Broken Systems Were The Funnest
Over the past week I've done a lot of thinking back to older games I've played like DAoC, SWG, EQ, etc. Raph Koster's posts have been particularly enlightening since they…
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April 23, 2015
Am I having fun?
Piggy backing a little bit on yesterday's post, I started thinking about why I play MMORPGs and how my reasons have changed over the years. Â Back when I played The…
December 23, 2013
Isn’t that what you do in every MMO?
I was playing in an unnamed MMO this afternoon and asked a particularly loaded question: "Is the goal of the game pretty much to get to the end and raid…
December 22, 2013
(MMORPG) Racial Inequality
I saw the latest poll from the EQ Next team about large races -- meant to be more playful for Thanksgiving -- and it got me thinking about large races…
December 2, 2013
Day/Night Cycle in MMOs
I love how such a simple mechanic can add so much depth to a game. Â When used properly, time of day in a MMO can do more than just make…
November 8, 2013
WildStar Ability Mechanics Feedback
WildStar ability mechanics were shown today in a new DevSpeak video. Â At the end of the video the devs solicited feedback, so here are my honest thoughts direct at Carbine.…
September 26, 2013
Not a fan of FATE Grinding
I've never really been fond of the whole public quest things. It all sounds good in theory but every game that tries to do it pretty much fails. Unfortunately FATES…
September 16, 2013
Old School vs. Modern MMO Combat
As I continue to play EverQuest and dabble in the older MMOs it's clear how combat and strategy has changed over the years. Modern MMOs are all about pressing buttons. …
August 6, 2013
MMO Combat: Dull vs. Annoying
I would love to see MMO combat reinvented, or at least step back a few years while we wait for something to change. Just as a heads up, I'm a…
July 26, 2013
Creatively Improve Stealth, Don’t Remove It
Stealth is an interesting mechanic; some people despise it in all forms, and others won't play without a class that can stealth and sneak around. I've had those moments where…
January 7, 2013
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