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	Troika Games Chat About Arcanum
		With numerous quests to complete and skills to learn, Troika Games hopes to create an RPG with over 100 hours of gameplay (Steve Moret, Troika programmer, joked that he had yet to finish the game).
		Responding to a pre-release build of the game leaked to the public, Troika remained upbeat, joking about the horrible fate that comes to pirates and promising that the final version would be superior to the leaked copy.
		Troika looks forward to the final weeks before the game's August 24th release and believes that they have created a game that may even exceed the success of their classic RPG, Fallout.
	www.rpgamer.com /news/Q3-2001/070301e.html (437 words)

	Troika Games - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Troika Games was a computer game developer focused on computer role-playing games.
		While Troika's games were lauded by critics and die-hard gamers for their storytelling and open-ended game design, the company had been often criticised for the large number of bugs in their games, particularly Temple and Bloodlines.
		In 2004, Troika released Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Troika_Games (545 words)

	Game Over Online Magazine - Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
		Troika provided a “fullscreen” mode in its latest patch, which makes the interface much less conspicuous, but it also removes some useful information (like how much ammunition you have and what time it is), and it forces you to use hotkeys (which, of course, aren’t configurable).
		Troika did one of those good things / bad things by making the manual into a late 1800’s (Jules Verne era) manuscript, and so the text is thematic and fun to read, but it is also overly verbose, with treatises on some subjects rather than short convenient descriptions.
		For example, Troika spends 25 pages describing the eight races in the game, but it only covers their background information (their history, how much they weight, and so forth), and you have to actually start up the character creation dialogue in the game to find out what the racial bonuses are.
	www.game-over.net /reviews.php?id=650 (1376 words)

	Site Features @ GameBanshee
		Last month, rumors spread throughout the gaming industry that Troika Games had laid off its entire staff and that the company's three founders (Leonard Boyarsky, Tim Cain, and Jason Anderson) were considering closing down the game development studio for good.
		Leon: We had some initial interest in our post apocalyptic game, but it was felt that it would have taken too long a dev cycle to develop the engine and then the game.
		We were hoping to do it in conjunction with another project with the same publisher to offset the development costs of the engine, but that deal fell through somewhere in the executive realm of the company we were talking to.
	www.gamebanshee.com /interviews/troikagames.php (1103 words)

	Sharky Games - '+$ArtG+' - '+$ArtC+' - '+$ArtN+'
		One of the problems with the recent wave of roleplaying titles is that there has been little in the way of diversity when it comes to the locations and settings.
		Yet developer Troika Games seems to blend it all in and has created a compelling story to bring these worlds together.
		Sharky Extreme had a chance to talk to Leonard Boyarsky, co-founder of Troika Games and lead artist on this title, to get an idea of what to expect from Arcanum when it is released this spring.
	www.sharkygames.com /games/articles/arcanum_interview (418 words)

	GameSpy.com - Preview
		Tim Cain, lead designer on the project for Troika Games, is so committed to keeping the game within what was envisioned in the modules that he has been e-mailing Gygax on a semi-regular basis to make sure that any ambiguities in the game are resolved the way Gygax would have wanted them.
		As for the new 3.5 rules, which were finally unveiled at GenCon last month, Troika had already been working with them for several months, making sure that the game was compliant, not only in terms of rules execution, but also in the way that spells and monsters were rendered so that they matched descriptions.
		The game grabs you immediately from the opening cinematic, which could almost pass as the work of the team from Blizzard.
	archive.gamespy.com /previews/august03/templeofeepc (696 words)

	rpg codex > putting the 'role' back in rpg > www.rpgcodex.com
		You were with Troika Games right from the start and are credited as working on all three of their games (Arcanum, ToEE and Bloodlines).
		The Troika way is much harder to test because of all of the possibilities within the game and the level.
		When the game is near completion and you need another few months to make sure it's tight and bug free, the publisher will rarely give you the time or money to make it happen.
	www.rpgcodex.com /content.php?id=130 (5116 words)

	ABOUT TROIKA
		Troika Games is an up and coming computer game designing company which consists of a team of immaginative artists who are as dedicated to their work as they are to their fans.
		Troika Games current project is tittled Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, which is slated for release in September 2001.
		She did several exciting cut scenes for the game including the Exiting the Vault, Dipped in the Mutant Vats, and Blowing up the Mutant Vats, and several characters, including Dogmeat, the Death Claw, the Brahman and Mr.
	members.tripod.com /troika_connection/test/id2.htm (1588 words)

