MMO firm Resistor Productions has announced the debut of browser-based online battle and strategy game Disciple, with 12,000 pre-registered users already on-deck to play.

According to a press release, Disciple’s original fantasy world, Aphelion, "...is persistent and for adults, as it’s extremely brutal and violent with bloody battles to the death. Disciple is player vs. player (PvP) – a player’s opponents are live as are their allies, aligning, fighting and strategizing in real-time to gain experience points, powerful weapons and armor, and increase in player ranking."

In the game, the creation of each player’s unique “disciple” determines his or her life foundation, strengths and play-style, and all players compete for "geldors" (money) based on battle wins and losses. There is also the option to create or join a clan of disciples to determine allies and enemies within the world – powerfully crushing foes en mass.

“I wanted to take MMORPGs to the next level with Disciple and its ability to be played anywhere yet be challenging, graphically rich, engaging – even addictive,” said Tobias Batton, Founder and CEO of Resistor Productions. “Disciple is all about creating a character that is an extension of the player’s personality, and watching it grow and become more powerful, no matter where the player is or what their circumstance."