Champions of Norrath
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(Playstation 2 - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Snowblind Studios Inc.
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
10 Feb 2004
Champions of Norrath is an action RPG and dungeon crawler based on the EverQuest universe. There are five character classes to choose from (Barbarian Warrior, Wood Elf Ranger, High Elf Cleric, Dark Elf Shadow Knight, Erudite Wizard), each may be male or female. The game spans five acts that cover various randomly generated locations across the world of Norrath.
Players can enjoy up to four players on a single console offline using a multitap, and up to four players online - one per console - via a broadband connection using the Sony Network Adapter.
Champions of Norrath was released on 10th February 2004 for the PlayStation 2. The game is an RPG with a mix of action and exploration elements, where players can choose their character class and embark on a quest to save the world of Norrath from various threats.
The gameplay involves exploring randomly generated locations, fighting monsters, and completing quests to progress through the story. Players can also form parties with up to three other characters to tackle challenging levels and bosses.
eBay Product ID:
10497 (United States)
UPC-A:
814582404428 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-20565 (USA)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Microphones Supported:
USB Headset
Input Devices Required:
Microphone
Number of Online Players:
4 Players
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-4 Players
Additional Hardware Supported:
Multitap
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Number of Offline Players via Multitap:
1-4 Players
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Keyboard Compatible
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Ethernet Compatible, Network Adaptor
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action RPG where players take on the role of a hero defending the wood elf city of Kelethin from a goblin and orc invasion. You'll engage in combat, customize your character's settings, and uncover the mystery behind the assault.
Story
Introduction
Kelethin, the treetop city of the Faydwer wood elves, is under siege! An army of goblins and orcs have cornered the peaceful elves, forcing them to seek help from the outside or face being driven from their cherished home.
Your auspicious arrival in Kelethin during its darkest hour gives the wood elf king, Liethkorías, the glimmer of hope he's been seeking. He pleads for your assistance in turning back the assault, even as flaming shot from the invaders' catapults rain fire all around.
The harried elves have little to offer you in the way of supplies, but their situation is desperate, and your chance for adventure and glory is great! Can you make the difference and turn the tide of the battle? What lurks behind this brutal and uncharacteristically well-organized campaign against the wood elves of Faydwer?
Main Menu
Following the cinematic introduction, you are presented with the following options in the main menu:
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Start New Game: Begins a new game.
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Load Saved Game: Loads a previously saved game from an attached memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2).
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Options: Adjusts your game settings and preferences.
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Credits: Displays a list of those involved in the production of Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest.
Options Menu
Set your gameplay preferences from this menu:
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Music: Adjusts the volume of music during play.
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SFX: Increases or decreases the amount of sound effects heard during play, such as sword swings and coins jingling.
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Controls: Customizes the default controller assignments.
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Combat Camera Swivel: Toggles automatic camera movement behind the character during combat. Default ON.
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Reverse Camera Inputs: Reverses the direction the camera moves when adjusting it left or right with the right analog stick. Default OFF.
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Vibration: Toggles the vibration feedback in the DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller. Default ON.
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Stereo: Toggles between stereo and mono audio output. Default ON.
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Blood: Toggles graphical detail in combat. Default OFF.
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Subtitles: Toggles on or off the display of text during cinematic scenes. Default ON.
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Damage Text: Toggles on or off the display of damage messages during combat. Default ON.
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Player Markers: Toggles on or off the colored markers that differentiate players during multiplayer games. Default ON.
Headset Settings
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Enable On/Off turns voice chat functionality on or off.
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Local echo is exactly that. It echoes the user's voice back.
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Record adjusts the volume of your outgoing voice.
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Playback adjusts the volume you hear.
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Threshold is the volume level at which you will start broadcasting. Any sound quieter than the level set will not be transmitted.
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The threshold line can be viewed next to "Volume".
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Volume is an indicator. The solid bar indicates how loud the headset input is, the white line is the threshold.
Controls
directional buttons
Menu item selection (up/down)
● button
Back to previous menu/backspace
▲ button
No function
■ button
No function
X button
Select highlighted item
L1 button
Switch equipped melee and range weapons/cycle left through inventory tabs
L2 button
Quaff mana potion
L3 button
Center camera behind character
R1 button
Block attacks/cycle right through inventory tabs
R2 button
Quaff healing potion
R3 button
Open automap
left analog stick
Move character
right analog stick
Rotate camera view
START button
Pause game, options menu
SELECT button
Character inventory
Hold ■ hit SELECT
Use gate scroll
Enemies & Characters
Barbarian Warrior
A physically powerful character, the barbarian warrior tends to bring the battle to his enemies, and has many abilities that aid in melee combat.
Wood Elf Ranger
Agile, strong, and deadly with both melee and ranged weapons-especially the bow-the wood elf ranger also has access to some magical abilities.
High Elf Cleric
Wise and adept at invoking the powers of the gods for healing, protection, and attack, the high elf cleric is also a skilled combatant with a particular affinity for blunt weapons.
Erudite Wizard
Possessing great intelligence, the erudite wizard is not as skilled in hand-to-hand combat, but more than makes up for this shortfall with a devastating arsenal of magical abilities.
Dark Elf Shadowknight
Strong and cunning, the dark elf shadowknight brings combat prowess and skill with dark magic together in a powerful combination.
How to Play
Your Quest Begins
Once you create your character, your adventure begins!
Main Game Screen
This is the main game screen. The three bars in the upper left corner track your character's vital statistics.
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Health (red bar): This displays your character's hit points. If this bar is depleted, your character will die.
