AoC: Face Technology Confusion

21 Apr 2009 at 18:32:14 by Bill Vaughan

Big Stage Entertainment recently teamed up with Funcom's Age of Conan to offer fans a chance to see their face on an AoC character.

In a competition hosted by Big Stage, players are being encouraged to use the 3D software provided, and share images and videos featuring their own faces on AoC characters. Those who manage to share their images the most may win a share of $1,000 USD worth of AoC subscriptions and in-game bonus items such as a War Mammoth, a Drinking Cape or a Killer Rhino.

However, this has led to numerous inaccurate reports that Funcom intends to introduce real face technology into AoC, but there are no plans to integrate this into the game at present. In a press release, a Big Stage spokesman states the nature of the contest, but it's possible to see where the confusion arose:

“We’re excited to offer fans of the popular Age of Conan game the ability to literally see themselves as part of the fantasy action,” said Phil Ressler, Big Stage Entertainment CEO. “GGL Global Gaming clearly understands the future of immersing gamers into the entertainment they are most passionate about and letting them share the experience across their online life, from MySpace and Facebook to YouTube. Big Stage Entertainment looks forward to continuing to lead video game innovation by taking our personalization technology in-game soon.”

Anyone interested in the contest can read more at GGL.com.

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