Each quest has a base level, with the XP reward lessened if any of the party members are above that level. Quests are organized by level, difficulty, length, and patron.

The game has some differences from the D&D 3.5 rule set, some of which are due to differences in the dynamics of video game combat versus tabletop gaming. Players create their characters following the revised edition of D&D 3.5 rule-set fashion, for play in both indoor and outdoor environments. Players interact via screen chat windows, or by voice chat among party members. A party system emphasizes multiple players forming groups, by accessing by the grouping panel. Characters move in 3D via directional keys and may dodge long range attacks. Items and action abilities may be placed and activated within a toolbar on screen.

The game can be controlled either by keyboard or gamepad, with the ability to remap actions to suit the player.

The camera follows behind the player and can be adjusted to view surroundings, or can be changed to a first-person perspective. The game is an action role-playing game with elements of real-time combat. Interactive Entertainment to Daybreak Game Company.

The publishing of the game would transfer from Warner Bros. On December 19, 2016, it was announced that Turbine would no longer develop the game, rather a new studio was formed under the name Standing Stone Games, the staff of whom would be ex-Turbine. On September 9, 2009, the game became free to play, with a micro-transaction store players can gain VIP status by paying a subscription fee, which garners them additional rewards every month.

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