Massively http://massively.joystiq.com Massively http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://massively.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Massively http://massively.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Champions Online dev diary by comic book writer John Layman]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/champions-online-dev-diary-by-comic-book-writer-john-layman/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/champions-online-dev-diary-by-comic-book-writer-john-layman/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/05/01/champions-online-dev-diary-by-comic-book-writer-john-layman/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The next major superhero MMO to be released will be Champions Online, based off of the pen-and-paper RPG system and in development at Cryptic Studios, slated to be released in mid-July 2009. To add even more superhero cred to the game, Cryptic has hired writers well-versed in the comics industry like John Layman, of both Marvel and Wildstorm fame.

IGN is hosting a Champions Online developer diary written by Layman that focuses on his work at Cryptic Studios. Layman introduces what he does,"I'm the writer-guy for Champions Online, a comic book writer imported specifically to write a comic book themed game. And, just like writing comics, coming up with the right words, concepts, and plots is the very first part of a very long chain of work." He writes about the process of hashing out the best ideas with other Cryptic notables like Jack Emmert, Randy Mosiondz, and Brian Gilmore, and then working to tailor those concepts to 'comic book-ese' that works for Champions Online.

Continue reading Champions Online dev diary by comic book writer John Layman

MassivelyChampions Online dev diary by comic book writer John Layman originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 01 May 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brian-gilmorechampions-onlinecryptic-studiosdev-diarydeveloper-diaryignjack-emmertjohn-laymanmarvelnew-titlesrandy-mosiondzstar-trek-onlinesuper-herosuperherowildstormwriterwritingFri, 01 May 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Champions Online content is king for Brian Gilmore]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/champions-online-content-is-king-for-brian-gilmore/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/champions-online-content-is-king-for-brian-gilmore/http://massively.joystiq.com/2008/07/03/champions-online-content-is-king-for-brian-gilmore/#commentsFiled under: , ,

You'd be right to think that Brian Gilmore -- a content designer for Champions Online -- is an interesting fellow. In fact, you'd probably be right in wanting to play some Champions tabletop with him, too. All in all, we have to wonder what sort of contacts, missions and spawns Brian has been concocting for our most anticipated superhero MMO. Will there be Victorian era zombies wearing Frock coats and Top Hats. What? We can dream!

While there isn't any new game information in the article you can find a very cool story about one of Brian's GM (Game Master) experiences with the tabletop Champions game. We're kind of jealous that we'll never get to do battle with "The Demon's Hand" supervillain group. Anyhow, the fact of the matter is that with each of these Meet the Team articles we find out that the group of people working on Champions Online are a pretty unique lot.

MassivelyChampions Online content is king for Brian Gilmore originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brian-gilmorechampionschampions-onlinecontentcontent-designercrypticcryptic-studiosmeet-the-teamtabletopThu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EST