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Today, MMORPG.com presents you with a Developer Journal from the Simutronics MMORPG, Hero's Journey. The Dev in question this time is Gamemaster Erik "Sev" Roggeveen, and he discusses the job of a Gamemaster, Simutronics, Hero's Journey and more:
You can read the article, here. Cheers, |
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6/20/06 10:38:01 AM#2
Okay.. he's mad!!
Currently Playing: DDO |
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HJ-Sisca
 Hero's Journey GM
Joined: 11/30/05
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6/20/06 11:27:45 AM#3
Ha! You don't have to work with him. That was obviously written while he was on his meds...didn't kill a single Suwari or anything.  |
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6/20/06 1:52:29 PM#4
Kill ten Shaddowbosses in order to ifnd info about this game?
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6/20/06 2:18:59 PM#5
Remember Sisca, you GET to work with me Plus I'm a staunch supporter of the feline persuation, and not particularly keen on Big-Pharm. Geez, you should read my article, get to know me! |
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katriell
 Apprentice Member
Joined: 1/23/06
Boredom is in the temperament of the beholder. |
6/20/06 2:45:52 PM#6
Hehe. That article was fun to read. ^_^ And I like the sound of those "Wyr"... *peers a bit more intently at Hero's Journey* ----------- |
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6/20/06 2:53:13 PM#7
Bla bla bla. I like more meat with my potatoes. Still looks like a great game though and can't wait to play it. |
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6/20/06 3:00:46 PM#8
Finally, Sev gets a small amount of the spotlight that he deserves! Soon enough you will all get to see his work! Until then... this'll do just fine! Go Sev! Go Sev! GO GO GO SEV! Shake your booty! Its your birthday! ________________________ Zee |
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6/20/06 4:22:01 PM#9
I wish HJ reps spent a little less time trying to be so "funny" and a little more time giving some actual information about the game. I don't even remember the last time I learned something new from one of these. I am curious if this forced humor is actually part of some plan by the higher-ups to sell the game. I sincerely hope not as I can already get plenty of this brand of hilarity by browsing livejournal.com.
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6/20/06 4:54:58 PM#10
Sounds interesting. Most mmorpg's don't seem to have gm's that actually create interesting content. Personally I look forward to seeing more games where gamemasters interact with players on a daily basis. While player to player interaction can be fun, or painful, interaction with a gm designed event is much more interesting and rewarding in the long run. I hope you're all hard at work brainstorming fun and inventive ways you'll be making our character's live more distressing, amusing, and maybe hazardous. :)
It is pathos we lack, and this lack of pathos makes the worlds we explore quite stale. http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/Antioche |
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6/20/06 4:55:24 PM#11
Also, since I accidentally double posted, please continue to take your medication Sev. It's obviously working.
It is pathos we lack, and this lack of pathos makes the worlds we explore quite stale. http://www.mmorpg.com/blogs/Antioche |
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6/20/06 5:33:19 PM#12
I wish HJ reps spent a little less time trying to be so "funny" and a little more time giving some actual information about the game. I guess it all depends on what kind of "information" you're looking for. You just learned a great deal about the personality of one of our established GMs who's also helping to develop the world. I'd say that's worth something. I don't even remember the last time I learned something new from one of these. The Class articles were pre-E3, and the Player Services article was a fairly significant bit of information about a game design that Mike Paddock is working on. We'll be focusing on Wyr more strongly next time. We release information as we feel confident that it will be in the final game. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed in a different way. We'd rather you find us "too funny" than "total freakin' liars". S.D. Shaver |
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6/20/06 5:33:21 PM#13
Accidental double-post. So sorry. S.D. Shaver |
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6/20/06 6:01:55 PM#14
Most mmorpg's don't seem to have gm's that actually create interesting content
Our definition of GameMaster is a little different. In most games, GameMasters are essentially customer care associates. We have those, too, but we also have GameMasters who do nothing but build areas and design the world. We're aware that people are going to look at our use of the word "GameMaster" and be confused, but this is what we've been calling these people for fifteen years, and we figure while we're putting the "RP" back in "MMORPG", we might as well put the "Game" back in "GameMaster"...or...something like that. :) Our GameMasters are astonishingly talented and creative individuals. They're given a lot of power and a great deal of freedom to build awesome stuff. They never cease to amaze me. S.D. Shaver |
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6/20/06 6:07:24 PM#15
To be as frank as I can, this is why you'll have my money from the very start.
