Asheron's
Call 2: Inside the Engine on GameSpy.com is the penultimate
installment in their four-part series discussing Turbine's upcoming MMORPG
sequel. As suggested by the title, the focus of today's talk with creative director
Jason Booth is the game engine, as they discuss what new features the engine
offers besides the ability to push more polygons, support for animation
blending, special effects, the new quest system, addressing lag issues, dynamic
music, and more. Speaking of AC2,
this
Asheron's Call 2 Beta Community Forum Post (thanks BigECB) explains why the
beta testing of Asheron's Call 2 has been suspended. Word is the beta will be
down through midday today at the very least.