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{{Infobox CVG| title = DarkEden
{{Infobox video game
| title = DarkEden
|image = [[Image:darkeden_logo.png|164.px]]
| image = Darkeden videogame logo.png
|developer = [[Polymould Digital Thailand Co.,Ltd]]
| developer = SOFTON Entertainment
|publisher = [[Polymould Digital Thailand Co.,Ltd]]
| publisher = SOFTON Entertainment
| released = <sup>[[South Korea|SK]]</sup> June 15, 2000 (Alpha)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.softon.co.kr/company/ | title=Softon Entertainment }}</ref><ref>http://www.tgdaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=126409 (in Korean)</ref><br>
|designer = [[Polymould Digital Thailand Co.,Ltd]]
<sup>[[Thailand|TH]]</sup> August 6, 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.manager.co.th/game/viewnews.aspx?newsID=9470000035984|title=บรรยากาศงานเปิดตัวเกม "ดาร์คอีเดน" OpenBeta|work=manager.co.th|date=12 August 2004|language=Thai|accessdate=May 3, 2017|archive-date=11 January 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050111192156/http://www.manager.co.th/game/viewnews.aspx?newsID=9470000035984|url-status=dead}}</ref><br>
|engine =
<sup>[[Japan|JP]]</sup> February 2006<br>
|released = [[2005]]
<sup>[[North America|NA]]</sup> Scheduled 2011<br>
|genre = [[MMORPG]]
<sup>GL</sup> January 3, 2008
|modes = [[Massively multiplayer online game|MMO]]
| genre = [[MMORPG]]
|ratings = None
|platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Windows 98|98]]/[[Windows Me|ME]]/[[Windows 2000|2K]]/[[Windows XP|XP]]
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
|media =
|requirements = Intel Pentium 3 600 MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM, Onboard 3D, DirectX 7.0a Compatibility, 800 MB free hard disk space and an Internet connection
|input = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Mouse (computing)|Mouse]]
}}
}}
'''''DarkEden''''' is a free-to-play [[MMORPG|massively multiplayer online role-playing]] [[computer game]] in [[isometric projection]] or [[3/4 perspective]] developed and published by SOFTON (formerly Metrotech).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dark Eden on Steam |url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/548290/Dark_Eden/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=store.steampowered.com |language=en}}</ref> The game has a horror theme based on a war between humans (Slayers), vampires and Ousters in a region called Helea located in a fictional country of Eastern Europe known as Eslania. The original version of the game, and the most advanced one, is the Korean one from which several other versions have been derived from such as the Japanese, Chinese, Thai and International versions. The Thai and international versions were closed.


==Story==
'''DarkEden''' is a [[MMORPG|massively multiplayer online role-playing]] [[computer game]] developed and published by Softon. It is the first MMORPG in the [[horror (genre)|horror]] genre. There are multiple versions of the game: Korean, Thai, and International. The international version is free but has limited functionality.
[[Vlad Tepes]], [[Elizabeth Bathory]], and [[Gilles de Rais]], three of the twelve master vampires, form an alliance and enter the mountainous area of Helea, killing every person they find. They then attempt to awaken Lilith, the mother of all vampires, so that they can have her power. Opening her tomb does not awaken her, but it does create a cloud over Helea that blocks the sun, making Helea a dark eden for vampires.


The human world responded by isolating the region and sending in their militaries to try to rid the area of vampires.
== Races ==
There are two playable races in the international version (Slayer and Vampire), and an additional race in the Korean and Thai version (Ouster).


The master vampires soon discover that the only way to gain the power they seek is to search for the pieces of Lilith's soul, which were scattered about the area of Helea. Unwilling to share this power, they break their alliance and begin a civil war.
=== '''Slayer''' ===
Human race, can choose to be one of five classes or a mix. When playing as a Slayer, stat points aren't manually allocated. The weapon used will naturally increase a specific stat with continued use.


