Enormous beasts were to be found!

Ever wondered what the inside of developer's studio was like? Follow alongside Cody "Micajah" Bye as he is given the full tour of Richard Garriott's NCsoft studios in Austin, Texas, which featured a look at all of the developer's offices, the infamous "Tabula Rasa room," and a brief stint with a cardboard version of Sarah Morrison. Laugh out loud if you must, but please don't spray anything on the keyboard.

After I'd thoroughly poked and prodded the massive beasts, April Burba, one of NCsoft's community managers, emerged from the elevator with a smile on her face. "Glad you guys could make it," she said cheerily. As a community manager, one of April's greatest assets is her ability to communicate, and it was readily apparent here. She immediately made us feel at ease, even though we were treading on what many would consider hallowed ground. We talked for a few minutes before April looked down at her watch and urged us to follow her.

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