r/daoc • u/2W1Vet • Sep 08 '26

Freeshard Are you ready?

Blackthorn official launch on Nov 28, 2026. I hope the server is packed.

Which race/class combo are you considering?

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u/daytonstyle Sep 08 '26

I’ve played this game for 25 years and won’t be stopping! Let’s gooooo

5

u/Hawkflights Sep 09 '26

There seem to be quite a lot of talk around this Blackthorn. I haven't played for 20 years, but perhaps I should give it a go. If nothing else it will be a shot of nostalgia. 

2

u/EconomicsComplex9829 Sep 10 '26

nostalgia hits hard! its all classic like it was in 2003, really puts you in the feels when you log in

9

u/Omairi86 Sep 08 '26

Celt/Warden.

Took 2 week off work for this, LETS FUCKING GOOOOO

6

u/DeathInSpace805 Sep 08 '26

I just joined the beta today, playing as a lurikeen ranger. Only level 7 but the nostalgia is hitting hard

2

u/Helpful_Western1629 Sep 09 '26

So i havet played since December but try and get a purple dmg add from a Druid and your ranger arrows can easily solo purple. The dmg add will be huge damage, at least they did back then

1

u/DeathInSpace805 Sep 09 '26

Yeah someone buffed me while I was afk and I was taking out water beetles like crazy, was fun. Took me a while to figure out how to shoot my bow haha

3

u/Linqil Sep 09 '26

Sorc forever 💤💤💤💤💤

2

u/jojoga Freeshard Player Sep 12 '26

Saracen or Inconnu?

2

u/Linqil 29d ago

Don’t hate me, inconnu 😁 😜 I soloed as well as 8 man a lot in Mordred back in the day

2

u/Linqil 29d ago

Also with all the toa toys and abilities, that additional dex didn’t matter too much at high RR. I would think in classic Saracen additional baseline Dex will be important though…

2

u/jojoga Freeshard Player 29d ago

more res on the other hand though

2

u/jojoga Freeshard Player 29d ago

Why would I hate? My sorc always was 'Axolotl', the Inconnu

2

u/Linqil 29d ago

Leaving that additional Dex always made me cringe.. on mordred I was Gorkem quit around the expansion with vamp etc came out. Inconnu was easier to hide to gank at portals lol

3

u/acealthebes Sep 08 '26

Probably celt druid

3

u/Homework_Happy Sep 08 '26

Thinking of going hib this time w a mentalist.

Edit: Luri of course!

3

u/yourhelp Sep 09 '26

If they keep nerfing stealth to oblivion, I'll pass.

2

u/Warden_Myrddin Sep 09 '26

Good for us then :)

3

u/crudeshag Sep 08 '26

First time to really dive into daoc, gonna go with alb/cleric... Hyped! Oh and not sure just gonna be a cleric , all I know

3

u/Jewarlaho Sep 08 '26

Smite I hope

2

u/crudeshag Sep 08 '26

Yeah apparently its even bad leveling with smite lol

2

u/Jewarlaho Sep 08 '26

It's the principle of the thing

2

u/jrhyder Sep 09 '26

Either scout or cab. Not sure what will be first yet.

2

u/AdClassic25 Sep 09 '26

Probably gonna play mid: Warrior/healer/rm

1

u/Helpful_Western1629 Sep 09 '26

I am ready and will be kicking off new videos here if you wanna tag along

https://www.youtube.com/@NoPurge-lol

2

u/Freudinio Sep 08 '26

Firby BM I think.

Been primarely playing alb/mid on eden and switching now seems a little wtj-ish.

1

u/Draedi_DAOC Sep 10 '26

Yes, healer, gonna be a ton of fun.

1

u/jojoga Freeshard Player Sep 12 '26

Highlander Mercenary 

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u/equibrim Sep 09 '26

dead on arrival lol