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Dofus,MMORPG : Gobbowlers in DOFUS?Gobbowlers in DOFUS?

By:   Dec 13, 2011 02:43:02 PM     News Item: 15292

The adventurers of DOFUS have been getting worried… New, seemingly unfriendly NPCs have been seen around the stadiums of Bonta and Brakmar. Apparently, they’ve got a kind of black market going, selling sought-after items. But the only thing they’ll take in exchange is an unknown currency with a strange name… Gobbowkens.

They say these tokens of copper, iron and gold are awarded as prizes during prestigious Gobbowl tournaments…

 

They’ve arrived in DOFUS ! And although they look like dodgy dealers, they’re actually passionate ex-Gobbowlers ! Check out their wares and you’ll find some offers that are hard to turn down…

 

But if you want them, you’re going to have to get your studs on and rack up some wins!

 

That’s right: take part in our Gobbowl tournaments and you might just win some Gobbowkens! Then all you’ll have to do is speak to the NPCs in DOFUS (who are friendlier than they look, honest!) to spend them.

 

Bonta stadium:

Pigskin

Red Dog

Gridiron

 

Brakmar stadium:

Dropkick Murphy

Fum Belroosky

Tush Down

 

They’re in DOFUS now!

 




Eve,MMORPG : Temporary POS fuel bay size change in Crucible 1.0.2

By: CCP Spitfire   Dec 13, 2011 01:49:00 PM     News Item: 14845

As the date of POS switchover has been moved to January 24 (please refer to this pronouncement by CCP Soundwave for more information), we will be temporarily doubling the size of POS fuel bays to reduce the impact of the delay to fuel block switch-over.

Please note that these changes will be reverted when fuel block consumption is enabled on January 24. Towers left with their fuel bays in an "overladen" state as a effect of this change should continue to function as normal.

 


Eve,MMORPG : Time Dilation mass test on Singularity - Dec. 15th, 20:00 UTC

By: CCP Spitfire   Dec 13, 2011 01:00:00 PM     News Item: 14844

The next mass test will take place on our test-worldSingularity on Thursday, December 15 at 20:00 UTC. This time we are testing Time Dilation again to make sure that all bugs are actually fixed. The SisiLauncher tool is obtainable for the Windows client, otherwise please follow the directions on the Singularity page in Evelopedia.

Testing should last between 60 and 90 minutes. All participants will receive two million skillpoints on Singularity.

Please refer to this thread for more information about how you participate in the test, and this EVElopedia article for more information on mass testing.

 


MMORPG : Bigpoint's DarkOrbit turns five this month

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 13, 2011 12:00:00 PM     News Item: 14919

Filed under: Sci-fi, MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual

DarkOrbit - internet spaceships
If you'd never heard of Bigpoint's browser MMORPG known as DarkOrbit prior to last month's space drone microtransaction brouhaha, you're not alone.

According to the company, though, lots of citizens have heard of the game, which commenceed in 2006 and is currently celebrating its fifth anniversary. Bigpoint alleges a community of over 65 million registered gamers, and a news release says that DarkOrbit is "the most popular and biggest space game worldwide."

DarkOrbit is a 2-D flash game that puts gamers in control of a spaceship while working for one of three corporations.

[Source: Bigpoint press release]

Bigpoint's DarkOrbit turns five this month Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST.

    

AOC,MMORPG : Age of Conandeveloperupdate talks open-world Player vs Player, House of Crom

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 13, 2011 11:00:00 AM     News Item: 14872

Filed under: Fantasy, Age of Conan, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, Patches, Player vs Player, News items, Free-to-play, Dungeons

Age of Conan - inside the House of Crom
Funcom game director Craig Morrison has released his monthly Age of Conan development update a couple of weeks early. Morrison usually closes each month with a summary of where the game has been and where it's going, and the December version is no different save for the mid-month release date.

