Tera Online News

Good day, this is Lime.

First of all we'd like to thank all of you who participated in the discussion regarding group duels during the past two weeks.

The participants of the discussion gave us great feedback on how to make the Group Duel system a fun part of the game, no matter where or when you want to participate in a duel. We've summarized the most interesting suggestions for you.


What do you want to see in TERA's Group Duel system?


1. Bet amount restriction and receiving bonuses
We have been told that being able to set a lower limit for the amount of money that participants can bet in group duels and adding bonuses to the winning team will increase the incentive to participate.


2. Setting restrictions on the battle area and the length of the battle
In the current Group Duel system there are several points that have been pointed out as disappointing.
We're adding options to restrict the battle area and to change the time limit to change some of them.


3. Addition of different battle modes
We've received word that players want to see various battle modes in the group duel system. We were also told that in order to be more fun, various battle items should temporarily spawn during group duels.


4. Increasing the fun of spectating
You told us that it would be fun if duel spectators were not only be able to view the duel from a distance, but also be able to place bets on contestants between each other.


5. Addition of a balancing system
We received word that to make for a fair fight, it would be good if participants could use a balancing system when both parts agree to it, which would balance out the two teams for a fair fight.

Your passionate comments have definitely reached our development team. We're very much looking forward to the day when we can allow everyone to experience the world of TERA.

We would like to thank all of the participants of the past discussion and ask for your cooperation in the 35th upcoming discussion about our website's functionality.

Thank you very much.

The Velika Guardian
Issue 3

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hot off the virtual presses, the third issue of the Velika Guardian is here! Isn’t it nice to enjoy your weekly TERA community news magazine without pesky subscription inserts falling out onto the floor? As always, hit us up at community@enmasse.com with your news tips and clever suggestions for the Guardian!


Focus Group Test 2 Westernization Postmortem Published

Learn what our Focus Group testers thought about our Westernization efforts for TERA in our second FGT2 postmortem article. The first article addressed the gameplay experience while this one covers the game's comprehensive localization efforts as described in the article's opening passage:


Read the entire FGT2 Westernization postmortem article. Or if you missed it, check out the first postmortem article on gameplay.


Producer Sam Kim on Ten Ton Hammer Live on May 29th

Tune in to TERA! This Saturday, En Masse Producer Sam Kim speak with Ten Ton Hammer Live, the MMO news website’s live streaming podcast. Sam will answer TERA questions from Ten Ton Hammer and its community. The podcast begins at 7:00 PM Eastern (12:00 AM GMT).

Visit TenTonHammer.com for more information.


Vote in ZAM.com’s Poll on MMOs at E3 2010!

ZAM.com has published a new poll asking which MMO title you most want to learn more about at this year’s E3. Guess what? TERA is in the running! Cast your vote on the ZAM.com website.


En Masse Staff Interview Round-Up

If you’ll forgive the pun, we’ve been participating in interviews en masse this month! We know it's not easy to keep track of them all so we've compiled links to all of this week's interviews: TenTonHammer.com chatted up VP of Publishing Chris Lee on user-created content in MMOs, Producer Sam Kim discussed core game elements in an interview on Stratics.com, and Lead Writer David Noonan answered Examiner.com’s TERA lore questions and provided six new screenshots. In the realm of TERA fansites, Senior Producer Brian Knox spoke with Italian fansite TERAOnline.it about PvP and German fansite TERA-Welten.de interviewed Community Director Jason “BrotherMagneto” Mical.

With all this interviewing, you may think we’ve lost our virtual voices. Think again: more interviews are coming your way next week!


Screenshots of the Week: Set 3

Feast your eyes on three of the cities and towns you’ll visit in TERA in the third installment of our weekly screenshot feature. Beyond the majesty of Velika lie Lumbertown and Crecentia, two villages that each border two different forests filled with unique creatures. Head over to the official TERA forums and vote for which woodland Screenshots of the Week should feature next!



Scope out Screenshots of the Week: Set 3.


TERAHispano.com Publishes "Road to Velika" Walkthrough

Spanish TERA fansite TERAHispano.com has produced a new article based on players' experiences during our second Focus Group Test: a walkthrough of TERA’s first few levels leading up to the city of Velika. Read about the new character experience from creation to level 11 on TERAHispano.com!


TERA’s First Fan Art Contest Ends Soon!

Have you entered the first TERA Fan Art Contest yet? Time is running out!

