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{{Infobox CVG| title = Dungeons & Dragons Online

{{Infobox video game

|image = [[Image:ddobox.jpg|153px]]

| title = Dungeons & Dragons Online

|developer = [[Turbine, Inc.]]

| image = Dungeons & Dragons Online Stormreach box.jpg

|publisher = [[Atari]]

| caption = Original cover art

|designer =

| developer = {{plainlist |

|engine =

* [[Turbine, Inc.|Turbine]] (2006–2016)

|released = [[February 28]] [[2006]]

* Standing Stone Games (2016–present)

|genre = [[MMORPG]]

}}

|modes = [[Multiplayer]]

| publisher = [[Daybreak Game Company]]{{efn|The game was formerly published by [[Atari, Inc. (1993–present)|Atari]], [[Codemasters]], and [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]].}}

|ratings =

| designer = {{plainlist |

|platforms = [[IBM PC clone|PC]]

* Jason Booth

|media =

* Dan Ogles

|requirements =

* Cardell Kerr

|input =

* Ken Troop

}}

| released = '''Windows'''<br/>February 28, 2006<br/>'''OS X'''<br/>June 25, 2012

| genre = [[Massively multiplayer online role-playing]]

| modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]

| platforms = {{unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[OS X]]}}

}}

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== Gameplay ==

On [[August 1]] [[2005]], [[Turbine, Inc.|Turbine]] sent out invitations to individuals interested in participating in the Public [[Software testing|Alpha Test]]. On [[November 1]], [[2005]], Turbine announced that the public Beta test was open [http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=66&pagebuilder%5Bmodule%5D=article&pagebuilder%5Bdisplay_item%5D=125].

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On [[November 22]], [[2005]] Turbine announced that each copy of the January 2006 issue of '''[[PC Gamer]]''' magazine would contain a "key" to gain access to the beta. Turbine, in association with [[Fileplanet]] and [[IGN]], also completed 3 public stress tests of the game, with the most recent ending on [[February 12]], [[2006]].

Quests are narrated by a [[Dungeon Master]], and some of the early voiceover work was done by ''Dungeons & Dragon'' co-creators [[Gary Gygax]] and [[Dave Arneson]].<ref name="wireless">{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-117647498.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611091515/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-117647498.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=June 11, 2014 | title=''Dungeons & Dragons'' Creators to Lend Voice to ''Stormreach'' | work=Wireless News | date=January 20, 2006 | access-date=October 23, 2012}}</ref>

== Development ==

Testing for DDO ended on [[February 19th]], [[2006]]. The game opened [[February 28]], [[2006]], after a special head start event that started [[February 24]], [[2006]] for those who pre-ordered.

''Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach'' was developed by [[Turbine (company)|Turbine]] over two years. The initial prototype and concept were created by Jason Booth, Dan Ogles, Cardell Kerr, Ken Troop, and Michael Sheidow, in coordination with [[Wizards of the Coast]], the publisher of ''Dungeons & Dragons''. Gary Gygax provided some narration before his death.<ref name="MoreVita-More2013">{{cite book|editor-last1=More|editor-first1=Max|editor-last2=Vita-More|editor-first2=Natasha|title=The Transhumanist Reader: Classical and Contemporary Essays on the Science, Technology, and Philosophy of the Human Future|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YeFo_20rfz0C&pg=PT123|year=2013|publisher=John Wiley & Sons|isbn=978-1-118-55599-6|page=123}}</ref>

