Gamer's Hell interviewed Eric Wang, one of the senior producers of Westwoods MMORPG.
Here is a short snip:
Actually, Earth & Beyond is not a space simulation in any way, shape, or form. It is completely a role-playing game. However, if players do choose to engage in combat, the outcome is solely determined by the character’s skills and attributes, rather than the twitch reflexes of the player (as in most space sims). As for the learning curve, we’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that players can jump right into the game, by combining an easy-to-understand interface and a robust tutorial at the beginning of the game.
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