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Kuje
Great Reader
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 Posted - 07 Jun 2011 : 19:40:17
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Well, it looks like this new game is really being made. For awhile, like the last two years, it was just rumor.
http://www.playneverwinter.com/
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 03:51:44
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| Well, that looks quite good I have to say! I was bothered by the fact that they put (again!) only D&D and no FR, but as we are already getting used to this unfortunate policy... The trailer itself looks nice. |
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Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 05:19:00
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The mention of "Cooperative online RPG" makes me think it might be closer to Guild Wars (i.e. sort of a party-based console RPG that happens to be online) rather than a true static world/grindfest MMORPG. With their "pricing yet to be determined" bit, I'm afeared it will be subscription model, much like the DDI or an MMO.  |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 05:21:39
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Originally posted by Daviot
With their "pricing yet to be determined" bit, I'm afeared it will be subscription model, much like the DDI or an MMO.
-What online games don't charge you that way, anymore? Subscription fees and such, in addition to you buying the game, make sure to milk the most amount of money from every person playing. |
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 12:42:46
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Originally posted by Lord Karsus
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Originally posted by Daviot
With their "pricing yet to be determined" bit, I'm afeared it will be subscription model, much like the DDI or an MMO.
-What online games don't charge you that way, anymore? Subscription fees and such, in addition to you buying the game, make sure to milk the most amount of money from every person playing.
Guild Wars doesn't require any subsription fee, just the game purchace as does Diablo 1 & 2. |
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Hippo
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 17:51:55
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I don't believe this is going to be a full MMO. I remember reading somewhere, possible IGN, that the game will be playable with only one person. The emphasis will be on multiplayer though.
When I have been reading the articles on the game I was getting a hybrid Diablo/MMO style peeking through. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 18:29:14
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Originally posted by Diffan
Guild Wars doesn't require any subsription fee, just the game purchace as does Diablo 1 & 2.
-The Diablos are relatively old, especially the first one. But, alright, it's good to see that there are still some popular online games that don't charge subscriptions. Me, I'm not really into online games. I played the Lord of the Rings for a few days like four years ago, when they were offering a free week/month around Christmas time, but was kinda boring being all alone (my cousins, who played it, were all high levels, whereas I was level 1, so I couldn't really play with them). I am looking forward to Knights of the Old Republic, though. I'm gonna give that one a try. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 20:12:28
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| DDO doesn't require a subscrip any more either nor does Lord of the Rings. Plus even some of the Everquests have done away with it. They've turned some features into microcosts though but they are optional. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 08 Jun 2011 : 22:40:10
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Actually, the majority of MMOs have moved away from the subscription model. I think WoW and SW:TOR will be the last of the breed. Most have moved to F2P with microtransactions.
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"Easy-to-grasp adventure creation tools empower players. Bring compelling quests to life and build challenging levels! Share creations with the entire world in-game. Become a part of the existing Dungeons & Dragons universe... Then build a new one."
This looks like Neverwinter Nights 3 more than a full MMO. |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2011 : 06:44:47
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There's a new podcast up for this game.
http://www.nwnpodcast.com/nwnp/2011/06/27/nwnp-episode-144-neverwinter-by-cryptic/ |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02 Jul 2011 : 13:18:13
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Originally posted by Crennen FaerieBane
Actually, the majority of MMOs have moved away from the subscription model. I think WoW and SW:TOR will be the last of the breed. Most have moved to F2P with microtransactions.
But WoW has over a 60% market share, it totally dominates the MMO scene. I don't foresee Blizzard changing this any time soon, too much revenue is generated by WoW. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2011 : 21:35:00
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Originally posted by Tamsar
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Originally posted by Crennen FaerieBane
Actually, the majority of MMOs have moved away from the subscription model. I think WoW and SW:TOR will be the last of the breed. Most have moved to F2P with microtransactions.
But WoW has over a 60% market share, it totally dominates the MMO scene. I don't foresee Blizzard changing this any time soon, too much revenue is generated by WoW.