	GameShark \| PC \| News \| Temple of Elemental Evil \| Troika Games No More
		Troika has confirmed that it has shut down its operations and laid off all of its employees, citing a lack of funding for future projects.
		Troika was founded by the original creators of Fallout, which made fans of the popular post apocalyptic RPG series happy and gave them hope that games of similar quality and depth would soon follow.
		While Troika may be shutting down its operations, the company as an entity could continue at a later date.
	www.gameshark.com /pc/news/13224/Temple-of-Elemental-Evil.htm (537 words)

	GameSpy: Troika Closes Its Doors
		As many of you may have already heard, Troika has laid off all of its employees and is closing its doors due to our inability to secure funding for future projects.
		We have not yet made the decision as to whether Troika Games as an entity will regroup and pursue future projects or simply cease to exist.
		We want to thank all of our fans for their support these past seven years, it has really meant a lot to us that there were people out there who enjoyed our games enough to create fan-sites and follow our progress as a company.
	pc.gamespy.com /pc/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines/590630p1.html (366 words)

	MobyGames - Troika Games L.L.C.
		MobyGames - Troika Games L.L.C. Log On
		Troika Games L.L.C. was founded on 1st April 1998 by the original creators of Fallout, coming from Interplay: Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky and Jason Anderson.
		Troika Games Interview -- Leonard Boyarsky talks to Computer Games Magazine about the closing of their game development company.
	www.mobygames.com /company/troika-games-llc- (181 words)

	The Obituary: Volume 1 - 2404.Org
		This was the case with the first installment of PC Gaming Obituaries; Troika Games.
		This game was released to a certain amount of critical acclaim and featured a very deep game playing experience offering almost a new generation of character creation, something they made famous in Fallout.
		It is indeed very unfortunate they were never given a proper chance at making a Fallout game (that is currently in the hands of Bethesda), but I can't say their games have ever been as stellar as Fallout was back then.
	www.2404.org /forums/showthread.php?t=1716 (960 words)

	Buy Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines for PC Games @ Gameplanet Store NZ
		The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern day L.A. as a creature of the night, interacting with and battling mortals and other creatures of darkness with an incredible array of vampire powers, skills and traits.
		I got a knife early in the game, and was stuck with it until a katana became available about two thirds of the way through, and that was the weapon I used until the end.
		Troika has a reputation for buggy games, but also fixing their mistakes, so don't let that put you off to much.
	www.gpstore.co.nz /Games/1466785.html (1174 words)

	*Official Tim Cain (Troika Games) Chat* - The Adrenaline Vault Forums
		Tim has worked in the games industry since 1982 and is best known as the lead programmer and designer of Interplay's Fallout.
		Tim and the crew at Troika set up house in 1998 and started working on Arcanum - which was published by Sierra in 2001 and garnered RPG of the Year awards from several prominent gaming magazines.
		Fallout was a wonderful game, but Tim and the other folks at Troika have produced a variety of wonderful worlds.
	forums.avault.com /showthread.php?t=17081 (2480 words)

	Sharky Games - '+$ArtG+' - '+$ArtC+' - '+$ArtN+'
		Then, thanks to a couple of truly ground-breaking games including Fallout and Baldur's Gate, the RPG genre was back with the force of a hurricane.
		This new title is being developed by Troika Games, a company started by former Fallout team members Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, and Jason Anderson.
		The game's full title, Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, helps explain — at least sort of — that this is a world where technology and magic co-exist in an uneasy balance.
	www.sharkygames.com /games/previews/a/arcanum (281 words)

	Terra Arcanum >> the World of Troika Games
		Back to a time when game developer's really designed their game, their world, and most importantly, they defined what RPG really means.
		Michael McCarthy, one of the original members of Troika Games has setup his own company called Laid Back Gaming and begun work on a turn-based Action RPG set in space.
		You may have noticed that with the death of Troika, their official website once located at http://www.troikagames.com has now gone offline (server cannot be located).
	www.terra-arcanum.com (3547 words)

	Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines preview, looking at the upcoming vampire RPG from Troika and Activision - UGO.com ...
		The game took an interesting, if misguided, shot at showing these affable beings in their true light (ideally not from the sun).
		Even better, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is well along in its development with the fine folks at Troika Games, the RPG hotbed behind Arcanum and the upcoming D&D game, The Temple of Elemental Evil.
		Apart from the stunning visuals, the game seems to feature more RPG elements than you can shake a cross at, so players will surely find their role in the twisted underworld of a vampire-ruled Los Angeles.
	ugo.com /channels/games/features/ati_pcgames/vampire (967 words)

