Today we here at the Stratics Network are proud to revisit the past and re-launch one our earliest network sites dating back to 1999: Hero's Journey Stratics. But we're not the only ones that are excited about the re-launch; Simutronics, the developers of Hero's Journey, were so stoked that they basically wrote my launch announcement for me!Hey everybody! Welcome to Hero's Journey on Stratics! My name's Stephanie aka "Rowan", and if you've ever read an article or press release about Hero's Journey, chances are that if I didn't write it, I had some part in writing or editing it. Allegedly it's because I write perty and spel gud, but I think it's just Eric and Mike trying to keep me busy so I have less time to play with matches. Oh beloved, slender matches, with your sweet, sulfuric perfume and -- Uh. Right. Back to the letter! We're real happy to be back here on Stratics. I say "back" because about a zillion years ago, when we first took a whack at Hero's Journey, we had a Stratics site. Times, hairstyles, and 3-D engines have changed, and all to the better. The better, I say! This iteration of Hero's Journey is all about "less tedium, more fun". We're working hard to build a game that'll satisfy the roleplayers, the PvP addicts, the collectors, the explorers, the socialisers, and the lone wolves. Simutronics Corporation has 18 years of experience building massively multiplayer games, and some might say we know a thing or two about what makes MMO communities friggin' awesome. Currently, the Simutronics team of programmers, artists, and ninja coders are gearing up for E3, where we'll be offering up a heapin' helpin' of the first ever freeform Hero's Journey demo. People will be able to explore five exciting locales (Riverhaven, Mistwood Hollow, Swampmoss Bog, Arek-Tek's Crypt, and Squire's Bluff Quarry) and beat up the native deviant population to their heart's content. Or until someone knocks them off of their chair at the kiosk. Whichever comes first! We're excited because the demo is going to provide a first-ever glimpse at some of what's been driving the Hero's Journey design since day one. It's not the finished game, of course, but like any good appetizer, it'll give users a reason to stick around for the main course. In weeks to come, we'll be discussing some of our E3 "reveals", which I'd talk about now -- except I can't. Because they haven't been revealed. And my boss would kill me. With a plush penguin. In the conservatory. In the meantime, won't you please help yourselves to some lovely screenshots and the forums? We're so glad to be back, and we're pleased as punch that you're here to join us as we storm the gates of the gaming industry. Once more into the breach, dear heroes! Stephanie Shaver
Lead Designer, Hero's Journey Thanks Stephanie! So what exactly does Hero's Journey Stratics have to offer? Well, here's a selection of some the features you'll find on the site: - Library: Every single Hero's Journey article and piece of multimedia is cataloged and filed here!
- The History of Hero's Journey: A guide to the past of Hero's Journey.
- Exclusive Screenshots: Check out our three exclusive screenshots (including an E3 2006 teaser!)
- Forums: Join the Hero's Journey Stratics community on the day that it all begins!
- Beta Contest: This contest, and your ticket to beta, is Coming SoonTM!
| I'll also be meeting with Simutronics on Wednesday, May 10 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) so make sure to check back then, and through the duration of E3, for my reports! In the meantime, head on over to Hero's Journey Stratics and let your education begin! Nelson K. Thachuk
Hero's Journey Stratics
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Stratics Central
