Jade Empire Preview

GameZone is offering up a preview of Jade Empire, which includes plenty of commentary from several key BioWare developers. Check it out:
When the world was realized, it rapidly became apparent that not everything designed for the game would make it to the final retail version. Bishop said the subtitle for the game could almost be (lots of painful cutting.) However, one guiding principle remained: We (always choose quality, to make the world as polished as possible,) Bishop stated.

Would all that was cut be simply scrapped, or might there be a sequel to Jade Empire?

Bishop said that there (is a lot more (of the world) to explore,) but sequel really depends on the publisher. But he was quick to add that (the painful cutting makes you want to make another game.)