Ten Ton Hammer Podcast #6 - Fury Launch Q&A with Michael Hampden

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Posted October 16th, 2007 by Ethec

Show Notes - Episode #6 - October 16th, 2007

Length: 17:37

Synopsis: For the latest podcast, Ten Ton Hammer's Garrett Fuller sat down with Michael Hampden, content designer for Auran's fast-paced PvP MMORPG Fury, to discuss the game shortly before it launched in North America on October 16th, 2007. Topics included a rehash of final beta preparations and the recent Fury challenge, an introduction of the classes, options, and combat formats available to Fury players, and Auran's plans for Fury post-launch.

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Participants

Host

Garrett Fuller
Industry Relations- Ten Ton Hammer Network

Guest

Michael Hampden
Content Designer - Auran Entertainment, Makers of Fury


Introductions

0:11 Introductions
0:43 Made in the AUS

Garrett introduces Michael Hampden, and the two discuss the development "climate" in Brisbane, Australia.

Links

Fury Coverage Portal


Beta & Fury Challenge Update

1:25 Beta Update
2:35 Fury Challenge Discussion

Michael provides the latest from beta and talks briefly about the outcome of the Fury Challenge, the beta event with $2 million in prizes.

Links

Fury Challenge Writeup


Game Basics

5:39 Pure PvP
6:51 Formats
9:02 Customization
10:40 Archetypes

For those new to the game, Garrett and Michael tell you all you need to know about the PvP nature of Fury, map formats, character customization, classes (or "archetypes"), and the Fury storyline.

Links

Fury Storyline cinematic


Post Launch Plans and Wrap-Up

15:37 - Post-launch plans
16:44 Wrap-up

The gents discuss Auran's plans after Fury launches and bid you a good day.

Links

TenTonHammer.com - Taking MMO Gamers to the Next Level!

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