http://www.play.net/hj/ Hero's Journey News Feed en-us http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Copyright 2008, Simutronics Corporation. All rights reserved. 5/7/2008 3:10:51 PM Simutronics RSS Generator http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=121 What's this? There are five new screenshots in the gallery! Huzzah!

We have added three screenshots of the Quillmore Sewers, and two of Quillmore's darker district, Nightshade Row.
]]> 5/7/2008 3:10:51 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=120 If you’ve been sitting on the edge of your seat waiting for another update, pulling out your hair in anticipation, or gnashing your teeth with frustration, wait no longer!

Once again we have an update for you, and have added some new locale concept art to the gallery for you to check out! Enjoy!]]> 4/23/2008 11:26:58 AM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=119 Our World team is looking for people to help sculpt the world of Elanthia!  If you love designing levels in other engines, now is your chance to get your hands on the ultimate MMORPG engine!

World Team GameMasters get access to HeroBlade and vital experience in the gaming industry -- all without having to quit their day job!  They're part of a fun and exciting group of people who are creating stunning landscapes for the future players of Hero's Journey to explore.

Our World team needs new people!  Take the test today to see if you're one of them!]]> 4/3/2008 12:46:46 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=118 Has the Hero's Journey website been quiet for you for too long?  Well, good news, everyone!  We've got updates!

We've been working on the game, and think it's time to show you some of what we've got!  Expect new screenshots and concept over the next few months!

For this initial update, we have five new screenshots (more of the Lowlands, plus a sneak peek of our new Ilvari model), plus concept art of some Hero's Journey villains and locations!  And did we mention the new movies up in the top left circle of the site design?  Enjoy!]]> 4/2/2008 1:41:56 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=117 Yes, it's true!  We've reopened applications for our Development GameMaster positions.  Do you program in your free time just for the fun of it?  Does the idea of programming creatures so that they do fun and...interesting things to players make your fingers tingle with joy?  Do you read source code in lieu of the newspaper?  Do spreadsheets full of numbers and formulas make you salivate?  Do you dream about writing the guts to an in-game version of Texas Hold 'Em that causes boulders to fall on unlucky players?  Then head on over to the Developer Application now!]]> 10/10/2007 5:29:42 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=116 West of the Grenmeer Lowlands and south of the region now known as Nishaal, Rivanir Hollows is well-known to Elanthians as the locale of one of the most destructive events of the Sundering: the falling of the Floatshale City, Eiroton.   The broken remains of the city still litter the area to this day, and the buried secrets and power that still remain amidst the ruins are a tremendous prize to both the Triumvirate and its enemies.

Check out the gallery for Dead Citadel screenshots!]]> 8/8/2007 11:06:12 AM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=115 Content Writers.

If you are a creative, self-starting writer interested in contributing to a rich and deep fantasy world, consider joining our Story team. Content writers are responsible for writing and designing quests, wyr, heroes, in-game storylines, and background lore. We need talented folks who understand how to craft incisive, compelling, and dramatic scenarios while maintaining a cohesive voice with the team as a whole.

Do you think you might fit the bill? Come fill out our newly updated application today!]]> 5/13/2007 11:28:06 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=114 Part two of our three-part series highlighting the classes of Hero's Journey!  This time around, we're discussing the Ranged group: Necromancer, Ranger, and Wizard!]]> 4/18/2007 4:56:09 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=113 "Over the last year, the team has developed the resources to support both the HeroEngine and their proof of concept MMORPG Hero's Journey. Before, it always seemed like they had to pick one or the other. Their St. Louis studio now has 45 to 50 people on site and at work on the two projects simultaneously. This is nothing compared to the roughly 200 people on EA Mythic's Warhammer Online, but it crosses the line from independent production to a well-funded player."

Read more here!]]> 4/3/2007 5:28:09 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=112 Yes, HeroEngine (and, thus, Hero's Journey) will be at the GDC! Our booth is in the West Hall #144.

We will be reviewing portfolios! If you are an artist, programmer, or writer attending the GDC and you are interested in working for Simutronics, please stop by and ask for Eric Slick! 

See you there!]]> 2/22/2007 3:53:51 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=111 In part one of a three part series, we'll be releasing tidbits about the classes you can play in Hero's Journey, beginning with our Melee group: Gearknight, Rogue, and Warrior!]]> 2/8/2007 2:57:19 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=110 We have closed applications for Content Writer and Development GameMaster positions for the time being.

If you missed your chance to apply to be a Content Writer or Development GameMaster, check back in a few months when we re-open these positions. 

Please note!  We are still actively looking for Level Developer GameMasters, so if you think you've got the stuff, why not check out our requirements?

Finally, we've added a separate page for the in-house Product Developer position.  Always wanted to work in St. Louis for a great little company making a great little game?  Got an eye for coding?  Then drop us a resume!]]> 1/8/2007 4:34:30 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=109 Mindslave, by Josh Stover!  Enjoy!

]]> 1/8/2007 4:27:17 PM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=108 desktops featuring art by Josh Stover and Ryan Bowlin: Suri Utra, the leader of the Arcanum, and Alvaril Willowson, the leader of the Kinnaes.  Enjoy!

]]> 12/12/2006 11:18:54 AM http://www.play.net/hj/news.asp?id=107 HeroEngine (the technology behind Hero's Journey) is a finalist in the Engines category of the 2006 Front Line Awards! We're thrilled to be nominated alongside other outstanding engines in the field, and look forward to January, when the winner will be announced!


For more information, visit the Front Line Awards website!


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