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Closing Message

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:09 +0000

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Today I am the bearer of sad news. TeraFans will be closing in the very near future. Due to outward pressures and inherent competition with other community sites, we are no longer able to support this great community.

Thank you to our passionate community members, all of you that read and enjoyed our content on a consistent basis, or any readers that popped in to check things out once in a while. Thank you to our staff, who worked remarkably to provide our community with enjoyable news and articles.

To those of you that still hunger for further Tera content, please make sure to stop by our wiki here.

Once again I thank all of you for being a part of this journey.

Guild Interview with the Protectorate

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:41:46 +0000

As reported on the En Masse Tera News site, Primus, one of the cofounders of the Protectorate was interviewed. The interview appears below for your convenience.

Tell us about your guild and its history. How long has it been active? Any reason for selecting the guild name?

The Protectorate has been around since a couple months after launch when my brother, my best friend, and myself decided to band together to run for a vanarch spot that would otherwise be unfilled, leaving a zone with no vendors. The three of us wanted to see what vanarchy was like and gave it a shot, working hard to ensure one of the major max-level areas would not go without its cherished merchants.

Before we created the guild, we all enjoyed playing together, but were dissatisfied with the guilds we were in. At the same time, we couldn’t find a guild we were really eager to join, so we formed one together and worked to make it everything we ourselves would want from a guild. A place full of people you could do anything with and have a good time. Whether it’s progressing through the most difficult dungeons of the game together, coordinating stunlocks in battlegrounds, or simply chatting about anime in voice chat. We wanted to create the kind of guild that would be able to attract the best kind of people on our server and give them a place they could cultivate their talents and ambitions within the game while playing with others that they liked and respected. And I really think we’ve been able to do that for all our members, and will always continue to strive to make it the best experience for all of them we can offer.

The name of the guild was chosen because of the way our order runs in roleplay, as well as how we conduct ourselves within the server as players. A protectorate is considered a land that is protected by a strong body from anything that would seek to corrupt or damage the order and tranquility of its people and territories. Our order exists to protect all of Arborea from evil and strife, so in that sense the entire realm of the game is our “protectorate” that we serve. By naming this order “The Protectorate” we are always reminded of the land and people that are our duty to serve and safeguard. Also we thought it sounded like a pretty cool guild name. Though not to be confused with Protect-or-Ate Diner, the place with the best steaks and guards-for-hire in Arborea. Totally different.

Is there a philosophy you follow as a guild? If you’re recruiting, what do you look for in guild members?

We believe that what’s more important than a person’s interests in TERA or how much time they can dedicate to the game is their personality and attitude. The Protectorate tries to gather unique and interesting individuals that display a natural talent for gaming or at least a strong willingness and ability to learn from our members, who are more than happy to help them. When looking for potential recruits, we try to find people who work well with our current guild members in typical situations such as dungeon runs, leveling, battlegrounds, etc. While we all like to have clean and swift runs of dungeons, we also look for the kind of people we could be wiping and doing terrible with and still have a fantastic time. People that really add something special to the mix when they play with others in TERA.

What has been the most difficult experience with the guild? Most rewarding?

I’d say the most challenging aspect of the guild has been to find people who really fit in and work well with everyone, who can live up to the fairly high standards we have to set in order to ensure the best environment we can for everyone. But at the same time, this is the most rewarding experience as well, because when we do find those people our close community gets that much bigger, that much better. And that just makes it all worth it.

The Protectorate is known for helping others learn the end game instances and leading nexus. Any other activities you enjoy?

After the various runs or events we do together many times someone gets the spark of an idea that becomes an impromptu guild event that is always a lot of fun, such as creating a horde of punny-named poporis to storm Tower Base or sitting up high on a ledge in Cutthroat Harbor and offering prizes to whoever can get to me first. This can spark a lot of interest in the people nearby and soon large crowds can gather and we just feed off each other’s energies. Much hilarity ensues. If there’s anything we’ve learned about Celestial Hills, it’s that it’s always ready to party. Just make sure to bring dancing baraka. Everybody loves dancing baraka.

What role do you aim to play in the TERA community? What plans do you have in the future?

The Protectorate has always strived to perform to the best of its abilities and set itself as one of the best progressive guilds on Celestial Hills. But at our core we’re just avid gamers who love to play TERA and everything it has to offer us, who want the opportunity to play at their best with others doing the same in a fun and friendly environment. That’s what we want to be seen as. Not just a guild that pushes each and every player to reach their potential in a way that’s fun and exciting, but one that genuinely cares for every member in a way that makes them feel at home and at ease with each other.

