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Ten Ton Hammer Podcast #7 - Warhammer Online Q&A with Josh Drescher

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Posted October 31st, 2007 by Cody Bye

Show Notes - Episode #7 - November 1st, 2007

Length: 27:02

Synopsis: Continuing the developer interview podcast format, Ten Ton Hammer's Garrett Fuller and Cody Bye had an in-depth conversation with Josh Drescher, associate producer for EA Mythic's upcoming MMOG, Warhammer Online, which is based on the incredibly popular table top game of the same name. With several current events causing a large amount of speculation and controversy in the general MMOG community, Garrett and Cody wanted to put those topics to rest and allowed Josh to set the record straight on the WAR beta shutdown and some of the other happenings with WAR's parent company, Electronic Arts. Other topics included comments on the current version of RvR in the game, what players should expect when beta goes live again, the current focus for the EA Mythic team, the next batch of Elven classes, and some hilarious background information on Josh.

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Participants

Hosts

  • Cody Bye
    Managing Editor - Ten Ton Hammer Network
  • Garrett Fuller
    Industry Relations- Ten Ton Hammer Network

Guest

  • Josh Drescher
    Associate Producer - EA Mythic, Makers of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Introductions
  • 0:00 Introductions
  • 0:42 How Things are Progressing with WAR

Cody and Garrett introduce Josh Drescher, and the three discuss the current status of Warhammer Online.

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Realm vs. Realm Combat in Beta, Two Month Beta Downtime, and EA Bioware Purchase
  • 1:12 RvR Beta Update
  • 3:11 Two Month Beta Shutdown
  • 6:17 EA Bioware Purchase
  • 8:19 Bioware MMOG project

Josh talks about the RvR system in beta, the two month beta shutdown, EA's purchase of Bioware, and the possibility of working with EA Bioware on their MMOG project. 

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Biggest Focus for the Team During Polish Period, Rest of the Elven Classes, What to Expect After Beta Reopens, and the General Goal for WAR
  • 8:52 Biggest Current Focus for EA Mythic Team
  • 10:18 Next Batch of Elven Classes
  • 11:45 What to Expect When Beta Reopens
  • 15:17 General Goal for WAR
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.

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Population Balance, Spotlight on Josh, and Wrap-Up
  • 19:03  Population Balance
  • 21:25 Spotlight on Josh
  • 24:44 Wrap-up
The gents discuss Auran's plans after Fury launches and bid you a good day.

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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Details

    Windows
  • Developer: Mythic Entertainment
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Status: Published
  • Official Website
  • Official Forums
  • Monthly Fee: P2P
  • Release Date: September 18, 2008
  • ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

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