AMA Recap: April 15, 2022

Guest of Honor: Ryan K, a.k.a. Writer Ryan, Vice President of Narrative.

with MCs Squiddy and Captain Chris

• Ryan wants to get more involved in the codex
• 10 Stories in Season 1. Cameos of people from the discord. Tried to tie the stories to features. Previewed farming, crafting, land, maestros.
• Season 2: There will be a main villain for the season. This entity will be a problem for Massina but an opportunity for some people.
• Captain Chris is going to be a huge part of the season 2.
• Cauldron of Fire: Elemental Houses (Fire, Air, Water, Mountain) will be featured more. Cauldron of Fire have dedicated themselves to protecting the gate. Trandimentional gate that leads to hell, below Massina, where the Titans and other characters are. We will learn more about how the Cauldron of Fire works. First piece of lore talks more about Gatekeepers - more incoming.
• Paxi is a Sadaari. We heard about Ilona in Season 1. More of a bystander who was roped into the curse.
• Emperor: Father was assassinated as a kid, which made him paranoid. He is a strong people that some people do not like and some people do. We will learn more about the Emperor. Expansion on his background. Why is the Emperor so politically powerful when the champions are more physically powerful? Two sides to every story - we will hear more of both sides.
• Mount Volcanus- Under tunnels - Carved by Whisperers on the way out of hell. Almost infinite in size. Dungeons, cities, etc. We will be able to explore these dungeons in game.
• More details to come on what's in the under tunnels and why the titans are trapped in hell.
• Chris is shaping a few parts of the under tunnels himself, which "a few lucky people may" get the chance to experience.
• Stand Alone episodes: Ministry of Bone - Osteomancer and Bonesmith, Sisters, at least one story about their relationship, what they do and how they do it. Hints on how it works in game.

• ARG. Clues. Scavenger hunt. Players will find clues and use the clues to solve the mystery. Over a couple of days. It will be immersive and difficult. This will be determined who will be involved in the big lore event that Captain Chris is going to be running. You must be holding a prime eternal to get into this.
• Chris: Pitting houses against each other. Some people will be able to play in a live action role playing adventure. You can play as your champions in the game and help shape the lore. Some pets will be making an appearance. Exploring some unseen parts of the under tunnels. Final choice will be very impactful. Afterward, Ryan will write a follow-up story and will use the decisions to begin writing Season 3.
• Ryan has never been able to interact with fans in real time. He is thrilled to be able to get in touch with players and hear what is important to them in the lore.
• Getting an idea of the identities of the guilds and a story will likely happen.
• May see credits/easter eggs of people who gave ideas in the game.
• More celestials than the gatekeepers and the keymasters. The Vigilante is not a playable character but used for narrative purposes.
• What does a week for writer Ryan look like:
  • Meets with team to discuss intentions and development process and what is happening with the development so the narrative is in line with that. Talks often with Icetoad and Johnny Casamassina.
  • 2-3 days writing (8-12 hours for a story)
  • Season 2 was outlined ahead of time
  • Season 1 was not outlined ahead of time.
• Talked about dimensions, portals, moon, hell, celestial. Eventually these places will be explored. We will be able to go places and things from those dimensions will come to Massina. Massina may be connected to other worlds.
• Season 2 will go until Mid June. Lore drop weekly. Possible events between.
• Vigilante is a celestial, not a playable character.
• Maestro's Corner added to map reserved for prime holders who want it.
• More realestate out in the country
• Audiobook- They are looking into it.
• Role of guilds in the game is still developing
• Poem contest top 3 will make it into the lore.