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{{Infobox VG | title = |image = ||designer = |series = |engine = [[Gamebryo]]<ref name="introdoc"/> |version = Various stages |released = |genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Fantasy]] [[MMORPG]] |modes = [[Multiplayer game|Multiplayer]], [[Online game|Online]] |ratings = |platforms =[[Windows 2000]], [[Windows XP]], [[Windows Vista]]<ref name="introdoc"/> |media = [[Download]] |requirements = '''Minimum''':<br>P3 800MHz [[Central processing unit|CPU]], 256MB [[Random access memory|RAM]], 2.0GB [[Hard disk]] space, [[Graphics processing unit|GPU]] ([[Geforce2|Nvidia GeForce 2]] or greater), 1Gb Internet connection<br> '''Recommended''':<br>P4 2.4GHz [[Central processing unit|CPU]], 1.0GB [[Random access memory|RAM]], 2.0GB [[Hard disk]] space, [[Graphics processing unit|GPU]] ([[GeForce FX Series|Nvidia GeForceFX 5700]] or greater), Broadband Internet connection<br> <ref>{{cite web|title=System Requirements|publisher=Barunson Interactive|url=http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/download/download1.aspx|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> |input = [[Gamepad|USB Game Pad]], [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[mouse (computing)|Mouse (non-gameplay)]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Superb quality and action, Dragonica|publisher=Barunson Interactive|url=http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/board/GetBBS.aspx?BoardIdx=HBiBLZ9cNfg=&BBSIdx=FbSYD8F75E4=&categoryidx=&args=|accessdate=2009-04-24}}</ref> }} '''''Dragonica Online''''' is a 3D action [[Side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] [[MMORPG|MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game)]] developed by Barunson Interactive. Development has been ongoing since March 2006.<ref name="introdoc">{{cite web|title=Dragonica Introduction Document|publisher=Barunson Interactive|url=http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/download/document.aspx|accessdate=2009-04-24}}</ref> Operation of ''Dragonica'' is relegated to different publishers for their respective regions. It is a [[free-to-play]] game which includes a cash shop that allows for unique customization of player's characters.<ref name="iahitv">{{cite web|title=Dragonica Interview with IAHGames|url=http://news.mmosite.com/content/2008-08-01/20080801022044078,1.shtml|publisher=MMOsite.com|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> The game has been in Open Beta across Europe since June 10, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=Dragonica enters open beta in Europe - Massively|url=http://www.massively.com/2009/06/11/dragonica-enters-open-beta-in-europe/|publisher=Massively|accessdate=2009-09-16}}</ref>, has implemented the Kundara Content Update during August 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=Dragonica Europe: Kundara Dungeon and VanCliff Fortress|url=http://www.onrpg.com/MMO/Dragonica-Europe/news/Dragonica-Europe-Kundara-Dungeon-and-VanCliff-Fortress|publisher=OnRPG|accessdate=2009-09-16}}</ref> and has announced that the "Tales of the Damned" expansion will be introduced during October 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=gPotato Europe announces the first expansion for Dragonica: Tales of the Damned|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/102/1023040p1.html|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2009-09-16}}</ref>. The North American Open Beta Test began on August 18, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=THQ*ICE Dragonica Online Open Beta Test Countdown Page|url=http://dragonica.thqice.com/web/open_beta/|publisher=THQ*ICE|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> Characters created during the Open Beta Test will carry over to the commercial release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Information on Dragonica Online's Beta Test Phases|url=http://forums.thqice.com/showthread.php?t=269|publisher=THQ*ICE|accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> ==Gameplay== Players control a character in a three-dimensional plane but the scope of movement is mainly focused on the horizontal axis with limited vertical movement, much like the arcade style side-scrolling classics. In its current state, players can progress through 65 levels in the North American release with the level cap reaching as high as 80 on servers in Asia. Combat is action-based with moves performed in [[real-time]]. All combat is centered around the use of special skill sets on [[cooldown]]s. Players can also perform ground and aerial combos by utilizing certain skills in order to render enemies