History VideoGame / AgeOfConan

* DiabolusExNihilo: The 'World Boss' events that were added to the game in 2013 produce super-powerful bosses that dwarf the threats ordinarily faced by maximum-level characters. It takes dozens of [=PCs=] working in relays to finish them off... but they really don't have anything to do with the game-world at large.

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[KnightInShiningArmor Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], [[ArcherArchetype Ranger]] and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]].

''Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures'' is a MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame set in the [[TheVerse universe]] of Franchise/ConanTheBarbarian, originally created by Creator/RobertEHoward; and developed by Funcom. It was originally released in 2008. As of July 2011, it has moved away from the original subscription-only model to a hybrid [[Webcomic/PennyArcade "Freemium"]] model, with a combination of free and paid content.

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[KnightInShiningArmor Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], {{Ranger}} and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]].

The world is remarkably faithful to Howard's original stories; with notable influences from both film versions (the original by John Milius starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the 2011 remake by Marcus Nispel starring Jason Momoa). Unsurprisingly, it partakes of many of the tropes present in its source material; as well as many specific to {{MMORPG}}s. Nearly all of the background music in the game is inspired by, or taken directly from, the [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome soundtrack of the first movie]].

* LevelLockedLoot: Just as inexplicable as it is in most MMOs. Maybe more: in addition to the usual GameplayAndStorySegregation that affects armor, weapons, food and drink, you are [[YouHaveResearchedBreathing too dumb to ride a horse]] until level 40, at which time you also finally figure out ''how to wear a cape.''

* HandWave: The original Conan mythos would have... in fact, ''did...'' regard teleportation and spontaneous return from death as black magic of the highest order. But this is a MMORPG, so you have to have them. Averted by some clever story work for some other things - for instance, the sudden upsurge of Cimmerian heroes visiting foreign lands is a consequence of their natural curiosity at hearing that one of their own now sits on the throne of a mighty kingdom.

* HotterAndSexier: This was perhaps the first MMORPG to feature female nudity. Additionally, prostitutes can be found in several locations throughout the game world.

* LevelLockedLoot: Just as inexplicable as it is in most massive multiplayers. Maybe more: in addition to the usual GameplayAndStorySegregation that affects armor, weapons, food and drink, you are [[YouHaveResearchedBreathing too dumb to ride a horse]] until level 40, at which time you also finally figure out ''how to wear a cape.''

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[spoiler:[[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[KnightInShiningArmor Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], {{Ranger}} and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]]]].

* DarkIsNotEvil: You can play as an [[MurderInc assassin]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], [[TheNecromancer necromancer]], [[SummonMagic demonologist]] or [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]] and still choose to aid those in need and defend the weak.

* DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Dying means a short debuff; but it also allows you to teleport to any previously-located respawn point, making it a useful way to travel [[BackTracking at times]].

* FakeLongevity: The game suffered from this trope at its initial time of release - lots of TwentyBearAsses and BackTracking. Updates, expansions and a focus on more character-driven content have ''nearly'' removed all trace of the trope.

* MagicIsEvil: In keeping with the literary inspiration, almost all the magic-wielding classes use some form of BlackMagic: at best a mage is a WellIntentionedExtremist. Fortunately, if you race through town followed by your pack of skinless demons, [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight the city guard don't bat an eye.]]
** The two exceptions are Priests of Mitra, who receive divine gifts from their benevolent god, and Bear Shamans, whose power is totemic.

* WorldOfBuxom: The models provided don't even allow for female player characters with a modest bust size, even using the advanced customization feature. Even the smallest-breasted women in this game would be considered stacked in real life.

* DarkestAfrica[=/=]TheSavageSouth: Stygia is this, being full of [[ReligionOfEvil death-loving cults]] who worship [[GodOfEvil dark gods]] and practice BlackMagic; a population that will willingly sacrifice themselves in whatever way their evil masters tell them to - all ruled by an EvilSorceror whom only King Conan himself could possibly hope to face and survive. It is a land regarded with awe and fear all across Hyboria. To drive the point home, two of the player factions (Aquilonia and Cimmeria) are busy repelling invasions, despite the [[TheKingdom great wealth and power]] of Aquilonia and the legendary reputation Cimmeria [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy has for its warriors]]. Nobody... ''nobody...'' is trying to invade [[TheEmpire Stygia.]]

* FightingIrish: ''Creator/RobertEHoward'' wrote the Cimmerians as ancestors of the Gaels: the stone age clans that would later become the Irish and Scottish people. Hence the Cimmerians in game have strong Irish/Scottish accents, art and architecture with a strongly Celtic aesthetic, and a talent for battle.

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[spoiler:[[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[TheChampion Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], {{Ranger}} and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]]]].

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[spoiler:[[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[KnightInShiningArmor Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], {{Ranger}} and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]]]].

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well. The available classes are: [[MurderInc Assassin]], [[BarbarianHero Barbarian]], [[{{Druid}} Bear Shaman]], [[TheLeader Conqueror]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[SummonMagic Demonologist]], [[KnightInShiningArmor Guardian]], [[DemonicPossession Herald of Xotli]], {{Necromancer}}, [[BadassPreacher Priest of Mitra]], {{Ranger}} and [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]].

* AnAdventurerIsYou: Played pretty much straight, with many classes falling into the traditional roles. However, there are also some uncommon hybrid classes as well.

* PurelyAestheticGender: Temporarily subverted: A short period after the game's launch, females did less damage in melee combat, due to slower attack animations. Otherwise, the trope is in full force; to the degree that even the more "mature" dialog choices are available [[HoYay regardless of character gender]].

* DarkIsNotEvil: You can play as an [[MurderInc assassin]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[TheNecromancer necromancer]], [[SummonMagic demonologist]] or [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]] and still choose to aid those in need and defend the weak.

* DarkIsNotEvil: You can play as an [[MurderInc assassin]], [[BlackKnight Dark Templar]], [[TheNecromancer necromancer]], demon-summoner or [[SinisterMinister Tempest of Set]] and still choose to aid those in need and defend the weak.

* VaporWear: Many of the clothes worn by female player characters and {{NPC}}s make it obvious that they don't wear undergarments.

** Characters can be played completely naked, with the exception of genitalia, which is covered by a sort of unremovable g-string brief. Fighting this way is generally not a good idea - without armor you'll be shredded.

* {{Fanservice}}: Characters can be played completely naked, with the exception of genitalia, which is covered by a sort of unremovable g-string brief. Fighting this way is generally not a good idea - without armor you'll be shredded.

* OrcusOnHisThrone: Thoth-Amon, the game's BiggerBad, is perpetually plotting in his evil lair.

* DiabolusExNihilo: The 'World Boss' events that were added to the game in 2013 produce super-powerful bosses that dwarf the threats ordinarily faced by maximum-level characters. It takes dozens of PCs working in relays to finish them off... but they really don't have anything to do with the game-world at large.

* AdjectiveAnimalAlehouse: The Thirsty Dog Inn.
* AffablyEvil. Some [=NPCs=], like the [[SinisterMinister Set priest]] quest-giver in Keshatta. He isn't condesending and thanks and congratulates you for a job well done, even if said job is killing deviants of [[ReligionOfEvil his religion]].

''Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures'' is a MassivelyMultiplayerOnlineRolePlayingGame set in the [[TheVerse universe]] of Franchise/ConanTheBarbarian, originally created by Creator/RobertEHoward; and developed by Funcom. It was originally released on 2008. As of July 2011, it has moved away from the original subscription-only model to a hybrid [[Webcomic/PennyArcade "Freemium"]] model, with a combination of free and paid content.