Codemasters’ Archlord site has updated with word of a Chantra sale in-game, from the 26th to the 29th of May where you can buy credit to buy in-game items cheaper.

ArchLord enables credit purchases

Codemasters Online Gaming is pleased to announce that players will now be able to purchase additional credits for use in the ArchLord Chantra Store. Players will still receive credits with the box, but they will be able to top these credits up at any time they wish by simply logging into their COG account at www.codemasters.com/cog and purchasing one of the three credit packages. Please be assured ArchLord still has no monthly fee, and once the game has been purchased you are ‘free to play’.Q

For more information on the credits visit Archlord Game Shop
Source: Archlord

After a barrage of what an optimist may call less than stellar reviews (we prefer to think of them as an accurate portrayal of a simply awful game), if Codemasters thought their pain was over and they could now try and fool more people to play their game, they were sadly mistaken. Gamespot have joined the ranks of sites to give Archlord a shoeing of the highest order.

ArchLord can be summed up with two words: “dull” and “repetitive.” Unfortunately, this game doesn’t have anything to offer massively multiplayer veterans, and if you’ve been playing these games for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve already found something better than this. Congratulations. You are now level 2. You can wear armor.

Like other games of this sort, ArchLord lets you create a single character to adventure in a persistent world, fighting monsters and performing quests to gain experience levels and in-game wealth to upgrade your character’s items and abilities by purchasing new weapons and armor or new magic spells to cast. Yes, ArchLord is a fantasy-themed game, but it looks and sounds generic. The environments are bland, the character models look rough and blurry and offer hardly any customization options, and the game doesn’t sound that great.

In a word, ouch. Read the full kicking hereSource: Gamespot

GameCaptain.de send word that they’ve an Archlord preview that may be of interest to our German speaking (or at least, German reading) audience.Source: GameCaptain.de

Swing over to RPG Vault for another four exclusive Archlord screenshots.Source: RPG Vault

The Archlord site has news on beta key giveaways, as well as word on the server names for this upcoming MMO, and more. There’s also some new screenshots at RPG Vault.

The Archlord site has news on beta key giveaways, as well as word on the server names for this upcoming MMO, and more!

IGN and Codemasters have teamed up for an Archlord beta key give away.

Here’s the deal: with ArchLord just a few weeks from release, the beta version of the game players have access to is 99%-complete, meaning everything that’s in the finished product can be found in the beta. Better still, when the game releases, anyone who’s signed up to the beta will have the option of buying the full version and carrying over their character and all their objects - giving them a massive head-start over anyone who waits to pick it up on launch day.

To get your free ArchLord beta key simply register your details on the official ArchLord website. A unique key will then be emailed to you, along with details of where the beta version of the game can be downloaded from. So go on, enjoy!

More…Source: IGN

Direct your browser of choice to MMORPG.com for the first in a series of new and exclusive Archlord screenshots.Source: MMORPG.com

Head on over to RPG Vault for another four exclusive Archlord screenshots.Source: RPG Vault

The forums over at ArchLord are talking about an upcoming event. The event promises to be the biggest yet for the beta-stage game, and will serve to bring the game’s rich lore to the forefront:

A dark cloud hangs over Chantra, what was once a fairly peaceful world is being plunged into chaos, 4 dark figures have emerged from the shadows intent on taking control of all Chantra.

No one knows why they have suddenly rose to be a threat to the world, rumours of them holding ancient artefacts have as yet been unconfirmed, but it seems likely that some form of mystical force is responsible.

The Battle for Chantra is coming, the time has come for individuals and guilds alike to declare their loyalty to one of the champions and prepare for the ultimate battle. Who you choose is up to you, but your actions may forever shape the future of Archlord.

Ulric – Champion of Zylok

A feared warrior, who believes the only effective form of diplomacy is actioned by a sword. this Human Warrior has been recruiting the most evil residents of Chantra to his powerful guild and is believed to be seeking pledges of support from other guilds in return for their safety.

Ktat – Champion of Tulan

This crazed Sorcerer was once a key member of Tulan Society, however as with many, the powers he harnesses has warped his mind, now he lusts for power, and will take it any way necessary, his guild has grown as word of his power and madness has spread across Chantra.

Rockett – Champion of Anchorville

Not much is known of this character, rumours are he was a vagrant pickpocket, until one day he acquired a mystical amulet, noone knows whether this was given to him by someone on purpose, or whether he acquired it from the pocket of some powerful mage, all that is know is that since that time, he has been unstoppable, he gained control of his guild after slaying the previous guild leader in a vicious street battle, and has now decided that the whole of Chantra should be his.

Diggler – Champion of Terranoa

Once the king of Terranoa’s trusted general, Diggler the master Archer was feared on the battlefield, known as much for his looks as his archery skill, Diggler disappeared shortly after a tavern brawl left his face badly scarred, rumours were he became a highwayman ambushing passing merchant caravans, building up the funds required to reappear with a strong guild to take back the target in his aim…Chantra.

Scouts have been dispatched to gather more info, but until they return watch your back, Chantra is no longer safe.

(OOC) more information will be revealed on here over the coming days, and the champions will soon make their appearence. this event will give players the chance to interact directly with Codemasters staff (And Ulric) in Chantra

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