TL;DR:
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Age of Conan was ahead of its time with features like solo dungeons, guild cities, and directional combat years before WoW adopted similar ideas.
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AoC struggled at launch due to timing (WoW peak) and heavy system requirements, but its design is still unique and relevant in 2025.
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WoW’s history (Nostalrius → Classic WoW → private projects) shows that passionate communities can revive entire MMOs. Funcom could avoid Blizzard’s mistakes by engaging directly with players.
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Small updates (UI polish, texture work, onboarding improvements) + opening the door for modding/API support could give AoC new life without huge costs.
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AoC still offers something WoW doesn’t: a more mature world, fresh combat ideas, deeper exploration, and player-driven systems like Guild Cities.
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The community is here. The passion is here. This gem deserves attention again.
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