Lord of the Rings Online: Interview @ CG Online

Computer Games Online speaks with Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of Lord of the Rings Online, about working on Turbine's latest MMO.<blockquote><em><b>What is it like working on such a popular franchise and bringing it to an ever-expanding genre? What materials have you studied for the Middle-Earth experience?</b><br><br>Working with a franchise like The Lord of the Rings is an incredible opportunity. Wea "!ve dedicated ourselves to re-creating Middle-earth as faithfully as possible within the confines of a massively-multiplayer game. The opportunity to develop a persistent online world based on Middle-earth is exciting and challenging; everything is carefully researched before it makes it into the game.<br><br>Of course, the art team has also done a tremendous amount of research including wearing a full suit of armor and visits to the archery range down the street to make sure our hunters hold their bows properly!</em></blockquote><a href="http://www.cgonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=723&Itemid=1" target="_blank">More...</a>
Source: CG Online