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Ashes of Creation, even the title for this game has a lot of meaning and implications. I see alot of symbolism in this games design and how it actually seems to correlate to the ingame core philosophies to the systems in place.

1.Rising from the ashes of an industry that has left us behind. - Steven Shariff

2. The phoenix and tree and fire symbolism of the game showing (what I presume)the ingame representation of the world of Vera and how we as the players are rising up a new world from the ashes of the old corrupted world from the past.

3. The node system being the actual mechanical interpretation of 1&2 on how the world changes and rises throughout the game history.

Probably will update this post with more little design things that have symbolism here that I really appreciate the thought that Steven and his team have put into the games unique presentation.

If you guys notice other cool symbolic things like these let me know, I really enjoy when games and developers incorporate lots of subtle recurring symbolisms and themes like this. Makes the lore and game world feel more epic in a way.
over 4 years ago - StevenSharif - Direct link
Demidreamer

Mage's Detection- the symbol to me appears to be the "all knowing, all seeing eye" minus the tear; first encountered this symbol for the god Isis back in D&D.

Slightly off base, but i appreciate the Tentacles mage spell; reminds me Evard's Black Tentacles.

Another spell that reminds me of the good ole days is Safe Place, I knew the spell as Rope Trick. The extra dimensional space use to have a rope hanging down that you could pull up into the dimensional space and take a breather and heal up.

After thinking about it the Portal spell seems vaguely reminiscent Dimension Door. Not quite sure of the range but i am sure i could utilize this nice.

Edit~ I thought i seen some of the lore, not sure if you know but try https://ashesofcreation.wiki/religions enjoy the read~



Nice. Lol.