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Lineage 2 : NCsoft to push evolution of Korean-style MMOs through AionBy: James Egan
Sep 06, 2008 07:00:00 PM News Item: 5002
Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Culture, Game mechanics, MMO industry, New titles, PvP, PvE, Opinion 
We love The Escapist over here at Massively. Take for instance Jared Rea's recent article, "Beautiful 21st Century" -- a piece about one company's attempt to overcome the stigma attached to most older Korean MMOs that make it to the western market: beautiful but grindy. Perhaps the most notable Korean title currently played in the west is NCsoft's Lineage II which, despite being a beautiful game, has drawn some flack from gamers about its steep grind (although this is becoming less of a problem).
NCsoft is working to change this perception of their forthcoming Korean-developed titles, particularly in light of their upcoming MMO Aion: The Tower of Eternity. Much of the problem that NCsoft faces is similar to what all companies, game or otherwise, face when taking their brand overseas -- being recognized as a global brand rather than seen in the limited light of their offerings in a given region of the world.Continue reading NCsoft to push evolution of Korean-style MMOs through Aion  Comments
Lineage 2 : Poll - How many accounts do you simultaneously play?By:
Sep 05, 2008 02:34:39 PM News Item: 4972
 Ankama is curious about your playing habits and would like to know how many accounts you play simultaneously.
Do you enjoy playing with a single account or - in a multi-tasking frenzy - do you prefer playing with two, three, four or more accounts at a time?
Please respond to our poll
and share your opinion on the forums! Comments
Lineage 2 : Lineage II becomes more accessible for new playersBy: James Egan
Aug 18, 2008 06:00:00 PM News Item: 4495
Filed under: Fantasy, Lineage 2, Expansions, PvP, Leveling, News items, PvE 
Among the fantasy MMO titles out there, Lineage II has gained a reputation for being a bit grindy, requiring hardcore dedication to get the most from the game. The latest update, Gracia -- Part 1, is changing all that. Players now have easier leveling thanks to the new Vitality System, which gives an 'experience bonus for time either spent away from the game or in safe zones.' Starting characters begin the game with maximum Vitality and enjoy increased rewards for quest completion, taking down bosses, and a wider array of items available in general, allowing for faster leveling.
A recent press release quotes Tim Tan, NCsoft's North American producer, as saying, "The increase in leveling speed allows players to create new characters and advance nearly twice as fast as before. This will allow players to experience the meat of Lineage II quickly, giving them the ability to visit new and exciting areas and cool high-level content much quicker than before. While this game is still a hardcore game, these changes with Gracia -- Part 1 make the game much more accessible to new players." Do the changes make the title more appealing, or do they detract from the 'hardcore' aspects of Lineage II? If you're a serious Lineage II player, how do these changes sit with you?
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Lineage 2 : Shopping list: Milk, bread, MMO game time cards...By: Colin Brennan
Jul 28, 2008 05:00:00 PM News Item: 4494
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Super-hero, City of Heroes, City of Villains, Lineage, Lineage 2, Business models, MMO industry, News items, Tabula Rasa, Exteel, Free-to-play 
Let's face it, getting time cards for your favorite game is a necessity. It's up there with the milk, bread, and eggs that you need for your daily survival. We have enough stories about MMO withdrawal to fill a shopping cart, so why not sell our addiction where we can easily grab it?
NCsoft got the message and is pushing their time cards out to the masses by partnering up with Target, Rite Aid, and Best Buy. Now you too can literally walk down the street to the drug store and pick up your favorite addiction -- more play time. More importantly, if you're a subscriber to City of Heroes/Villains, grab yourself a time card because it will unlock an in-game jet pack for you to use.
The approach isn't anything new, as Nexon has already been providing their cash cards to customers of 7-Eleven convenience stores for some time now. What all of this does show is a marketing push by more game companies to get their cards into the mainstream market of consumer products.
Lastly, as a friendly reminder, when you're running out to get those "essentials" at Rite-Aid or Target before that "big storm" hits, remember your desktop computer doesn't work when the power is out.
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Lineage 2 : Gracia - Part 1 update now live on Lineage II test serverBy: William Dobson
Jul 18, 2008 03:00:00 PM News Item: 4493
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Lineage 2, Expansions, Lore  Lineage II players can give Part 1 of the Gracia expansion a go right now on the Public Test Server. Gracia is planned to be a three-part series, and this first installment offers a number of features, such as faster leveling and solo improvements, new hunting areas Kamaloka and Cruma Tower, and some skill and UI changes.