While there's a lot of info, the most fascinating bits concern the projected live date of the long-awaited House of Crom dungeon. Morrison says that the new substence will most likely debut on January 11th or 12th, and that the dungeon will be playable on AoC's test shard over the Christmas holidays.

Also new this month is a detailed explanation of the game's upcoming open-world Player vs Player substence. When the new feature was first announced, the game's hardcore Player vs Player community unleashed an epic tidal wave of tears due to suppositions about "PVE sheep trying to pass in PVP wolf's clothing," not to point out concerns about a potentialrehash of the game's disastrous Shrines of Bori mechanic. Morrison spends several paragraphs of this month's update explaining what Funcom has learned since Bori, and how that knowledge is going to translate into a fun system that isn't exploitable via PvE mechanics. You can read the full update at the official AoC website.

Age of Conandeveloperupdate talks open-world Player vs Player, House of Crom Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG,TR,UO : Richard Garriott: 'Exceptionally unusual pressures' helped tank Tabula Rasa

By: Justin Olivetti   Dec 13, 2011 10:30:00 AM     News Item: 14918

Filed under: Sci-fi, Interviews, MMORPG industry, Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa
What truly happened with the sad tale of Tabula Rasa, the scifi MMORPG that had the full backing of Richard Garriott and NCsoft -- and yet lasted only 15 months before being shuttered? For the full scoop, it's good to go right to thecause: General British himself.

Garriott sat down with Eurogamer for a candid dissection of what went wrong with Tabula Rasa. Ultimately, he feels that he did not do enough to make the game the best it could've been. Initially, Garriott's team brought on several Asian creators to help shape the title to be pleasingto the Eastern market.

The partnership didn't work out, and after two years the team basically started over. By then, Tabula Rasa was already struggling. "So Tabula Rasa started its two-year late restart under exceptionally unusual pressures and with understandable corporate dissubstence, which made it very difficult to finish," he said.

Garriott then acknowledges that the MMORPG's failure has caused gamers to be wary about his future projects: "Since Ultima Online was a fair time back and Tabula Rasa had its troubles, it makes perfect sense that citizens would go, 'I'm cautious as to what my expectations are.'"

Richard Garriott: 'Exceptionally unusual pressures' helped tank Tabula Rasa Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST.

    

MMORPG,WAR : Keg's End 12/14/2011 - 1/4/2012

By:   Dec 13, 2011 10:04:35 AM     News Item: 15247

The wheel of the seasons has turned, ushering out the sun's last warmth with bitter blasts of northern winds. As snow creeps down to block mountain passes and lock the Warhammer world in the icy talons of winter, the citizens of the Old World raise their mugs high; the time of Keg End is at hand. In an epic celebration fraught with boasting, toasting, and epic fireworks, the Dwarfs clear out their stores of ales, beers and other intoxicating beverages in order to bring luck in the New Year and make way for a stock of better, stronger brews.



Eve,MMORPG : Crucible 1.0.2 deployment postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday the 14th

By: CCP Guard   Dec 13, 2011 09:55:00 AM     News Item: 14843

The deployment of Crucible 1.0.2 previously announced for today has been postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday the 14th, for technical reasons. The same schedule applies; downtime will begin at 11:00 UTC and is expected to be finished at 12:30 UTC.

We apologize for any disruption to your plans.


MMO,MMORPG : Fallen Earth's 2.27 patch introduces factional warfare

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 13, 2011 09:30:00 AM     News Item: 14917

Filed under: Sci-fi, Fallen Earth, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Post-Apocalyptic

Fallen Earth - New Embry building
GamersFirst has patched its post-apocalyptic sci-fi MMORPGRPG Fallen Earth to version 2.27. There a slew of additions and tweaks, but the biggest is undoubtedly the addition of new faction territory control mechanics. According to the patch notes, alliances are for losers, as Fallen Earth's version of factional warfare is a no-holds barred six-way showdown.

