Dungeons & Dragons Online Interview

ComputerAndVideoGames.com has conducted an interview with Turbine’s Ken Troop, asking the lead designer several questions about their upcoming MMORPG, Dungeons & Dragons Online. An excerpt to follow:

Q: Do you think, considering the D&D pen and paper RPG’s pedigree, that many are expecting D&D Online to be the perfect MMORPG? Does that make developing the title a daunting prospect?

A: Sure. It’s a big licence, and a big responsibility. But, we’re all D&D fans here, and we’re working closely with Wizards of the Coast to make sure this is an awesome D&D experience.

As for catch-phrases like “the perfect MMORPG,” well, let’s talk about what we learned from our earlier development experience: MMORPGs are not one-size-fits-all.

We’re going to make a fun, action-packed MMP for people who know D&D, who love fast, tactical combat and who appreciate story-driven content. That’s not everyone, but for those who I’m talking about, I think it’ll be the defining game in the genre.