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Video Diary #3
Here’s a new video! Thrill to the minutia of treasure-item presentation! (Wow, that makes it sound awesome.) Sorry about the audio volume mixing, gotta turn the volume up to hear well, and then the sound effects are a little too … Continue reading
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Kick Assist
Many thanks to Magic Pixel Games for picking us as one of their three Kick Assist candidates this week! If you’ve got a second, could you vote for us? Every bit helps! Thanks again, and I’ll have a new video … Continue reading
Posted in Project Gorgon
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Sylvia in Halvue
[Want to know more about the world of Project: Gorgon? Here's a short story that gives you a better glimpse.] The sun was setting in the hills to the north, creating a picturesque scene, but Sylvia didn’t notice, her head … Continue reading
Posted in Project Gorgon
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Kickstarter is Live!
We’re kickstartin’! Please pledge if you can. We tried to make the rewards as fun as possible. Thanks!
Posted in Project Gorgon
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The dangers of a too-statistics-driven treasure generator
[ Just an anecdote today, as I'm still working on the Kickstarter preparations. I've got Sandra heavily involved now, and she's helping slog through a bunch of remaining tasks. If the Kickstarter succeeds she'll be able to allocate a portion … Continue reading
Posted in Project Gorgon
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How does Project Gorgon make money?
I didn’t start making an MMO because I thought it was a good business idea. I did it because I want to run an MMO. I love maintaining a world, tuning it, watching it grow. I definitely don’t love making MMOs. … Continue reading
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The Case Against Auction Houses
I don’t have anything against auctions. But in an MMO, an Auction House is shorthand for “everybody sells everything for the lowest price the market will bear.” This is not always good game design. Guild Wars 2 just got its … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Project Gorgon
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Crazier Kickstarter Reward Ideas
Thanks again for the feedback on Kickstarter! I’m definitely going to use some of the easier suggestions, such as getting your name in the credits, a unique appearance item, and maybe a special border around your character’s name. And I … Continue reading
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Gorgon Kickstarter is Coming!
Why Kickstarter? The scene is my home office, about a month ago. Sandra is acting as producer for the MMO, looking over the schedule. Sandra: “So you’re behind schedule… by… let’s see, six months.” Eric: “Yes.” Sandra: “Well, we’ll just … Continue reading
Posted in Project Gorgon
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Today in pictures
Working on some new content today – a new newbie town. I’ve got some new NPC tech that’s making it a lot of fun to work on. Here’s some screenshots: More pictures soon!
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