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Comic Con Interview with Amy Crier
Posted on 07/30/2008 by Jon Wood
At Comic COn, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood caught with with Amy Crier, the Community Manager for NCsfot's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Friday Night Fights Q&A
Posted on 07/21/2008 by Guest Writer
Friday Night Fights have been a popular event in Tabula Rasa since the game was in beta. NCsoft's Amy “Critters” Crider guides us through the evolution of the event, introduces the new boxing ring, and lets players know how they can join in.
Velon Hollow Screenshots
Posted on 07/10/2008 by Guest Writer
Yesterday we presented a dev journal detailing the making of Velon Hollow, a new replayable instance that is set for release with Deployment 10 for Tabula Rasa. Today we present eight new screenshots from this zombie flavored encounter.
Behind Velon Hollow
Posted on 07/09/2008 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa game designer Brian Hudson recently completed work on a new instance named Velon Hollow, where the minds of once intelligent beings have been overrun by an unknown toxin, turning them into ravenous zombies. In this dev journal, Brian shares his influences and inspirations in making this new replayable instance.
Talking to New Lead Designer Tom Potter
Posted on 05/27/2008 by Jon Wood
Tom Potter, the new Lead Designer for NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa, sits down with MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood to talk about his thoughts on the game and where it's heading.
Magma Caverns - Michael Hutchison
Posted on 05/20/2008 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has been kind enough to supply us with a pair of developer diaries discussing the rework of Magma Caverns. In this first diary, Lead World Designer Michael Hutchison gives us his take.
Hybrid Video and Exclusive Q&A
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Guest Writer
Today, the folks at Tabula Rasa released a video highlighting the new hybrid races that are coming to the action-packed MMORPG, along with a Q&A from Lead Designer Paul Sage.
Patch Notes
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has released the extensive patch notes for the most recent Tabula Rasa patch.
Designing Fault Lever
Posted on 01/25/2008 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa world builder David Vargo guides us through the design process and philosophy behind the Fault Lever instance in Tabula Rasa.
A Talk With Starr Long
Posted on 12/13/2007 by Laura Genender
Community Manager Laura Genender recently had the opportunity to ask questions of Starr Long, the Producer of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa to ask him some questions about what we can expect to see upcoming for the game.

Previews

Beta Preview
Posted on 09/20/2007 by Laura Genender
MMORPG.com Community Manager Laura Genender gives us her first impressions of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa, the upcoming MMORPG that melds an FPS feel with RPG mechanics.
Video Presentation from Leipzig
Posted on 08/31/2007 by Jon Wood
In Leipzig, MMORPG.com attended a presentation on NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. Our cameras were rolling and we bring you the presentation in full in our continued coverage of the Games Convention.
E3 Preview
Posted on 07/12/2007 by Carolyn Koh
MMORPG.com Writer Carolyn Koh is attending this year's, modified, E3. Yesterday, Carolyn attended a session with NCsoft that saw her make her way through all of the games that they were displaying. In this article, Carolyn reports on the state of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa, the upcoming Sci-Fi MMO from the creator of Ultima.
Studio Visit and Hands-On
Posted on 06/04/2007 by Laura Genender
Recently, Community Manager Laura Genender visited the NCSoft offices in Austin, TX to take a look at the upcoming MMORPG, Richard Garriot’s Tabula Rasa.
E3 2006 Preview
Posted on 05/16/2006 by Dana Massey
We interviewed Starr Long, the Producer of Tabula Rasa, about the game's progress.
GDC Preview, Part Two
Posted on 03/29/2006 by
Garrett Fuller sat down with Richard Garriott in San Jose, for part two of our preview.
Preview, Part One (Panel)
Posted on 03/28/2006 by
Richard Garriott gave a general talk on designing Tabula Rasa, then spoke privately to the press. In part one, we look at his talk.
AGC Preview
Posted on 11/02/2005 by Dana Massey
In Austin at NCSoft's community luncheon, we had a chance to chat with "Lord British" aka Richard Garriott - the famed Executive Producer of Tabula Rasa.
NCSoft E3 2005 Impressions
Posted on 05/24/2005 by Dana Massey
We took a whirlwind tour of the NCSoft meeting rooms to see the upcoming City of Villains, Auto Assault and Tabula Rasa, as well as the recently released Guild Wars.