The factional control area is north of Blaine, and it consists of 13 flag-control points. Seven of these points feature keeps that gamers may capture and maintain, as well as partake of different perks contained within (like the new Death Toll gear). That's not all, but you'll need to head to the official Fallen Earth website to learn more.

Fallen Earth's 2.27 patch introduces factional warfare Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST.

    

LOTRO,MMORPG : On the first day of giveaways, Turbine gave to me...

By: Rubi Bayer   Dec 13, 2011 09:00:00 AM     News Item: 15131

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Contests, Free-to-play, Giveaways

Lord of the Rings Online
On the first day of giveaways, Turbine gave to me... a lifetime VIP!

It's year two, which means we can officially call it annual: annual 12 Days of Giveaways has begun! Longtime readers will remember our mountain of goodies from last year's 12 Days event, and we're repeating it this year.

We've rounded up a pile of holiday gifts from our favorite creators, arranging them under the virtual tree for you to open up. We'll be doing a new giveaway each day, so you'll have 24 hours to enter. Ready to get started?

Turbine is kicking off the festivities Middle-earth-style with a lifetime Lord of the Rings Online VIP account for one lucky winner. VIP status gives you all sorts of perks such as an uncapped gold limit, more toonslots, free Turbine Points every month, and much more. Even better, this lifetime VIP account is bundled with a Rise of Isengard legendary edition. The legendary edition includes the full RoI expansion along with ample extra goodies: mounts, cosmetic armor, an in-game title, bonus quest packs, and 1,000 Turbine Points for a shopping spree!

All you need to do to enter is be eligible according to our contest rules, then hit the comment button and let us know what you'll do first if you win the prize. The entry deadline is tomorrow, December 14th, at 9:00 a.m. EST. We'll choose and contact a winner as soon as the deadline arrives. Best of luck, and please join us in thanking Turbine for contributing such a generous prize!

CONTEST FAQ OFFICIAL RULES

On the first day of giveaways, Turbine gave to me... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST.

    

Eve,MMORPG : Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale for EVE Fanfest 2012

By: CCP Spitfire   Dec 12, 2011 06:26:00 PM     News Item: 14842

Fanfest ticket sales have started! Join us on March 22-24 at the newly-constructed Harpa Conference Center for Fanfest 2012 in Reykjavík, Iceland! Special Early Bird Pricing is obtainable if you buy before January 31. For more information on what awaits you at the next year's Fanfest, please read the latestdeveloperblog by CCP Tyr.


GW,MMORPG : Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars' elite areas -- The Underworld

By: Rubi Bayer   Dec 12, 2011 06:00:00 PM     News Item: 15094

Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, Flameseeker Chronicles, Guides

The Underworld
All is still quiet on the Guild Wars 2 front, and I'm almost thankful since I was hoping to be able to go over The Underworld in Guild Wars this week. There's a lot more to say about this area because it's so much more difficult, but you can do it -- I promise. The general tips I gave last week apply to this area as much as the others, so take a moment to skim through those as well.

There's so much to say that I'm anxious to dive right in, so let's not waste any time. Follow along after the cut!

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Flameseeker Chronicles: Guild Wars' elite areas -- The Underworld Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG : ArcheAge CBT4 vids offer a closer look at hang-gliding

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 12, 2011 05:30:00 PM     News Item: 14916

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Video, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, New titles, News items, ArcheAge, Sandbox

ArcheAge - hang-gliding at night
MMORPG Culture has been, ahem, hanging out in ArcheAge's fourth Korean closed beta test, and the fansite has posted a handful of new videos that show off different aspects of XLGAMES' forthcoming sandpark opus.

First up are a couple of clips that feature the game's unique hang-gliding mechanics, and if you're anything like us, you'll marvel not only at the slick flight model but also at some of the scenes the gamer soars over, around, and through.

A third video shows off ArcheAge's gorgeous water and swimming effects, and you can find all three clips embedded after the break.