We plan to continue on this same path that has done us well so far, improving upon ourselves and the community we’ve come to love and cherish. We are excited and eager for the up-and-coming content in the game, from the alliance system to Kelsaik’s Sanctuary, ready to have a blast working our way through it all as a guild. As a family.

Anything you’d like to say to the guild members? To En Masse?

I just want to let everyone in the Protectorate know that playing with each and every one of them is my own personal privilege, and though I may be the one that created this guild, they’re the ones that make it such a fantastic place to be. I can never thank everyone enough for that, and I can only promise to always work my hardest to ensure they have the best experience they can while playing here on Celestial Hills.

And to En Masse, why…what else is there to do but convey sincere gratitude for handling this game that we love and staying in touch with us all as best you can with spontaneous GM visits and events. I think my computer needed a long rest after the workout it was put through when you spawned ten dracoloths on top of the guildmaster meeting last week. But I know what also needed a rest…was my inventory! Om nom nom loots. Little unexpected things like that and the livestreams remind me that the people running this game are not just 9–5 employees of a game company, but regular fun-loving gamers like all of us. So thank you En Masse, for everything.

Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, Primus. We appreciate it! Best of luck to the Protectorate!

NA Tera Dracoloths Rising

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:34:30 +0000

With the rise in players, there has been a rise in dracoloths around the world of TERA. They’re too big to handle alone, so collect some friendly fighters and head out to find them. They could be anywhere—but they’re dracoloths, so they’re not exactly inconspicuous.

Corpse camping won’t work on these things, though—once they’re down, they’re down for good.

Dracoloth Sovereign Invasion: March 20–24

Location: unknown

Marvel Heroes Big Beta Weekend Keys Only at Curse

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:06:25 +0000

Get exclusive access to the Marvel Heroes beta!

Curse is the ONLY place to get a key and obtain guaranteed access to the Marvel Heroes Big Beta Weekend! Play as your favorite Marvel Superhero and team up with friends to stop Doctor Doom from devastating the world.

The Closed Beta will open Saturday, March 16th from 10 AM to 6 PM PDT and Sunday, March 17th from 6 AM to 2 PM PDT. Keys are extremely limited so get yours now!

Curse Premium members get first crack at the codes on Thursday and Friday. Beginning on Saturday the giveaway will be open to everyone.

Want to make sure you get in, but aren't Premium? Now is the perfect time to sign up. Check out all the amazing features of a Curse Premium subscription that make your gaming experience EPIC!

Elites get Jeweled Lion

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:17:01 +0000

Announced by En Masse in their News section, it looks like the folks with elite status and the free use of an epic mount will be getting their nexus warhorse mount replaced with the new jeweled lion.

The nexus warhorse isn’t going away entirely, however. Any TERA player—elite or not—can buy one with Agnitor credits, earned by participating in nexus battles. (You’ll also earn the “Get on Your High Horse” achievement.)

As for the jeweled lion, this 280-speed mount has been bred for rapid charges into battle. Once native to Celestial Hills, these lions were wiped out by the Lokians when they invaded the region. A captive breeding program in Velika has enjoyed wild success, and players with elite status now have access to the very fastest jeweled lions.

And later this week, keep on the lookout for another epic mount trampling its way to the Valkyon Outfitters store (with special deals for elite status).

New Faction Guides from En Masse

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:41:14 +0000

Tera Rising brought with it 2 new factions and En Masse has now created guides to help players with them. The Jax Trust faction is a group of shady dealers that "invest" in people. The Unified Theory Institute is a subset of the Mysterium that supports a "more academic" approach to figuring out how things in Tera come together. They specialize in semi-practical applications of science such as building giant robots.

Make sure to check out the guides in order to learn about both factions and what they offer.

Tera Contests for Everybody!

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:08:07 +0000

Not only are there double dungeon drops the weekend of February 9th, but there are now 2 contests to check out. The first contest is primarily for valentine's day and involves taking the most romantic image in game that you can. The winners of the contest will get permanent dyes and the following instructions/rules were given:

When: Now to 11:59 p.m. PST on Tuesday, February 12. We’ll announce winners on February 14.
Take the most romantic screenshot you can—get creative with your outfits, settings, and poses.
- Keep it PG, please. The emphasis is on romance.
- No editing, please—just raw imagery from the game.
- Keep your screenshot under 4MB in size. Submit it in .GIF, .JPG, or .PNG formats.

