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Brief des Game Directors Januar 2009 – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 23rd
Brief des Game Directors Januar 2009
Ein neues Jahr hat begonnen und Craig hat sich die Zeit genommen einen neuen Brief an die Spielergemeinschaft zu richten.
Nun, da die Serverfusionen abgeschlossen sind und neue Communities entstehen (mal neben neuen Verbündeten, mal gegen neue Feinde), möchte ich die Gelegenheit nutzen, um ein wenig darüber zu sprechen, was euch in der nahen Zukunft erwartet.
Den Anfang macht das nächste große Spielupdate, das viele neue Möglichkeiten sowie eine Vielzahl an Spielerweiterungen und neuen Funktionen bietet. Das Update ist auf den Testservern schon verfügbar und wir machen gute Fortschritte, ihm den letzten Schliff zu verpassen und es für die Live-Umgebung fertigzustellen.
Im Verlauf der letzten Wochen hatte ich viel Spaß dabei mit dem Entwicklungsteam das neue Xibaluku Dungeon zu erkunden und ich wollte euch einen kleinen Einblick geben, was euch erwartet, sobald das Dungeon auf den Live-Servern verfügbar ist. Xibaluku ist eine Sech-Personen-Instanz für Spieler der Stufe 80 und ist im Gebiet des Donnerflusses angesiedelt. So viel hatten wir bereits bekanntgegeben, wichtiger jedoch ist wie spielt es sich?
Mit Xibaluku haben wir die Entwickler vor die Herausforderung gestellt, ein Dungeon zu schaffen, das für die Spieler noch dynamischer, interaktiver und fordernder ist und auch nach More >
Letter from the Game Director - January 2009 – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 23rd
Letter from the Game Director – January 2009
The latest Letter from Game Director Craig Morrison is here!
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Now that the server merges are complete and the new communities start to come together, in some cases alongside new allies, in others against new foes, I wanted to take some time out and talk a little about whats coming up in the immediate future.
This starts with the next major game update, and with it some great new game-play and a host of new game-play updates and new features. The update is currently available on the test servers and weve been making good progress on getting it polished up and ready for the live environment.
I have enjoyed playing through the new Xibaluku dungeon with the dev team over the last few weeks and I wanted to share a little more in terms of what you can expect to see coming your way when this dungeon hits the live servers. Xibaluku is a six person instance for level 80 players found in Thunder River. That much we have already said in previous information, so more importantly what does it play like?
With Xibaluku we have challenged the developers to make the More >
Gana 5 packs de 30 días + Montura en HardGame2.com – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 23rd
Gana 5 packs de 30 días + Montura en HardGame2.com
La gente de HardGame2.com sortean 5 packs compuestos por 30 días de juego gratuito y una montura a escoger entre el Mamut de Guerra y el Rinoceronte Asesino.
Lo único que tenéis que hacer para optar a uno de ellos es ir al hilo que han creado y dar vuestra mejor sugerencia de lo que os gustaría que se implementara en Age of Conan.
Para participar id a HardGame2.com.
¡Buena suerte!
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- [10.11.2009] – ¡Ofertas especiales de suscripción y doble PX en noviembre!
- [30.10.2009] – Carta del Director de Juego – Octubre 2009
- [26.10.2009] – Newsletter: Las noches de las almas perdidas
- [25.10.2009] – Nuevos precios de suscripción para Age of Conan
- [16.10.2009] – La Noche de las Almas Perdidas
Age of Conan Vault Updates! – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 22nd
Age of Conan Vault Updates!
This update includes an editorial covering the recent server merges in Age of Conan and another great guild interview with Excelica.
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Age of Conan: Fall From Grace or Return to Power
Fall From Grace, or Return to Power?, where do things stand with Funcom’s Hyborian MMORG post-merge? Have things improved? Check it all out on Age of Conan Vault and their new editorial review.
Guild Interview: Excelica
Pagan chats with Excelica in our latest Age of Conan Guild Interview. Find out all about this fairly new guild from one of the guild’s founders Craiven, a first-time MMO player enjoying Age of Conan and looking forward to the game and the guild’s future.
Game Director Dev-Chat with Eurogamer – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 22nd
Game Director Dev-Chat with Eurogamer
Age of Conan game director Craig Morrison answered players questions live on Eurogamer.
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"Super Moderating Hero: You took over last September, Craig. What’s changed since then? Has there been major restructuring? Is the Age of Conan team now a honed racing pigeon compared to the hobbling city pigeon of the past?
Craig Morrison: We have made some changes certainly, that’s an inherent part of someone new taking the reigns on a project. There will always be some adjustments. I think mainly it’s been focusing on two things, making our processes and focus more efficient and secondly making sure we have the correct development focus, on making the experience fun and engaging for the players. By focusing that single question – "is this fun?" – to everything we do, I think we start to see better results. I have a talented and dedicated team, and that is by and large the same team I inherited, so its more been about shifting resources around for efficiency and focus rather than making any sweeping changes…"
The full transcript of the live interview with Craig Morrison can be found on Eurogamer.net
Interview on Videogamer with Erling Ellingsen – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 22nd
Interview on Videogamer with Erling Ellingsen
Videogamer.com had the chance to talk to Erling Ellingsen about the plans for Age of Conan in 2009.
