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Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (W3K) is a free-to-play action strategy MMO (Massively-Multiplayer Online Game) based on the well-known Chinese Novel 三国演义, which has influenced the cultures of every nation in East Asia.

Set in the era of epic power struggles between the three warring states, Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms surpasses the traditional framework of monotonous leveling in other MMOs with a huge number of refreshing teamwork elements in the game.

Strategize effective national policies, cut off opponents’ food supply, band together and triumph in a bloody showdown against other heroes on the main battlefield in order to capture your enemies’ city and savor the sweet taste of victory!

Start as an ordinary soldier and rise up the ranks through interactions, battles and alliances with other players and the legendary heroes of the 3 Kingdoms. Placing an emphasis on the dynamic actions of a soldier through its unique game play, you would not want to miss out on this exciting epic warfare.

With 5 years of in-depth research and development into the game, Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (W3K) achieved a record turnover of 5 million Korean WON in a short time span. The game is developed by WeMade Entertainment in Korea and published by Asiasoft in Singapore and Malaysia. Singapore will carry the English version while Malaysia will publish the Chinese version of the game.

Gameplay
W3K has unique gameplay capabilities as it is joypad compatible and playable using normal keyboard and mouse.

Upon logging on to W3K, you face a multitude of tasks and decisions such as coordinating the provision of your food supply, strategic re-deployment of generals, engaging in the political art of drafting national policies, launching 50-men troop sneak attacks on enemy’s city gate. Each day brings about a new challenge.

Devise the perfect stratagem to penetrate the enemy’s first line of defence while your comrades sneak behind enemy lines to sabotage their food supply and steal important information, the varying combinations of gameplay make for an intriguing and absorbing experience.

In addition to the 100 VS.100 massive showdowns between players on the main battlefield, you can also call upon your nation’s renowned warriors to join in the fray. Whether its resupplying your troops with food or reinforcing your troops with archers, immerse yourself in the real war  and watch it come to life in W3K.

The outcome of the nation wars in W3K does not rely solely on the levels and equipment of the players. To achieve victory, real-time analysis of ongoing battles, rapid re-deployment of forces and great teamwork also play critical roles.

Character Classes
There are four classes, each able to wield three types of different weapons.

Swordsman: The Swordsman is a cheerful and optimistic hot-blooded libertine with no outlets for his energy. He later gathered some men and formed a group. His group grew stronger as they won battles after battles. When he realized he could not realize his ambitions with such small achievements, he gradually lost interest and retreated to obscurity. Soon, news of heroes looking to expand their territories spread to his ears. Encouraged, the swordsman now dreams of making a name for himself by performing heroic deeds in a turbulent time.

Crusader: Orphaned at a very young age with no kinship, the Crusader went on to experience difficulties and hardship unimaginable in the world. After the death of her parents in a widespread epidemic, she wandered alone throughout the country. During a chance meeting on her travels, she met a hermit who took pity on her and taught her swordplay. However, the death of her teacher left her alone once again and she now earns a living as a hired assassin. Warrior: The Warrior goes to war hoping to be recognized for her achievements. With the heart of a patriot, she volunteered to join the military to become a soldier at a tender age. Serving in the army also allowed her to improve and refine her skills as a fighter. With a sense of justice and filial piety, she serves the nation wholeheartedly, never hesitating to lend a helping hand to any peasants in need.

Brute: The Brute finally overcame his long-standing resentment for the world after an awakening. Blessed with a strong and tough built, he is naturally a kindhearted man who loves to help others. However, he was largely misunderstood and treated as a thief due to his poverty. Eventually he became disillusioned and chose to become a real thief, making his home in the mountains. Upon a chance meeting with a hero, he finally realized that even with his bare hands alone, he could still change the world.

Key Features
Other than waging wars on the battlefield and achieving goals through teamwork, Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms offers players Role Playing Games (RPG) elements with a variety of detailed and realistic environments.

W3K also has a character inventory system where players can store all the newly gained loots from defeated enemies for trades with other players. There is also a skill-system for one to learn new skills/moves as their character rises.

In addition to all the fighting, W3K offers players to strategize and make policies in the game to aid his nation in reigning supreme. A player who reaches a certain rank and level will be able to suggest the undertaking of his nation’s plan; whether it be the movement of troops, preparation for impending war or the invasion of other nations.

Policy Making
There are mainly four types of policy proposals and the different policies are available according to the time of the day.

a. Nation War Players can propose Nation War only during an allocated time slot each day.

b. Non-Playing Character (NPC) Governor transfer Players can propose NPC Transfers at any point of time.

c. Request reinforcement Request reinforcement is available only during Nation war.

d. Resource transfer It is available for proposal by players at any point of time. Once confirmed, the resource transfer quest will be available from quest NPC. Players can then take the quest and transport the resource from one connecting city to the next.

Quests
Quests are based on many of the historical events and stories that happened in the epic novel. Beginners are encouraged to perform quests as they are easy to pick up and players can gain experience points and loot in the process. Quests have varying levels of difficulty, so you can always find one that suits your character. If you do not wish to continue a quest at any time, you can just step out of the castle and mow down the hordes of lining up outside your gates.

Leveling
As your character levels up, it will acquire new skills and moves. Most of them requires stamina to activate and will deplete the stamina bar (which will automatically refill after a while) while others require the full power bar to activate (which requires players to either kill enemies or be hit by them in order to fill up that bar).

There are many different kinds of loot dropped by the mobs ranging from amours, weapons to raw materials.

Once the players return to town after a quest or skirmish war, they can unload the unwanted items at the NPC trader. After a player dies, his items will sustain damage. Players can also repair their items in the same town.

Official Websites

 * ChangChun (Korean version)
 * Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (Malaysia 中文伺服器)
 * Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (Singapore English version)