BK: Balancing a large RPG is extremely challenging. We used several custom tools and countless play tests to understand gameplay quantitatively as well as qualitatively. We collected huge volumes of gameplay statistics and then invested a lot of time in interpretation and understanding how the mechanics of our features translated to the experience of "fun." We then played with the dials, so to speak, until we found a balance that felt good to just about everyone. Complexity of certain features was always on our minds through this exercise, and at times we made decisions to simplify certain features because we determined they detracted from the core experience.​