Post your original masterpiece on the official TERA forums for a chance to have it featured in our June newsletter along with a short blurb about your artistry. But hurry up: the deadline for contest submissions is next Friday, June 4th! Check out the excellent entries made so far and submit your own in the Fan Art Contest thread!

One more word on digital newspaper versus dead tree newspaper: your risk of papercut while reading the Velika Guardian averages around zero.
-- Scapes

The Velika Guardian
Issue 3

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hot off the virtual presses, the third issue of the Velika Guardian is here! Isn’t it nice to enjoy your weekly TERA community news magazine without pesky subscription inserts falling out onto the floor? As always, hit us up at community@enmasse.com with your news tips and clever suggestions for the Guardian!


Focus Group Test 2 Westernization Postmortem Published

Learn what our Focus Group testers thought about our Westernization efforts for TERA in our second FGT2 postmortem article. The first article addressed the gameplay experience while this one covers the game's comprehensive localization efforts as described in the article's opening passage:


Read the entire FGT2 Westernization postmortem article. Or if you missed it, check out the first postmortem article on gameplay.


Producer Sam Kim on Ten Ton Hammer Live on May 29th

Tune in to TERA! This Saturday, En Masse Producer Sam Kim speak with Ten Ton Hammer Live, the MMO news website’s live streaming podcast. Sam will answer TERA questions from Ten Ton Hammer and its community. The podcast begins at 7:00 PM Eastern (12:00 AM GMT).

Visit TenTonHammer.com for more information.


Vote in ZAM.com’s Poll on MMOs at E3 2010!

ZAM.com has published a new poll asking which MMO title you most want to learn more about at this year’s E3. Guess what? TERA is in the running! Cast your vote on the ZAM.com website.


En Masse Staff Interview Round-Up

If you’ll forgive the pun, we’ve been participating in interviews en masse this month! We know it's not easy to keep track of them all so we've compiled links to all of this week's interviews: TenTonHammer.com chatted up VP of Publishing Chris Lee on user-created content in MMOs, Producer Sam Kim discussed core game elements in an interview on Stratics.com, and Lead Writer David Noonan answered Examiner.com’s TERA lore questions and provided six new screenshots. In the realm of TERA fansites, Senior Producer Brian Knox spoke with Italian fansite TERAOnline.it about PvP and German fansite TERA-Welten.de interviewed Community Director Jason “BrotherMagneto” Mical.

With all this interviewing, you may think we’ve lost our virtual voices. Think again: more interviews are coming your way next week!


Screenshots of the Week: Set 3

Feast your eyes on three of the cities and towns you’ll visit in TERA in the third installment of our weekly screenshot feature. Beyond the majesty of Velika lie Lumbertown and Crecentia, two villages that each border two different forests filled with unique creatures. Head over to the official TERA forums and vote for which woodland Screenshots of the Week should feature next!



Scope out Screenshots of the Week: Set 3.


TERAHispano.com Publishes "Road to Velika" Walkthrough

Spanish TERA fansite TERAHispano.com has produced a new article based on players' experiences during our second Focus Group Test: a walkthrough of TERA’s first few levels leading up to the city of Velika. Read about the new character experience from creation to level 11 on TERAHispano.com!


TERA’s First Fan Art Contest Ends Soon!

Have you entered the first TERA Fan Art Contest yet? Time is running out!

Post your original masterpiece on the official TERA forums for a chance to have it featured in our June newsletter along with a short blurb about your artistry. But hurry up: the deadline for contest submissions is next Friday, June 4th! Check out the excellent entries made so far and submit your own in the Fan Art Contest thread!

One more word on digital newspaper versus dead tree newspaper: your risk of papercut while reading the Velika Guardian averages around zero.
-- Scapes

The Velika Guardian
Issue 3

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hot off the virtual presses, the third issue of the Velika Guardian is here! Isn’t it nice to enjoy your weekly TERA community news magazine without pesky subscription inserts falling out onto the floor? As always, hit us up at community@enmasse.com with your news tips and clever suggestions for the Guardian!


Focus Group Test 2 Westernization Postmortem Published

Learn what our Focus Group testers thought about our Westernization efforts for TERA in our second FGT2 postmortem article. The first article addressed the gameplay experience while this one covers the game's comprehensive localization efforts as described in the article's opening passage:


Read the entire FGT2 Westernization postmortem article. Or if you missed it, check out the first postmortem article on gameplay.


Producer Sam Kim on Ten Ton Hammer Live on May 29th

Tune in to TERA! This Saturday, En Masse Producer Sam Kim speak with Ten Ton Hammer Live, the MMO news website’s live streaming podcast. Sam will answer TERA questions from Ten Ton Hammer and its community. The podcast begins at 7:00 PM Eastern (12:00 AM GMT).