unable to retaliate but can also play the role of a healer or supporter when necessary. There is also a large number of missions and scenarios for a player to complete co-operatively with others. Each individual dungeon has one to four separate modes for advancement, each increasing in difficulty and not being accessible until the previous instance has been cleared. At the end of every mission sequence is a scenario that advances your character to the next stage of the game. ==Classes== At the beginning of the game, players are allowed to choose from one of four basic classes and accumulate levels in order to advance into deeper specialties with more abilities and skills. Classes include the '''warrior''', '''thief''', '''archer''', and the '''magician'''. Each class has a diverse [[skill tree]] in which players may place points into to acquire new skills or enhance ones that have already been obtained. The '''warrior''' is a melee-oriented class which focuses mainly on performing various air combos and ground techniques to keep enemies immobilized and weakened. In groups the warrior assumes the role of a "tank" though not in the conventional sense; the warrior is in charge of keeping enemies from reaching the mid-lines where the healers and ranged classes are ideally situated. Against bosses the warrior will often bear the brunt of the attacks due to the lack of ranged attacks. The warrior class can advance to become either a '''gladiator''' or '''knight'''. The '''thief''' class employs swift attacks and combos to annihilate waves of enemies. Focused around the use of claws, the thief is often seen on the frontlines alongside the warriors dealing damage and [[debuffing]] enemies at will. In group situations, the thief makes use of attacking from behind the enemy in order to increase the ranking score on mission maps. They specialize in and speed to tear down lines of enemies as quickly as possible. Oftentimes they are utilized as "cleaners" or "sweepers" in missions to pick up any enemies the frontline may have missed. The thief class can advance to become either a '''jester''' or '''assassin'''. The '''archer''' class wields bows, crossbows, and even gatling guns to lay waste to any enemies from afar. They are seen mainly in the mid-line in-between the healers and the melee classes. They capitalize on wreaking havoc on enemies by spamming one button to keep the enemy in midair to obtain as high of a ranking as possible in groups. Although their attack power is weaker than that of a warrior's, their attack speed and movement speed is among the fastest in the game. Archers can advance to become either a '''pathfinder''' or a '''arbalist'''. The '''magician''' is the game's token caster class. Seen very often in the frontlines, the magician is occupied with either healing and [[Buff (computer gaming)|buff]]ing the group or dealing massive amounts of [[area of effect]] damage to enemies. In groups the magician becomes one of the most valuable assets as they are able to heal the wounds of damaged allies and offer support from a distance, without ever getting caught up in the action itself. Magicians can advance to become either an '''monk''' or a '''battlemage'''. ==Missions== ''Dragonica'' features instances that allow players to gain access to items, experience, and currency as well as serve to advance the overall storyline in the game. These instances are known as "missions" and must be completed sequentially in order to unlock the final scenario that advances the plot. Each step in the mission becomes significantly more difficult than the previous and oftentimes requires a group to complete. Missions are often composed of four main mission modes (increasing in difficulty) and a fifth scenario (unlocked when the previous modes have been completed). Each step in the mission also features a grading system that attempts to rank players based on how a player has performed during that step. The grading system allows the player to obtain higher quality and quantity [[Looting (gaming)|loot]] based on that individual's performance and group contribution. Players will often be sent into these missions to complete important quests. Although many of these missions can be done by oneself, the benefits of tackling these missions with others far outweigh that of taking them on alone. Players in groups gain bonus experience and, with the right group [[composition]], will find it much easier to progress through the game. ==Cash Shop== Cash shop equipments may be soulcrafted and enchanted to increase the stats and defense of the player. Items range from changing your character's standard hairdos to seasonal costumes and attire. Several items from the cash shop include Enchantment Insurance to eliminate the possibility of a loss when enhancing or soulcrafting a character's equipment, or Experience Potions which allow for a character to receive an increase in experience received for the duration in which it is used. More recently, several cash shop items have been included which offer an assortment of random items much like the treasure chests found in [[Atlantica Online]]. ==Development== ICEE's Chinese ''Dragonica'' released their and no but yes Version 6 Open Beta on April 24, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=(Dream Dragon) Fire Shadow Version Open Beta today!