==The= GameRelease ===

After testing was complete, a special [[Head start (positioning)|head start]] event began on February 24 for those who pre-ordered, with the game opening to the public on February 28.<ref name="npr">{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-119113906.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611100605/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-119113906.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=June 11, 2014 | first1=Robert | last1=Holt | first2=Melissa | last2=Block | title=Dungeons and Dragons Makes Online Debut | work=[[All Things Considered]] | publisher=[[NPR]] | date=February 28, 2006 | access-date=October 23, 2012}}</ref> As of April 2008, there were less than 100,000 subscribers for the game.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-16235276.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611100607/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-16235276.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=June 11, 2014 | author=Svensson, Peter | title=A Game's New Role | work=[[Telegraph Herald]] | ___location=Dubuque | date=April 13, 2008 | access-date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> In June 2009, ''Dungeons & Dragons Online'' reopened beta testing, in preparation for their new free-to-play subscription structure.<ref name="Sposito June 2009">{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-20387625.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611100601/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-20387625.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=June 11, 2014 | author=Sposito, Sean | title=Turbine offers new lure: free D&D play | work=The Boston Globe | date=June 10, 2009 | access-date=October 30, 2012}}</ref>

Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO) is set on the fictional continent of Xen’drik, in the world of [[Eberron]]. [[Eberron]] is a new campaign world, developed by [[Keith Baker]] for [[Wizards of the Coast]]. Players can play in both indoor and outdoor environments, including (of course) a large variety of [[Dungeon (games)|dungeons]].

The free-to-play business model was introduced with the Eberron Unlimited upgrade in the summer of 2009.<ref name=KOTAKU-2009-FAHEY>{{cite news |last=Fahey |first=Mike |date=June 9, 2009 |title=Dungeons And Dragons Online Goes Free |url=https://kotaku.com/5284548/dungeons-and-dragons-online-goes-free |work=[[Kotaku]] |access-date=December 5, 2018}}</ref> After the game went free-to-play, the company said subscriptions increased 40 percent by October 13 of the same year.<ref name=ARS-2009-Kuchera>{{cite news |last=Kuchera |first=Ben |date=October 13, 2009 |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online: behold the power of free |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2009/10/ddo-free-to-play/ |work=[[Ars Technica]]}}</ref> ''[[Engadget]]'' noted pros and cons from a player's perspective with the change.<ref name=ENGADGET-2009-Brennan>{{cite news |title=The pros and cons of free to play Dungeons and Dragons Online |url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/the-pros-and-cons-of-free-to-play-dungeons-and-dragons-online/ |work=[[Engadget]] |access-date= December 5, 2018}}</ref>

Players can create their [[Character class|characters]] following the revised edition of [[Dungeons & Dragons|D&D]] 3.5 rule-set fashion.

A [[Beta release|beta]] of the [[OS X]] version was released on December 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Olivetti |first1=Justin |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online releases Mac client info |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/dungeons-and-dragons-online-announces-mac-client/ |website=[[Engadget]] |publisher=[[Verizon Media]] |access-date=December 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221121049/https://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/dungeons-and-dragons-online-announces-mac-client/ |archive-date=December 21, 2019 |date=December 17, 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Note that although the game is based in large part on the D&D 3.5 rule-set, it contains numerous minor changes from the tabletop game, most of which were introduced due to differences in the dynamics between the mediums of computer game combat and tabletop gaming. For example, Turbine wanted DDO to use a real time combat engine, where tabletop D&D uses a turn-based system. This brought about a number of changes in combat and character skills and feats to handle situations where Turbine felt the turn-based combat system and real-time combat did not mesh well. The system, however, is criticized for being less detailed and simulating D&D less well than the critically and popularly acclaimed ''[[Neverwinter Nights]],'' which was released over four years earlier.

In 2025, the game will open new 64-bit servers and offer free migration for players from old 32-bit servers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Royce |first1=Bree |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online's 2025 roadmap heralds a 64-bit server migration and Lamordia expansion |url=https://massivelyop.com/2025/02/18/dungeons-and-dragons-onlines-2025-roadmap-heralds-a-64-bit-server-migration-and-lamordia-expansion/ |website=Massively Overpowered |access-date=March 11, 2025 |date=February 18, 2025 }}</ref>

==Characters==

===Races===

== Post-release modules ==

The game does not feature a full complement of playable [[Race (fantasy)|races]] from the [[Dungeons and Dragons]] world. However, [[Turbine, Inc.|Turbine]] has announced that in a July 2006 update they will add [[Drow]] to the list of playable races.

