Multiplayer Questions

PlanetSacred: How do the options for communication during the multiplayer game look like?

Aarne: There will be a normal chat window where you can send messages to everyone or to party members of your choice.

PlanetSacred: there be an option to register a multiplayer account in the multiplayer system itself or will we get a predefined account with a changeable name in conjunction with the CD key?

Aarne: The plan right now is that you register with your name, a password and the CD key but a final decision has yet to be made.

PlanetSacred: Will the game auto-update when logging on to a server?

Aarne: We're still in the planning stages but probably, yes.

PlanetSacred: Is there going to be a "safe" multiplayer mode where the player stats will be saved on the Ascaron servers to prevent cheating?

Aarne: In general, all character data is supposed to be stored on our servers to avoid cheating. This would, of course, drastically reduce the amount of characters per account. However, just like all multiplayer related questions... it's not done yet.

PlanetSacred: Is the world map of the game the only map for playing multiplayer games or are you also planning on little arena maps so we can fight each other in PvP games?

Aarne: We haven't made any final decisions yet but we are actually planning on offering an arena or smaller maps. At least, it can be realized rather quickly.

Michael: The only thing that's set in stone so far is that you will be able to play the storyline in coop mode. It remains to be seen whether we will offer any other modes in the original release or in a possible sequel.

PlanetSacred: What is the online lobby like? Will we be able to see each character like in Battle.net (Diablo II) or will we only see the account names of other players?

Aarne: If everything works out as planned, you'll be able to see all players that are online when you enter the lobby. You will be able to take a closer look at every single player character. There's also going to be a chat mode where you can either make appointments for games or just chit-chat. If you want to play, you have to go to one of the game rooms where you can either launch your own game or join games of other players.

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