Actually, Blizzard just announced this week that it has partly free to play now. You can get up to level 20 as well as the use the races from Burning Crusade. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2011 : 22:50:33
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Well, looks like Perfect World Entertainment is turning this into another MMO type game now that they have bought out Cryptic.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1198498p1.html |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Therise
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 08 Oct 2011 : 05:23:45
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Originally posted by Kuje
Well, looks like Perfect World Entertainment is turning this into another MMO type game now that they have bought out Cryptic.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1198498p1.html
Wow... with the Co-op play, I was sorta interested. Now that it's going to change into a F2P MMO with microcharges, I've totally lost interest.
Sad, really sad.
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4426 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2011 : 13:01:15
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| Has anyone tried the quick Neverwinter game featured on Facebook?? I was really skeptical at first but for a silly Facebook game, it's actually pretty fun. Espically with the ease and controls of the game, it's pretty entertaining. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2011 : 13:37:31
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Originally posted by Diffan
Has anyone tried the quick Neverwinter game featured on Facebook?? I was really skeptical at first but for a silly Facebook game, it's actually pretty fun. Espically with the ease and controls of the game, it's pretty entertaining.
I saw someone else comment on it, and the responses were that it gets boring after level 10. I don't know this for myself; I limit my time playing Facebook games. |
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4426 Posts |
Posted - 08 Oct 2011 : 13:56:48
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Diffan
Has anyone tried the quick Neverwinter game featured on Facebook?? I was really skeptical at first but for a silly Facebook game, it's actually pretty fun. Espically with the ease and controls of the game, it's pretty entertaining.
I saw someone else comment on it, and the responses were that it gets boring after level 10. I don't know this for myself; I limit my time playing Facebook games.
I haven't gotten that far because I too limit my Facebook time, lol. Honestly though, I think it's a lot more fun than Farmville, Mafia-Wars, and.....Castle Age (I think that's the name). |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2011 : 22:47:28
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Originally posted by Therise
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Originally posted by Kuje
Well, looks like Perfect World Entertainment is turning this into another MMO type game now that they have bought out Cryptic.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1198498p1.html
Wow... with the Co-op play, I was sorta interested. Now that it's going to change into a F2P MMO with microcharges, I've totally lost interest.
Sad, really sad.
Yea, not sure if I want to try another MMO with all the ones that are coming out this year or next. Ah well. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2011 : 22:48:47
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Originally posted by Diffan
Has anyone tried the quick Neverwinter game featured on Facebook?? I was really skeptical at first but for a silly Facebook game, it's actually pretty fun. Espically with the ease and controls of the game, it's pretty entertaining.
I have been, when I remember to get over there. I saw it when Brian was playing and he's on my friend list for the game but..... I dunno, it wasn't keeping my interest to much. I had to keep running the same dungeons over and over to get some exp and gold, otherwise I kept getting killed. |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2011 : 14:16:57
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Originally posted by Therise
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Originally posted by Kuje
Well, looks like Perfect World Entertainment is turning this into another MMO type game now that they have bought out Cryptic.
http://pc.ign.com/articles/119/1198498p1.html
Wow... with the Co-op play, I was sorta interested. Now that it's going to change into a F2P MMO with microcharges, I've totally lost interest.
Sad, really sad.
I've got quite a bit of hatred for that business model myself. I see why it is what it is, but it still sucks. Well, there that game goes as my plan B for when I start to get bored with swtor (once that @$%@##$@#$#@@$ thing finally comes out!). |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 27 Dec 2011 : 08:43:54
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| Dont you think its too small if its just set in Neverwinter city? It'll probably become a Dragon Age 2 style disaster. |
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doctorbadwolf
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 16:20:07
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| DDO does fine with one city. And the MMO will still have The Foundry. I, for one, am still excited. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 18:17:47
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Okay, I'm an idiot.
What is F2P? 
I loved the Diablos, and am eagerly awaiting D3, which looks freaking awesome. I know all I am doing is clicking like mad, but its so addictive! 
