JOWOOD ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL DETAILS
ON THE 50 MAGIC SPELLS FEATURED IN GOTHIC II
Vancouver, WA (December, 16, 2002)
JoWooD Productions is proud to announce the first official details of the 50
defensive and destructive magic spells planned for Gothic II, the
breathtaking role-playing action/adventure PC game.
The spells in Gothic II are divided into seven strata or ‘circles’ of
power. As players become more proficient in spell-casting, the number and power
of spells they are able to cast will increase. In addition, they will advance
to the next circle of magical ability.
Gothic II provides players with a number of ways to develop their magic
skills. Players can spend time searching the land to discover new spells,
uncovering them in a wide variety of places, or, if they are feeling wealthy,
top up their collection at the local marketplace. Players will also be rewarded
with the ability to cast certain spells upon the completion of some of Gothic
II’s many quests.
In addition to the incredible range of spells, players who choose the path of
the Mage or Paladin will also gain the ability to metamorphose into other
creatures. To wander around undetected, the player need merely exert his will
and transform into a discreet sheep or wolf form, wandering the countryside
unmolested. The player can also use this ability in battle to shape shift into
beasts. However, even with this ability, players will not be able to win the
game without working their way up through the Circles of Power.
CIRCLES OF POWER
First Circle: Players start out
with the ability to cast Light Healing spells should they get injured, and Holy
Arrow attacks. However, as players develop experience, they can progress to the
First Circle of Magic. At this stage, they can summon a menacing Goblin skeleton
to aid them in battle.
Second Circle: This Circle brings even more power
and abilities, allowing players to unleash a powerful Fireball and invoke the
Wind Fist, a dramatic spell that allows the player to propel dangerous enemies
away from them.
Third Circle: This Circle gives players the ability to cast Fear
into the minds of their enemies, causing them to flee in panic. Players will
also be able to cast the Ice Block spell, which causes the enemy to become
temporarily frozen, enabling the player to escape or launch a powerful attack.
Fourth Circle: As the player gets deeper into the game, the
Fourth Circle beckons. This Circle adds, among other things, the ability to call
forth lightning (a useful spell in the dark). With this spell, a sizzling bolt
will illuminate everything around it for a brief second and barbecue an enemy at
the same time.
Fifth Circle: This Circle is one where only an experienced Mage
would dare to dabble. This Circle gives players the opportunity to summon a
malevolent Demon, who will attack everything in sight. This power needs to be
used wisely to ensure the Demon’s destructiveness is correctly focused. Also in
this power circle, the player can cast a truly incredible Firestorm – a
spectacle to behold as it rains fiery death upon hapless foes.
Sixth Circle: All Mages aspire to the legendary Sixth Circle of
Magic, the ultimate spell-casting power. In this Circle, players can bring
forth an entire army of sinister Undead, or perform the Veil Of Death (a curse
able to instantly snuff out the life force of an enemy).
North Americans will be able to use these spells and more when Gothic II
releases for the PC in Q1 2003.
JoWooD Productions
Software AG, a publicly traded company on the Vienna Stock Exchange, which is
rapidly establishing itself as a leading force in the video games industry. Its
strategy is to identify develop and publish internationally competitive,
high-quality entertainment software for all existing next-generation gaming
platforms. JoWooD Productions has in-house development facilities in Vienna and
Ebensee, Austria and a fast growing roster of exceptional subsidiary studios,
including Wings Simulations and Massive Development in Germany. JoWooD
Productions Software AG head office is based in Austria with wholly owned
subsidiaries operating out of the UK, Germany, Japan and the USA.
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