Is any of that design experience being used for Free Realms housing?
Some of it yes, but the games are pretty different, as is the age bracket of the audience. We really wanted to focus on ease of use with Free Realms Housing and I think we hit our target. One of my favorite things about EQII’s housing system was the ability that players had to use the housing objects to create amazing things within their house. We certainly used this model when deciding the placement rules for our housing. We don’t restrict much in the way of placement – If you want to place things on the roof of your house, go for it. If you want to use the large building blocks to create an arch over your house or even a floating island above your house, go for it. There are few limitations to what kids can do and as I said before I am looking forward to seeing some of these creations. How many housing styles and areas will there be to start? There will be 3 houses at launch. All players will get an Apartment. Members will get a small house in the wilderness and there is also a large