Haven't tried the FB Neverwinter game - I really should. Right now I am enjoying CastleAge on FB, but its getting boring (they all get that way after awhile). I thought their Vampire Wars was well thought-out, but they screwed it all up with the changes and I never played it again. I have to wonder, though, if that game inspired the Vampire as a PC race in 4e D&D - I had similar thoughts myself (converting the abilities in that game into 3e Feats).
I may try this Neverwinter game, or not - depends upon what I have going on. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 18:45:48
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Originally posted by Thauranil
Dont you think its too small if its just set in Neverwinter city? It'll probably become a Dragon Age 2 style disaster.
Since when is DA2 a disaster? I love that game. As I see it, it's basically shaped like the first part of Baldur's Gate 2 (the majority is set in one limited locale, with side-trips for some important quests).
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Originally posted by Markustay
What is F2P?
Free to play. It's a business model where you can play the game as-is, but if you want to add cool stuff like new races, items, areas, etc., you pay small charges for expanded content. WoW is close to this model, Diablo does it, etc.
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'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 19:13:58
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Markustay
What is F2P?
Free to play. It's a business model where you can play the game as-is, but if you want to add cool stuff like new races, items, areas, etc., you pay small charges for expanded content. WoW is close to this model, Diablo does it, etc.
Cheers
Lord of the Rings Online does it, too, and I believe D&D Online went to that business model, before its demise. |
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doctorbadwolf
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 19:22:07
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| DnD Online is going stronger than ever, with no sign of that changing. There was a new update with the artificer class, and a whole bunch of content a cfew months ago.d definately no demise, in fact it's got more players now than ever. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 20:43:14
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Originally posted by doctorbadwolf
DnD Online is going stronger than ever, with no sign of that changing. There was a new update with the artificer class, and a whole bunch of content a cfew months ago.d definately no demise, in fact it's got more players now than ever.
My bad, then. For some reason, I was thinking it had been shut down. |
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doctorbadwolf
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 20:48:09
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No worries. It came close, before it went free to play, but that influx of players, plus a steady stream of new content has definitely saved it's bacon. Enough so that now, any time I get a chance to log on, servers are full. :D Which is exciting, for someone who remembers two years without updates and a nearly empty game....
Fricken Atari, man. lol
Warner Bros' acquisition of Turbine(the developing studio) seems to be helping, as well. I'm sure it's easier to budget new content with that backing behind you. |
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Wolfhound75
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 06 Jan 2012 : 22:18:01
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Even though I quit playing when my last deployment came up...those who have played long enough will remember...
XORIAT RULES!
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doctorbadwolf
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 07 Jan 2012 : 01:28:51
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doctorbadwolf
Acolyte
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2012 : 08:50:48
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This interview about the game really has me excited. http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/634/feature/5802/Neverwinter-Update-Interview-with-Andy-Velasquez.htm
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"MMORPG.com: What is your favorite part of working on Neverwinter?
Andy Velasquez: I absolutely love getting to be a professional uber nerd.
Before working on the Neverwinter project I would look to my left and see my PHB for the 4E campaign I was in with my friends sitting on my desk and countdown the hours to our next session.
Now I can look to my left and see the PHB buried under the DM's Guide, Draconomicon and an open Monster Manual as I'm looking for the write-up on a Drow Arachnomancer to do some quick fact checking. Add that to the fun that is normal game development and you get a pretty happy producer."
Fantastic.
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MMORPG.com: How does the game cater to players who want to make their own instances or scenarios?
Andy Velasquez: User Generated Content is a big part of the NWN franchise legacy and we are creating a system to continue that tradition in Neverwinter. The UGC toolset is called The Foundry and is being developed to allow players to quickly and easily create content like what they would experience in official Cryptic releases.
The Foundry editor itself, the content browser, the ability to review other user's custom content, and the ability to launch UGC content are all accessible from within the main Neverwinter client, in-game. So, players won't have to worry about maintaining a separate executable for content creation, or going to some forum to find out what the good content is, or trying to figure out where to save certain files to be able to play someone else's content. The Foundry is seamlessly integrated into the client and quests created with The Foundry can be seamlessly integrated into the world.
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