Temple of Elemental Evil Interview

eToyChest has conducted an interview with Troika’s Tim Cain, asking a batch of questions about their upcoming RPG, Temple of Elemental Evil. Check it out:

Q: How much will players be able to talk their way out of tight spots as opposed to fighting, and will being good at one preclude being good at the other? I.e., will you be able to be strong and smart if you play your cards right?

A: There are many places where good dialog skills like Diplomacy or Bluff can get the character out of a bad situation without resorting to violence. No single dialog skill will get you through the entire game however, and some combats are unavoidable. You can be, and often need to be, strong and smart. Whether strong means you carry a big axe or can cast Fireball is up to you.