huge hordes of enemy players they earn bonuses to be enjoyed by all their allies. Not only does this give fans a reason to murder their opponents, it also instills a sense of camaraderie amongst the game's two factions. I won't say you'll never encounter the stereotypical angry 15-year-old who wants nothing more than to insult your mother, but in all the time I've played Warhammer, players seemed to truly respect each other's right to enjoy the game.

Aesthetically and aurally, Warhammer is stunning. The game doesn't require a monstrously powerful computer, even at its highest detail levels, and yet each character and location is meticulously detailed, dark and moody. The musical accompaniment is epic and sweeping, and the sound effects are both numerous and varied, whether you're slaying High Elves or merely wandering through a scenic beachfront swath of land.