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Dragon Empires News
Chris Leyton
00/12/0000
New screens and beta-test information for Codemasters upcoming MMORPG!
Building the world of Dragon Empires, Codemastersā online persistent world of incredible fantasy and clan rule, is a project that embraces two development teams, one on either side of the Atlantic, and brings together US and European players in its online forum and forthcoming Beta Test programme.
US and UK talent is involved in Dragon Empiresā creation, constructing a game that combines the best of British and American game design techniques to satisfy players on both sides of the pond.
The gameās design is the product of the two teamsā collaboration. Headed by producer Ted Carron, the game's development is split between Codemastersā UK development studios in Warwickshire and its Oakhurst studio in California.
The US team has over 10 years experience in MMORPGs with Mark Zechiel as US Studio Head and Designer. Server Programming and the gameās visuals are led from the US. The majority of Client Programming and World Building comes from the UK.
Similarly, Dragon Empiresā forthcoming Beta Test programme seeks a good spread of players from the US and Europe. With tens of thousands of prospective players already registered to participate, Codemasters is eager to hear from more Beta Testers who want to help shape Dragon Empires in this massive āhands (and talons) across the oceanā project. The sign up page for Beta Test is located at: www.codemasters.com/dragonempires/beta_form.php
Before the Beta Testing begins, the Dragon Empires community is building with much activity on the gameās forum. The forum sees both gamers suggesting ideas and the teams using it as a sounding board for their concepts and research. Gamers can make their opinions heard and make them count by being an active participant in the forum, which is easily accessible from the game's web site at: www.codemasters.com/dragonempires
Says Ted Carron, Dragon Empiresā Producer:
āDragon Empires is an intense and competitive game that drives people into groups. Weāve been aware from the gameās inception that its design must accommodate and appeal to US and European players alike, whether we see the formation of transatlantic clans or not. The location and experience of the teams ensures we produce a play environment that works across international boundaries.ā
The English language version of Dragon Empires is scheduled to be available in Q3 2002 for PC gamers. The game will be launched as a boxed product with players subscribing on a monthly basis to play.