{{expand section|date=August 2015}}

[[File:SceneryofDDO.jpg|thumb|In-game screenshot detailing the 3D graphics.]]

By June 2009, ''Dungeons & Dragons Online'' was converted to a subscriptionless "free to play" game for players in North America, under the new name ''Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited''. The level cap was increased to level 20 and free users had access to the majority of game content; some features have to be purchased with ''Dungeons & Dragons Online'' points or unlocked through play. There is a VIP access with additional features available, as well as free DDO points. Closed beta registration opened on June 9. The game and contents were free to download on September 1 for VIP members and September 9 for the general North American public.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warcry.com Article |url=http://www.warcry.com/news/view/93562- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202212450/http://www.warcry.com/news/view/93562- |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |publisher=Massively.com |date=July 31, 2009 |access-date=August 3, 2009}}</ref>

By December 2016, [[Turbine (company)|Turbine]] was no longer developing the game, and a new studio was formed under the name Standing Stone Games, the staff of whom would be ex-Turbine. The publishing of the game was transferred from [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] to [[Daybreak Game Company]]. While a reason was not given for the transition, it was assured that the game would continue with new development.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://massivelyop.com/2016/12/19/turbine-spins-lotro-and-ddo-teams-out-to-new-studio-using-daybreak-as-publisher/ | title=Turbine Spins LOTRO and DDO Teams Out to New Studio, Using Daybreak as Publisher | work=Massively Overpowered | date=December 19, 2016 | access-date=December 20, 2016 | author=Bree Royce}}</ref>

Current player character races are:

=== Expansions ===

* [[Human (Dungeons & Dragons)|Humans]]

# Turbine released its first '''Menace of the Underdark''' expansion<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-31089749.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103934/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-31089749.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=March 4, 2016 | author=Bray, Hiawatha | title=PAX East lets city show it can play the game | work=The Boston Globe | date=April 6, 2012 | access-date=October 30, 2012}} </ref> in June 2012.<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/demons-and-drow-menace-of-the-underdark-arrives-6384817 | author=VanOrd, Kevin | title=Demons and Drow: Menace of the Underdark Arrives | publisher=[[GameSpot]] | date=June 28, 2012 | access-date=October 18, 2012}}</ref> The expansion increased the maximum character level and added the druid class.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.questia.com/read/1P2-30549627 | author=Kohan, Topher | title=Master User Week | work=[[St. Joseph News-Press]] | date=January 20, 2012 | access-date=October 26, 2012}}</ref>

* [[Elf (Dungeons & Dragons)|Elves]]

# The '''Shadowfell Conspiracy'''<ref>{{cite web | title=DDO.com Forums | url=https://www.ddo.com/forums/showthread.php/409828 | publisher=ddo.com | date=February 26, 2012 | access-date=November 2, 2017}}</ref> was released in August 2013. It increased the maximum character level to 28, added 4 new races (iconic heroes) and new adventure pack located in [[Cormyr (fictional country)|Cormyr]].

* [[Dwarf (Dungeons & Dragons)|Dwarves]]

# With the '''Mists of Ravenloft''', released in December 2017,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mmorpg.com/dungeons-and-dragons-online/news/mists-of-ravenloft-preorders-begin-packages-in-3-flavors-1000046021 | title=Mists of Ravenloft PreOrders Begin, Packages in 3 Flavors | work=mmoRPG | date=October 17, 2017 | access-date=November 2, 2017 | author=Fort, Suzie}}</ref> players venture to the lands of [[Barovia]] and ultimately fight [[Strahd von Zarovich]]. Additional features include the Aasimar race in two flavors, [[Vistani]] knife fighter, or [[Sentient weapon]]s.

