2. Intellectual Property
Otherland is a science fiction (cyberpunk) tetralogy written by Tad Williams and published
between 1996 and 2001. The story is set on Earth near the end of the 21st century, in a world
in which technology has advanced somewhat beyond the present. The most notable
advancement is the widespread availability of full-immersion virtual reality installations,
which allow people from all walks of life to access an online world, called simply the Net.
Robert Paul "Tad" Williams (born 14 March 1957 in San Jose, California) is an American
writer. He is the author of several fantasy and science fiction novels, including Tailchaser's
Song, the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series, the Otherland series, and The War of the
Flowers.
4. The Game
The story picks up after the novels and offers a whole new engaging experience to players who are both familiar
and unfamiliar to the Otherland world. There will be appearances of familiar characters from the novels throughout
Otherland.
A freeform combat system intensifies player’s experience where skills determine the overall outcome. Players are
free to utilize one of the four classes, Warrior, Marksman, Assassin or Energizer, that closely suits their playing style.
Countless quests offer rich and intriguing storylines throughout Otherland. Moreover, there are several PvP zones for
players to display their prowess and to earn the glory of being the top combatant in Otherland.
Otherland offers vast and diverse virtual worlds, known as Multiverse, where science fiction and fantasy intertwines.
While embroiled in a never ending war between two ruling superpowers of Eight Squared, players can expect to
be trading blows with legions of demons bent on obliterating the majestic floating islands of Five Isle later on.
With elaborate character customization at the player’s disposal ranging from clothing, skin texture and even the
character’s physique, the possibilities are endless.
Powered by custom-built Unreal 3 Engine, Otherland is primed with crisp visuals and unparalleled online gaming
experience.
5. Unique Multiverse
A unique visual appearance to an ever expanding
Multiverse of distinctly different game worlds blending
fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk and VR that brings something
fresh to gaming audiences.
6. Unique Combat
A non-targeting combat system providing players with a
more dynamic and action-oriented combat experience
than other MMO games.
7. USP - eDNA
An outstanding ability allowing players to collect
fragments of ‘eDNA’ and then grow personalized
versions of NPCs that can then be used for various
purposes.
8. USP – U|Space and Clan|Space
An intriguing interpretation of personal and clan (guild) spaces
including the ability for players to own, grow, maintain and
battle in unique and visually stunning terrain.
10. Enemies
+ Endless play content (both PvP and PvE)
+ Solid community service and support
+ Frequent content update (continuous releases of expansion)
- IP’s becoming “old-school”
+ Superb level design, storyline, quality graphics, and loaded content
+ Varied and emerging character class mechanics
- Limited amount of combat skills
- Off-balanced dungeons
+ Outstanding visual concept and graphic style Estimate
+ Non-targeting combat system
+ Ultimate character customization
+ Extensive, extraordinary world scale and storyline
- No raid content
+ Non-targeting combat system
+ Visually stunning and fluid
- Bulky client size (20GB)
- Short in end-game content
11. Monetization
• One of very first triple-A Free-to-Play MMOs for Western audience with high production value
• Game designed from ground up to be immersive, non-grinding, and content rich
• Targets low-entrance barrier but high user retention by various long term game play mechanics
• “Time vs. money” and no “pay-to-win”
12. Schedule
• The Game: 2013
• Mobile Satellite: 2014
• Movie (by Warner Brothers): 2015
13. Team – REALU
Real U was found in 2007 with a mission
to redefine online gaming to the next
level visual and content scale
Over 150+ industry experts joined from around
the globe (EA, THQ, Square Enix, and NCSoft)
The team is fully focused and dedicated on Otherland
14. The Summary
Title Otherland
Genre Action MMORPG
Platform PC Online (Windows XP / 7 / 8)
Core Technology Unreal 3D / Atlas Server
Monetization Model Free-to-Play (In-game Item Purchase)
Target Release Q4 2013 (Content Locked in July 2012)
Initial Release Languages English and German