	Gamasutra - Troika Games Reduces Staff, To Make Announcement
		A number of independent sources have indicated that Troika Games, developer of notable PC RPG titles including Vampire: the Masquerade: Bloodlines, The Temple of Elemental Evil, and Arcanum, has reduced its personnel to a bare minimum, and may now close permanently.
		Early responses to the post were skeptical, and the veracity of the sale has not been officially confirmed; however, during the discussion of how legitimate the post was, a Troika employee did post to note that the company had been operating with a vastly reduced staff since two rounds of layoffs in late 2004.
		Leonard Boyarsky, Troika's co-founder and CEO, would not comment directly on the increasing volume of the rumors, telling GameSpot that Troika would make an official announcement "by the end of February." Hopefully the announcement will bring good news, but since Boyarsky didn't specifically deny the rumors, things may look grim for fans of Troika's games.
	www.gamasutra.com /php-bin/news_index.php?story=4988 (464 words)

	Future Games Network - FGN Reviews & Features
		Your magic and technical aptitudes will constantly be measured by the game, from 0 to 100 percent, with a meter in the Character Editor informing you of where your character’s balance is currently situated.
		When dealing with the sound, many of the voice—overs that will be used throughout the game were simply not present, which required that we read lines of text that represented discussions with major and minor NPCs.
		There are many subtle elements to the game, and various interface components will certainly make your life easier once you understand all of their workings.
	fgn.com /fgn.reviews?26 (1792 words)

	WORTHPLAYING - - All about games !
		Since Troika is no longer amongst the living this patch is not official, so use at your own discretion.
		Extract the archive into your game folder keeping the directory structure intact and back up all overwritten files if you want to remove it later.
		Game may hang on Beckett's "wait" cutscene, reload until it works.
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=26019 (1431 words)

	3D Buzz - Jobs at Troika Games
		Troika Games is currently looking for a gameplay scripter and a level designer.
		Troika Games offers a great, down-to-earth work environment where your creativity can flourish.
		We work as a team, so in addition to your basic job, you will be able to contribute to all aspects of game development.
	www.3dbuzz.com /vbforum/showthread.php?t=50719 (305 words)

	Dimensions of Arcanum - Game Beta Testing
		Testers will also be given a private online forum on which to discuss the game with the developers, give feedback and suggestions, and report bugs.
		Arcanum is the first game to come from the development house Troika Games, LLC, started by former Fallout(r) team members Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, and Jason Anderson.
		Meanwhile, the multiplayer component extends the life of the game and appeals to a large fan base that enjoys cooperative and competitive play.
	arcanum.rpgplanet.gamespy.com /betatest.php (926 words)

	Gamasutra - Troika Confirms Company Closure
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		Some will see Troika’s closure as evidence that such niche PC titles can no longer thrive so easily, at least not in areas of the U.S. where wages and development costs are relatively high, without some form of high-profile license.
		In particular, Troika's failure to acquire the Fallout 3 license, which the company had been hoping to create a high-profile title for before Bethesda successfully sealed a deal with Interplay in late 2004, likely helped contribute to its demise.
	www.gamasutra.com /php-bin/news_index.php?story=5008 (468 words)

	rpg codex > putting the 'role' back in rpg > www.rpgcodex.com
		There is some mention of their games, as well as games some of the individuals at Troika have worked on, like Fallout but that is irrelevent.
		Troika Chronicles managed to score an interview with Tim Cain, the one and only Supreme Fallout Commander, asking him about Fallout 3, ToEE, KotOR, and games in general.
		There are over a hundred dialog trees in the game, and more than 70 make use of at least one dialog skill, and some use three or four.
	www.rpgcodex.com /peopledetails.php?id=1 (1916 words)

	GameSpy: Boyarsky Discusses Troika's Closure
		Troika Games officially closed its doors this week after a tumultuous few months since the release in November of its last game, the Source-engine powered Vampire the Masquerade - Bloodlines.
		GameSpy: Troika has been around for several years, and had three good titles under its belt.
		If I had to guess, I'd say it's because triple A titles are costing more and more to make, and people are looking for titles that will appeal to a more mainstream audience than ours have traditionally.
	pc.gamespy.com /pc/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines/590958p1.html (514 words)

	IGN: Troika Closes
		"As many of you may have already heard, Troika has laid off all of its employees and is closing its doors due to our inability to secure funding for future projects," he writes.
		Troika formed in 1998 when Boyarsky, Tim Cain, and Jason Anderson became literal fallout from Interplay, just as Fallout 2 was about to hit.
		Bloodlines, Troika's final project, used Valve's advanced Source engine, and was released in November almost simultaneously with the titanic Half-Life 2.
	pc.ign.com /articles/590/590612p1.html (396 words)

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