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Atlantica Online News - Localization and Balance Dev Journal

Posted by Jon Wood on May 19, 2009  | 1 comments in our forums

The team at NDoors has sent along another of their bi-weekly developer journals. This time, Localization Coordinator Orion Al-Shamma-Jones discusses balance and how it is affected by localization from the Korean market to the North American.

The Viking stands, towering over his opponent. A mere Monk, he is less than half the Viking's size, but he stands his ground, resolutely holding the front line. With a feral yell, the Viking swings his massive axe down on the Monk's head. Again and again he strikes, the heft of his mighty blows apparent as he throws his entire body into the attack. He takes a step back, grin on his as he observes his handiwork.

And there the Monk stands, hardly a scratch on him. As his allies' spells slam into the Viking's surprised form, he smiles to himself. "I hope you pass away peacefully."

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