|url=http://ml.playcool.com/m/event/2009-04/3876.shtml|publisher=ICE Entertainment|accessdate=2009-04-24}}</ref> Publisher of the North American version, THQ*ICE, has started the official service on October 15, 2009. As of August 31st, THQ*ICE will be shutting down their services and [[Gravity Interactive]] will continue North American publishing in late September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: Draconica THQ*ICE to Close.|publisher=Barunson Interactive|url=http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/intro/index.html|accessdate=2010-8-10}}</ref> </br> IAH and 8interactive's ''Dragonica'' for the SEA-ANZ region is currently in Open Beta.<ref name="iahcbtshift">{{cite web|title=IMPORTANT: CBT Shift and Extension!|url=http://dragonica.iahgames.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?id=38|publisher=IAHGames|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> gPotato Europe's EU English, French and German services began on June 10, 2009.<ref name="gpcbt">{{cite web|title=Dragonica goes on public release as Open Beta launches|url=http://en.gpotato.eu/Forum/Index.aspx?FCD=DRAGONICA_EN_N001&MODE=VT&TNO=19|publisher=gPotato Europe|accessdate=2009-06-20}}</ref> {{Expand list|date=April 2009}} {| border="1" class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Region ! Language(s) ! Publisher ! Alpha ! Alpha #2 ! Pre-CBT ! CBT ! OBT ! Full Release |- | [[China]] | [[Simplified Chinese]] | ICE Entertainment<ref>http://ml.playcool.com/</ref> | March 19–27, 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: ICEE Dragonica Marketing Manager on China CBT 1|publisher=CM Kaye|url=http://kaye.blogs.iahgames.com/2008/04/interview-china-dragonica-marketing.html|accessdate=2008-11-01}}</ref> | July 2008 | | November 6, 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=(China) Dragonica CBT launches on November 6|publisher=MMOsite.com|url=http://dragonica.mmosite.com/content/2008-11-05/20081105011421110.shtml|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> | February 26, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=Dragonica enters Open Beta in China!|publisher=MMOsite.com|url=http://dragonica.mmosite.com/content/2009-02-28/20090317232221749.shtml|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> | |- | [[Southeast Asia]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]] | [[English language|English]], [[Simplified Chinese]] | IAHgames<ref>http://dragonica.iahgames.com</ref> / 8interactive<ref>http://dragonica.8i.net.my/</ref> | June 14–15, 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=LATEST UPDATE!!! Focus-Group Revival|url=http://kaye.blogs.iahgames.com/2008/06/news-flash-focus-group-revival.html|publisher=CM Kaye|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> | July 24–28, 2008<ref name="iahitv"/> | February 13–14 & 20-21, 2009<ref name="iahalpha">{{cite web|title=Fall In Love With Dragonica!|url=http://kaye.blogs.iahgames.com/2009/01/fall-in-love-with-dragonica.html|publisher=CM Kaye|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> | May 7–18, 2009<ref name="iahcbtshift"/> | June 4, 2009<ref name="iahOpenBeta">{{cite web|title=8i Open Beta|url=http://dragonica.8i.net.my/site/index.php|publisher=第八互动 梦龙传团队|accessdate=2009-05-30}}</ref> | |- | [[Taiwan]], [[Hong Kong]], [[Macau]] | [[Traditional Chinese]] | GameFlier<ref>http://ml.gameflier.com/</ref> | | | | | May 25, 2009<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ml.gameflier.com/ |title=Closed Beta ends but Open Beta announced - May 25th - |publisher=gameflier}}</ref> | |- | [[Europe]] | [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], [[German language|German]] | gPotato Europe<ref>http://dragonica.gpotato.eu/</ref> | | | | May 13–22, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=- Dragonica Closed Beta Test 13th – 22nd of May - |publisher=gPotato Europe|url=http://en.dragonica.gpotato.eu/Announce/List.aspx|accessdate=2009-05-08}}</ref> | June 10, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=- Closed Beta ends but Open Beta announced - June 10th - |publisher=gPotato Europe|url=http://en.gpotato.eu/Forum/Index.aspx?FCD=DRAGONICA_EN_N001&MODE=VT&TNO=16}}</ref> |October 15, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title=- Commercial Release - October 15th - |publisher=gPotato Europe|url=http://en.dragonica.gpotato.eu/Announce/List.aspx?TC=0100000000&TNO=31162}}</ref> |- | [[North America]] | [[English language|English]] | THQ*ICE<ref>http://dragonica.thqice.com/</ref> Gravity Interactive, Inc. (As of August 31, 2010)<ref>http://forums.warpportal.com/index.php?