DAOC - Load It Up Contest Winners : DAOC News

It's time to announce the winners from our Load It Up contest. There were so many great entries and we had a blast reading all of them. Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to all of our winners!


Load It Up Contest Winners

All winners will be seeing their entries at a loading screen in game during the next couple of days. So look for them when you are zoning!

Tip: A quick way to make new friends is to join a guild! – Wicoclya, Gareth

Tip: At level 10, you may start a quest to get your first horse! – Cardenale, Guinevere

Tip: Abilities can be set to a single keystroke by using the /qbind command in game. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Blocking rate is capped at 75 percent in RvR. Parry rate is capped at 50 percent. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Buff shears and disease spells do not break root or snare effects. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Check the Camelot Herald Grab Bag every Friday for helpful questions. – Cardenale, Guinevere

Tip: Did you know salvaging and trinketing non-crafted weapons/armor before you sell to a vendor can fetch you more money? – Crystaa, Guinevere

Tip: For every one member of Albion you see, assume there at least two others near by. – Tirium, Percival

Tip: Forming a battlegroup to coordinate a siege is more efficient than using region chat. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Guild Merit bonuses are very helpful. Remind your Guildmasters to activate one every 24 hours! - HealerBob, Mordred

Tip: Have you done "Saving Zarees" yet? – Hummm, Gaheris

Tip: Higher level gear may not affect you and will wear out rather quickly. – Cardenale, Guinevere

Tip: It is much faster to pan your camera with your mouse than with your keyboard. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: It is wise to learn the abilities of your enemies before engaging them in combat. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Jewelry items without + to skill do not require repairs, even at 70% condition. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: 'Kiting' in-game refers to running away from a monster while keeping it in range of an attack. – Caliwyn, Palomides

Tip: Lower-end computers will perform better in RvR zones if you set character models to Classic. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Never give out your account information, even to people you think you can trust. – Isadia, Gareth

Tip: Not sure of your range? Set a ground target at your spell's maximum range. /macro (spell's range) /groundset (spell's range) – Caliwyn, Palomides

Tip: Power Fonts do not affect players while in combat. – Mabel, Palomides

Tip: ROG is an acronym for Random Object Generator and is commonly used when referencing a unique item that drops in the game. – Saninys, Guinevere

Tip: RNG is an acronym for the Random Number Generator mechanism that randomizes game actions. – Saninys, Guinevere

Tip: Stay on the move. Standing still makes you an easy target in RvR. – Kudalhar, Morgan Le Fay

Tip: Task Dungeons and Aurulite Instanced Dungeons are a good source of income when you are broke. – Venciint, Bedevere

Tip: While crafting, using orange con recipes to skill up will bring your crafting skill up faster. – Caliwyn, Palomides

Tip: You can use /XP OFF to save your free level before talking to your trainer! – Tegumbu, Gareth

Tip: You will gain more experience fighting monsters in the Frontiers, Battlegrounds, and RvR Dungeons. – Isadia, Gareth



Hint: A Firbolg with a scythe isn’t the gardener. – Kuldahar, Morgan Le Fay

Hint: A Sylvan's bark is worse than their bite. – Eximar, Merlin

Hint: Bonedancers are bad pet owners. Just look at their pets. – Controllerofthedead, Bors

Hint: Have you ever seen two healers duel? No. That's because it's still not over! – Jumamu, Nimue

Hint: It isn't just about using your abilities; it's about using them at the right time. – Isadia, Gareth

Hint: Necromancer pets are scared of boats. – Xavokal, Tristan

Hint: Spamming chat channels and using all capital letters will NOT get you a group. – Isadia, Gareth

Hint: There are no relics located at Benowyc, Crauchon, or Bledmeer bridges. – Isadia, Gareth

Hint: Treating other players with respect will in turn earn you respect. – Isadia, Gareth



Myth: Haste spells or potions lower the length of time spell casters are interrupted. – Isadia, Gareth

Myth: Lurikeens carry pots of gold in their pants. – Isadia, Gareth

Myth: Making mock sheep calls will not attract all Highlanders in the area to you! – Olvie, Guinevere

Myth: You can kill a Troll for Troll Blood. – Dfuzed, Merlin



Always oil your chain mail after each river crossing! – Everrcleer, Merlin

If it is red it is DEAD! – Kilgortrout, Merlin

Pwned is pronounced exactly how it's spelled. – Cardenale, Guinevere

Today's Realmland Security Advisory: Use bridges with caution. There is an elevated level of stealthers and a high risk of poison-spikes. – Longwind, Gawaine

Thanks to everyone who entered, please keep an eye on the Herald for upcoming contests!