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"When Age of Conan unleashed itself upon the gaming world in May last year, it brought with it expectations so high some felt it had a chance of dethroning the mighty World of Warcraft. Things haven’t quite worked out like that, and recent server mergers have been viewed by some as the beginning of the end for the violent fantasy MMORPG. Not so, according to Funcom’s Erling Ellingsen, who tells us in this wide-ranging interview why 2009 is set to be the year Age of Conan proves itself."
Read the whole interview on videogamer.com.
Conan - die Wiederentdeckung einer Comiclegende Band 4 – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 22nd
Conan – die Wiederentdeckung einer Comiclegende Band 4
Die Welt von Robert E. Howard hat viele inspiriert, ebenso großartige Comics.
Da die Welt von Conan über die vielen Jahre seit Howard den beliebten Barbaren geschaffen hat, von unterschiedlichen Künstlern erweitert wurde und seine Geschichten vielfach neu erzählt wurden, wollen wir euch in den nächsten Wochen und Monaten eine Seite der Welt von Conan näher bringen, die dem Barbar neben dem Film und den Büchern einen großen Teil seiner Beliebtheit beschert hat: Die Conan Comics.
Conan – Die Wiederentdeckung der Comiclegende Band 4
2004 erwarb Dark Horse Comics die Conanlizenz von Paradox Entertainment, um ab sofort eine neue Reihe von Comics für die Conanlizenz zu veröffentlichen. Paradox hatte eine neue Herangehensweise bezüglich der Vergabekriterien für die Conanlizenz. Sie wollten zukünftige Conanprodukte näher an den Originalgeschichten von Robert E. Howard sehen, als frühere Comics, Geschichten und Produkte dies waren.
Ambitioniert engagierte Dark Horse Kurt Busiek für die Geschichte, den "Frazetta" der Comiczeichner Cary Nord und den Meister der Farben Dave Stewart für ein Projekt, dass nicht nur bei Conanfans, sondern in der gesamten Comicwelt große Anerkennung finden sollte. Die neue Reihe von Comics sollte simpel und einfach "Conan" heißen und die gesamte Lebensgeschichte des More >
Final Fantasy XI: Conquest System Overview
Jan 21st
MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Malcom Calivar writes this overview of the conquest system in Square Enix’s contribution tot he MMO universe.
Vana’diel is a land torn by conflict. Concealed within its enchanting forests, arid deserts, and lush tropical jungles lies a threat too powerful for any one nation to combat alone. The Crystal War has ended, but the beastmen still wander the many regions of Vana’diel, posing a threat to travelers. The three main nations of Vana’diel seek to secure these regions, not just from wandering beastmen, but from each other, as well. Although technically allies, it is no secret that these nations seek to expand their own borders to grow in power and wealth. However, involving their respective armies in such a conflict could lead to a full blown-out war between these nations. Luckily, the nations have found a way to expand their borders and make it seem as nothing more than civil competition between their citizens. This is where you come in. Seeking to secure these regions without involving their own military forces, the three main nations of Vana’diel have enlisted the aid of adventurers to keep the beastmen population in check, and help them achieve ultimate conquest.
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'El Reto de Odur' llega a Hiboria – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 20th
’El Reto de Odur’ llega a Hiboria
"¿Que quién soy yo? Otrora fui un bárbaro Cimmerio que vivía bajo los designios de Crom, bebiendo, cazando y combatiendo a los enemigos del clan. Pero todo eso cambió hace centurias cuando fui apresado por los temibles Ymires y vendido más tarde en Hyperbórea.
Allí mi alma fue corrompida por los arcanos brujos Hiperbóreos y sometida a su voluntad convirtiéndome en lo que soy ahora, un sirviente que camina en el sendero que separa la vida y la muerte.
Ahora mis amos me han encargado la tarea de recorrer toda Hiboria para documentar para ellos las artes combativas de sus pueblos. Mi bolsa ha sido rellenada con valiosas piezas de oro que serán entregadas a aquellas almas que decidan aceptar mi reto y se alcen victoriosos."
Odur, El Bárbaro Necrófago
Hoy damos inicio a uno de los eventos exclusivos para Zingara e Indomitus y que se prolongará durante meses. A partir de ahora en cualquier momento Odur, el Bárbaro Necrófago, podrá aparecer sin previo aviso en algún punto de Hiboria.
Los dos primeros jugadores, que no pertenezcan al mismo gremio, que encuentren a Odur tendrán la posibilidad de aceptar su reto: Un combate a muerte donde More >
3rd Annual MOG Reader's Choice Awards – Hyborian Adventures
Jan 19th
3rd Annual MOG Reader’s Choice Awards
Massive Online Gamer’s 2008 Reader’s Choice Awards are here! Age of Conan is up on the block again for ’Best MMO’ and ’Best Fantasy MMO’
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Who will take home the gold?
2008 has come and gone. To give a fond farewell to an impressive year for everyone involved with MMOs, Massive Online Gamer is holding their 3rd annual Reader’s Choice Awards ceremony! Alright, so it’s less of a ceremony and more of a fun little way to let us, and your favorite MMOs, know exactly how much you love them.
Once we’ve tallied the votes, the results will be featured in Issue 18 of MOG! The voting will end at the end of January, 2009.
There are seven different categories. They include the following:
- Best New MMO Release of 2008
- Best MMO of 2008
- Best Fantasy MMO of 2008
- Best Sci-Fi/Historical MMO of 2008
- Best Expansion/Addition of 2008
- Best MMO Trailer Released in 2008
- Most Anticipated MMO
Click Here to VOTE NOW!