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6/20/06 7:47:41 PM#16
Hmm, regretfully, your plan didn't work. Steph's still crazier in my opinion. ;) |
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6/20/06 10:58:07 PM#17
So I gleaned the fact that wyr has something to do with the history of the world - or possibly that significant events create wyr. And that Simutronics GM's require stronger medication :) |
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6/21/06 4:41:57 PM#18
You know, I am really looking forward to this game. I click on links like Dev Journals to get info on the game. I can understand how a company might want to keep a tight wrap on stuff as planned things change or comments about current development tracks may run into speed bumps and the best of intentions in includeing the community here can lead to firestorms when technical hurdles incountered post info-post derail those articulated goals or dev paths. Completely Understood.
But is it me or are the lastest greatest batch of outreach posts here merely FLUFF? No usefull info but more of an exercise in creative writting skills by the posters. Notwithstanding the talented folks surrounding the development of the game I for one dont come here to get these "Human" stories, they seem more like obligitory postings to keep a game name in circulation rather than an actual sharing of game status. While they may serve to keep the game name front and center the content is rather devoid of the context of the title they are posted under. This kind of stuff tends, at least for me, to shade the company in a rather less than desirable light FYI |
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HJ-Cinnamon
Hero's Journey GM
Joined: 1/05/06
I''ve been a bad bad girl... -Fiona Apple "Criminal" |
6/21/06 6:27:03 PM#19
See you must learn to multitask Erik! I've told you this before. I can email, play Animal Crossing, demand that my avatar in HJ have special earrings AND build all at the same time. <nods> And from home too. And stop killing my Ukar! They like me! They call me their queen. Queen Cinnamon they chant!
Add Cinnamon and stir.... www.play.net/hj |
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HJ-Cinnamon
Hero's Journey GM
Joined: 1/05/06
I''ve been a bad bad girl... -Fiona Apple "Criminal" |
6/21/06 6:31:44 PM#20
Now if I may pop in and respond to this. The greatest thing to me when looking at a game I'm interested in, is the mystery. I don't WANT to know what's in the game. I like these "FLUFF" posts as you call them because this shows just how creative the staff at Simu is. Rest assured if you were entertained by any of our rantings...um I mean journals, then you WILL love HJ. I have yet to meet a Simu game I didn't love, and this was even BEFORE I worked for the company. Patience my young Padawans. In time all things revealed will be. Add Cinnamon and stir..... HJ-Cinnamon Add Cinnamon and stir.... www.play.net/hj |
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6/21/06 6:56:50 PM#21
Dunno, as cute as it all was, would be nice to have had SOME real information. :p
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6/21/06 9:23:10 PM#22
It's only a matter of time before we're swimming in information, lore, backstory, and so on. Simu's always been real big on that.
I prefer them holding information back for now until they know for sure that what they're telling us is accurate. If they do tell us something wrong, or have to scrap an idea because it's unfeasible, then they'll get flamed because they "lied". Then those of us that are all loyal to Simu after bunches of years of wonderful gaming will be forced to flame right back and... yeah, better off this way. |
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6/21/06 10:05:35 PM#23
[quote]Originally posted by HJ-CinnamonPatience my young Padawans. In time all things revealed will be. Add Cinnamon and stir..... Umm - so there are Jedi making this game. And based on the creatures Cinnamon is putting in it sounds like she bats for the dark side :) |
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marleena
Novice Member
Joined: 11/04/05
Im a dumb bitch with no life,i should kill myself and get it over with |
6/22/06 4:21:31 PM#24
Maybe it's just me, but reading these little "fluff" articles make me crave the game even MORE. Just reading how creative the GMs are leads me to believe that any storyline or quest will really get your attention and make you feel immersed in the game.
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6/22/06 6:01:24 PM#25
It makes a change doesn't it... **spelling edit
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