* [[Halfling]]s

# The '''Masterminds of Sharn''', released in May 2019,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://mmohuts.com/video/dungeons-dragons-onlines-masterminds-sharn-expansion-launches/ | title=Dungeons & Dragons Online's 'Masterminds of Sharn' Expansion Launches | work=MMOHuts | date=May 14, 2019 | access-date=May 16, 2019}}</ref> sends players to [[Sharn]], the City of Towers. It introduced two variants of the [[Tiefling]] race and a new fighting style: dual wielding crossbows.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://massivelyop.com/2018/08/04/dungeons-and-dragons-online-announces-sharn-city-of-towers-expansion-and-tiefling-race | title=Dungeons and Dragons Online announces Sharn: City of Towers expansion and Tiefling race | work=Massively Overpowered | date=August 4, 2018 | access-date=August 15, 2018 | author=Olivetti, Justin}}</ref>

* [[Warforged]]

# In the '''Fables of the Feywild''',<ref>{{cite news | url=https://massivelyop.com/2020/01/22/dungeons-and-dragons-onlines-2020-roadmap-includes-shifter-race-and-feywild-expansion/ | title=Dungeons and Dragons Online's 2020 roadmap includes Shifter race and Feywild expansion | work=Massively Overpowered | date=January 22, 2020 | access-date=January 23, 2020 | author=Olivetti, Justin}}</ref> released in November 2020, players travel into the mystical plane of the [[Feywild]]. Apart from new adventures among the fey, the update also introduces two variants of the [[World of Eberron#Shifters|Shifter]] race, [[unicorn]] mounts, and a universal enhancement tree: the Feydark Illusionist.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dungeons-and-dragons-online-fables-of-the-feywild-content-is-available-now-2000119984 | title=Dungeons and Dragons Online - Fables of the Feywild Content is Available NOW | work=MMORPG.com | date=November 5, 2020 | access-date=November 7, 2020 | author=Weber, Steven}}</ref>

# In the mini-expansion released in August 2021 players uncover '''[[The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh]]'''. The update also includes the Horizon Walker enhancement tree, granting new options to bow users.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.mmobomb.com/news/explore-spooky-town-face-new-foes-ddos-sinister-secret-saltmarsh-expansion/ | title=Explore A Spooky Town And Face New Foes In DDO's Sinister Secret Of Saltmarsh Expansion | work=MMOBomb.com | date=August 4, 2021 | access-date=August 5, 2021 | author=Winter, Jason}}</ref>

# '''[[The Isle of Dread]]''', released in June 2022, increases the level cap to 32 and introduces two variants of the feline [[Tabaxi]] race.<ref>{{cite news | last=Connor | date= June 22, 2022 | title= Dungeons & Dragons Online Adds New Tabaxi Race, Opens Pre-Orders For Isle Of Dread | url=https://mmofallout.com/ddo-raises-level-cap-first-time-in-7-years/ | work= MMO Fallout | access-date=June 23, 2022}}</ref>

# In '''Vecna Unleashed''', released in August 2023, players help Morgrave University neutralize the threat posed by [[Vecna]]. The mini-expansion brings balance adjustments to several classes and introduces the Machrotechnic epic destiny.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://massivelyop.com/2023/08/16/dungeons-and-dragons-online-releases-its-new-vecna-unleashed-adventure-dlc-and-update-61/ | title=Dungeons and Dragons Online releases its new Vecna Unleashed adventure DLC and Update 61 | work=Massively Overpowered | date=August 16, 2023 | access-date=August 17, 2023 | author=Neal, Chris}}</ref>

# The 2024 expansion takes players to the ruins of Myth Drannor to interfere with the plans of the Red Wizards.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://mmos.com/news/dungeons-and-dragons-online-50th-anniversary-content-giveaway | title=Dungeons And Dragons Online Celebrates D&D's 50th Anniversary With Free Content | work=MMOs.com | date=January 14, 2024 | access-date=March 2, 2024 | author=Marasigan, Marc}}</ref>

