In a recent interview with Funcom's Erling Ellingsen, he speaks candidly about the direction he sees MMOs taking in the near future, and how Age of Conan will soon be considered a pioneer in regards to more mature gameplay.
His valid points include the fact that the average gamer is well into the mature category, and the younger MMO players who started out with World of Warcraft four years ago are now considered mature. So not only is the market maturing, but he sees much more upcoming competition for AoC in regards to the mature genre.
Be sure to read the complete interview for more insight into the direction of the game, and how Funcom views the importance of a proper MMO launch, avoiding the mistakes of others.
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Posted: May 11th 2008 3:48PM (Unverified) said
The tone of the quest dialogs in AoC is really refreshing. Its the first time since, well since 7years I actualy read the quests texts again and follow the story they tell.
Its not so much the swearing but the lack of.. hmm had to explain.. perhaps the lack of exaggerated heorism and emotion - you know this disney kind of smile. Tho you can choose to save the world based in selfless motives, you also have tho choice to exploid the factions for your own purpose.
I think one point is also that the graphic reached a quality where it stops beeing link a kids cartoon...
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Its not so much the swearing but the lack of.. hmm had to explain.. perhaps the lack of exaggerated heorism and emotion - you know this disney kind of smile. Tho you can choose to save the world based in selfless motives, you also have tho choice to exploid the factions for your own purpose.
I think one point is also that the graphic reached a quality where it stops beeing link a kids cartoon...
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