Korean publisher and developer discuss gameplay, PvP, guilds and more.

En Masse Entertainment, TERA's North American publisher, just posted an overview of the TERA news that was announced at G-Star in Seoul, South Korea. As Senior Producer Brian Knox recently mentioned in a recent blog post, there are many differences between the Korean release and En Masse's release of TERA, so it's important to take fan translations with a grain of salt.

With that being said, the news out of G-Star focuses on gameplay and lore, PvP, the guild system, and the political system. You can read all the details after the jump.

General Gameplay and Lore

• TERA now features a much wider variety of quests
• The game story takes the player from a humble Valkyon Federation recruit to the role of hero and savior of the federation–and the world of TERA!
• Skill system upgrades include…
  • A chain skill system with devastating skill combos
  • Approximately 100 additional skills since the last round of testing
  • Racial skills that give each race its own flavor and unique advantages
• Equipment system upgrades…
  • Crafting is now a one-step process
  • Normal equipment and crafted items can be enhanced
  • Enhancements can unlock further abilities in equipment

OMG PVP!

• There are several types of PVP awaiting TERA players:
  • Duels, which take place between two consenting players anytime, anywhere
  • Deathmatches--free-for-all, or group matches for glory and honor
  • Battlegrounds--large-scale group matches where commanding officers direct and influence the battle
  • And (of course) player killing on full PVP servers!
• PVP rewards vary depending on the type of PVP:
  • Guilds earn merit points for battleground matches
  • Players earn points and can bet on matches
  • Guilds and players can earn political clout on the battlefield

The Guild System

• Guilds in TERA include the following features:
  • Standard activities like chat, join/quit commands, titles, etc.
  • The ability to run for the highest political offices
  • Titles that Guildmasters can bestow on members
  • Guild housing--available in the three main capital cities (Velika, Allemantheia and Kaiator)
  • Guild housing, tiered based on the size, clout and wealth of the guild
  • The ability for members to return directly to a guild house from anywhere

The Political System

• The political system is designed from the ground-up to be a fun, community experience:
  • Provinces have leaders called Vanarchs
  • Vanarchs can run for the office of Exarch
  • Political power includes adjusting tax rates, instituting in-game rules, and more
  • Politicians receive special privileges and equipment such as mounts (much like real life)