Noods, leader of the clan Forbidden, became the first ruler of Aden on Saturday, February 5, 2005.

Raising a pet in Lineage II requires dedication and responsibility. But one player, Kiranya, has gone the extra mile, pouring endless devotion into a wolf named Mana.

We randomly selected a sample of these dedicated players to get their take on the sub-class system. Four players share their opinions and advice.

The fearsome dragon was defeated for the first time in North America on Friday, October 14, 2005 on the Gustin server. Kamisama was the leader of the raid and shares his thoughts on the experience.

Meet Richman, artist extraordinaire and the creator of the Lineage II fan comic Mini-Lineage2: The Adventures of Stabby McStoo! Lineage II players have followed Stabby's journey in Richman's comics for over a year, and he spared some time to talk about his background, inspiration, and more.

Pack of Wolves
(December 2005)

You may remember Kiranya from the first time we shone the Community Spotlight on her and her pet, Mana, in February 2005. Kiranya now has the distinct honor of raising not one, but two level 60 wolf pets! We spoke with Kiranya again to see how Mana has progressed, and to meet Mana’s new playmate, Pua.

Lineage II Role Playing Association
(January 2006)

The Lineage II Role Playing Association (L2RPA) is a group of players across all servers who enjoy role playing, exploring the myths and lore of Aden, and staying in character whenever possible. Adorna, Olorae, and KyraelWardancer of the L2RPA took a break from role playing to answer some of our questions.

A Day in the Life
(May 2006)

Jute is a popular member of the community, and players have enjoyed following her "A Day in the Life" stories on the official message board. She also provides quest guides for Lineage II Stratics and player-written guides for the official web site. Read more about Lineage II's storyteller, Jute!

Valakas Slain on Lionna
(May 2006)

On April 22, 2006, the Invincible and Mirage alliances of Lionna became the first in North America to defeat the Fire Dragon Valakas. Over 180 brave players battled to bring down the fiery dragon. Read more about this impressive achievement in an interview with the leader of the raid.

Frintezza Defeated on Bartz
(October 2006)

On October 7, 2006, the Uprising alliance of Bartz became the first in North America to defeat Frintezza, the son of Baium. Forty-five players from the Enmity, Reborn, and LivinLegends clans battled and killed Scarlet von Halisha, Frintezza's minion. Read more about this fantastic achievement in an interview with the leader of the raid.

Reaching Level 80
(December 2006)

Trystant, a Dreadnought on the Hindemith server, was one of the first players in North America/Europe to reach the highest level of 80 on December 13, 2006. Trystant took a breather from playing to answer a few questions about his character and thoughts on Lineage II.

A Lineage II Love Connection
(September 2007)

In Lineage II, friendships are often forged while spending hours hunting together, or defending a castle with clanmates and allies. Sometimes our players find something even more special in the lands of Aden and Elmore--love. AwesomE and HealingAngel on the Lionna server are one such couple who met in Lineage II, and were recently married out-of-game. Read more about how they met and how they enjoy spending their time together in Lineage II.

Overcoming All Odds
(October 2007)

Gustin's very own Dwarven Maestro, MiniNitro, took a break from his quest to become a Hero in Lineage II to share his inspiring story with us. Read on to find out why nothing can keep this little Dwarf and his inspirational player down!

Never Underestimate Dwarf Determination!
(October 2007)

Meet Clan HammerStrike, Lionna's spunky Dwarf-only clan. In October, Clan HammerStrike made Dwarven history by claiming Giran castle! When the next siege period rolled around, they fought valiantly to keep the castle, but were bested by another clan. Dwarves from near and far came to their aid, and some are calling the siege one of the most fun in Lineage II history! Read more about Clan HammerStrike's conquests in an interview with clan member Dolosus!

Player Meet and Greet Events

Player Meet and Greet: Austin
(February 2006)

Players from across the country attended the first ever NCsoft Player Meet and Greet on February 23. Producer Adam Davidson and other members of the Lineage II staff were on hand to answer questions and chat with dedicated players who made the journey.

Player Meet and Greet: Orange County
(May 2006)

Howie's Game Shack in Orange County was host to a swarm of players from Lineage II and other NCsoft games at the second NCsoft Player Meet and Greet on May 13, 2006.

Player Meet and Greet: GenCon, Indianapolis
(August 2007)

On August 18, 2007, NCsoft fans from around the country gathered at GenCon and the Alcatraz Brewing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana for this year's first NCsoft Player Meet and Greet! The Lineage II team's Head GM Charles "spam" Porter was there, along with several other members of NCsoft's staff, to chat with the enthusiastic players who attended.

Player Meet and Greet: PAX, Seattle
(August 2007)

NCsoft fans who attended this year's PAX convention were treated to a special NCsoft Player Meet and Greet hosted by Vault Site Managers Seridove and Loktofeit. Players gathered at the Elephant and Castle Pub in Seattle, Washington on the evening of August 18, 2007. Lineage II Producer Tim "Ornery" Tan, and Community Manager "Alyra" were on site to mix and mingle with attendees.

Player Meet and Greet: Austin
(September 2007)

On September 22nd, 2007, players from around North America (and some from other countries as well!) gathered at Dave & Buster's in Austin, Texas for the second annual NCsoft Austin Meet and Greet event. Around 200 attendees enjoyed free food and drinks, heaps of swag, and the opportunity to chat with fellow players and members of every NCsoft game team.