Six playable races in Darkfall are divided into three factions. Drkfall in some aspects is different from other MMORPGs. Racial choice, for example, does not determine character choices or progression options. In the case character choices or progression options do not influenced by racial choice, each race has their own unique storylines, histories, and racial alliances or enemies by beginning play in their own homehand. Mixed-race clans of opposing factions are impossible to be formed, but it is always effective to adjust racial alignment. Friendships and hatreds with other races exist in certain races in Darkfall. Once allied clans now turn into enemies and declare war on both.