Recently, MMORPG.com writer Carolyn Koh had the chance to sit down with Runic Games president Travis Baldree. The discussion centered around Torchlight II, the sequel to Torchlight, a gigantic single-player RPG hit. Read on to find out more about the loot system, pets, side quests, the UI and content.

Travis is no new comer to the gaming industry, having been responsible for the Diablo-esque like game Fate and having experience in MMOs with Flagship Studios’ Hellgate London and Mytheon. For Torchlight II, Travis has created a game that is soloable and yet plays well in a multi-player setting with the game scaling for number of players and their proximity to each other.

Read more of our exclusive Travis Baldree Interview.