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MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood recently sat down with the folks at Simutronics to talk about their Hero Engine (currently being used by Bioware for Star Wars: The Old Republic) and the game that started it all... Hero's Journey

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/update-on-hero-engine-and-heros-journey-2000068181 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/update-on-hero-engine-and-heros-journey-2000068181 MMORPG.com Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:29:04 -0000
Update on Hero Engine and Hero's Journey

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood recently sat down with the folks at Simutronics to talk about their Hero Engine (currently being used by Bioware for Star Wars: The Old Republic) and the game that started it all... Hero's Journey

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https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/update-on-hero-engine-and-heros-journey-2000116685 Progress Reports Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/progress-reports/update-on-hero-engine-and-heros-journey-2000116685 MMORPG.com Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:16:00 -0000
A Visit to Simutronics

Staff Writer Adele Caelia recently visited the Simutronics offices where they are making the MMORPG Hero's Journey. Today, she files her report.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-visit-to-simutronics-2000062757 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/a-visit-to-simutronics-2000062757 MMORPG.com Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:15:32 -0000
A Visit to Simutronics

Staff Writer Adele Caelia recently visited the Simutronics offices where they are making the MMORPG Hero's Journey. Today, she files her report.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/a-visit-to-simutronics-2000115066 Previews Hero's Journey J Williams https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/a-visit-to-simutronics-2000115066 MMORPG.com Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:41:50 -0000
Content Writers Wanted

The folks over at Hero's Journey have posted a want ad on their official site sending out the call for content writers. If you're tired of the same old quests in MMOs, here's your chance to make a difference.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/content-writers-wanted-2000062588 News Hero's Journey Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/content-writers-wanted-2000062588 MMORPG.com Mon, 14 May 2007 21:49:19 -0000
Ranged Classes Revealed

Hero's Journey has updated its official site with information about 3 of the games classes, : Necromancer, Ranger, and Wizard.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/ranged-classes-revealed-2000062436 News Hero's Journey Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/ranged-classes-revealed-2000062436 MMORPG.com Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:04:01 -0000
GDC Progress Report

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to talk to Eric Slick, the Technology Director for Simutronics, about the progress of their upcoming MMORPG, Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/gdc-progress-report-2000062228 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/gdc-progress-report-2000062228 MMORPG.com Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:21:28 -0000
Report From GDC

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to talk to Eric Slick, the Technology Director for Simutronics, about the progress of their upcoming MMORPG, Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/report-from-gdc-2000114962 Interviews Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/report-from-gdc-2000114962 MMORPG.com Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:03:00 -0000
New GameMaster Types

Our friends over at Hero's Journey have added two new GameMaster types, Content Writers and Level Builders.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-gamemaster-types-2000061197 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-gamemaster-types-2000061197 MMORPG.com Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:04:21 -0000
Dev Journal: Wyr

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-wyr-2000060715 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-wyr-2000060715 MMORPG.com Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:10:03 -0000
Wyr Explained

Jay Miller explains the concept of Wyr.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/wyr-explained-2000114583 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/wyr-explained-2000114583 MMORPG.com Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:41:32 -0000
Dev Journal: The Real World

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-the-real-world-2000060614 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-the-real-world-2000060614 MMORPG.com Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:34:33 -0000
The Real World: Elanthia

A new developer journal flying your way.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/the-real-world-elanthia-2000114556 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/the-real-world-elanthia-2000114556 MMORPG.com Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:10:44 -0000
Two Exclusive Screenshots

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/two-exclusive-screenshots-2000060454 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/two-exclusive-screenshots-2000060454 MMORPG.com Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:43:11 -0000
Developer Journal

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/developer-journal-2000060453 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/developer-journal-2000060453 MMORPG.com Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:12:05 -0000
HJ Developer Journal

A new developer journal from the people behind Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/hj-developer-journal-2000114523 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/hj-developer-journal-2000114523 MMORPG.com Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:31:00 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #47

Here are two new images from Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-47-2000114522 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-47-2000114522 MMORPG.com Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:30:00 -0000
New Developer Journal

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-developer-journal-2000060329 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-developer-journal-2000060329 MMORPG.com Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:56:52 -0000
Much Ado About Roleplay

Stephanie Shaver is back to her antics with this new dev journal.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/much-ado-about-roleplay-2000114504 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/much-ado-about-roleplay-2000114504 MMORPG.com Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:36:57 -0000
2007 Expected Launch Date