# In the [[Ravenloft#Domains of Dread|Lamordia]] expansion planned for summer 2025, players return to Ravenloft to investigate the [[Darklord (Ravenloft)|Dark Lords]]. The expansion also introduces the [[Dhampir]] playable race.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Royce |first1=Bree |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online's 2025 roadmap heralds a 64-bit server migration and Lamordia expansion |url=https://massivelyop.com/2025/02/18/dungeons-and-dragons-onlines-2025-roadmap-heralds-a-64-bit-server-migration-and-lamordia-expansion/ |website=Massively Overpowered |access-date=March 11, 2025 |date=February 18, 2025 }}</ref>

===Classes= Reception ==

{{Video game reviews

| GR = 76%<ref name="gamerankings_score">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/915021-dungeons-and-dragons-online-stormreach/index.html |title=Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach for PC |website=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| MC = 74/100<ref name="metacritic_score">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dungeons-and-dragons-online-stormreach/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| EuroG = 8/10<ref name="eurogamer_score">{{cite web |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online|date=September 18, 2009 |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/dungeons-and-dragons-online-re-review |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| GSpot = 7.5/10<ref name="gamespot_score">{{cite web |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach - PC|publisher=GameSpot |url=http://www.gamespot.com/dungeons-and-dragons-online-stormreach/ |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| GRadar = 7/10<ref name="gameradars_score">{{cite web |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach for PC|date=May 9, 2012 |publisher=[[GamesRadar]] |url=http://www.gamesradar.com/dungeons-dragons-online-stormreach/ |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| GT = 8/10<ref name="gametrailers_score">{{cite web |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach for PC|publisher=[[GameTrailers]] |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/games/kt56dw/dungeons---dragons-online--stormreach- |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

| IGN = 7.5/10<ref name="IGN_score">{{cite web |title=Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach - PC|publisher=IGN |url=http://www.ign.com/games/dungeons-dragons-online-timecards/pc-619908 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815005315/http://www.ign.com/games/dungeons-dragons-online-timecards/pc-619908 |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 15, 2012 |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref>

}}

''[[IGN]]'' ranked ''Dungeons & Dragons Online'' No. 11 on their list of "The Top 11 Dungeons & Dragons Games of All Time" in 2014. The magazine described as the "first MMORPG to prove that free-to-play payment plans were viable alternatives to the then-dominant subscription model".<ref name=IGN-2014-JOHNSON>{{cite news |last=Johnson |first=Leif |date=February 5, 2014 |title=THE TOP 11 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS GAMES OF ALL-TIME |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/05/the-top-11-dungeons-dragons-games-of-all-time |work=IGN |access-date= December 5, 2018}}</ref> Robert Hold of the [[NPR]] gave it a positive review, although he said some of the exposition seemed obvious.<ref name=NPR-2006-HOLT>{{cite news |last=Holt |first=Robert |date=February 28, 2006 |title=Dungeons & Dragons Makes Online Debut |url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5238104 |work=[[NPR]] |access-date=December 5, 2018}}</ref>

Currently there are nine (9) playable [[Character class|classes]] with no race restrictions. Following the 3.5 edition rules and the rules of the [[Eberron]] campaign, players choose a class to begin with but are not limited to remaining in that class. For example, a [[Cleric (Dungeons & Dragons)|cleric]] may choose to gain a level in the [[Rogue (Dungeons & Dragons)|rogue]] class, as well as any other class the player chooses; up to a maximum of ten (10) total levels.

===Awards===

Current [[Character class|classes]] are:

* Freebie Award: Best Free-to-play-MMORPG (2009) – RPGLand.com RPGs of the Year 2009<ref name=RPGLAND-2009>{{cite web |title=RPGLand.com RPGs of the Year 2009 |url=http://rpgland.com/nis-america/rpgs-of-the-year-2009/ |publisher=RPGLand.com |access-date=January 17, 2010}}</ref>

* Best Free to Play MMO (2009) – MMORPG.com 2009 Awards<ref name=MMORP-2009-Best>{{cite web |title=MMORPG Best F2P MMO of 2009 |date=January 6, 2010 |url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/163/feature/3896 |publisher=MMORPG.com |access-date=January 6, 2010}}</ref>

