For example, if you want to ship a package to another location, you will either need to take it yourself or hire another person to make that delivery. This is done to increase the dramatic situations that can arise within the world. There is also an emphasis on a realistic world in Chronicles of Elyria. Given that the world of Elyria has a finite amount of resources, there will be many story branches to explore from trading with other people, to nations invading other nations to have access to precious resources. In CoE, player stories are driven by an AI controlled story engine that builds stories based on what has happened to the player, such as a player getting lost in a forest.Īlso, there are plenty of player-driven stories to be explored. Most RPGs have a hub where players pick up missions and then go out into the world to accomplish those missions. The way that stories play out in Chronicles of Elyria is also different than other RPGs. In other words, your typical grinding that is found in most role-playing games will be very different in CoE. For example, if you want to be a master blacksmith you will need to participate in mini-games that will test your reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Something else that makes it different from your typical RPG is that in-game skills will require player skill. By taking heroic actions, you can drastically reduce your overall lifespan, bringing about your death much more quickly. You will truly risk your life thanks to the permadeath aspect of the game. To be a true hero there is a significant amount of risk involved.
Given that the environment is destructible, the players can have a significant impact on the world as a whole.Īnother unique aspect of the game is that not all players will be heroes in the traditional sense of the word. The world of Elyria is a dynamic world, and assuming that the Soulbound team is able to achieve their ambition, the world will change depending on the actions that all the players make.
The reason for this is so that all the players look beyond themselves to the effect that they have on the world as a whole. This is a certainty because all characters age and eventually die. This is a certainty, regardless of how skilled a player you are or how safe you play the game. In CoE, the player controls a character that will definitely die. One aspect of this game is the way they approach permadeath. If they are able to deliver on all the ideas that they have, then this game could be a wonder to play.
Chronicles of Elyria (CoE) is an upcoming MMO by Soulbound Studios that has some truly ambitious ideas on how to flip the MMORPG genre onto its head.
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