Warhammer Online: Moving Forward, Part Two
DateTime:7/8/2009 5:21:12 PM

In relation to economic skills, is there really a place for PvE in an RvR focused game? Shouldn’t we just ditch the economy all-together and focus efforts on the RvR battlefield?It’s critical to players that they know they are being heard and understood.  It's equally important to developers that the players understand the direction the game is taking and why decisions are being made. Customer Service and Community are the go-betweens on these issues.

While RvR sets WAR apart, we recognize that some people thrive in a PvE setting and are very interested in the economics of the game.  We’ve provided a unique play environment where players who prefer to focus on killing monsters and making money are also influencing the overall campaign.  For a successful RvR war, economy does play a role.  Players will soon find that Keep ownership and enhancements will play into the economy, because they have associated costs.  If a realm were to “ditch the economy all-together,” as you put it, they would be missing out on an opportunity to advance the WAR.

Support, both in-game and through forums, e-mail, and other means is always on the mind of players. Is the team comfortable with the level of support staff they have currently, and what ways are you bringing in more visibility to the community so they know there is someone watching out for them?