Dreamlords
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Dreamlords is a MMOG massively multiplayer real-time strategy (MMORTS) game, developed by Lockpick Entertainment. Dreamlords is online only, and is free to play with an option to pay for additional benefit. It includes in-game currency called Tribute that is used to buy items like spells to aid the players.
The game uses both a browser game
and a downloadable real-time strategy
client. Dreamlords also includes elements of role-playing games.
Dreamlords was acquired for North American release in July 2008 by Aeria Games and Entertainment
. A German version of the game was published by gamigo in July 2007. The game was re-launched in July 2008 with new features and the new sub-title "The Re-Awakening". Dreamlords The Re-Awakening closed on November 2nd 2010 to make way for beta testing and the release of Dreamlords the Resurrection.
The Aeria Games site and the Gamigo site have since closed.
With a downloaded client, the Dreamlords client functions similar to a real-time strategy
game. The client is used primarily to fight battles and do quests.
Dreamlords is a MMOG massively multiplayer real-time strategy (MMORTS) game, developed by Lockpick Entertainment. Dreamlords is online only, and is free to play with an option to pay for additional benefit. It includes in-game currency called Tribute that is used to buy items like spells to aid the players.
The game uses both a browser game
Browser game
A browser game is a computer game that is played over the Internet using a web browser. Browser games can be created and run using standard web technologies or browser plug-ins. Browser games include all video game genres and can be single-player or multiplayer...
and a downloadable real-time strategy
Real-time strategy
Real-time strategy is a sub-genre of strategy video game which does not progress incrementally in turns. Brett Sperry is credited with coining the term to market Dune II....
client. Dreamlords also includes elements of role-playing games.
Dreamlords was acquired for North American release in July 2008 by Aeria Games and Entertainment
Aeria Games and Entertainment
Aeria Games, based in Santa Clara, California, is an online games publisher. Aeria Games & Entertainment Inc. , a subsidiary of Aeria Inc. in Japan, is developing an Internet gaming portal for MMORPGs in the U.S. It focuses on massively multiplayer online role-playing games, licensing games from ...
. A German version of the game was published by gamigo in July 2007. The game was re-launched in July 2008 with new features and the new sub-title "The Re-Awakening". Dreamlords The Re-Awakening closed on November 2nd 2010 to make way for beta testing and the release of Dreamlords the Resurrection.
The Aeria Games site and the Gamigo site have since closed.
Gameplay
In the web-based game, players are given a section of land under their control. Tasks such as founding cities, researching technologies, building structures, and engaging in trade are accomplished through the web interface.With a downloaded client, the Dreamlords client functions similar to a real-time strategy
Real-time strategy
Real-time strategy is a sub-genre of strategy video game which does not progress incrementally in turns. Brett Sperry is credited with coining the term to market Dune II....
game. The client is used primarily to fight battles and do quests.
External links
- Dreamlords preview at Eurogamer
- http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/793/793071p1.htmlDreamlords article at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
] - http://rpgvault.ign.com/articles/703/703646p1.htmlDreamlords Interview at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
] - Dreamlords at Paradox Plaza