Interviews

Comic Con Interview with Amy Crier
Posted on 07/30/2008 by Jon Wood
At Comic COn, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood caught with with Amy Crier, the Community Manager for NCsfot's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Talking to New Lead Designer Tom Potter
Posted on 05/27/2008 by Jon Wood
Tom Potter, the new Lead Designer for NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa, sits down with MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood to talk about his thoughts on the game and where it's heading.
Hybrid Video and Exclusive Q&A
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Guest Writer
Today, the folks at Tabula Rasa released a video highlighting the new hybrid races that are coming to the action-packed MMORPG, along with a Q&A from Lead Designer Paul Sage.
Patch Notes
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has released the extensive patch notes for the most recent Tabula Rasa patch.
A Talk With Starr Long
Posted on 12/13/2007 by Laura Genender
Community Manager Laura Genender recently had the opportunity to ask questions of Starr Long, the Producer of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa to ask him some questions about what we can expect to see upcoming for the game.
Logos Info
Posted on 07/31/2007 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has released this new, non-exclusive information about LOGOS in their upcoming title, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Dev Profile: April 'CuppaJo' Burba
Posted on 10/26/2006 by
In this new developer profile we talk to the CM who has worked on the City of franchise and now Tabula Rasa.
Interview with Richard Garriott
Posted on 08/01/2005 by Dana Massey
Richard Garriott, the legendary designer responsible for the Ultima series, sits down to chat about his next project: Tabula Rasa. The game, which was recently redesigned is being developed by Destination Games.
Interview With Richard Garriott (a.k.a. Lord British)
Posted on 10/11/2004 by Richard Cox
Our own Richard Duffek (Kunou) recently had the opportunity to ask a few questions of the famous Richard Garriott - creator of the "Ultima" series and the creative mind behind the upcoming MMORPG "Tabula Rasa."

Media

Velon Hollow Screenshots
Posted on 07/10/2008 by Guest Writer
Yesterday we presented a dev journal detailing the making of Velon Hollow, a new replayable instance that is set for release with Deployment 10 for Tabula Rasa. Today we present eight new screenshots from this zombie flavored encounter.
Exclusive Launch Screen #5
Posted on 10/30/2007 by Guest Writer
Today marks day five of our seven-day screenshot lead-up to the launch of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa on November 2nd.
Exclusive Launch Screen #4
Posted on 10/29/2007 by Guest Writer
Today marks day four of our seven-day screenshot lead-up to the launch of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa on November 2nd.
Exclusive Launch Screen #3
Posted on 10/28/2007 by Guest Writer
Today marks day three of our seven-day screenshot lead-up to the launch of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa on November 2nd.
Exclusive Launch Screen #2
Posted on 10/27/2007 by Guest Writer
Today marks day two of our seven-day screenshot lead-up to the launch of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa on November 2nd.
Exclusive Launch Screen #1
Posted on 10/26/2007 by Guest Writer
In exactly one week from today, NCsoft will launch Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. for the next seven days leading up to the launch, MMORPG.com will be bringing you an exclusive screenshot. Enjoy!
LOGOS Academy Event Video
Posted on 09/14/2007 by Jon Wood
On September 5th, game journalists and industry professionals gathered at the home of Richard Garriott for an evening of Tabula Rasa themed fun.
Exclusive Screens: Week Four
Posted on 06/26/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, we continue our series of exclusive screenshots from the upcoming NCSoft release, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Exclusive Screens: Week Three
Posted on 06/19/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, we continue our series of exclusive screenshots from the upcoming NCSoft release, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Exclusive Screens Week Two
Posted on 06/12/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, we continue our series of exclusive screenshots from the upcoming NCSoft release, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
Exclusive Screens: Week One
Posted on 06/05/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, we kick off our series of exclusive screenshots from the upcoming NCSoft release, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

