Nope, count DAoC out. Since ICE just folded, they've lost the rights to
the role-playing game engine they were using as a core for the
game. Contrary to statements to the otherwise, there is no way that they
can develop a new engine that is stable and decent in time to meet their
schedule. There WILL be delays.

Talies the Bubble-burster

P.S. Shadowbane does look good in terms of gameplay - but the graphics look
pretty bad still.

At 10:10 AM 11/15/00 -0500, you wrote:

>Hate to see another good bard go, but wish you the best Elfson!
>
>I followed a link off Lum's site to Dark Age of Camelot. I think they are
>starting closed Beta 2 with release scheduled for next summer. It sounded
>like a great game IF they can keep the system from being abused. I did read
>something this week about them having to do some redesign of the rules due
>to Iron Crown (?) folding. All this is off the top of my head though so
>don't take it as gospel. Go check out the FAQ.
>http://camelot.xrgaming.net/index.php3?content=faq
>http://www.darkageofcamelot.com/
>
>Brilinnia Ban'sidhe (currently playing unpack, paint, and hang curtains)
>Excalibur, Xegony
>
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