* Best Free to Play Game (2009) – Tentonhammer.com Best of 2009 Awards<ref name=TENTON-2009>{{cite web |title=Ten Ton Hammer Best of 2009 Awards |url=http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/78203/page/6 |publisher=Tentonhammer.com |access-date=December 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091222082339/http://www.tentonhammer.com/node/78203/page/6 |archive-date=December 22, 2009}}</ref>

* Best Multiplayer Game – 2006 British Academy Video Games Awards<ref name=BAFTA2-2006>{{cite web |title=British Academy Video Games Awards (Latest Winners and Nominees) |url=http://www.bafta.org/site/page413.html |publisher=[[British Academy of Film and Television Arts]] |date=October 5, 2006 |access-date=February 24, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070403043521/http://www.bafta.org/site/page413.html |archive-date=April 3, 2007 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

* Most Anticipated Game – 2005 MMORPG.COM Reader's Choice Awards<ref name=MMORP-2005>{{cite web |title=2005 Reader's Choice Award Winners |date=January 16, 2006 |url=http://www.mmorpg.com/showFeature.cfm/loadFeature/388/page/7/from/ |publisher=MMORPG.com |access-date=February 24, 2007}}</ref>

* Best Persistent World Game – IGN.com Best of 2006 Awards<ref name=IGN-2006>{{cite web |title=Best of 2006: PC (Best Persistent World Game |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2006/pc/10.html |publisher=IGN |access-date=February 24, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070224222900/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/pc/10.html |archive-date=February 24, 2007 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

* Nominee – [[D.I.C.E. Award for Role-Playing Game of the Year|Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year]] – [[10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards]]<ref name=ACADEMY-2007>{{cite web|title=10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards |url=http://interactive.org/awards.php?winners&year=2007&cat=200726#200726 |publisher=The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences |access-date=March 1, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208212709/http://interactive.org/awards.php?winners&year=2007&cat=200726#200726 |archive-date=February 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

* Third Prize, Best Graphics (Les JOL d'Or 2006)<ref name="JOL">{{cite web |title=Les JOL d'Or 2006 |url=http://www.jeuxonline.info/?art=article&article=3231 |publisher=JeuxOnline |access-date=March 5, 2007}}</ref>

* Third Prize – Public's Award (Les JOL d'Or 2006)<ref name="JOL" />

== Lawsuits ==

* [[Barbarian (Dungeons & Dragons)|Barbarian]]

On August 24, 2009, [[Turbine, Inc.]] filed a lawsuit against Atari claiming a breach of a licensing agreement for ''Dungeons & Dragons''. The suit alleged six counts over six years, including consistent breaches of contract, a lack of promotion and distribution, and attempting to gain additional money from Turbine's licensing of the D&D properties. Furthermore, Turbine claimed that many of the maneuvers by Atari were designed to either undercut the upcoming launch of ''Dungeons & Dragons: Eberron Unlimited'' or help Atari launch its own competing MMO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ca.ign.com/articles/2009/09/03/ataris-dungeons-and-dragons-lawsuit-update|title=Atari's Dungeons and Dragon's Lawsuit [Update]|work=IGN|date=November 2021}}</ref> [[Atari]] filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, and also filed a separate complaint to recover money owed to Atari resulting from an independent third party audit of Turbine.<ref name=ESCAPIST-2009>{{cite web|url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/94446-Atari-Dismisses-Turbine-Lawsuit-as-Frivolous|title=Atari Dismisses Turbine Lawsuit as "Frivolous"|date=September 3, 2009|work=The Escapist}}</ref> The case was settled out of court in 2011.<ref name=PURPLEPAWN>{{cite web | url=http://www.purplepawn.com/2011/08/the-convoluted-story-of-atari-ddo-and-neverwinter/ | title=The Convoluted Story of Atari, DDO, and Neverwinter | date=August 16, 2011 | publisher=Purple Pawn | access-date=March 25, 2014}}</ref>

* [[Bard (Dungeons & Dragons)|Bard]]

* [[Cleric (Dungeons & Dragons)|Cleric]]

