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Lineage 2: Database Maintenance, Selected Old Characters Scheduled for Deletion: June 5th, 2013
May 23, 2013 - 1:47 am
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Creating The Elder Scrolls Online’s Wamasu | Ten Ton Hammer
May 22, 2013 - 11:39 pm
Zenimax Online posts a new fan-requested feature that chronicles the creation of TESO's terror of Black Marsh, wamasu.
Are there any MMORPG's with a class system like 3.5 DnD?
May 22, 2013 - 10:33 pm
Where you could pick any class every time you leveled up?
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STO: Legacy of Romulus - The Resurrection of a Franchise? | Ten Ton Hammer
May 22, 2013 - 10:33 pm
They say it's not over until the fat lady sings. If this is true, the crew at Cryptic just kicked her out of the building.
ESO - On Cyrodiil as World PvP
May 22, 2013 - 9:42 pm
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EVE Online redesigns radial menu for Odyssey
May 22, 2013 - 9:42 pm
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Just installed WoW, what other quality mmorpgs do you guys recommend?
May 22, 2013 - 9:12 pm
Basically quit wow for the millionth time because it constantly reminds me of how terrible of a game it has evolved into. What games can yall recommend that is cheaper and has very good pvp content. I'm huge into pvping. Thank you
EDIT: UNINSTALLED WoW, my bad
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Free for All: An interview with ThresholdRPG's Michael Hartman
May 22, 2013 - 9:00 pm
Filed under: Fantasy, Video, Business Models, Game Mechanics, Interviews, Browser, Free for All, Livestream, Miscellaneous, Sandbox, Crowdfunding
The last time I explored ThresholdRPG, I had a blast. It was one of a batch of MUDs that I used to re-introduce myself to the ancient gaming genre, and I enjoyed its simplicity and friendly community. MUDs can seem to be very similar to each other, so in order to enjoy them, you must be able to pick out the finer details that separate them. In ThresholdRPG, I particularly enjoyed fishing, roleplay, customization, and a free-to-play model that was years ahead of its time when first released 17 years ago.The game can be a bit odd, like any MUD. During MUD May I've discovered just how confusing many of these titles can be, but I have also grown to enjoy solving the "mystery" of each game's particular set of code-words that unlock actions. ThresholdRPG is like other MUDs and introduces players to basic commands, but once out in the world a player is on her own. The good news is that an out-of-character help chat is always available and sits right on top of the standard roleplay-enforced chat. That juxtaposition of both channels actually helps immerse me in the game, allowing me to see literally where and when I can use out-of-character speech.
I asked Michael Hartman, president and CEO of Frogdice, to talk about MUD development and branching out into other styles of gaming.
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Free for All: An interview with ThresholdRPG's Michael Hartman originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Choose My Adventure: Building on the clan experience in Darkfall
May 22, 2013 - 8:00 pm
Filed under: Fantasy, Polls, Darkfall, Guilds, PvP, Choose My Adventure, Sandbox
Boy, MJ's Misadventureland is really coming along! Hiring a few more hands sure has sped things up; you wouldn't even recognize the project now compared to even just one week ago. But isn't that the whole point of Choose My Adventure -- to watch the adventure that you're building develop and unfold? Well, that and to snicker at your Massively guinea pigs... we know.Having gone into this particular adventure knowing that Darkfall Unholy Wars was not a game meant for the solo soul, I knew that it was only a matter of time before I found myself in a clan to experience more of the heart of the game, which just so happens to be clan warfare. And trust me, the clan wasted no time throwing me into the thick of things once you put me in one.
Although I do think starting off solo was important to get the real experience Darkfall any new player would (after all, most find a clan after first logging in), this week really has shown me a whole new game. I'd just scratched the surface before, the skin if you will, and now I've peered into the heart and seen the seedy underbelly as well.
