The animation of the non-player characters also seems stiff and repetitive when compared to the rest of the richly detailed and free-flowing environment.

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When both parts are out, the additions will include such features as non-player characters, villages, dungeons, more varied terrain, and new combat mechanics.

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Non-player characters also have their own look and feel.

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"Earlier today, certain realms were affected by an in-game exploit, resulting in the deaths of player characters and non-player characters in some of the major cities, " wrote a representative going by the name of Nethaera, on Sunday.

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