Dev Journals

Friday Night Fights Q&A
Posted on 07/21/2008 by Guest Writer
Friday Night Fights have been a popular event in Tabula Rasa since the game was in beta. NCsoft's Amy “Critters” Crider guides us through the evolution of the event, introduces the new boxing ring, and lets players know how they can join in.
Behind Velon Hollow
Posted on 07/09/2008 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa game designer Brian Hudson recently completed work on a new instance named Velon Hollow, where the minds of once intelligent beings have been overrun by an unknown toxin, turning them into ravenous zombies. In this dev journal, Brian shares his influences and inspirations in making this new replayable instance.
Magma Caverns - Michael Hutchison
Posted on 05/20/2008 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has been kind enough to supply us with a pair of developer diaries discussing the rework of Magma Caverns. In this first diary, Lead World Designer Michael Hutchison gives us his take.
Designing Fault Lever
Posted on 01/25/2008 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa world builder David Vargo guides us through the design process and philosophy behind the Fault Lever instance in Tabula Rasa.
Non-Exclusive Dev Diary: The Caves of Donn
Posted on 10/18/2007 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa Mission Designer Rebekah Tran has penned a dev diary detailing the Caves of Don, one of the first instance maps that players will be able to explore after entering the Wilderness Area.
Non-Exclusive Dev Diary: Control Points
Posted on 10/12/2007 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa Producer Starr Long has penned a developer diary describing control points, a game mechanic intended to simulate the back and forth of war by creating a dynamic battlefield.
Torcastra Prison Dev Diary and Video
Posted on 10/08/2007 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has provided us with this non exclusive dev diary written by Mission Designer Rebekah Tran. Also included was video of the area with the same name, Torcastra Prison.

General Article

Review Part One - Levels 1 - 25
Posted on 12/05/2007 by Laura Genender
MMORPG.com Community Manager Laura Genender has been playing Tabula Rasa since its launch a month ago. Wanting to be fair to the game, we have decided to break this review into two parts, this one, describing Laura's early experiences in the game as she leveled from 1-25, the next is an account of her late and end game experience, where she will officially score the game.
Launch Version Overview
Posted on 11/05/2007 by Laura Genender
Back in September, MMORPG.com Community Manager Laura Genender gave us a preview of NCsoft's new MMO, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. Well, the game launched this past Friday and today Laura brings us her early impressions of the live version.
Cloning System
Posted on 10/01/2007 by Guest Writer
Today, NCsoft released this non-exclusive feature on their cloning system, a mechanic which allows players to make copies of their characters, replacing "alts" which force players to start again at level one.
Tour of NCsoft's Austin Offices
Posted on 09/21/2007 by Evan Wilkinson
Just after the Austin Game Developers Conference, Jon Wood, Keith Cross, Evan Wilkinson, and Laura Genender all of MMORPG.com were given an opportunity to have a tour of the Austin, Texas offices of NCsoft. MMORPG.com site developer and graphics monkey Evan Wilkinson gives this report on the experience.
Sarah Morrison
Posted on 09/13/2007 by Guest Writer
If you've been following the game Tabula Rasa, you probably recognize that female character that they keep using in their promotional material. You know, the redhead with the really intense eyes? Well today, NCsoft has provided us with her back story.
Guide to Arieki
Posted on 08/15/2007 by Guest Writer
NCsoft has released this new guide to Arieki, one of the worlds in their upcoming sci-fi MMORPG, Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.
The Logos Mystery Continues
Posted on 04/26/2007 by Jon Wood
Tabula Rasa, when it launches, is going to be a unique MMORPG with many diffferent elements and features. Today, two more of the mysterious symbols have been translated.
Two New Logos Symbols!
Posted on 04/11/2007 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa, when it launches, is going to be a unique MMORPG with many diffferent elements and features. Today, with the help of our friends at NCsoft, MMORPG.com has translated two new ideograms from their unique, in-game language, making these the thrid and fourth symbol to be released through our site.
Two New Logos Ideograms Translated
Posted on 04/04/2007 by Guest Writer
Tabula Rasa, when it launches, is going to be a unique MMORPG with many diffferent elements and features. Today, with the help of our friends at NCsoft, MMORPG.com has translated two ideograms from their unique, in-game language.

Tabula Rasa

Developer: Destination Games
Genre: Sci-Fi
Status: Final
Platforms:
Website: http://www.playtr.com

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Monthly Fee: 14.99

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Latest Tabula Rasa News

Dev Corner: Deployment 11 Update

Aug 19, 2008

Starr Long, the Producer of Tabula Rasa® at NCsoft® North America, talks about the newest changes to the game with Deployment 11 and the impact of Operation Immortality™.

Author Tracy Hickman's DNA in Space

Aug 15, 2008

Tracy Hickman, famed Dragonlance author, will have his DnD shot into space along with Richard Garriott in a program that will see the designer take a digital time capsule of the human racetaken to the international space station when Garriott makes the trek in October.

Feedback Friday

Aug 08, 2008

The Feedback Friday feature returns on the Tabula Rasa Community site, bringing information on rules changes, deployment 12, patch note previews and more.