Lyra Announces New Game

Lyra Studios announced their new MMO over this past weekend, Reclamation. Two things make this a unique game, one the world is set in a Dream world and doesn't take place in any particular setting that most MMO's fall into. Second, and something that will have to truly remain to be seen, the players will be rewarded for actual "Roleplay" as apposed to the usual level treadmill and out of character conversations usually found in most MMO's.

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Welcome to Reclamation!! (Sun May 23 14:24:00 2004 PDT)
"All that you see or seem, is but a dream within a dream." - Edgar Allen Poe

First, and foremost, I'd like to welcome everyone to the new and exciting role-playing world of Reclamation! My name is Jason Kramer, though many know me better as "Lyra-Dagger," and I am the producer for Reclamation. We here at Lyra Studios are especially excited at this moment in Reclamation's development because we will be interacting and discussing the further development with you, the public, and we hope you will take the opportunity to work and interact with us to develop the most creative and exciting mmorpg out there.

Our goal is to create, promote and foster a dynamic role-playing environment, where characters are someone and where their actions truly matter. We are aiming to create small tight knit communities, where role-playing is enforced and where players are given frequent and meaningful role-playing opportunities not found in other games. The community will be held together by a far greater level of customer service and support of the players' gameplay experience than is offered anywhere else. Each community server will have its own unique player-driven storyline supported by an experienced GM staff enriching the role-playing environment through daily development of characters, running regular events, creating innumerable small and one time role-plays and quests, and by focusing on integrating player role-plays into all GM driven storylines and events.

We will accomplish this goal for two main reasons, the first being that this team is comprised of those who have developed and managed the mmorpg, Underlight, which has been live since 1998. It is through these firsthand experiences over the years that we have honed our visionary concept into Reclamation. You learn by doing, and this is no more correct then when it refers to mmorpgs. This team not only has the experience it takes to get the job done, but the expertise and passion for a project of this scope are present in spades. It has been my pleasure to work with this group for many years now, and I think you'll feel the same as you get to know them. In the weeks ahead the PR team will be presenting profiles of our team members so that you can get to know this wonderful group of passionate people.

The second reason for accomplishing the Reclamation goal is that quite simply, Reclamation has been built from the "ground up" for role-playing. Role-playing is not some afterthought we threw into the mix after the core mechanics were complete. Role-playing is not some vacuous title we put over a server or an avatar. Reclamation is the one mmorpg where roleplaying is both an end and a means to an end. We believe that through role-playing you will find the most immersive and fun experience possible, and that is the potential we will provide. We are going to help everyone to understand what we feel the role-playing experience can bring to mmorpgs, and along the way we will show you how fun and easy role-playing can be.

Last, but certainly not least, I would like to welcome you to our pre-launch community website, and describe what's lined up for the near future. As you explore the site you'll find delectable victuals for the mind, eyes and ears. Don't miss the Reclamation Role-playing Guide, the Prologue, the Pre-Alpha Screenshots, and Sounds! Also, don't forget to sign up for the Reclamation Newsletter so you can both be eligible for the upcoming Beta and to stay abreast of Reclamation news.

We are officially re-naming Tuesday, Reclamation Tuesday, and claiming it for Reclamation news releases. We will focus the release of new material on Reclamation Tuesday. The next news release will be Tuesday, June 1st, though don't be surprised if you hear about Reclamation before then! You will find us regularly discussing game development on the soon to be released forums graciously provided by our friends at Stratics and Warcry. In addition to any Reclamation questions you may have, please feel free to send your questions to our PR department via the Contact Us page, and you may find that your question shows up on the official site as a FAQ or perhaps even the main development discussion of the week. Join us, join the Reclamation community and make Reclamation the greatest role-playing mmog ever!

Clear Dreams!

Jason Kramer
Lyra Studios
Producer


And here goes the official Press Release:

LYRA STUDIOS UNVEILS ITS NEW MMORPG - RECLAMATION
Los Angeles, CA, May 23, 2004 - Lyra Studios announced today that they are in the pre-alpha stages of a new MMORPG they have titled Reclamation. This game promises many things that previously were rare or unheard of in the genre. Reclamation is first and foremost a roleplaying game, where you are encouraged and rewarded for playing your character.

"Our goal is to create, promote and foster a dynamic role-playing environment, where characters are someone and where their actions truly matter. We are aiming to create small tight knit communities, where role-playing is enforced and where players are given frequent and meaningful role-playing opportunities not found in other games." ~Lyra-Dagger, Producer of Reclamation

Reclamation takes place in the Dream City of Underlight, a place accessable only to those who have a rare ability to be Awakened. Here Dreamers roam in a world shared only with Nightmares. A world apart from the body, where strength of mind takes precedence over strength of body. Here you are what you wish. Teach, rule, learn, fight, but above all... Dream.

Details have been released at the official Reclamation website: http://www.reclamationgame.com, and more will follow each week. To keep up to date with all new information about the world of Reclamation, sign up for the Reclamation Newsletter.

ABOUT LYRA STUDIOS Lyra Studios is located in Los Angeles, California is the producer of Reclamation, a game in progress; and Underlight, an MMORPG released in 1998. Lyra's unique focus, as is seen now in Underlight, and will be seen in Reclamation, is on character development and roleplaying in a graphical environment.