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ArcheAge CBT4 vids offer a closer look at hang-gliding Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:30:00 EST.

    

LOTRO,MMORPG : Lord of the Rings Online delves into the Ring of Isengard

By: Matt Daniel   Dec 12, 2011 04:00:00 PM     News Item: 15130

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Dev Diaries, Dungeons

Screenshot -- Lord of the Rings Online
Today's Lord of the Rings Onlinedeveloperdiary brings gamers behind the scenes with the upcoming instance cluster, Ring of Isengard. This new update includes threeshortfellowships, one fellowship, and one raid, ensuring that there's something for groups of every size. The team is working off the recent success of the instance cluster In Their Absence.

The team states that "[Ring of Isengard] is a return to the classic LotRO cluster model with In Their Absence's added benefit of tiers." The cluster puts a large spotlight on interacting with the environment, with the addition of ballistas, saw mills, and more. The diary also gives many facts on the story of the cluster, but we're not going to give it all away. Head on over to the officialdeveloperdiary and read it for yourself.

Lord of the Rings Online delves into the Ring of Isengard Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST.

    

Eve,MMORPG : EVE Online Fanfest 2012 tickets on sale now

By: Matt Daniel   Dec 12, 2011 03:00:00 PM     News Item: 15019

Filed under: Sci-fi, EVE Online, Events, real-world, News items, Sandbox

Hold up there, space cowboy. We know everyone's excited about that other sci-fi game, but EVE Online fans have something to look forward to as well. CCP has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2012 EVE Online Fanfest. The event will be taking place in Reykjavik, Iceland from March 22nd to the 24th. Tickets cost 100 USD until January 31st, at which point the price rises to 125 USD.

The Fanfest will play host to many events such as roundtable discussions with the devs, contests, auctions, tournaments, and of course, a pub crawl with the devs. To get more information and/or purchase tickets, just head on over to the 2012 EVE Online Fanfest official site.

EVE Online Fanfest 2012 tickets on sale now Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST.

    

Aion,MMORPG : Wings Over Atreia: Solorius medley

By: MJ Guthrie   Dec 12, 2011 02:00:00 PM     News Item: 14892

Filed under: Fantasy, Aion, Culture, belief, Humor, Wings Over Atreia

Wings Over Atreia header
It's simply inescapable: Everywhere I go, I am inundated with tunes invoking the holiday spirit. It started a while ago, and I thought I had artfully dodged it by turning off the radio, avoiding stores, and just keeping immersed in game. But now, even when I log into Aion I cannot escape; just one quick port into Sanctum or Pandemonium and the tinkling tunes of the season waft to my ears. So why fight it, why resist? Heck, why not join in the throngs of holiday revelers by belting out the songs while shopping, entertaining guests, or even cruising through the drive-through? After all, I am not a Grinch, just a gamer. And the last thing we need is citizens thinking Aion negatively influences our lives, right?

Solorius is just around the corner, so in the spirit of giving, I am going to share with you a compilation of some of my favorite holiday tunes because I want to be in the spirit and I want to help spread the cheer! Well, that and because of the old adage that the only way to get rid of a tune that's stuck in your head is to pass it on.

So fold your wings, grab some 'nog, and join me past the cut for a little Duel-tide spirit! And don't be shy -- sing along! (No one's listening, I promise.)

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Wings Over Atreia: Solorius medley Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST.

    

GW,MMORPG,SWG : Guild Wars 2 devs fielding your questions this Wednesday

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 12, 2011 01:00:00 PM     News Item: 14915

Filed under: Fantasy, MMORPG industry, New titles, News items, Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 - engineer opens fire
How is ArenaNet countering the massive Star Wars-related hype bomb that's detonating across the MMORPG industry this week? Hopefully by ignoring it and continuing to work on Guild Wars 2. That said, the company is trotting out Jon Peters and Johnathan Sharp to field fan questions during a live IRC chat later in the week.