* [[Fighter (Dungeons & Dragons)|Fighter]]

* [[Paladin (Dungeons & Dragons)|Paladin]]

* [[Ranger (Dungeons & Dragons)|Ranger]]

* [[Rogue (Dungeons & Dragons)|Rogue]]

* [[Sorcerer (Dungeons & Dragons)|Sorcerer]]

* [[Wizard (Dungeons & Dragons)|Wizard]]

Ontario-based web services company Treehouse Avatar Technologies Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Turbine, Inc., which claimed ''Dungeons & Dragons Online'' had violated United States Patent No. 8,180,858 (Method And System For Presenting Data Over A Network Based On Network User Choices And Collecting Real-Time Data Related To Said Choices), which was awarded on May 15, 2012 to Treehouse's parent company [[WiLAN]].<ref name=GAMEPOLITICS-2012>{{cite web|url=http://gamepolitics.com/2012/10/11/treehouse-sues-turbine-over-patent-issued-2012|title=Treehouse Sues Turbine over Patent Issued in 2012|website=gamepolitics.com|access-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014201258/http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/10/11/treehouse-sues-turbine-over-patent-issued-2012|archive-date=October 14, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=GOOGLE-PATENTS>{{cite web|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US8180858|title=Patent US8180858 - Method and system for presenting data over a network based on network user ... - Google Patents|website=google.com}}</ref> Turbine settled the lawsuit by licensing WiLAN's technology.<ref name=GAMEPOLITICS-2013-FUDGE>{{cite web|url=http://gamepolitics.com/2013/11/25/turbine-settles-lawsuit-treehouse-avatar-technologies/|title=Turbine Settles Lawsuit with Treehouse Avatar Technologies|author=James Fudge|date=November 25, 2013|website=GamePolitics.com|access-date=February 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928092247/http://gamepolitics.com/2013/11/25/turbine-settles-lawsuit-treehouse-avatar-technologies/|archive-date=September 28, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=PROACTIVE>{{cite web|url=http://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/50123/wi-lan-advances-as-unit-ends-patent-dispute-with-turbine-50123.html|title=Wi-Lan advances as unit ends patent dispute with Turbine|website=Proactiveinvestors NA|date=August 2, 2013}}</ref><ref name=JOYSTIQ-2013>{{cite web|url=http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/11/25/turbine-settles-treehouse-avatar-technologies-lawsuit-via-partne/|title=Turbine settles Treehouse Avatar Technologies lawsuit via partnership|website=Massively|access-date=January 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123121107/http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/11/25/turbine-settles-treehouse-avatar-technologies-lawsuit-via-partne/|archive-date=January 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Notably absent from this list are the standard classes, Druid and Monk, the [[Psionics Handbook|psionic]] classes, Artificers a Eberron exclusive class, and all prestige classes.

===Alignments= Notes ==

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== References ==

Dungeons and Dragons Online does not feature the full spectrum of [[Alignment (role-playing games)|alignments]] available in [[Dungeons and Dragons]], instead limiting itself to only 'good' and 'neutral' alignments. The ability to play 'evil' villains is not available.

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== External links ==

The available alignments are:

* {{official website|https://www.ddo.com/}}

{{Dungeons & Dragons video games}}

* [[Lawful Good]]

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* [[Neutral Good]]

{{WB Games Boston}}

* [[Chaotic Good]]

* [[Lawful Neutral]]

* [[True Neutral]]

* [[Chaotic Neutral]]

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== Recent Updates ==

[[Category:2006 video games]]

On April 5th 2006 Turbine released its first "Module" which included a new dungeon; this new area included additional content and quests as well as the chance for players to battle a red dragon. Also included were a number of fixes to the combat system and minor tweaks to the user interface.