Visit TenTonHammer.com for more information.


Vote in ZAM.com’s Poll on MMOs at E3 2010!

ZAM.com has published a new poll asking which MMO title you most want to learn more about at this year’s E3. Guess what? TERA is in the running! Cast your vote on the ZAM.com website.


En Masse Staff Interview Round-Up

If you’ll forgive the pun, we’ve been participating in interviews en masse this month! We know it's not easy to keep track of them all so we've compiled links to all of this week's interviews: TenTonHammer.com chatted up VP of Publishing Chris Lee on user-created content in MMOs, Producer Sam Kim discussed core game elements in an interview on Stratics.com, and Lead Writer David Noonan answered Examiner.com’s TERA lore questions and provided six new screenshots. In the realm of TERA fansites, Senior Producer Brian Knox spoke with Italian fansite TERAOnline.it about PvP and German fansite TERA-Welten.de interviewed Community Director Jason “BrotherMagneto” Mical.

With all this interviewing, you may think we’ve lost our virtual voices. Think again: more interviews are coming your way next week!


Screenshots of the Week: Set 3

Feast your eyes on three of the cities and towns you’ll visit in TERA in the third installment of our weekly screenshot feature. Beyond the majesty of Velika lie Lumbertown and Crecentia, two villages that each border two different forests filled with unique creatures. Head over to the official TERA forums and vote for which woodland Screenshots of the Week should feature next!



Scope out Screenshots of the Week: Set 3.


TERAHispano.com Publishes "Road to Velika" Walkthrough

Spanish TERA fansite TERAHispano.com has produced a new article based on players' experiences during our second Focus Group Test: a walkthrough of TERA’s first few levels leading up to the city of Velika. Read about the new character experience from creation to level 11 on TERAHispano.com!


TERA’s First Fan Art Contest Ends Soon!

Have you entered the first TERA Fan Art Contest yet? Time is running out!

Post your original masterpiece on the official TERA forums for a chance to have it featured in our June newsletter along with a short blurb about your artistry. But hurry up: the deadline for contest submissions is next Friday, June 4th! Check out the excellent entries made so far and submit your own in the Fan Art Contest thread!

One more word on digital newspaper versus dead tree newspaper: your risk of papercut while reading the Velika Guardian averages around zero.
-- Scapes

The Velika Guardian
Issue 3

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hot off the virtual presses, the third issue of the Velika Guardian is here! Isn’t it nice to enjoy your weekly TERA community news magazine without pesky subscription inserts falling out onto the floor? As always, hit us up at community@enmasse.com with your news tips and clever suggestions for the Guardian!


Focus Group Test 2 Westernization Postmortem Published

Learn what our Focus Group testers thought about our Westernization efforts for TERA in our second FGT2 postmortem article. The first article addressed the gameplay experience while this one covers the game's comprehensive localization efforts as described in the article's opening passage:


Read the entire FGT2 Westernization postmortem article. Or if you missed it, check out the first postmortem article on gameplay.


Producer Sam Kim on Ten Ton Hammer Live on May 29th

Tune in to TERA! This Saturday, En Masse Producer Sam Kim speak with Ten Ton Hammer Live, the MMO news website’s live streaming podcast. Sam will answer TERA questions from Ten Ton Hammer and its community. The podcast begins at 7:00 PM Eastern (12:00 AM GMT).

Visit TenTonHammer.com for more information.


Vote in ZAM.com’s Poll on MMOs at E3 2010!

ZAM.com has published a new poll asking which MMO title you most want to learn more about at this year’s E3. Guess what? TERA is in the running! Cast your vote on the ZAM.com website.


En Masse Staff Interview Round-Up

If you’ll forgive the pun, we’ve been participating in interviews en masse this month! We know it's not easy to keep track of them all so we've compiled links to all of this week's interviews: TenTonHammer.com chatted up VP of Publishing Chris Lee on user-created content in MMOs, Producer Sam Kim discussed core game elements in an interview on Stratics.com, and Lead Writer David Noonan answered Examiner.com’s TERA lore questions and provided six new screenshots. In the realm of TERA fansites, Senior Producer Brian Knox spoke with Italian fansite TERAOnline.it about PvP and German fansite TERA-Welten.de interviewed Community Director Jason “BrotherMagneto” Mical.

With all this interviewing, you may think we’ve lost our virtual voices. Think again: more interviews are coming your way next week!


