A Champions Online Video Q&A with Aaron Safronoff

[Ethec]

The roles system, Cryptic's novel method for incentivizing well-defined roles to promote balance groups in the class-less Champions Online, is just one topic we discussed with Game Designer Aaron Safronoff. Learn where the game is at on the road to beta, what gives Champions Online its distinctive look, what prompted the recent addition of exclamation bubbles (i.e. Wham! Biff! a la 1960s Batman), and much more in this 10 minute interview from Leipzig GC!

See the Champions Online Aaron Safronoff video at Ten Ton Hammer!

[Skeena]

I take it that when you hit the enemies the sound effect/sound graphic bubble will be different depending on the effectiveness of the attack? Neat

[Kralle]

Arrange skills sorted in groups like you want them to be....oh my, again a other MMO I need to watch out for.

Open skill system 4 teh win

Nice interview and good questions with valid answers.

[darkgolem]

The roles item sounds great. Sort of stances, I gather from the interview.

I wonder what sort of variations to group dynamics this will bring. Will there be preferred stances.. will people covet the tank or support role? Will someone be like "gee I am always asked to be the defensive stance in our group!."

Interesting *wrings hands*