Later, an ancient race of people known as the Ousters awakens from their long sleep and are shocked to see what the vampires and humans have done to Helea. They begin to attempt to wipe them from the area.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://game.netmarble.jp/cpsite/darkeden/info/info02.asp?root=0 |title=Story of Darkeden from the Japanese version |access-date=2007-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070706211826/http://game.netmarble.jp/cpsite/darkeden/info/info02.asp?root=0 |archive-date=2007-07-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==== Slayer Weapons ====
The available weapons for Slayers are:
*Blade/Sword: Increases Str.
*Guns: Increases Dex.
*Cross/Mace: Increases Int.
The other stats will increase as well, but not as much as the weapon's main stat increase type.
==== Slayer Builds ====
*''Gunner''
:Specializes in gunfire. Standard weapons are [[Submachine gun|SMG]]s, [[Assault rifle|AR]]s, [[Sniper rifle|SR]]s, and [[SGs]]. Normally used are SMGs and ARs. Their major attribute is dexterity for their aiming.


==Gameplay==
*''Blader''
''DarkEden'' is an MMORPG, which requires the players to kill hordes of monsters, fight bosses and complete quests in order to make their character progress. This character progression varies according to the different races. Slayers only have to attack a monster or player to gain [[experience point]]s. Vampires need to kill a monster or player and drink its blood to gain the maximum experience points available, whereas ousters just have to kill to gain these points. For the same monster, ousters gain more experience points out of them than vampires do even when drinking their blood. Each of the races have a special advantage: the slayers sell the heads and skulls of monsters at the highest prices to npc, the vampires drop the best items out of the three races, and the ousters get experience points the quickest.
:Specializes in heavy blades. Double handed, no [[shield]] available. Very strong but slower in attack speed. Their major attribute is strength.


''DarkEden'' is oriented toward [[player versus player]]. Except for few safe zones, players can be attacked without any restriction at any moment by other players. Players may change the race of their character during their progression. If a human is bitten by a vampire, they will turn into a vampire unless they cure themselves in time. Vampire characters can choose to turn humans by talking to an NPC who will do the work for them. There are three different time periods that regulate the battles in Helea, with different circumstances and power dynamics between the races.
*''Sworder''
:Specializes in light [[sword]]s. Single handed, can wield along side a shield. Quick attack but weaker than blade. Major attribute is strength.


==Business model==
*''Enchanter''
''DarkEden'' allows players to either play for free or to buy some points and get special advantages. According to the different versions of the game, the restriction for free players varied. The International server, as the beta version, is completely free to play. In the Thai version free-play is restricted to outdoor maps; double option items and bike spawn locations are restricted; and less experience points are earned compared to premium players. The Japanese free-play version has no gameplay restrictions, but premium players earn double experience points and may purchase special items. The free-play in Korean and Global versions has limited experience point progression and has restricted map access (including the central location Perona.)
:Holy warrior. Specializes in magic. A cleric with powerful attack spells. One of the most feared classes by vampires with the ability to detect invisible vampire presence.


==Different versions==
*''Healer''
The Korean version (The Bloody Chronicles), being the original one, is by far the most advanced, with active GMs and regular events held. One has to be Korean to register. The game has four servers, one of which a non-PK server, that are accessible with the same character.
:Holy warrior. Specializes in magic. A cleric with powerful heal spell. Major need in groups, can resurrect fallen players and attack with slight power.


The North American server operated by Ignited Games has been open as of the end of 2011 and was closed by the end of 2013.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}}. The game was relaunched on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on November 28, 2016.
=== '''Vampire''' ===
Vampire is considered an easy Race to level by many players in that the player can solo to the Max level (150). This race allows you to put your stats up how you please. All Vampires get all skills as well, but depending on your build some skills are not going to benefit the player as well as others will. Str, Dex, and Int starts out at 20 and it can never go lower than that.


On September 30, 2013, the Japanese server was shut down by Softon after 7 years of existence.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://softon.darkeden.jp/ |title=Official Japanese website |access-date=2013-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903165819/http://softon.darkeden.jp/ |archive-date=2013-09-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==== Vampire Weapons ====
Vampires do not use weapons in the traditional sense; instead they use various types of gloves.


