PVP
Players will now always see Massive PvP results, and the time left in a battle during battles. This information is displayed in the right top corner, below the minimap. While Age of Conan seems to have the goal of separating itself from the rest of the MMO rabble, the bulk of the gameplay appears to be more of the same with a select few tidbits to tantalize fans of the Conan universe. The game is definitely geared towards a more mature audience, which is in line with Howard's original concepts, and the tweaks to make combat a more visceral and urgent experience also contribute a fair amount of style to provide a refreshing experience. Pushed back to a late March release, it's clear that Funcom has made good use of the extra time; whether Age of Conan is able to break the ingrained behaviors brought about by the unmitigated success of World of Warcraft, however, remains to be seen.