[[Category:Atari games]]

[[Category:British Academy Games Award for Multiplayer winners]]

After the update was completed and servers were brought back online major problems arose including inability to cast spells, use ranged weapons, form groups, or enter dungeons. The game was shut down while the problems were resolved, and the game was back up and running in approximately five (5) hours. Character rollbacks also occurred due to exploits/coding errors which enabled players to make massive amounts of in-game money in the time servers were available. Primary among those was a "split-stack" issue which allowed players to sell a bugged item, now appearing as a stack of items in their inventory, for extremely inflated prices to in-game merchants while still keeping one copy from the stack do with as they pleased.

[[Category:Codemasters games]]

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==Future Updates==

[[Category:Eberron]]

[[Category:Fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing games]]

'''UPDATE 5/11/06:''' The Community Relations Manager ("Sporkfire") has [http://www.ddo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=357125&postcount=9 effectively confirmed] that no new races or classes will be included in the module 2 or 3 updates for D&D Online, outside of the already noted Drow playable race. In addition, they revealed that neither the Druid nor Monk classes (nor the other core player races/classes) have been developed beyond the "concept" stage to date.

[[Category:Free-to-play video games]]

[[Category:MacOS games]]

Aside from the recent announcement of the [[Drow]] race (Dark Elves), no other classes or races have been marked for release in the game to date. Among items included in the D&D 3.5 Core Rules that are currently missing from D&D Online are: core classes ([[Druid (Dungeons & Dragons)|Druid]] and [[Monk (Dungeons & Dragons)|Monk]]), core races ([[Gnome (Dungeons & Dragons)|Gnome]], [[Half-orc]], half-elf), as well as the additional Eberron specific races of [[Kalashtar]], [[Shifter]] and [[Changeling]].

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==Terms Used By Players==

[[Category:WB Games Boston games]]

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*"Ransack": After a chest has been opened 15 times in one week by a single player, the chest gives out no loot. One week after the first time the player opened the chest, the ransack timer resets and the loot goes back to normal. Players usually say that they are ransacked on a chest, or that the chest is ransacked.

*"Shiny" is the term given to any collectable loots dropped by monsters. The term most likly derived from the shine that is visiable when they are dropped.

*"Sparkley" is the term given to static locations were collectable loots are found, most likely originated as a offshoot of "Shiny" and due to the fact that these static locations sparkle in a upward snowfall pattern.

==See also==

*[[Dungeons & Dragons]]

*[[Eberron]]

*[[MMORPG]]

==References==

"[http://www.ddo.com/index.php?page_id=63] ''Dungeons & Dragons Online : FAQ''". URL accessed on [[September 20]], [[2005]].

==External links==

*[http://www.ddo.com/ Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach] - Official website

*[http://www.turbine.com/ Turbine, Inc.] - Publisher of DDO

*The [http://en.ddowiki.ws/ DDO Wiki]

*[http://ddo.ogaming.com/db OGaming] - Online database of items, quests, monsters, and zone

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==Reviews==

*[http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3148814&did=1 1Up Network] 6.5/10

*[http://igo.ampednews.com/gamehub/1237/reviews/716/ Amped IGO] 6.9/10

*[http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/dungeons-dragons-online/696856p1.html Gamespy] 3/5

*[http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/ddonline/review.html?sid=6146099 Gamespot] 7.5/10

*[http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/pc/ddonline/stormreach.htm Game Chronicles] 7.6/10

*[http://gamesradar.com/us/pc/game/reviews/article.jsp?articleId=20060329143145457029&sectionId=1000 Games Radar] 7/10

*[http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/pc/dungeons_and_dra Game Revolution] C-

*[http://pc.ign.com/articles/697/697669p1.html IGN] 7.5/10

*[http://www.rpgland.com/games/ddonline/review.html RPG Land] 7.5/10

*[http://www.ugo.com/channels/games/features/dndonline/default.asp Underground Online] B

*[http://www.worthplaying.com/article.php?sid=33440&mode=thread&order=0 Worth Playing] 8.9/10

==Media Coverage==

*[http://www.gamergod.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=304 Interview with Alex Rodberg & David Eckleberry from GenCon 2005 at GamerGod.com]

*[http://pcgamerpodcast.com/video/?p=6 PC Gamer Video Podcast #3 Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach]

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