The shindig goes down on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. EST, and if you're not familiar with the IRC platform, Guild Wars 2 Guru has a helpful web client that will speed you on your way. You'll need to submit your questions for moderator approval (translation: don't anticipatean answer to beta or release date queries), so head to GW2 Guru to read all the rules.

Guild Wars 2 devs fielding your questions this Wednesday Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG,UO : Garriott's Ultimate RPG 'clearly the spiritual successor' to Ultima

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 12, 2011 11:30:00 AM     News Item: 14914

Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, Interviews, MMORPG industry, New titles, News items, Ultima Online, Sandbox

Ultima Online - gaggle of gamers gaggling
The Richard Garriott crazy train is heading toward a section of track that long-time fans of the gaming god might actually appreciate. In a new conversation with Eurogamer, the man behind Ultima Online talks a little less about his recent foray into social casino games and a little more about what might be Ultima Online 2.

Yes, we've seen the UO sequel smoke before. This time, though, there may be fire. "We've actually talked to Electronic Arts about [Garriott heading Ultima Online again]. I would love to have access to the Ultima property. We've had discussions at very high levels with Electronic Arts about access to the property," he explained.

Regardless of any EA deals, Garriott says that his new Ultimate RPG is "clearly the spiritual successor of the Ultima series."

Garriott's Ultimate RPG 'clearly the spiritual successor' to Ultima Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EST.

    

Eve,MMORPG : EVE Online: Crucible 1.0.2 to be deployed on Tuesday, December 13

By: CCP Phantom   Dec 12, 2011 11:07:00 AM     News Item: 14841

EVE Online: Crucible 1.0.2 is scheduled for deployment during an extended downtime on Tuesday, December 13. Downtime will begin at 11:00 UTC and is expected to be finished at 12:30 UTC.

A variety of fixes for issues stemming from the Crucible release will be released. The patch notes will be announced shortly.

 


LOTRO,MMORPG,Rohan : LotRO's Update 5: Armies of Isengard storms worlds today

By: Justin Olivetti   Dec 12, 2011 10:00:00 AM     News Item: 15129

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Patches, Free-to-play

LotRO
It's Big Honkin' Patch Day for Lord of the Rings Online as a platoon of substence is double-timing it to a worldnear you. Update 5: Armies of Isengard is the game's first post-Rise of Isengard release, and it's been highly anticipated as it will finally add the long-awaited instance cluster to the endgame. This cluster contains five new dungeons: three three-person, one six-person, and one twelve-person.

In addition to the cluster, Update 5 is including the next book in the epic storyline, The Prince of Rohan. Through it, gamers will gain a nifty set of Ranger cosmetic armor and participate in an epic battle at the gates of Orthanc. The update also will add an instance finder, unified currency, a LUA plugin manager, a reputation update, and far, far more.

Oh, and there's finally coffee in the game. Mmm... coffee.

Turbine has posted the official patch notes for Armies of Isengard on the site, so you can read up on all of the changes while you're patching the game!

LotRO's Update 5: Armies of Isengard storms worlds today Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST.

    

L2,MMORPG,MWO,WOW : World of Warcraft Holiday Deals

By:   Dec 12, 2011 09:00:00 AM     News Item: 14830

World of Warcraft Holiday Deals Give the gift of WoW this christmas...because


COH,Champions,MMORPG,SWG,UO,WOW : The Daily Grind: Should MMORPGs offer respecs?

By: Brianna Royce   Dec 12, 2011 08:00:00 AM     News Item: 14913

Filed under: Classes, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, belief, The Daily Grind, Miscellaneous

Glitch skill tree
MMORPGs last for so long that you're almost guaranteed to get bored or make a mistake at some point during toondevelopment. Most games know this and allow you a do-over, be it through unlearning skills in sandboxes like Glitch and Ultima Online or respecing talent point choices in World of Warcraft. Lest your choices be trivialized, certain games insist on making respecs prohibitively expensive; City of Heroes and Champions Online even charge real money for respecs should you deplete your in-game allotment.

