The reason we made a turn-based strategy game was to create a game that breaks from the norm in the world of MMORPGs. We didn't want to produce yet another real-time game where players need to hack and slash their way through a fake, fantasy world. We thought people would embrace a new game with a different form of gameplay, wrapped up in a deep and rich environment that is familiar to them - the real world with story elements taken from our planet's history.
MMOsite: How does the game's mercenary system function? How can we obtain a mercenary and make good use of the system? Are there different types of mercenary? What are the key considerations when choosing?
Kim: Players can recruit up to 18 mercenaries in the game ?? each of whom has different attributes, weapons, skills and magic. Some mercenaries like the Swordsman are tanks, strong in defense and solid melee fighters. Then there are the Shamans, who have little defense but have healing powers. It's important to strategize and choose which eight mercenaries to take into battle with you- that is the maximum number you can have with you in a fight. If you're facing a really tough monster, you could set up your formation to have Swordsmen up front for defense, and then well-protected in the back you can have a Shaman who will revive your main character when his health his low. This is just one of countless options you have with mercenaries.
There are a few ways to obtain a mercenary now in the game. You can hire one, paying him or her off with the right amount of money. Then there are some mercenaries you can only acquire by completing a quest, such as the Beast Trainer.
