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CaesarsGhostCaesarsGhost Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 2,136
in The Chronicles of Spellborn
K, I spent a day reading up on Spellborn and have a little question.  This isn't anything bad, it's just kinda an inquiry:



Looking at alot of screenshots and the way things are writen on the site I see alot of Ryzom in Spellborn.  It just seems like they have alot of similar styles to do things.



Keep in mind there's 3-4 years of technology and Industry Changes to differ.



I was curious if the Art Direction or Creative Direction of Spellborn might've previously worked over with Ryzom.



Again, I don't think this is a bad thing, I really loved Ryzom.

- CaesarsGhost

Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title.
"When people tell me designing a game is easy, I try to get them to design a board game. Most people don't last 5 minutes, the rest rarely last more then a day. The final few realize it's neither fun nor easy."

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  • shaeshae Member Posts: 2,509

    From what I know, I don't think there is a direct correlation between the two, as in art directors or even artists. I do believe that more recently, Joseph (Bahali?) went to TCOS after the break up of Nevrax but in what capcity, I'm not entirely sure.

    I do agree though, there's alot of similarities in the games, both artistically and gameplay/style. I think it's possible we're starting to see a sub culture of the development world stretch its legs. Just like North American MMOs having their own style, Asian games obviously having a very unique look, we're  now seeing European development teams find their own "look" and niche. It's great to see IMHO.

     

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  • CaesarsGhostCaesarsGhost Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 2,136
    Originally posted by shae


    From what I know, I don't think there is a direct correlation between the two, as in art directors or even artists. I do believe that more recently, Joseph (Bahali?) went to TCOS after the break up of Nevrax but in what capcity, I'm not entirely sure.
    I do agree though, there's alot of similarities in the games, both artistically and gameplay/style. I think it's possible we're starting to see a sub culture of the development world stretch its legs. Just like North American MMOs having their own style, Asian games obviously having a very unique look, we're  now seeing European development teams find their own "look" and niche. It's great to see IMHO.
     
    That's a good point... didn't even think about that.  They're both Euro Designed and produced.  I just thought maybe some X-Nevrax employee's might've found a home at Spellborn.



    Nice to see I'm not the only 1 seeing it though.

    - CaesarsGhost

    Lead Gameplay and Gameworld Designer for a yet unnamed MMO Title.
    "When people tell me designing a game is easy, I try to get them to design a board game. Most people don't last 5 minutes, the rest rarely last more then a day. The final few realize it's neither fun nor easy."

  • GhilGhil Member UncommonPosts: 22
    It's also because of that I got interested in Spellborn in the first place :P



    I can't wait ^^
  • DelanorDelanor Member Posts: 659
    Originally posted by CaesarsGhost



    I was curious if the Art Direction or Creative Direction of Spellborn might've previously worked over with Ryzom.



    No. The Art Director was previously working of a little known game by the same company that at the time was still called Khaeon. No link with Ryzom although midway development (more towards the end) some people might have joined Spellborn from Ryzom. They can always use more artistic talents iirc.

    Gameplay will of course be nothing like Ryzom. Thank God.

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    Delanor

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