We have two instances that are suitable for high-level players to get better gear. Other players will be looking to improve their character. Players can meld two pets together to receive a new pet with enhanced stat growth, so they will be trying to get the ultimate pet that compliments their class. First of all, some players will focus on the pet melding system. We’re confident that there will be enough content to keep high-leveled players challenged. We are only limited by our imaginations since this is a fantasy universe. It’s definitely a toss-up between the boarcopter (a helicopter that looks like a giant pig) and the motorcycle inspired by Ghost Rider. Mounts purchased in the cash shop will already be combat-enabled. We will have a cash shop that will fashion items, mounts and inventory expansions, amongst other things. Yes, ESO is completely 100% free-to-play. What types of items will be available in the cash shop and what is the price range? Your FAQ indicates that ESO is ‘free to play’. However, you cannot engage in combat while riding flying mounts. They can also temporarily get a boost in speed. These mounts can fly in the air without consuming mana. The fully-upgraded form is combat enabled, meaning that players can fight monsters while mounted. Mounts purchased from vendors can be upgraded to increase their movement speed. We have everything from a horse to a motorcycle that players can ride. It is a flying mount and increases your movement speed, but it also requires mana to ride. The first type is a cloud, which you can obtain early in the game.There are three types of mounts in the game: They are looked down upon as inferior, so their storyline has fun text to read.Īre there any ‘rideable’ mounts in ESO? If so, what are they? They are like the red-headed stepchild of the races. Which of the above is your personal favorite and why? There are three races in Ether Saga Online: the Ren, who are the stereotypical human race the Shenzu, the demi-god race and the Yaoh, the animal race who evolved into human-like form.ĩ. What classes and races are included in ESO? Ether/Aether is a term for heaven, so it fit perfectly for our game since Journey to the West’s story focuses on the interaction between Heaven and the mortal realm.ĭo you plan any cross-platform development? It’s the localized name we chose for the game. What is the background of the name “Ether Saga Online”? Characters not only solve one of the heavenly crises, but also join the legendary Journey.
The story is a prequel to the Chinese classic, ‘Journey to the West.’ It is a well-known piece of literature in China, so it was something that was easy to relate to when it was first developed. Each of the game’s races is assigned a task to resolve one of these problems to set the world right again. A powerful and feared General is banished from Heaven to Earth and then disappears, a holy chalice is broken and its pieces scattered to the mortal realm and a sacred ark that protects the heavens goes missing. During this banquet, things go terribly wrong. A banquet for the Gods in Heaven is called to find a solution to this mortal problem. However, the mortals are becoming lethargic and are losing their religious ways. We are still producing new content for the game, so we are committed to supporting and expanding the game in its US release. Its release was well-received and it is very popular. Yes, it was originally released in China as KDXY about six months ago. Has ESO been released elsewhere? If so, how has it been received? Some unique aspects of the game are an auto-route system with smart path-finding, mounted combat and a transformation system to adopt a monster’s appearance and gain attributes & abilities. There’s this Pokemon-like aspect to the game where players are encouraged to capture new pets and use them in combat. All classes in the game have pets in fact, you start with a pet at level 1. It has a ton of content and deep gameplay layers for experienced MMO players, yet is accessible to people new to the genre. ESO has a rich, vibrant world to explore with an anime art style. More recently, I was with Curse where I led production on tools and services for MMO players.įor those unfamiliar with ESO, what can you tell us about the game overall?Įther Saga Online is a free-to-play MMO that’s very story driven. I worked at GameSpot for seven years covering videogames and working on the website as a product manager. I began my career on the opposite side of the videogame industry – journalism. Hello, I’m Craig Beers, the Product Manager for Ether Saga Online. Please introduce yourself and give us your game development history.
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