Bluehole Studio, the Korean developer behind TERA, and NHN, TERA’s Korean publisher, have just wrapped up a press conference at this week’s G-Star convention in Seoul. TERA is making waves at G-Star and, naturally, we want to pass along TERA news coming out of the event on to the community.
You should note that there may be distinct difference in translations, terminology, game mechanics, and services between the Korean and the western release of TERA.
Now on to the meat:
General Gameplay
- TERA now features a much wider variety of quests
- The game story takes the player from a humble Valkyon Federation recruit to the role of hero and savior of the federation–and the world of TERA!
- Skill system upgrades include:
- A chain skill system with devastating skill combos
- Approximately 100 additional skills since the last round of testing
- Racial skills that give each race its own flavor and unique advantages
- Equipment system upgrades:
- Crafting is now a one-step process
- Normal equipment and crafted items can be enhanced
- Enhancements can unlock further abilities in equipment
PvP Pandemonium!
- There are several types of PVP awaiting TERA players:
- Duels, which take place between two consenting players anytime, anywhere
- Deathmatches--free-for-all, or group matches for glory and honor
- Battlegrounds--large-scale group matches where commanding officers direct and influence the battle
- And (of course) player killing on full PVP servers!
- PVP rewards vary depending on the type of PVP:
- Guilds earn merit points for battleground matches
- Players earn points and can bet on matches
- Guilds and players can earn political clout on the battlefield
The Guild System
- Guilds in TERA include the following features:
- Standard activities like chat, join/quit commands, titles, etc.
- The ability to run for the highest political offices
- Titles that Guildmasters can bestow on members
- Guild housing--available in the three main capital cities (Velika, Allemantheia and Kaiator)
- Guild housing, tiered based on the size, clout and wealth of the guild
- The ability for members to return directly to a guild house from anywhere
The Political System
- The political system is designed from the ground-up to be a fun, community experience:
- Provinces have leaders called Vanarchs
- Vanarchs can run for the office of Exarch
- Political power includes adjusting tax rates, instituting in-game rules, and more
- Politicians receive special privileges and equipment such as mounts
That’s big TERA news coming out of G-Star. We will have more information for you in the coming weeks, including a recap of events at G-Star.
