User Interview: Black Azure

 Not so long ago, we had the opportunity to sit down with the creator of Black Azure. The topics we discussed ranged from what DC Comics he preferred, who Black Azure's rivals are and what he never played City of Heroes. Read below for the entire interview.


Describe Black Azure and his abilities.

Well, he is a light user as you know and he is able to create beams of light and blast away tolay down cover fire. he can also create constructs to capture his foes.

Any previous Superhero MMO experience?
Not really, I was planning to play COH (city of heroes) but then i decided to just wait until dcuo comes out.

What DC Comics are you a fan of?

Many of them, such as: john stewart (green lantern), superboy, captain atom, captain marvel, and so many more.

What was your first thought after seeing the massive environments in DCUO?

Ummm, i'm going to jump off that building.

Have you joined a group yet? why or why not?

Well i'm waiting on the Vanguardians. I think every super hero should be allied with a league of some sort so they don't have to worry about being overthrown or picked on several times.

Are you a PC or PS3 player? What are some of the differences between each?
i'm on the PS3.  i figured that i'm going to be buying many games on this system so why not just stay on this platform and go on from there.

Should we see a change in regards to "Dying" in DCUO?
i have no idea but if it does change than i'm going to be killing lex and the joker.

So many hardcore fans have detailed artwork of their characters long before the game has even released, why do you think this is such a big element for some fans of DCUO?
because its good to come into a game with a good concept like what i've done with black azure. and the character create is quite large from what i'v heard so its good to come in and know what you want.

How were you introduced to DCUO?
the great youtube ha.

We mentioned "more physics" in DCUO ( http://tinyurl.com/23grf6o ) and we received a number of emails regarding falls from significant heights by "normal" characters that shouldn't be allowed. Many people pointed out the "gliding" by acrobats that they didn't like. What's your take on this?
if physics plays a big role (which is what the devs have said) then i think we should be allowed to jump from a tall skyscraper and when we hit the ground we can either make a giant dent inside the ground with our powers or absorb damage.

Should DCUO include a Bio Section where someone can click on your character and see their backstory?
yes! i think that would be a wonderful idea.

That said, some say Character Creation isn't as detailed as it should be. Should we be able to fully recreate characters the way they exist in our minds?
you know this game has been in progress for a matter of years now and i think that they'll add more loot and items to manage your hero.

Emblems and Insignias have come under fire because the immature and silly would design things that are offensive. Should approved Emblems/insignias be allowed in after they were approved?
things like emblems and insignias have been around a long time no matter what you do in a mmo like this your going to get offended somehow. so i think we should be able to design our own.

What prompted you to create the character you did?
well i was standing on a toilet and then it hit me ha just kidding. i always wanted to make my own superhero and fly around with superman and captain marvel.

If you could take down one DCUO NPC Villain, who would it be?
black adam.

Which player-controlled evildoer would you put behind bars?
blitz-freeze and the rest of chaotic evil.

What are the three things DCUO can implement to keep you as a long-time player?
good gameplay overall and maybe in the future a secret identity content when you get to walk around as a normal person.

In the same vein, what three things can guarantee you won't be around long?
things like poor choices in content and events.

If you could have one dream game feature, what would it be?
hero .vs. hero game play

What other game elements are a MUST in DCUO?
all together i have to say that graphics have to be a major element for this mmo.

What unconfirmed new DCUO content would you like to see?
when lex  becomes president.

If there was one change you could make to DCUO in its current form, what would it be?
it would be: to make light, earth and electric powers at launch.

In your opinion, what is DCUO's greatest strength?
the iconics and voice acting.

What weakness hurts DCUO the most?
the powers and launch and no cross platform gameplay.

What are you on the lookout for in the Beta? How important is BETA Feedback?
just overall a great view of how the game works. its very important since it sets the game for launch.

We haven't heard much about Invisibility ( http://tinyurl.com/2ccg6kp ) or Teleporting ( http://tinyurl.com/2fvqjwx )  aren't these Classic Powers that are necessary?
yes of course since manhunter is in the game and teleporting is so vital for this game that if its not funny so i'd have to say yes.

With anti-heroes of questionable background and moral character like the Dark Enforcers around, is the Vigilante Class a must-have in DCUO?
yes. it just makes the game more fun and adds a better in-game storyline.

Is a Danger Room/Training environment where we can match-up and practice against other heroes (or AI) a necessity?
i think it might be since it would make the game more real and fun for heroes since villains fight all the time.

If you could choose an Arch-Rival in DCUO, who would it be?
for an NPC i'd have say black adam. for a another player i must say red hammer.

Tell us about the "look" of DCUO, are you impressed with the graphics?
sure but some of the water that i'v seen in the beta needs to be up'd a bit in detail.

A hero or Villain with a rifle can't "snipe" you in DCUO. ( http://tinyurl.com/27d7goo ) What's your opinion of this?
i think if a person doesn't like the whole automatic rifle thing they should be able to put a scope kinda upgrade on it and go about gameplay. We tend to agree. perhaps for game balance the rifle could have a significantly long "cool-down" after its clip is emptied and tracer to make sure it isn't unbalanced.

PVP or PVE server, and why?
i haven't really decided on which one. 

 

Since we already pay a subscription fee, should we have to pay for expansions and DLC as well?
i think  that we should have a payment plan worked out for this type of mmo.

What new things would you like to see in Character Customization?
more diversity such as layers of clothing and gear.

What's the first thing you're gonna do in game?
people have asked me this question thousands of times and i have to say i'm going to scout out the map and get a real feel for the layout. then i'm going to jump off the tallest building.

Should DCUO have a Sidekick feature where new players can use NPCs or more experienced players as Mentors?

i think there something like that in already but if not that would be a good idea.