Jon Van Caneghem Talks MMORPGs

GameZone Online has conducted an interview with NCsoft's Jon Van Caneghem, asking the former Might & Magic creator several questions about the development of MMORPGs. An excerpt to follow:
Q: I know a few folks in a clan that state that the journey is not so important as the people one travels with along the way. If the game is great, that is a bonus. How important do you think community is in MMPs?

A: Extremely important. All of the clan, friends, and grouping abilities need to be robust and easy to use. Yet many players still play solo with only limited interaction with other players. I am determined to create a bridge between these two play styles.