The first closed beta (Korea) of Darkeden 2 started in December 2014<ref>https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine//nboard/4/?page=374&n=55802 (in Korean)</ref> and ended in June 2015.
==== Vampire Builds ====
*''Int/Dex Build (Dex:240/Int:Remainder)''
:This build the character can cast Magic and have the wait time reduced and do decent damage at the same time. The Dex should be about 240 to have the full extent of the Rapid Glide. One of the Vampires best skills.


==See also==
*''Str/Dex Build (Dex:240/Str:Remainder)''
* [[List of free massively multiplayer online games]]
:In this build the character uses the hands to do the most damage while keeping the max rapid glide. The dex increases ToHit which effects how much you hit them and how much they can hit you. The basic attack skills would be Acid Hand, Bloody nail, and hands of wisdom (With a range of 2).


==References==
=== '''Ouster''' ===
{{reflist}}
NOTE: Ouster is not available in the International version of the game.
Ousters are the "in between" race of Vampires and Slayers. At the beginning of the character creation, you get 15 points and are allowed to add them as you please. The lowest stat point you can have is 10. In this race, there are generally 2 categories, namely, Elemental and Combat Ousters. Both have their own separate skill tables and Elemental Ousters use Wristlets as weapons while Combat Ousters use Chakrams as weapons.


==External links==
==== Ouster Builds ====
*[http://www.softon.co.kr/ Official developer's website]
*''Elemental''
*[http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20120114131604/http://dk.ignitedgames.com/ Official International DarkEden]
:In the Elemental table, you can learn a combination of Elements but allowing the skills to work depends on the type of Elemental Stones and their levels.
*[https://qtoptens.com/list-and-review-of-darkeden-servers/ List of online Darkeden servers]


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*''Fire''
:The offensive magic of the trio, it specialises in damage and area attacks. Supposedly, one of the ousters that level the fastest.

*''Water''
:Dealing the least damage of the three, it is very much like the Slayer's version of the Healer. This Ouster works best as a support during battle.

*''Earth''
:Similar to the Slayer's version of Enchanter, it is able to detect invisible Vampires and does average damage.

*''Int/Dex Build (Dex:240/Int:Remainder)''
:The popular build of Elemental Ousters,it is like the Vampire's Int/Dex build but the reasons are different. This build is to give Elemental Ousters a decent amount of Defence to gain higher evasion rate while being able to do a good amount of damage.

*''Int Build (Int:All Points)''
:This would no doubt maximize the skills potential but the side effect is that they are very much considerably weaker
and are most likely to perish when fighting a bunch of enemies.

*''Str/Int Build (Str:Variable/Int:Variable)''
:This is the most uncommon of the 3 builds and it focuses on reducing the enemies damage instead of evading them. This build is only be recommended for Fire Ousters although the Int/Dex is preferred.

*''Combat''
:This type of Ousters do not have sub groups and are not restricted to using Elemental Stones to use their skills(except for certain passive skills) unlike the Elemental Ousters. Certain skills only work well under their own builds. As such, it is not recommended to learn all skills except skills that would benefit your own build.

*''Str/Dex Build (Dex:Variable/Str:Variable)''
:In this build, the skills do a wide range of damage and is therefore unpredictable. However, they take the most damage during a battle with the other races. It is also supposed to be difficult to level using this build.

*''Dex Build (Dex:All Points)''
:The most used build, it does not do much damage but depend largely on their passive skill(Bless Fire) to give additional damage to their enemy. It is said that Combat Ousters using this build level the fastest and are good fighters against the other races.

==External links==
*[http://game.netmarble.jp/cpsite/darkeden/ Official Japanese Site]
*[http://darkeden.in.th/ Official Thailand Site]
*[http://en.darkeden.com Official International Site]
*[http://darkeden.com Official Korean Site]
*[http://darkeden.mmorpgs.info/ Darkeden at MMORPGS (Fansite in French)]
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Latest revision as of 02:56, 20 December 2024

DarkEden
Developer(s)SOFTON Entertainment
Publisher(s)SOFTON Entertainment
Platform(s)Windows
ReleaseSK June 15, 2000 (Alpha)[1][2]

TH August 6, 2004[3]
JP February 2006
NA Scheduled 2011

GL January 3, 2008
Genre(s)MMORPG

DarkEden is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing computer game in isometric projection or 3/4 perspective developed and published by SOFTON (formerly Metrotech).[4] The game has a horror theme based on a war between humans (Slayers), vampires and Ousters in a region called Helea located in a fictional country of Eastern Europe known as Eslania. The original version of the game, and the most advanced one, is the Korean one from which several other versions have been derived from such as the Japanese, Chinese, Thai and International versions. The Thai and international versions were closed.

