Silverfall - Designer Diary #1 @ Gamespot

Gamespot has posted the first Designer Diary for Silverfall, the upcoming action-RPG soon to be released in North America (previously released in Europe). Jehanne Rousseau discusses the challenges involved with creating a brand new fantasy world:

Creating the Silverfall universe required the effort of several people for several months. The original idea flourished with each person's experience and suggestions until, finally, the Nelwë universe developed into what you see now.

 

We wanted to create a universe in which the players felt at ease, so it was necessary to retain some elements that were familiar to fans of the genre and to draw inspiration from classic fantasy literature. However, we also wanted to freshen up the "same old, same old" and offer a new game experience in a world that would be as immersive and coherent as possible.