/topic/2664-official-announcement-from-barunson-interactive/</ref> | | March 30 - April 1, 2009 | | May 29, 2009<ref>http://dragonica-online.blogspot.com/2009/05/dragonica-online-preview-beta-test.html</ref> | June 30, 2009<ref>http://dragonica.thqice.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1230&page=1</ref> - July 14, 2009 | August 5, 2009 | October 15, 2009<ref>{{cite web|title= -Dragonica Online Grand Opening: October 15th|url=http://dragonica.thqice.com/show_article.html?dragonica_online_grand_opening|http://dragonica.thqice.com/show_article.html?dragonica_online_grand_opening|accessdate=2009-10-12}}</ref> |- | [[Korea]] | [[Korean language|Korean]] | PlayNC<ref>http://dragon.plaync.co.kr/</ref> | | | | April 17–23, 2008<ref>{{cite web|title=Dragonica proceeds Closed Beta Test on April 17|url=http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/board/GetBBS.aspx?BoardIdx=HBiBLZ9cNfg=&BBSIdx=VjmNOTUZH7w=|publisher=Barunson Interactive|accessdate=2009-04-23}}</ref> | September 1, 2010 | |- | [[Thailand]] | [[Thai Language|Thai]] | ONENET<ref>{{cite web|title=- Dragonica Thailand|url=http://www.dragonica.in.th/}}</ref> | | | |December 1–8, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Thai Closed Beta|url=http://www.dragonica.in.th}}</ref> |December 23, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Thai Open Beta|url=http://www.dragonica.in.th}}</ref> |December 23, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Thai Official launch|url=http://www.dragonica.in.th}}</ref> |- | [[Russia]] | [[Russian language|Russian]] | Nival Group<ref>{{cite web|title=- Nival Group signs liecense for Russian dragonica|url=http://www.nival.com/eng/news/1406/document2358.shtml}}</ref> | | | |December 11–21, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Russian Closed Beta Start|url=http://www.zzima.com/dragonica/events/document2096.phtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=- Russian Closed Beta end|url=http://www.zzima.com/dragonica/events/document2373.phtml}}</ref> |December 24, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Russian Open Beta Start|url=http://www.zzima.com/dragonica/events/document2426.phtml}}</ref> | |- | [[Japan]] | [[Japanese Language|Japanese]] | Nexon Japan<ref>{{cite web|title=- Dragonica Japan|url=http://dragonica.nexon.co.jp/}}</ref> | | | |December 23–28, 2009 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Japanese Closed Beta|url=http://dragonica.nexon.co.jp/info/detail.asp?p=1&seq=6}}</ref> |January 6, 2010 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Japanese Open Beta|url=http://dragonica.nexon.co.jp/info/detail.asp?seq=15}}</ref> |January 20, 2010 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Japanese Official launch|url=http://dragonica.nexon.co.jp/info/detail.asp?seq=29&cat=4}}</ref> |- | [[Philippines]] | [[English language|English]] | Egames<ref>{{cite web|title=- Dragonica Ph|url=http://www.e-games.com.ph/}}</ref> |December 2009 |April 1 - May 3, 2010 | |July 19, 2010 <ref>{{cite web|title=- Ph Close Beta|url=http://dragonicablog.e-games.com.ph/?p=566}}</ref> - August 18, 2010 |August 24, 2010 | |} ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== * [http://dragonica.barunsoninter.com/ Official Barunson Interactive Site] * [http://dragonica.gpotato.eu/ Official European Site] * [http://en.dragonica.gpotato.eu/ Official UK Site] * [http://fr.dragonica.gpotato.eu/ Official French Site] * [http://de.dragonica.gpotato.eu/ Official German Site] * [http://dragonica.thqice.com/ Official North American Site] * [http://dragonica.gamepedia.com/Dragonica_Wiki ''Dragonica Fan Wiki''] on Wiki.com [[Category:2008 video games]] [[Category:Massively multiplayer online role-playing games]] [[Category:Multiplayer video games]] [[Category:NCsoft]] [[Category:Video games developed in South Korea]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[de:Dragonica]] [[fr:Dragonica]] [[ja:ドラゴニカ]] [[pt:Dragonica]] [[ru:Драконика]] [[uk:Драконіка]] [[zh:夢幻龍族傳說]]
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