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[Interview] Shroud of the Avatar: How the Community is Shaping Garriott’s Ultimate RPG

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
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Last week we got the chance to sit down with Richard Garriott and go over the team’s plans for Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues. Richard gave us some great insight into where the game is going and also some of the amazing support he has received from the community.

Read more of Garrett Fuller's Shroud of the Avatar: How the Community is Shaping Garriott’s Ultimate RPG.

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  • TekmonTekmon Member UncommonPosts: 28
    Excellent analysis.  I think if Shroud of the Avatar is successful, especially with Selective Multiplayer,  it will create a lot of major changes in the MMO industry....and that is definitely a welcomed thing. 
  • Stile_TeckelStile_Teckel Member Posts: 8

    Thank you for the nice write up! As a backer of the game, someone who runs a fan site, and a members of Poet's Circle it was a pleasure to see this posted!  

    SotA is often getting poor press because of the openess of the company in showing the world early development, including things for pre-alpha. Something most companies wouldn't begin to consider. Unfortunately as a result people don't realize how impressive things are for such an early stage. I personally feel a new benchmark in game design is being established. 

  • KarteliKarteli Member CommonPosts: 2,646

    I just wish this game wasn't so heavily monetized.  The cost for housing is insane!  And it's an upfront cost, with backers having the best property size, detail,  and capabilities.

     

    I certainly loved Richard Garriotts Ultima series. Played all the Apple ][e games then to IBM compatibles.

     

    The alpha video's are depressing because I know, I won't have those features as a simple buyer of the game.  I needed to be a founder and spend 1k+ $.

     

    Very cool though that MMORPG.com staff got to sit down with Richard.  Next time, take 'em to a pub and get 'em drunk, then get the real inside scoop! =D

     

    I'm watching this game for now, though it seems like something for rich 80's - 90's kids, now grown up.

    Want a nice understanding of life? Try Spirit Science: "The Human History"
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8NNHmV3QPw&feature=plcp
    Recognize the voice? Yep sounds like Penny Arcade's Extra Credits.

  • SilverfootSilverfoot Member UncommonPosts: 12

    Totally looking forward to this game, so much that I've backed the game as much as I can. Which means giving up a few niceties over the next few months. But that just shows how much I believe in this game.  At this point it would cost one $45 to pledge in, you want to own a piece of land and a house $165. That's a far cry from $1k$. Anything else that they sell can be made in game, difference being the bought toll doesn't wear out. Housing too can be accomplished in game, granted it will be limited but it will be there. And as each episode opens up, more land.

    Those that cry that some things cost forget that this is how the game is being sponsored/built. There is no corporate backing, every dollar so far is invested by those that believe this dream will bear fruit for a number of years. Hence investing in my gaming future on a game that may change how future games are built.

     

    Oh and I'm not an 80's or 90's kid. I'm 60 and work my tail off. Gaming has been my hobby since boards and dice.

    Nice job dev team, looking forward to a long relationship

  • AvatarAcidAvatarAcid Member Posts: 1

    I am glad to see MMORPG taking an interest in Shroud of the Avatar and getting some useful as well as accurate information out! Thank you for that Garrett.

    I haven't looked forward to a game this much in a decade, I can't wait. Despite what some may(and will despite fact) say, I echo Silverfoot on this, the price point into SotA is great!

    Along the lines of player contributions, don't forget to check out all of the great music that PoetsCircle has been working on with some very nice results!

    http://poetscircle.net/

    https://soundcloud.com/poetscircle

  • superconductingsuperconducting Member UncommonPosts: 871
    Originally posted by AvatarAcid

    I am glad to see MMORPG taking an interest in Shroud of the Avatar and getting some useful as well as accurate information out! Thank you for that Garrett.

    I haven't looked forward to a game this much in a decade, I can't wait. Despite what some may(and will despite fact) say, I echo Silverfoot on this, the price point into SotA is great!

    Along the lines of player contributions, don't forget to check out all of the great music that PoetsCircle has been working on with some very nice results!

    http://poetscircle.net/

    https://soundcloud.com/poetscircle

    Listened to some music there, fell in love with many of those tunes...

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  • AzurealAzureal Member UncommonPosts: 235

    As a backer, its good to see it getting some good covergae.

     

    As a player, I feel like Garriott is taking the piss along with everyone else on the team. All theyve got is $$$ in their eyes. The price for housing alone is absolutely disgusting.

     

    All theyre doing is watering down and completely monetisinga genre they helped to create/shape. So much irony.

    PAST: UO-SWG-DAOC-WOW-DDO-VG-AOC-WAR-FE-DFO-LOTRO-RIFT-GW2
    PRESENT: Nothing
    FUTURE: ESO

  • BrokenSilenceBrokenSilence Member UncommonPosts: 321
    I was really interested in SotA when I first heard about the game however as I read more and more about the game and watch new gameplay videos I've decided to pass. Best of luck to Portalarium Inc.
  • Violation419Violation419 Member UncommonPosts: 10
    "There are so many people putting forth effort into this project that it really seems to be one of the first online worlds built by developers and fans together."
    If that isn't true I don't know what is.  I'm pleased to see a decent article that informs the MMO community about what is on the horizon and how unique of an experience being part of the community NOW has become.  Our feedback is literally changing the foundation of the game mechanics and features.  Join us ;)

    When will we get a UO style game with WoW dated graphics... Please see "Shroud of the Avatar" :)

  • LordRussellLordRussell Member UncommonPosts: 29
    It's exciting to be a backer of this project :)  I also feel the prices are a bit steep but they have to make money somehow.   Also remember you can build pretty much anything you see in the cash shop in game, with an exception of some of the pledge level exclusives.  If a player puts down that much coin they SHOULD get some nice items.
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