Before diving on to the test server, you can get acquainted with Gracia at the expansion's official preview site. As well as listing the update's features, you can learn more about its back-story, reading straight from a stylish pop-up tome and enjoying some rather mysterious and epic music.
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Lineage 2 : NCsoft Europe Community Day at the Games Convention 2008By:
Jul 15, 2008 01:56:00 PM News Item: 4097
As we have already announced via the boards, Sunday will be our Community Day at the NCsoft booth (Hall 3, Stand B20), a whole day fully dedicated to you, our players!
One of the many activities will be a costume competition (Sunday, 24.08, 10:00 GMT). All you need to do is come dressed as a character from either Guild Wars, Aion: The Tower of Eternity, City of Heroes, Lineage 2, Tabula Rasa, or Dungeon Runners, then get up on the catwalk to strut your stuff!
However, this isn’t just for fun - the very best entrants will be inline to win some fantastic prizes, including some serious hardware like the Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card from gaming specialists Razer, and fantastic memorabilia courtesy of NCsoft. We also might have a special surprise in store, so make sure you come along!
One thing to keep in mind when designing your costume: Don’t bring any real weaponry, nor replicas made from steel – basically anything that can injure somebody! If you do you will not be allowed entry into the convention centre. LARP replicas are fine, however.
So, time to get out your sewing kit, pins and needles, and maybe even your welding torch, and get creative! We look forward to seeing your outfits!
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II lore of upcoming expansion, Gracia, Part 1By: Brenda Holloway
Jul 03, 2008 07:00:00 PM News Item: 4492
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Lineage 2, Expansions, Lore  The Lineage II team is hard at work on the next expansion, the first of three dealing with the dark land to the west of Aden, Gracia. This dire land, infected by the evil summoned forth to balance the calling of the Kamael by the goddess Eva, is wild, wide, and scarcely ever explored. Now, Gracia's evil is creeping beyond its shores, and the fate of the entire world is at stake.
In advance of the formal announcement of the expansion in August, NCsoft has let slip some of the lore behind Gracia, Part 1. You can read the entire thing, right here, after the break -- and check out the screen shots as well.
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Lineage 2 : Lineage II NA server merge coming July 8thBy: Kyle Horner
Jun 17, 2008 03:00:00 PM News Item: 4491
Filed under: Lineage 2, Server downtime, News items
Ever since Linage II began allowing server transfers there has been a shift in server populations that was leaving some communities worried. This has prompted NCsoft to announce the merging of a few servers on July 8th to bolster their overall population and ease the growing fears some players were beginning to have about the future of their digital homelands.
Population is of course an important issue for any MMO and server merges can sometimes be seen as a bad thing by onlookers. However, NCsoft is assuring everyone that this choice was made purely to maintain healthy communities, something that is arguably one of the most important aspects to an online game.
We're also happy to see that NCsoft is covering all their bases and has made an official forum post covering all the important topics about the server merges. If your concerns aren't met by the current forum post don't worry too much. NCsoft has vowed to answer any concerns or inquiries regarding the merges over the coming weeks.
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Lineage 2 : Make NCsoft machinima and win some swagBy: Krystalle Voecks
Jun 01, 2008 12:00:00 PM News Item: 4490
Filed under: City of Heroes, City of Villains, Guild Wars, Lineage 2, Contests, News items, Tabula Rasa, Machinima 
A really good machinima is a thing of beauty. It's fun to watch and a great way to show off not only games, but player creativity. Apparently NCsoft Europe and Onlinewelten's new portal, MyGamersVideo feel the same way about MMOG machinima. Why do we say that? Because they've banded together to run a machinima contest to introduce the new video portal to gamers.
All of the entries into the contest have the chance to win some awesome prizes -- from NCsoft games to t-shirts, posters, pins and even the highly coveted artbooks for games like Tabula Rasa, City of Heroes/City of Villains, Guild Wars and Lineage II. From newcomer to veteran machinimists, all are welcome to enter, so what are you waiting for? Grab your favorite NCsoft game and get to making a video!
[Via IGN]
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