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Choose My Adventure: Building on the clan experience in Darkfall originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
38 Studios vs. State of Rhode Island court case begins
May 22, 2013 - 7:30 pm
Filed under: MMO Industry, News Items, Legal, Miscellaneous
We'll never see Project Copernicus come to light, and for some people that's the last that needs to be said about 38 Studios. For the state of Rhode Island, however, there's quite a bit more at stake, with the state alleging that 38 Studios tried to hide its financial condition and essentially defrauded the taxpayers of Rhode Island. Opening arguments have been heard today for the case, with the 14 individual defendants seeking to have the case dismissed as completely spurious.When 38 Studios folded, that left Rhode Island in the hole for a $75 million loan. The lawsuit is seeking restitution from Curt Schilling and 13 other individuals, including former members of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corp that originally supported the loan. According to the EDC's lawyers, substantial evidence exists that this loan was based upon intentional misdirection on the part of upper management, although the defense claims these allegations are ridiculous. At this point, it's up to the courts who's in the right.
38 Studios vs. State of Rhode Island court case begins originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: Providence Journal
- Via: Gamespot
New video details the website changes for RuneScape 3
May 22, 2013 - 7:00 pm
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Previews, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser
What's in a website? Quite a lot when your game is based in a browser client, as it happens. With RuneScape 3 around the corner, the team at Jagex is hard at work putting together a new and improved website, and a new video from the development team shows off just what players can expect. Which is quite a lot.For example, one of the centerpieces of the revised design is a series of six buttons front-and-center on the page. The trick is that three of the buttons can be customized by you, allowing you to immediately jump to the most useful parts of the page for your particular playstyle. The team is also revamping the high score pages to incorporate weekly high scores, meaning that newer players can still have a shot at the top. There will even be rewards for people who do well in a given interval. For more details, check out the full video past the break.
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New video details the website changes for RuneScape 3 originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: YouTube
TUG tackles sexiness and diversity
May 22, 2013 - 6:30 pm
Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, MMO Industry, News Items, Crowdfunding
Some servers will allow users only basic inputs on their Seed's appearance, like gender and skin color, and will automatically assign the rest. All Seed's appearances, regardless of initial input, will grow and change over time as they age. Players will also be able to directly affect their Seed's look with hairstyle changes, tattoos, and other mysterious alterations.
TUG tackles sexiness and diversity originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: Update 19
Neverwinter Dungeon Crawls – Lair of the Mad Dragon | Ten Ton Hammer
May 22, 2013 - 1:34 pm
Tucked away in the northern reaches of Helm's Hold, the Lair of the Mad
Dragon is a dungeon of epic battles and your first serious challenge.
Patch 5.3 Portal | Ten Ton Hammer
May 22, 2013 - 1:21 pm
Welcome to WoW @ Ten Ton Hammer's Patch 5.3 Portal! This page hosts links to everything you need to know to be ready and prepared for World of Warcraft's Patch 5.3!
Patch 5.3 General Info
CCP Offers Free Skill Respec for DUST 514 Players Through May 31st | Ten Ton Hammer
May 22, 2013 - 10:46 am
DUST 514 players have the option to request a free respec through May as more changes are made to the skill system.
UFO Online: UFO Online Closed Beta Key Handout!
Apr 18, 2013 - 7:31 pm
Welcome to the UFO Online closed beta! Experience intense tactical combat directly in your browser, playing against thousands of others in head-to-head turn-based battles. This is an opportunity to get early access to the game, shape it with your feedback, and prepare to be at the top of the leader boards when we finally go live! Get your key now!
Arcane Legends: Expansion to Launch Today
Apr 18, 2013 - 2:20 pm
SpaceTime Studios has announced that the latest expansion to Arcane Legends will launch today. Called Battle of Nordr, the expansion raises the level cap and adds a bunch of new wintry content to the game.
Everlight: Open Beta Restarts
Apr 18, 2013 - 11:43 am
The Everlight open beta has restarted after experiencing some stability issues on the initial launch. Developers have worked to stabilize servers and are ready to invite players back into the game.
General: Lunaria Online Alpha Testing Begins
Apr 18, 2013 - 11:34 am
R2 Games has announced that alpha testing for its upcoming side-scrolling MMO, Lunaria Story, has kicked off as of 10:00 a.m. EST today. According to R2 Games, Lunaria combines the best elements of MMOs and platform titles to create a unique experience.
Star Trek Online: Legacy Packs Unveiled
Apr 18, 2013 - 10:39 am
Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios have taken the wraps off the forthcoming 'legacy packs' that Star Trek Online players can purchase in anticipation of the Legacy of Romulus expansion set to go live later this spring. Packs can be purchased on the official site for either $124.99 or $31.99.
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