Shroud of the Avatar

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is an upcoming online action roleplaying game being designed by Richard Garriott to be published by Portalarium. It was formally announced on March 8th, and will be available by digital download to the PC. The official release date is still to be announced.

Gameplay
Gameplay will consist of both solo and multiplayer options. There will be an overarching story, and players lives will be woven into this story, and can focus on exploration, adventure, or discovery. Players can even choose to play from safely within settled lands. Fundamental virtues and consequence of action play a role in Shroud of the Avatar. Players are free to choose both good and evil actions, but must live with there consequences.

Features
The following list of features were listed on March 08th.
 * Fully interactive virtual world
 * Character system without classes, virtue system and player actions that have consequences
 * Player housing
 * Crafting system that avoids busy work; craft as a hobby or as a career
 * Meaningful PvP that also minimizes griefing
 * Scene-based encounters – replayable scenes that may be played solo or shared with others
 * A Kickstarter campaign to raise funding directly from the people who want to play the game and give input on its features and design