Massively OP Podcast Episode 110: Legends of Aria's Derek Brinkmann

Join us in welcoming today Citadel Studios' Project Lead Derek Brinkmann from Legends of Aria (née Shards Online) for an hour-long interview about the game's rebranding, new MMO focus, and upcoming alpha tests!

It’s the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you’d like to send in your own letter to the show, use the “Tips” button in the top-right corner of the site to do so.

Show notes:

• Interview with Legends of Aria's Derek Brinkmann
• PAX East
• Ultima Online
• Legends of Aria elevator pitch
• Solving the open PvP problem
• Why change from Shards Online?
• Testing schedule
• Financials
• Skill-based MMOs
• What does your work day look like?
• The community
• Private shards
• The game world and story
• What do you enjoy playing?
• Going incognito
• Outro

• Podcast theme: "Trailer Theme" from Shards Online
• Your show hosts: Justin
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