But other MMORPGs simply provide no outlet for a do-over at all, like Star Wars: The Old Republic, which currently locks you into your advanced class choice at level 10, long before you're actually capable of making that kind of decision. While the devs are still debating respecs as a post-commence addition, a surprising number of gamers are vehemently opposed to the entire model on the grounds that it makes toonchoices irrelevant.

What say you -- should all games have respecs, or are do-overs just another form of "easymode"?

Every morning, the bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

The Daily Grind: Should MMORPGs offer respecs? Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG : Game of Thrones producer digs Kingdom of Loathing

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 11, 2011 07:00:00 PM     News Item: 14912

Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Miscellaneous

Game of Thrones producer D.B. Weiss
Chalk this one up to eagle-eyed nerds with too much free time on their hands, but apparently Game of Thrones producer D.B. Weiss is a fan of online RPGs. The Wonderland blog snapped a pic of the writer and HBO show-runner wearing a Kingdom of Loathing t-shirt during a recent promotional reel for the fantasy drama's second season (which is currently in construction).

Kingdom of Loathing is a browser-based quasi-MMORPG that commenceed in 2003 and is known for its acerbic wit, pop culture references, and stick-figure graphics. You can see Weiss's t-shirt -- as well as the rest of the GoT season two trailer -- on HBO's website, and don't forget to look into the Kingdom of Loathing site while you're at it.

Game of Thrones producer digs Kingdom of Loathing Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:00:00 EST.

    

Eve,MMORPG : The final fleet is mobilizing in Polaris

By: CCP Navigator   Dec 11, 2011 06:37:00 PM     News Item: 14840

Reports have once again indicated that a fleet, expected to be the final one for some time, is preparing to move.


Eve,MMORPG : EVE Evolved: Touring a galaxy reborn

By: Brendan Drain   Dec 11, 2011 06:00:00 PM     News Item: 15018

Filed under: Sci-fi, Galleries, Screenshots, EVE Online, Culture, Expansions, Game mechanics, Wallpapers, Hands-on, EVE Evolved, Sandbox

EVE Evolved title
EVE Online in recent times celebrated the release of its incredible Crucible expansion, noted as one of the most feature-heavy expansions in the game's history despite the majority of its features being produced in a period of just a few weeks. Two years'worthy ofof graphical upgrades, features, balance upgrades and quality-of-life fixes hit Tranquility all at once, and the response from gamers has been incredibly positive.

Last week I rounded up all the information there is to know about the Crucible expansion, but reading articles and news posts is no substitute for hands-on experience. This week I took a tour around parts of New Eden to explore the incredible new graphics Crucible delivered. As I have a background in graphics agendaming, the graphical upgrades are obviously the most exciting change for me. The astounding background nebulae are even more impressive when you know just how difficult it would be to build a nebula system that looks this incredible from any scene.

In this week's EVE Evolved, I explore a reborn galaxy and catalogue my adventures in a massive HD gallery.

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EVE Evolved: Touring a galaxy reborn Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST.

    

AOC,MMORPG,MWO : The Anvil of Crom: The winter of our dissubstence

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 11, 2011 12:00:00 PM     News Item: 14871

Filed under: Fantasy, Age of Conan, MMORPG industry, Patches, belief, Free-to-play, The Anvil of Crom

The Anvil of Crom - angry man banner
Well, winter isn't just coming, folks -- it's here. And it's not one of those balmy south Florida winters when the temperature rarely drops below 50 degrees. No, this is a blustering Cimmerian winter, complete with hard freezes, winds of change, and dare I say a little Hoth-like chill in the air.

Age of Conan's 3.1 patch rolled out to the live worlds a few days ago, and along with all the Dreamworld tweaks, it also brought a decent helping of bugs and general dissubstence. Join me after the cut for a deeper look.

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The Anvil of Crom: The winter of our dissubstence Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST.

