2011-05-14, 07:14 AM
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"]Source: http://gamingirresponsibly.com/interview...e-terrariaTerraria has certainly garnered a great deal of attention lately. What would you say is the most prevalent praise that you receive regarding the game concept?
Blue: We have seen a lot of praise towards our statement of making sure the game will continue to be updated with new and interesting additions over time. And that we want to take as much fan input as we can while doing so.
Where did the idea of sidescrolling come in? Was this a simple programming decision, or does it pay homage to classic games?
Redigit: We are classic gamers ourselves, so it definitely brings us back to the old days when we had a desire to make a game just like the ones we were playing but only better.
Blue: I for one feel this generation thats playing games right now are the lucky ones, as they have the best options for gaming, as many game platforms offer both classic retro games, and also full HD 3D games. Its like a merging of two eras, and we wanted to be a part of that.
Though I know its been stated before, the question seems to arise every day regarding alpha/beta players. What is the official time estimate for people in the public who are looking to play?
Blue: We are aiming for a release in the month of June this year. Now that we have confirmed Steams assistance in Distribution, we are moving forward towards that goal.
What is the possibility of game mods made usable on private servers?
Redigit: We are not making the game to be accessible directly to modders, but we do plan to add our own modlike game modes as DLC. Its all a matter of whats possible in the code.
Blue: We have stated from the beginning a desire to cater to what the fans are clammering for. So instead of requiring them to make a Mod to get the gameplay they want, we would simply find a way to add it ourselves, without making it part of the default game. But this will take time, so we hope everyone will have patience.
On the subject of servers, are there any plans to have official game servers that run as well?
Blue: With the inclusion of Steam as our launch platform, all online servers will most likely be player owned/run. For now, there will be no OFFICIAL servers.
When the game goes live, what type of expansions can people look forward to?
Redigit: Whatever people can think of. Possibilities abound.
Blue: To expand on Redigits answer, we hope to add new gameplay mechanics, items, enemies, friendlies, and further expand the gameplay length from starting gear to highest possible gear with every update.
What games have influenced Terraria (aside from minecraft), and helped to shape it along the way?
Redigit:The Entire team has pulled ideas from many different sources. Games we loved when we were young, to ideas from games that we enjoy today. There are too many small inspirations too name each one separately. Sometimes it was just one item, or one gameplay mechanic that was inspired from a certain game, so as little as one percent of the game was effected directly by an inspired idea.
Blue: And every time we add an idea from one source, and combine it with the other ideas already in the game, the original inspiration blends so well that it becomes its own unique idea that can stand on its own. We hope to pay our own special kind of homage to the games that have given us inspiration. You will see many Easter Eggs that give a nod to the original games in question.
What was the most difficult portion to program into the game thus far?
Redigit: The Fluid movement of Water.
In your downtime, what games are you both currently playing?
Both: Down Time, there is such a thing?
Blue: Before we became so busy with Terraria, I did play a lot of Starcraft 2 (I love the map editor.) and Fallout New Vegas.
Are there any major game releases that youre looking forward to?
Redigit: Skyrim and Diablo 3
Blue: Ive been looking forward to a fan created mod release actually, Black Mesa Source. But its release has been a long time coming.
Did the outpour of support for Terraria take you by surprise?
Blue:We actually expected a slow rise in popularity to the eventual levels we are currently at, but the fact it happened almost overnight did provide a bit of a shock.
For some, minecraft has a tendency to become stale over time. What plans do you have to help combat this factor?
Redigit:Well, we hope to offer a few different game styles in the one game, so one player could technically change to a different side of the gameplay and bandage their boredom without having to change games completely.
Blue: So if a player got bored of adventuring deep underground, they could stop and manage their town, and crops for a while. We know however that eventually games to lose thier staying power, so we hope to keep new content coming as much as we can to keep Terraria as a valid choice for years to come.
For anyone looking to break into game development, what kind of advice would you give?
Redigit: Trial and Error is the best teaching tool.
Blue: Let your imagination guide you. You should always remember what you yourself want from a game and never lose sight of that. As gamers make the best gamer creators, in my opinion.
When designing a game, what is that single biggest fun-factor that should be focused on, in your opinions?
Blue: In todays gaming world, I would say, replayability and non-linear gameplay. As all gamers like to feel like the world of the game they are playing in is truly being molded by them. And who wouldnt like to play again and take a different route, to see what happens.
After Terraria is finished, what are your plans? Any other projects in queue?
Blue: After release we will continue to focus on adding content to Terraria via updates. Perhaps after a time of doing that we may focus on a split venture between a new game project and continuing the updates for Terraria.
Are there any shout-outs, thanks, or special mentions that you would like to make?
Redigit: I would like to thank my alpha testing team for all their brilliant ideas and never-ending bug reports.
Blue: Id like to give a special thanks to the supporters and fans of the game. They have made the hard work worth it.