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The Secret World First Interview with Producer Ragnar Tornquist - Page 3

Updated Wed, Apr 08, 2009 by B. de la Durantaye

Ten Ton Hammer: One of the interesting points in your fact sheet is how players will be able to unlock more mysteries about the supernatural; can you explain what pieces to the puzzle they might be searching for?

Ragnar Tornquist: I would love to talk more about that – but I think I’d get in real trouble. And not just with our PR guys…

They are watching. They are always watching.

Ten Ton Hammer: You also seem to be covering a wide range of equipment for characters to use. What type of arsenal will be in the game?

Ragnar Tornquist: In terms of weapons, you’ll be seeing everything from automatic rifles and shotguns to voodoo dolls, demon familiars and arcane katanas. And dice. Those square things with dots on them? Yes. Dice.

There will also be plenty of other things to pick up and use but, crucially, when it comes to clothing, you’re free to wear anything you want. Clothes don’t affect your stats, and if you want to dress up in t-shirt and jeans instead of a heavy leather coat and military boots, you can do so – it won’t make you any less powerful. If you want to look Goth, you can look Goth. If you want to be an indie rocker, feel free to dress that way. If you’re more comfortable in a tank-top and hot pants (aren’t we all?) then by all means, go nuts.

It’s really important to us that players can look exactly how they want to look, and not be tied down to a template that’s ‘optimal’ for your character. Freedom and individuality is key, and we want players to have the freedom to choose to be who they want to be.

Ten Ton Hammer: Even though you’ll be working to fight the unraveling of reality in the real world, will there be factions? Can players work for the evil supernatural forces as well?

Ragnar Tornquist: Believe me, I wish I could tell you everything right now…but I. Just. Can’t! Dammit!

I’ll say this: Players have a common goal, to defeat the rising evil and protect Earth from the armies of darkness. But there’s always conflict, and even the good guys don’t always stand united…

Dark days are coming, people, and it’s time to make a stand.

Ten Ton Hammer: Thanks for your time, Ragnar. Things are sounding very cool indeed. We can't wait to hear more as the game develops.
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Windows Xbox 360
Developer: Funcom
Genre: Horror
Status: Closed Beta
Release Date: April 2012
Fee: TBA
ESRB Rating: NR

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