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Magic World Online Interview with Kane Hao - Page Two

Posted Mon, Apr 14, 2008 by Cody Bye

Ten Ton Hammer: Another interesting feature in MWO is the AI system that allows you to make your character level up even when you’re not at your computer. How does this system work? Will the computer level up as quickly as a human being? What stops players from simply turning this on and waiting till their max level?

Kane: The AI Robot system serves as very useful tool to provide some ease and convenience to our players. Basically a player can simply turn on the Robot, and it can perform many basic functions, such as locking and attacking monsters, using of different skills, nursing (feeding HP or MP potions), picking up items, etc.  We also believe that the introduction of this AI Robot System, actually improves the fairness of our game, since it completely eliminates the need of using illegal bots. On the other hand, no matter how intelligent it is, it is still only a Robot, and it can not function as well as a smart human brain. Therefore, a smart player who knows how to play, can certain level faster than the Robot. But when the smart player gets tired from the mouse clicking, he/she might wish to take a rest and spend some time chatting with friends, and the AI system will become a very handy tool.

Players can actually create a "growing weapon" that advances with them throughout the game.

Ten Ton Hammer: What are the “7 Living Skills”? What do they do in the game world?

Kane: The “7 Living Skills” in MWO are: herbs, collecting, lumbering, mining, leather gathering, alchemy, blacksmithing, tailoring, and craftsmanship. These skills provide another dimension of game-play for one to individualize his/her character. For example, when a player has developed his/her living skills to a high-enough level, he/she might be able to craft specially-enchanted armors.

Ten Ton Hammer: How does the video chat option work in Magic World Online? Why did the developers choose to make it an option in the first place?

Kane: This is a very innovative and important function of MWO. It was designed to strengthen instantaneous in-game communication for players' newly established friendship, and thus to enhance the “community feeling” of our game.  We also have great respect for players’   privacy.  If a player does not wish to be bothered with request of video chatting, he/she can simply turn off this option. here is an option.

Ten Ton Hammer: What sort of options do players have when they’re building their own house? Can they place it anywhere in the game world? Or is there a restricted area of land where they can build?

Kane: No, they can not place their houses anywhere in game. There is a special area in game called the Uptown where players can build their houses.. In order to own a house, a player must first complete some quests to obtain a real estate certificate, then find a maid and decorate the house with different furniture. There are many interesting and unique benefits of owning a house. For example, when one is hurt and returns to his/her house, his/her HP/MP will recover immediately. A player can also choose to get married inside his/her own house. After all, cost of living is very high these days, and owning a house will be a huge statement on one’s financial success in the MWO world.  

Players in MWO can build houses in the game world.

Ten Ton Hammer: Why should players join a guild in MWO? How can guilds get those fantastic moving castles?

Kane: A solo hero is always lonely. MWO is a community game, and what is a better way to make a lot of friends other than joining a Guild?  In addition to the weekly State Wars between Dynasty and Empire, there are also Guild Wars, held on a daily basis.  

A Moving Castle is built by the blacksmith in a guild  It is not an easy task since all the guild members need to work hard together to collect and contribute a great deal of money and resource to build one. Due to its high cost and horrific power of it, the function has not yet been opened to our players in the current version. Watch the upcoming expansion packs for the release of this feature!

Ten Ton Hammer: Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about MWO?

Kane: In a nutshell, MWO is a new-concept MMORPG, with some very interesting and unique features. With its rich content and unique game play, this is a game that exactly meets the need of those who are busy with school, work, or childcare, and so forth, and do not have a lot of time to play games. The game is well-balanced, and fair to all players due to the elimination of the illegal bots.   
Furthermore, the game will be operated on a free-to-play, item-based mode. Our players can download the game for free, register a free account, and play the game for free, for life. Buying in-game items will provide some limited benefits to players, but it is absolutely not required.

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