Join us in welcoming today Citadel Studios’ Project Lead Derek Brinkmann from Legends of Aria (fka Shards Online) for an hour-long interview about the game’s rebranding, new MMO focus, and upcoming alpha tests!

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Show notes:

  • Interview with Legends of Aria’s Derek Brinkmann
  • PAX East
  • Ultima Online
  • Legends of Aria elevator pitch
  • Solving the open PvP problem
  • Why change from Shards Online?
  • Testing schedule
  • Financials
  • Skill-based MMOs
  • What does your work day look like?
  • The community
  • Private shards
  • The game world and story
  • What do you enjoy playing?
  • Going incognito
  • Outro

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  • Podcast theme: “Trailer Theme” from Shards Online
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