With Chronicles of Elyria, we can expect an ambitious but also highly interesting MMORPG that aims to offer a different gaming experience.
In Chronicles of Elyria, your hero will age and die. Additionally, he can become obese due to little movement and poor diet. In a new video showcasing the current status of the MMORPG, the developers also discuss how such elements contribute to good storytelling.
Players grow beyond themselves
According to the developers, a good story that stays memorable for players is one that takes them out of their comfort zone. They want to intentionally put players in situations that make them uncomfortable, as that leaves an impression. Only then can someone grow beyond themselves.
They face the uncomfortable situation and try to overcome their fears and expand their own limits. This would set Chronicles of Elyria apart from other MMORPGs.
Make the most of your hero’s limited lifespan
You simply have to deal with situations that you won’t find in other MMORPGs. Usually, you play your hero until you’re no longer interested. In Chronicles of Elyria, he will inevitably die at some point. This is a concept that many need to come to terms with because, generally, you invest a lot – including emotions – in a character. Forcing you to lose them eventually is something that not everyone likes. However, this can lead to great stories because everyone wants to make the most of the limited time they have.
How the MMORPG differs from other genre representatives can be seen in the video.
Chronicles of Elyria will enter Alpha next year. You can find this and more in the developers’ current “roadmap,” which showcases all upcoming stages of the game.