[*]Include your character name and server, and email your best screenshot to community@enmasse.com. Only one entry per person, please.
All standard En Masse Entertainment contest rules apply.
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The second contest is a role playing contest - all the excellent role players in Tera are encouraged to participate and strut their stuff for the What's your Class Contest. The winners will each receive the kill BAM or black magic costumes and the goal of the contest is for each player to break the ice in an awesome way and not "turn up the creepification dial to 11".

Join us on the Celestial Hills server at 5 p.m. PST on February 13 at the Mysterium Mansion outside of Velika to participate. Players from other servers are welcome—just roll up an alt and join in. This is NOT erotic role-playing, so please keep it clean. You’re breaking the ice in an awesome way, not turning the creepification dial to 11.

Instructions for participation are the following:

When: 5 p.m. PST on Wednesday, February 13
Location: Mysterium Mansion outside of Velika, Celestial Hills server (map below - feel free to role an alt on the Celestial Hills server to participate)
Prize: Three winners will receive their choice of the kill BAM or black magic costumes.
Be present with your lines ready! We’ll form lines and call characters up to perform.
You’ve got 30 seconds to woo us with your epic role-playing and language skills.
Must be in character, with racially appropriate dialogue and quirks.
All standard En Masse Entertainment contest rules apply.

Hope to see lots of people entering the competitions!

- Nobody

Tera: Rising Patch Notes

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:20:19 +0000

Tera: Rising went live on February 5, 2013 and the patch notes were posted so that everybody could see the changes to the game. Remember that you can still get Founder's status if you redeem a game code, regardless of whether or not you played the game prior to the switchover.

The F2P store has been delayed, so we'll have to wait and see what the Valkyon Outfitters will be carrying.

Tera Announces F2P Option for Both NA and EU

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:42:45 +0000

As posted on the main official news site for Tera as well as in their forums. The NA post is repeated below for your convenience. NA Associate Producer Treeshark shares his thoughts on the transition here. EU Tera has made a similar announcement of f2p in February.

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Starting in February, you’ll be able to play TERA for free—no subscription required. The TERA: Rising update adds a new dungeon, new PvP battleground, and more new content, while eliminating the subscription fee so everyone can take part in TERA’s award-winning true action combat.

Unlike other games that restrict or deny parts of the game to free users, TERA: Rising offers every epic dungeon, every pulse-pounding BAM fight, and every well-earned level to every user. No content requires payment; play as much as you like!

For those who want to customize their characters and stand apart from the crowd, the En Masse store will offer an even wider array of costume and customization choices. And for TERA players who want all the extras, there’s elite status, a purchase that offers 30 days of extra dungeon rewards, 10 bonus daily quests, a daily delivery of items and boosts, an elite mount, in-game store discounts, reduced brokerage fees, and more.

If you’re a current or former TERA player, congratulations—you’re a founder! That means eight character slots, four bank tabs, a “Founder” title, the exclusive Terminus mount, and more. (New players have two character slots and can get more with elite status or as an individual purchase at the En Masse store.)

Whether you’re new, elite, or a founder, TERA: Rising offers new challenges. Test your skill against the Cyclops and other massive bosses in the Crucible of Flame, a dungeon that scores and judges you as you play. The better you perform, the greater your reward. And if PvP is more your style, the 3v3 battles in Champions’ Skyring will challenge your reflexes, your teamwork, and your tactics.

TERA: Rising offers new content, new customization options, and a new way to pay for only the extras you want. Come February, the only thing that isn’t rising is the price.

En Masse Entertainment Boosts Executive Team

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:57:01 +0000

According to a recent Gamasutra article, En Masse Entertainment just named Chris Lee as CEO and hired COO Soo Min Park and Bryan Koski as director of marketing. Chris Lee is formerly the company's vice president of publishing, Soo Min Park is a former vice president in multiple roles for Nexon, and Bryan Koski was the group marketing manager for the Halo franchise.

It's unknown what this will mean for the future of the company, but it looks like they're trying to strengthen the management team. Some rumours (strictly rumours) have suggested that this could be a pre-cursor to a publishing announcement for ArcheAge in the west, but it's really unknown at this point if that will happen or not. It'll be interesting to see what happens next.