Human Age
Human Age is the English language version of the free interactive multiplayer browser-based French role playing game Human Epic. The French version was launched in June 2005.. A German language version under the name Spiel das Leben was launched in January 2006. The English language was launched the following month. It has been described as "The Sims meets Alter Ego".
Game play
Object
The object of the game is to evolve a character from Prehistory through modern times by gaining skills, intelligence, stamina and knowledge applicable to the age. To accomplish these goals, a player takes on various trades and engages in quests.
Ages
The game is divided into ten ages:
- Age 1: Prehistory
- Age 2: The Celts
- Age 3: The Egyptians
- Age 4: The Greeks
- Age 5: The Romans
- Age 6: The Middle Ages
- Age 7: The Cowboys
- Age 8: Prohibition
- Age 9: The Hippies
- Age 10: The Twenty-first Century
To date the game is released up to age 4 with age 5 currently under development, the release date is yet to be known.
Age one focuses on the prehistoric era of the human evolutionry cycle, where you learn to essentially fuction as a cave man or woman. You mostly operate as a solitary gamer with the function to private message other players. the aim is to gain strength, stamina and skill points as well as complete the designated quests and you are able to evolve to the next level.
Age Two is a bit more in depth compared to age one, the concept of government and hierarchy is introduced. As well as completeing quests and developing your character, you can immerse yourself into the game on a deeper level. You can venture in marriage with other players, gain reputation ranks and operate as healers. Players can also elect chiefs of the difference tribes, engage in politics, peace and warfare. There are a variety of guilds to gain access to, however these you will either have to earn or be appointed. Guilds such as the robbers or Mercinaries guild will have to be earned through gaining higher ranks on player statistics boards. However, places in guilds such as the spies guild can be obtained if approved by the current clan chief.
Age three essentially combines the same system as age 2. However, along with marriage, childbrith and raising children within marriage is introduces. As well as a more intricate system to the government. Officials and generals can be appointed within the game to involve more people than just the chief. This progression of facilities within the ages should reflect the development of the human during their evolution through time.