The Origin world still has a city called Britannia, but there are also completely new cities filled with alien designs, technology, and races. Origin targets user friendliness in hopes of accommodating new audiences, and EA claims bringing more women into the game is a design consideration. The network code strives for efficiency on 28. 8kbps connections, and the game supports strong personalization of characters, from their clothes and appearance to their combat moves, which improve with experience. The oddest feature, yet one likely to appeal to newbies, are the character gestures.
Players can greet with waves and bows, and even dance routines.
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