Story

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Vlad Tepes, Elizabeth Bathory, and Gilles de Rais, three of the twelve master vampires, form an alliance and enter the mountainous area of Helea, killing every person they find. They then attempt to awaken Lilith, the mother of all vampires, so that they can have her power. Opening her tomb does not awaken her, but it does create a cloud over Helea that blocks the sun, making Helea a dark eden for vampires.

The human world responded by isolating the region and sending in their militaries to try to rid the area of vampires.

The master vampires soon discover that the only way to gain the power they seek is to search for the pieces of Lilith's soul, which were scattered about the area of Helea. Unwilling to share this power, they break their alliance and begin a civil war.

Later, an ancient race of people known as the Ousters awakens from their long sleep and are shocked to see what the vampires and humans have done to Helea. They begin to attempt to wipe them from the area.[5]

Gameplay

[edit]

DarkEden is an MMORPG, which requires the players to kill hordes of monsters, fight bosses and complete quests in order to make their character progress. This character progression varies according to the different races. Slayers only have to attack a monster or player to gain experience points. Vampires need to kill a monster or player and drink its blood to gain the maximum experience points available, whereas ousters just have to kill to gain these points. For the same monster, ousters gain more experience points out of them than vampires do even when drinking their blood. Each of the races have a special advantage: the slayers sell the heads and skulls of monsters at the highest prices to npc, the vampires drop the best items out of the three races, and the ousters get experience points the quickest.

DarkEden is oriented toward player versus player. Except for few safe zones, players can be attacked without any restriction at any moment by other players. Players may change the race of their character during their progression. If a human is bitten by a vampire, they will turn into a vampire unless they cure themselves in time. Vampire characters can choose to turn humans by talking to an NPC who will do the work for them. There are three different time periods that regulate the battles in Helea, with different circumstances and power dynamics between the races.

Business model

[edit]

DarkEden allows players to either play for free or to buy some points and get special advantages. According to the different versions of the game, the restriction for free players varied. The International server, as the beta version, is completely free to play. In the Thai version free-play is restricted to outdoor maps; double option items and bike spawn locations are restricted; and less experience points are earned compared to premium players. The Japanese free-play version has no gameplay restrictions, but premium players earn double experience points and may purchase special items. The free-play in Korean and Global versions has limited experience point progression and has restricted map access (including the central location Perona.)

Different versions

[edit]

The Korean version (The Bloody Chronicles), being the original one, is by far the most advanced, with active GMs and regular events held. One has to be Korean to register. The game has four servers, one of which a non-PK server, that are accessible with the same character.

The North American server operated by Ignited Games has been open as of the end of 2011 and was closed by the end of 2013.[citation needed]. The game was relaunched on Steam on November 28, 2016.

On September 30, 2013, the Japanese server was shut down by Softon after 7 years of existence.[6]

The first closed beta (Korea) of Darkeden 2 started in December 2014[7] and ended in June 2015.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Softon Entertainment".
  2. ^ http://www.tgdaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=126409 (in Korean)
  3. ^ "บรรยากาศงานเปิดตัวเกม "ดาร์คอีเดน" OpenBeta". manager.co.th (in Thai). 12 August 2004. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "Dark Eden on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  5. ^ "Story of Darkeden from the Japanese version". Archived from the original on 2007-07-06. Retrieved 2007-06-03.
  6. ^ "Official Japanese website". Archived from the original on 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-09-30.
  7. ^ https://www.thisisgame.com/webzine//nboard/4/?page=374&n=55802 (in Korean)
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