Had an interesting conversation with Abyssalrider the other day. We both feel that true exploration should be a part of Em-8ER. The image is just a snippet, but we discussed both Guild Wars 2 and Wildstar for elements we might like to see. Regardless of the form it takes, I believe there's a couple good reasons why exploration fits as a theme in-lore for this game.
That said, I'd like to see what other people have to say about this. I think there's definitely a place for exploration as a core part of the game.
- Gatestriders are, first and foremost, explorers. It's in their genes and it's part of their cultural identity. They were resposible for driving the second wave of human interstellar exploration.
- It's the perfect avenue for players to discover lost Tsi-hu tech and lore. We know next to nothing about this planet we've been stranded on and unless we discover its secrets, we're kinda screwed.
That said, I'd like to see what other people have to say about this. I think there's definitely a place for exploration as a core part of the game.