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/2007-expected-launch-date-2000060229 News Hero's Journey Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/2007-expected-launch-date-2000060229 MMORPG.com Tue, 23 May 2006 22:48:40 -0000
Dev Journal & Screens

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-and-screens-2000060227 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-and-screens-2000060227 MMORPG.com Tue, 23 May 2006 15:35:40 -0000
Service Abilities

Mike Paddock looks at this specific area of Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/service-abilities-2000114480 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/service-abilities-2000114480 MMORPG.com Tue, 23 May 2006 15:20:23 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #46

Two new shots of Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-46-2000114479 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-46-2000114479 MMORPG.com Tue, 23 May 2006 15:04:40 -0000
E3 2006 Preview

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/e3-2006-preview-2000060123 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/e3-2006-preview-2000060123 MMORPG.com Wed, 10 May 2006 15:57:16 -0000
E3 2006 Preview

In our first on the floor interview, we see if Hero's Journey can live up type.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/e3-2006-preview-2000114434 Previews Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/previews/e3-2006-preview-2000114434 MMORPG.com Wed, 10 May 2006 15:36:38 -0000
Dev Journal: Clerics, Bards & Healers

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Classes: Bard, Cleric and Healer

Lead Designer Stephanie Shaver pens another journal.

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Exclusive Screen, Week #45

Three images: one screen and two piece of art.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-45-2000114412 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-45-2000114412 MMORPG.com Tue, 02 May 2006 15:30:09 -0000
Developer Journal & Images

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/developer-journal-and-images-2000059947 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/developer-journal-and-images-2000059947 MMORPG.com Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:33:44 -0000
Wizards, Necromancers & Rangers

Stephanie Shaver, Hero's Journey Designer, looks at three classes available in their game.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/wizards-necromancers-and-rangers-2000114380 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/wizards-necromancers-and-rangers-2000114380 MMORPG.com Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:20:30 -0000
Exclusive Screen, Week #44

A concept art/screenshot pairing is today's feature.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-44-2000114379 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-44-2000114379 MMORPG.com Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:12:34 -0000
Exclusive Screen, Week #43

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Exclusive Screen, Week #43

Today we have a concept to reality image, as we see a building before and after.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-43-2000114354 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-43-2000114354 MMORPG.com Wed, 05 Apr 2006 19:31:46 -0000
Dev Journal & Screens

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https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-and-screens-2000059801 News Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-journal-and-screens-2000059801 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:15:12 -0000
The Classes

Stephanie Shaver's latest looks at what characters are... beyond well... Heroes.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/the-classes-2000114333 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/the-classes-2000114333 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:56:50 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #42

We have two new shots.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-42-2000114332 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-42-2000114332 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:46:45 -0000
Dev Journal #3: RPG in MMO

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Putting the RPG in MMO

Stephanie Shaver, a designer at Simutronics, looks at what motivates her in MMORPGs.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/putting-the-rpg-in-mmo-2000114309 Developer Journals Hero's Journey Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/developer-journals/putting-the-rpg-in-mmo-2000114309 MMORPG.com Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:39:03 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #41

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Exclusive Screens, Week #41

We have two new images of Hero's Journey.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-41-2000114308 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-41-2000114308 MMORPG.com Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:19:32 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #40

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Exclusive Screens, Week #40

Two more images coming right at you.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-40-2000114295 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-40-2000114295 MMORPG.com Wed, 08 Mar 2006 14:28:27 -0000
Dev Journal #2: Character Creation

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Character Creation

Stephanie Shaver of Simutronics looks at character creation in Hero's Journey.

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Exclusive Screens, Week #39

We look at character creation with a special four image edition.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-39-2000114280 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-39-2000114280 MMORPG.com Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:06:53 -0000
Exclusive Screens, Week #38

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Exclusive Screens, Week #38

We show off two more images as the weekly series temporarily changes days. Check back Tuesday for more!

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-38-2000114265 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screens-week-38-2000114265 MMORPG.com Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:38:35 -0000
Q&A #15 and Screen #37

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Q&A #15

We return with one more Q&A before we head back to the developer journals.

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Exclusive Screen, Week #37

The first ever image of their GUI and three pieces of concept art.

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https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-37-2000114245 Media Hero's Journey Dana Massey https://www.mmorpg.com/media/exclusive-screen-week-37-2000114245 MMORPG.com Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:15:28 -0000