Today, Saturday the 25th, the first offline event for Lineage Classic, 'PC Bang Dragon Slayer,' was held at Gangnam Portal PC in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Although the official doors opened at 9:30 AM, a long line had already formed well before that, a testament to the enduring power of Lineage after more than 20 years.
Lineage has taken many forms over the years, but its core—the four great dragons—has remained constant. While the classic version has seen steady updates, including the 'Dragon Valley' and the arrival of the third dragon, the legendary Antharas has never been defeated. It was no surprise that people flocked to the venue early in the morning for a chance to face the beast themselves.
The event kicked off with a high-stakes challenge to upgrade a Ssau-rabi Sword. After many sighs of disappointment, the cheers of two winners electrified the room. This was followed by an intense Antharas raid, where participants were split into Black and White teams. The White team ultimately claimed the title of top Dragon Slayer, and the event concluded on a high note with a lucky draw.
The venue was packed with a diverse crowd, from long-time players to couples visiting together, and even a participant who flew in from Japan. The visitor from Japan shared, "It feels like they really captured the vibe of an old-school PC bang, and it's fun to relive those memories." Here are some photos from the heated and enjoyable event.
▲ The line before the start, proving the popularity of Lineage Classic.▲ Posters for each episode are displayed outside.▲ A poster of the Death Knight, guardian of the main dungeon▲ The 'Antharas All-Out War' sign at the entrance adds to the tension.▲ Various posters at the entrance▲ It really feels like you've come to slay a dragon.▲ All the episode posters gathered together.▲ All the classes of Lineage Classic are represented.▲ Supplies for those gathered to hunt the dragon▲ True to the name 'Classic returned to the modern era,' past and present supplies harmonize.▲ The station for monitoring the live stream▲ Chocolate was used to recreate the look of old PC bangs, rather than real cigarettes.▲ The Classic Guide Book, a gift for event participants▲ Lineage Classic designated seating and the posters displayed in front▲ The bulletin board with blood pledge recruitment and rate notices brings back old memories.▲ PC bang etiquette is just as important as the siege schedule▲ The Lineage comic series is also on display.▲ The entire collection is on display and available for reading if you have the time.▲ Refreshing Red, Blue, and Haste potions gathered together.▲ The crowd was so large that the 230 seats felt insufficient▲ Players lining up in the village before the event begins▲ Thanks to being pre-leveled to 52, participants could experience Death Knight and Dark Elf transformations.▲ +7 Blessed Armor provided for the event▲ Weapons were also prepared at a +9 level.▲ The +22 Ssau-rabi Sword that took first place in the enhancement event▲ The Antharas raid has begun.▲ Participants are so focused they are even holding back bathroom breaks▲ Even when characters died, players could rejoin by hitting the Restart button.▲ Thanks to everyone's passionate participation, the first dragon, Antharas, was successfully conquered.
This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of NC AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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