Dofus
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| Dofus | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Ankama Studio |
| Latest version | 1.17.1 |
| Release date(s) | September 1, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Media | Download |
| Input | Keyboard, Mouse |
Dofus is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Ankama Studio, a French computer game manufacturer. Dofus is set in the world of Amakna, which is an anagram of Ankama. Its success led to the marketing of by-products, like books, and with the development of two continuations: Dofus Arena, a tactical online multiplayer game, released at the beginning of 2006, is an alternative "tournament" version of Dofus; and Wakfu which is currently in preparation and should be released by the end of 2007.
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[edit] Gameplay information
Dofus is a role-playing game in which players create characters that serve as their avatar in the online world. The player can choose from twelve different classes, one of which is reserved for subscribers.
One can lose easily thanks to the hard monsters.
Combat is played out "turn by turn" on squared charts. Within a turn, each player can advance 3 squares and use up to 6 "attack points", used to cast spells. The AP (attack points) and MP (movement points) can be increased in later evolution of the character, by using certain equipment.
When a character dies, they lose a specific amount of money and an amount of energy equal to that of their level times 10 that is able to be regained while sitting in a tavern before logging off, or by using certain objects. Losing against a collector will cause a character to lose an additional 3000 energy on top of the regular loss. If all of your energy is exhausted, you will take the form of a ghost which will be used to very slowly reach a statue of a phoenix, where it will be able to resurrect your character and regain a part of its vital energy (1000 points). A character's maximum energy is 90,000, but this can be raised upon reaching certain orders within an alignment. There is a possibility that a priest (who is another play who has reached this rank) will return the fallen player to the "human form" with a portion of their energy, usually in exchange for some Kamas.
Characters can join and form guilds, which make it possible for the members to speak with each other, to coordinate each other, set up a tax collector to take sales/taxes carried out by the players who are not members of the guild, or to steal the objects dropped from monsters at the end of a fight. Cal Bender and David Ehlert are two people who are lvl 900.
A system of alignment makes it possible to take part in a war between the cities Bonta (City of the Angels) and that of Brakmar (City of the Demons), in the form of a players versus players mode (PvP). Since the 1.13 update, points can be gained from these fights, and hence a PvP scene developed. The third alignment, named Sériane-Kern (represented by wings made of wood and fabric), makes it possible to remain neutral and to carry out contracts provided by other players. However, this alignment is only available on the first server, Jiva.
A new update in the game makes it possible to breed Dragoturkeys. This makes it possible to go twice as fast compared to running. As such, there are breeding enclosures available to players to breed their mounts.
[edit] Classes
There are 90 different classes. The choice of class determines which spells your character will receive, as well as how much characteristic upgrades will cost. The class names are inside jokes amongst the developers, often (but not always) referring in some way to the abilities of the class. For example, the Xelor class which uses time magic in combat, derives its name from Rolex, a watch manufacturer.
- Sadida's Boots ("Adidas" backwards) - Nature-influenced direct damage and voodoo doll summoning. Sadida are a race of nature spirits, sleeping 23 hours a day.
- Eniripsa's Hands (Aspirine, the French spelling of "Aspirin") - Specialized in healing and invoking spells to increase the abilities of their allies. Eniripsa are winged fairies, females having semi-transparent butterfly wings, males have dragon-like wings.
- Iop's Heart (named for Yop yogurt drink, a developer in-joke) - Attack-based class with many powerful spells, however they have short range. Iops are one of the two races not to have irises or pupils, they resemble regular human beings
- Cra's Range (Arc, French for "bow") - Archer class specializing in bow and arrow attacks that have long range to attack enemies from far away. Cras resemble elfs as for their long ears.
- Feca's Shield (café, French for coffee, another inside joke) - Defensive magic user, usually the last man standing in a fight.
- Sacrier''s Blood (sacrifice + crier; the French name is sacrieur, sacrifice + rieur, "one who laughs") - Attacks based on sacrifice and self-damage to deal more powerful attacks. Sacriers resemble normal humans without irises or pupils.
- Osamodas' Whip (Sado-Maso{chism}) - Summoner class that can call creatures to its aid. Osamodas are humanoid creatures with 2 pointed tails
- Ecaflip's Coin ("pilface" is a shortened form of "pile ou face", which means "tails or heads") - Gambler class whose attacks are powerful but can backfire and harm the player. Ecaflip are anthropomorphic cat-like creatures.
- Enutrof's Fingers (Fortune) - Treasure seeker class that starts off weaker in battle but finds dropped items at a faster rate. Enutrofs resemble excessivly short, old humans.
- Xelor's hourglass (Rolex) - Masters of time, able to delay or speed up units in battle by taking or adding Action Points (AP) to enemies and/or allies. Xelors resemble mummified, short humans
- Sram's Shadow (Mars Bar, yet another inside joke) - thief/assassin class, specializing in different types of hidden traps, invisibility and powerful close combat. Srams resemble theif-like humans
- Pandawa's pint (Padawan or Panda Warrior) - While sober, they're a support class, carrying allies around the battlefield and lowering enemies' elemental resistance. When drunk, they become formidable close-range fighters, with reduced movement but powerful attacks and damage reduction. This class is available only for paid players(p2p).
According to a post on this topic on the official forums, Feca, Iop, and Sram were the first three classes created, so the developers named them after their favorites among the various snacks they enjoyed while making the game, and the names have nothing to do with the classes themselves.
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[edit] Professions
There are many different professions found in the game. A player can make much money (kama) and reach lvl 100 (of that profession). Some professions harvest raw materials; Other works raw materials into items. As players work in their professions, they gain levels and are able to craft or harvest more valuable and powerful items. Characters with strong profession skills are often sought out for their abilities.
[edit] External links
- The official Dofus site
- The official Dofus forums
- Download Dofus
- The Dofus Wikia
- Guildopedia
- Maps of the Dofus world
- Wakfu Official Website