Screenshots of the Week: Set 3

Feast your eyes on three of the cities and towns you’ll visit in TERA in the third installment of our weekly screenshot feature. Beyond the majesty of Velika lie Lumbertown and Crecentia, two villages that each border two different forests filled with unique creatures. Head over to the official TERA forums and vote for which woodland Screenshots of the Week should feature next!



Scope out Screenshots of the Week: Set 3.


TERAHispano.com Publishes "Road to Velika" Walkthrough

Spanish TERA fansite TERAHispano.com has produced a new article based on players' experiences during our second Focus Group Test: a walkthrough of TERA’s first few levels leading up to the city of Velika. Read about the new character experience from creation to level 11 on TERAHispano.com!


TERA’s First Fan Art Contest Ends Soon!

Have you entered the first TERA Fan Art Contest yet? Time is running out!

Post your original masterpiece on the official TERA forums for a chance to have it featured in our June newsletter along with a short blurb about your artistry. But hurry up: the deadline for contest submissions is next Friday, June 4th! Check out the excellent entries made so far and submit your own in the Fan Art Contest thread!

One more word on digital newspaper versus dead tree newspaper: your risk of papercut while reading the Velika Guardian averages around zero.
-- Scapes

The Velika Guardian
Issue 3

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hot off the virtual presses, the third issue of the Velika Guardian is here! Isn’t it nice to enjoy your weekly TERA community news magazine without pesky subscription inserts falling out onto the floor? As always, hit us up at community@enmasse.com with your news tips and clever suggestions for the Guardian!


Focus Group Test 2 Westernization Postmortem Published

Learn what our Focus Group testers thought about our Westernization efforts for TERA in our second FGT2 postmortem article. The first article addressed the gameplay experience while this one covers the game's comprehensive localization efforts as described in the article's opening passage:


Read the entire FGT2 Westernization postmortem article. Or if you missed it, check out the first postmortem article on gameplay.


Producer Sam Kim on Ten Ton Hammer Live on May 29th

Tune in to TERA! This Saturday, En Masse Producer Sam Kim speak with Ten Ton Hammer Live, the MMO news website’s live streaming podcast. Sam will answer TERA questions from Ten Ton Hammer and its community. The podcast begins at 7:00 PM Eastern (12:00 AM GMT).

Visit TenTonHammer.com for more information.


Vote in ZAM.com’s Poll on MMOs at E3 2010!

ZAM.com has published a new poll asking which MMO title you most want to learn more about at this year’s E3. Guess what? TERA is in the running! Cast your vote on the ZAM.com website.


En Masse Staff Interview Round-Up

If you’ll forgive the pun, we’ve been participating in interviews en masse this month! We know it's not easy to keep track of them all so we've compiled links to all of this week's interviews: TenTonHammer.com chatted up VP of Publishing Chris Lee on user-created content in MMOs, Producer Sam Kim discussed core game elements in an interview on Stratics.com, and Lead Writer David Noonan answered Examiner.com’s TERA lore questions and provided six new screenshots. In the realm of TERA fansites, Senior Producer Brian Knox spoke with Italian fansite TERAOnline.it about PvP and German fansite TERA-Welten.de interviewed Community Director Jason “BrotherMagneto” Mical.

With all this interviewing, you may think we’ve lost our virtual voices. Think again: more interviews are coming your way next week!


Screenshots of the Week: Set 3

Feast your eyes on three of the cities and towns you’ll visit in TERA in the third installment of our weekly screenshot feature. Beyond the majesty of Velika lie Lumbertown and Crecentia, two villages that each border two different forests filled with unique creatures. Head over to the official TERA forums and vote for which woodland Screenshots of the Week should feature next!



Scope out Screenshots of the Week: Set 3.


TERAHispano.com Publishes "Road to Velika" Walkthrough

Spanish TERA fansite TERAHispano.com has produced a new article based on players' experiences during our second Focus Group Test: a walkthrough of TERA’s first few levels leading up to the city of Velika. Read about the new character experience from creation to level 11 on TERAHispano.com!


TERA’s First Fan Art Contest Ends Soon!

Have you entered the first TERA Fan Art Contest yet? Time is running out!

Post your original masterpiece on the official TERA forums for a chance to have it featured in our June newsletter along with a short blurb about your artistry. But hurry up: the deadline for contest submissions is next Friday, June 4th! Check out the excellent entries made so far and submit your own in the Fan Art Contest thread!

One more word on digital newspaper versus dead tree newspaper: your risk of papercut while reading the Velika Guardian averages around zero.
-- Scapes