Gaming site Eurogamer had a chat with Funcom’s not-so-very-new-anymore director, Craig Morrison. Some interesting parts about PVP and end game related stuff. And what’s his take on getting old players who left the game earlier on back? Check it out.
New game director Craig Morrison has now, in an open letter on the official Age of Conan forum, confirmed what we all were waiting for. Servers in both US and Europe are merging.
I can today confirm that we are actively working on an approach to merge servers, both in Europe and North America. It’s important for us to ensure the best gameplay experience for you all, and more healthy populations on each and every server will make sure we maintain healthy communities for the game in the future.
We’ll see about that, but right now it sure is kind of empty out there. Except for those russian thugs, always in pursuit of my blood. Gnarl!
Craig Morrison is the new producer and game director for Age of Conan, after Funcom founder Gaute Godage have chosen to leave the company. This from a press release, regarding the Morrison appointment:
“Taking on the position as Producer and Game Director on Age of Conan is a great challenge but also one I welcome. I have a clear conviction I can lead the further development in a good way, evolving Age of Conan into something even better. My main priority now is therefore to listen to, and act on, player concerns, while ensuring we add additional great content to the game,” said Craig Morrison. “At heart I will always be a gamer, and the coming changes and additions to Conan will always be done with the gamers in mind. Together I am certain we will shape an amazing future for Age of Conan.”
Godager commented in the same press release, as to why he’s stepping down and leaving the company:
“I have done my very best making this fabulous game, but I have concluded there are elements which I am dissatisfied with. I have decided to act on this, and as a result I have chosen to leave Funcom. It is time to get new, fresh eyes on Age of Conan, and I wholeheartedly support the appointment of Craig. I have had a fantastic time these last 16 years, and I am very proud of the many things Funcom has achieved. Funcom and Conan will always be a big part of me, but as I now look to new ventures outside the gaming industry I am certain Age of Conan’s future is in the best of hands.”
I wonder if there’s something else behind this as well?