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Experience (green bar): This displays the progress toward your next level. When this bar fills completely, you will attain a new level.
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Mana (blue bar): This displays your character's pool of magical energy, which is used to activate special abilities.
Auto-map
Press the R3 button once to bring up a large, transparent auto-map (if available in your character's location). Your character will be marked with a triangle on the map.
Press the R3 button a second time to reduce the auto-map size. Pressing the R3 button a third time will close the auto-map.
Spell Book and Quick Ability Menu
The Spell book is opened by pressing the button on the special abilities screen. A radial menu will appear; this is your character's spell book. Special abilities may be placed in this spell book, and you may select special abilities to be included here.
From the main gameplay screen, a Quick Ability Menu may be opened by pressing any direction on the directional pad. Your spell book will appear as a radial menu.
You may assign a quick use button to two of your special abilities, either the button or the button. Simply move the highlight around the radial menu to a special ability using the directional pad, and then press the Quick Ability button you wish to assign to the selected ability. You may change these button assignments at any time.
Character Detail Screens
During gameplay, press the SELECT button to view your character's important details, such as weapons, armor, items, quests, and skills. These are each represented by an icon in the tabs at the top of the screen.
You may move between the screens by pressing the R1 or L1 buttons, or moving the pointer and clicking on a tab.
On any of the inventory screens, you may equip or unequip an item by pointing at it and pushing the X button. You may also drop items by pointing at them and pressing the button.
Controlling Your Character
Here are the basics of moving your character through the world, performing actions, and using special abilities.
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Moving: You direct your character's movement by using the left analog stick on your controller.
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Attacking or Breaking Items: To attack a creature with an equipped weapon, position your character for the attack (move close and face your target for melee attacks, or face your target for ranged attacks) and press the X button.
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You may break or smash items like barrels and boxes that you find by pressing the X button.
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Pushing Items: Some items you encounter in the game can be moved by pushing them. Simply move your character against the item, and he or she will push it in the direction you wish (not able to push items during online game play).
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Performing Actions: To interact with NPCs, such as shopkeepers, or perform other actions, such as opening chests, pulling levers, and picking up items, press the button.
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Blocking: You may block some attacks against your character by holding the R1 button.
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Dodge: Give ground and avoid attacks by holding R1 and pressing L1.
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Rotating the Camera: Use the right analog stick to shift and adjust the position of the view camera.
Saving Your Game
As you progress through the game, you will encounter large stone pedestals, atop which rest stone spheres. These are save points.
The save points become active the first time you approach them. Press the Action button (default button is the) when standing near one to save your game.
Pausing the Game
You may pause your game by pressing the START button. This will open the Pause Menu:
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Return to Game: This will return you to your active game.
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Use Gate Scroll: Choose this to use a gate scroll from your inventory and return to a safe point.
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Load Game: Choose this to load up a previously saved game.
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Options: Adjust your settings and preferences from the menu.
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Add/Remove Players: This will allow your friends (up to 4 players) to join your game by importing their saved characters into open player slots.
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To add players and import their characters, their controller and memory card must be connected to an available slot in the PlayStation®2 system.
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Exit to Menu: This will return you to the Main Menu.
Portals
Throughout the game you will encounter stone pedestals that can be used as portals. These pedestals look similar to the save game pedestals, except a diamond-shaped crystal rests at their tops. As your character approaches them, the portal pedestals will become active.
With portals, your character may travel from one portal location to another instantly, saving you travel time, particularly when you wish to return to a city to sell items, for example. When you approach a portal pedestal, press the Action button (default button is the). You will be given a list of portals you have activated. Choose which you'd like to travel to and press the X button. You will be transported to your chosen portal location.
Gate Scrolls
Gate scrolls will whisk your character from whatever location he or she is in and deposit them at a safe point. The safe point location will depend on which leg of the storyline you are currently exploring.
You must possess at least one Gate scroll in your inventory to use this option. There are two ways
Tips & Maps
Fire Weapons
Enchants a weapon with flames, causing additional damage to your enemy. At higher skill ranks, the enchantment will be granted to the weapons of nearby friends.
Cone of Fire
Creates a flaming jet extending outward and lasting as long as you hold down the ability button or until your mana is exhausted.
Blunt Weapons
This is your skill at using blunt weapons, such as hammers and maces. The damage you inflict with such weapons increases as your character's skill rank rises.
Slashing
This is your skill at using slashing weapons, such as swords and axes. The damage you inflict with such weapons increases as your character's skill rank rises.
Disease Bolt
A bolt of contagion fired at your enemy that causes damage as well as disease that will continue to damage the target. At higher skill ranks, the bolt will begin to track enemies.
Bind Wound
Improves your health regeneration rate with each skill rank.
Life Tap
Has a chance of siphoning off the dissipating life energy of defeated enemies, boosting your character's own health or mana.
Disease Trail
Creates clouds of pestilent vapors behind your character that cause damage to enemies entering them and for as long as they remain within them.
Endurance
Improves your character's ability to carry heavy loads. As the skill rank increases, so too does the load capacity your character is able to handle before becoming overly encumbered.
Engulfing Darkness
Envelops an enemy in a clinging shroud of damaging darkness that can also cause confusion and will continue to harm the target after the initial attack.
Disease Shield
Creates a cloud of infectious fumes around your character that causes damage to enemies that enter its area of effect. The cloud remains centered on your character for its duration.
Riposte
Allows your character to redirect damage against him or her back at the enemy. As the skill rank rises, so does the chance for your character to riposte an attack and the damage your character causes to the enemy.
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