NWN2: Mask of the Betrayer - Interview @ Gamespot

There's an excellent new interview over at Gamespot with Lead Designer Kevin Saunders dealing with several aspects of this expansion for Neverwinter Nights 2. Here's an interesting insight into how the game begins:

GS: What details can you share regarding the story beyond the basics that we know? The game starts immediately after the events of the first game, and it starts with the character deep underground. What's going on?
KS: The story in Mask of the Betrayer isn't about saving the world. It's an epic story, but it's a very personal one. You awaken in a pool of your own blood. Your immediate goal is survival. The shard of the Sword of Gith has been ripped from your chest and in its place is a dark hunger, a craving that threatens to consume you. The early part of the game involves determining the source and implications of this craving.

You can read the entire interview here .
Thanks Magerette for passing this on to us.

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