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|title=Darkstone | |||
|image=Darkstone box.jpg | |image=Darkstone box.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Delphine Software International]] | |developer=[[Delphine Software International]] | ||
|publisher=[[Delphine Software International]] | |publisher=[[Delphine Software International]] | ||
|version=1.05b | |version=1.05b | ||
|released={{rd|1999|July 31}} | |||
|genre=[[RPG]] | |||
|modes=[[Single player]], [[multiplayer]] | |||
|ratings={{ESRB|T}} | |ratings={{ESRB|T}} | ||
| | |systems=[[Windows]], [[PlayStation]], [[GameTap]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Darkstone''' (called '''Darkstone: Evil Reigns''' in the United Kingdom) is | '''Darkstone''' (called '''Darkstone: Evil Reigns''' in the United Kingdom) is an [[RPG]] by French developer [[Delphine Software International]] released in [[1999]]. Darkstone has many similarities to [[Diablo]], particularly in the user interface. | ||
The game can be played single player or multiplayer. Multiplayer games may be cooperative or competitive. Multiplayer games can be played over a LAN (using TCP/IP or IPX) or the Internet. The game includes its own server, so it is not necessary to locate a dedicated game | The game can be played single player or multiplayer. Multiplayer games may be cooperative or competitive. Multiplayer games can be played over a LAN (using TCP/IP or IPX) or the Internet. The game includes its own server, so it is not necessary to locate a dedicated game server—any player can initiate a multiplayer session which other players can then join. | ||
The user interface is similar to that of Diablo (the developers of Darkstone acknowledge the earlier game as an important influence). Characters can be moved around by simply clicking on a location. Clicking on an enemy initiates an attack. Clicking on an item picks it up. Each character has an inventory that can be opened. Items can be rearranged or removed. | The user interface is similar to that of Diablo (the developers of Darkstone acknowledge the earlier game as an important influence). Characters can be moved around by simply clicking on a location. Clicking on an enemy initiates an attack. Clicking on an item picks it up. Each character has an inventory that can be opened. Items can be rearranged or removed. | ||
A unique feature of the game is that in the single player game the player can control two characters. At any given instant, one character is directly controlled by the player. The other character will act intelligently for the most | A unique feature of the game is that in the single player game the player can control two characters. At any given instant, one character is directly controlled by the player. The other character will act intelligently for the most part—it will follow the other character unless ordered not to and will defend itself against enemies. The player can switch between characters with a single click. | ||
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==The Lands of Uma== | |||
The game world is divided into the [[Darkstone/Town|Town]] (where you can trade weapons, armor, magical items and so on) and four Lands—[[Darkstone/Ardyl|Ardyl]], [[Darkstone/Marghor|Marghor]], [[Darkstone/Omar|Omar]] and [[Darkstone/Serkesh|Serkesh]]. Each land contains the entrances to two dungeons, as well as other features associated with the various quests. Each of the first seven dungeons is associated with a quest and all of these have four levels. Completing a quest will result in your character recovering one of the seven crystals. The last dungeon leads to Draak's lair. | |||
Dungeons contain many corridors and rooms. There are also many crates, vases and chests that can be opened or broken to reveal useful items. Wells abound, where characters can restore health or mana (see below). | |||
===Object of the Game=== | |||
The evil Lord Draak, who has the power to transform himself into a dragon, has recovered from earlier defeat and returned with his minions to the world of Uma bringing death and mayhem. Players attempt to find their way to Draak's lair and slay him in combat. On their way they must locate the seven crystals and use them to recreate the '''time orb''', without which Draak can not be defeated. | |||
===Crystals=== | |||
There are seven crystals; the purple Crystal of Wisdom, the red Crystal of Virtue, the blue Crystal of Bravery, the yellow Crystal of Nobility, the turquoise Crystal of Compassion, the green Crystal of Integrity and the grey Crystal of Strength. | |||
These are magically reassembled by the hermit Sebastian to form the crystal Time Orb. | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http://forum.withingames.net/viewforum.php?f=15 The only currently active forum exclusively for the Darkstone PC game.] | |||
* [http://forum.withingames.net/viewforum.php?f=21 Forum for Darkstone quest creation and editing.] | |||
* [http://darkstone.withingames.net Information and downloads of new quests, utilities and update patches for Darkstone, in English and German.] | |||
* [http://www.geocities.com/darkstonemanual Darkstone manual scans] | |||
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[[Category:1999]] | |||
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[[Category:PlayStation]] | |||
[[Category:GameTap]] | |||
[[Category:Delphine Software International]] | [[Category:Delphine Software International]] | ||
[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||
[[Category:Multiplayer]] | [[Category:Multiplayer]] |