KoA: Reckoning - Answers from the Team

This week's Reckoning Answers from the Team is up, with questions about the story, monster placement, the engine and this one on dungeons:

Q: How long will some of the dungeons take to complete? Are some of the dungeons maze-like and confusing? – By Fluent

A: The dungeons we create range in size, however there are plenty of larger-sized spaces for those who love a good dungeon crawl. I wouldn't put an exact time on how long it would take to complete one because there are too many variables based on your level, Destiny, types of enemies, and even the player's individual playstyle (for example, I am an investigative player, so I might play much slower than others as I seek out every little inch of a dungeon and look for all the loot).

There can be a few dungeons that may riddle your brain, but there is always a way out. You may want to be on the lookout for places where you can jump or detect hidden doors. Oftentimes, these types of additions to our dungeons will help the player exit back out of the space gracefully, so there won't be too much backtracking. Fae Hollows dungeons in particular may get rather "maze-like" due to the large amount of vines and overgrowth there. Some of them might give you the feeling of wandering around a lush forest. Their beautiful lighting, along with a strong influence of magical energy, will pull you in. – By Kitty "Neko" Hughes, Level Designer