    

L2,MMORPG,MWO : The Old Republic has two million testers

By:   Dec 11, 2011 08:37:03 AM     News Item: 14829

The Old Republic has two million testers


Eve,MMORPG : CCP fleet activity spiking in Polaris

By: CCP Navigator   Dec 10, 2011 11:48:00 PM     News Item: 14839

Reports are coming in that the Polaris system is starting to spike with activity. A fleet has been seen mobilizing and is expected to be on the move imminently.


FFXI,MMORPG : The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XI classes, round 2

By: Eliot Lefebvre   Dec 10, 2011 06:00:00 PM     News Item: 15076

Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Classes, Game mechanics, belief, Consoles, The Mog Log

The Mog Log header by A. Fienemann
It's time for the second batch of Final Fantasy XI classes to be examined under a set of criteria that have absolutely nothing to do with their actual power level. (Those change too often, and frankly I've never been a fan.) The first time around, we took a look at the three physical classes, who generally scored... all right, but not great. Each one had a clear area of expertise and some serious weaknesses in other areas -- which makes sense, being as they're starter classes.

The casters, on the other hand, are a different story. Sure, Warriors wind up later being an ur-type that gets distilled into several other roles, but most of the casters retain their uniqueness far later in the game. So let's take a look at your other three options when starting a new toonin Final Fantasy XI, all of which have the same last name.

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The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XI classes, round 2 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST.

    

EQ,EQ2,MMORPG : The Tattered Notebook: Discovery arrives!

By: Karen Bryan   Dec 10, 2011 04:00:00 PM     News Item: 15056

Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Expansions, belief, Free-to-play, The Tattered Notebook

EQII Age of Discovery
The Age of Discovery has arrived, along with the Freeport Reborn game update and the free-to-play transition. On top of that, Frostfell is also upon us, with even more new rewards, tradeskill books, and quests. That's a pretty hefty amount of change to EverQuest II, and it's brought back manyprevious gamers (as well as new ones).

In this week's Tattered Notebook, let's take a look at the first week of commence. I rolled up a Beastlord along with the rest of Norrath, so I'd like to give some first impressions on the new class, take a look at the dungeon maker, and share some overall thoughts on the past week.

Continue reading The Tattered Notebook: Discovery arrives!

The Tattered Notebook: Discovery arrives! Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST.

    

LOTRO,MMORPG : The Road to Mordor: My love-hate relationship with Legendary Items

By: Justin Olivetti   Dec 10, 2011 02:00:00 PM     News Item: 15128

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Game mechanics, belief, Free-to-play, The Road to Mordor

LotRO
Second to perhaps radiance, Legendary Items have become one of the most controversial, most debated, and most divisive game features in Lord of the Rings Online since their implementation in Mines of Moria. Since their inclusion, gamers have discussed -- loudly -- how the system could be fixed and improved, and Turbine's made a couple of attempts at refining the feature into something we can all enjoy.

And yet Legendary Items remain in that category that I like to call "love-hate," where there's almost as much to love about them as there is to loathe. I've waited a long time to write this article because the timing never felt right; either I was too new to the system to speak with any authority on it or changes were "right around the corner" or I was lazy. Take your pick.

Perhaps talking about this today is beating somewhat of a dead horse in the LotRO community, but I wanted to get my thoughts out why LIs haven't quite gotten to where they need to, how they've failed, where they've succeeded, and why I pray every evening for cosmetic weapons so I can get rid of that ugly glow effect.

Continue reading The Road to Mordor: My love-hate relationship with Legendary Items

The Road to Mordor: My love-hate relationship with Legendary Items Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST.

    

L2,MMORPG,MWO,SWG : EA Details SWTOR Early Access Program

By:   Dec 10, 2011 10:00:00 AM     News Item: 14828

Did you pre-order Star Wars: The Old Republic? You’ll want to look into EA’s early access information. Gamers that choose to pre-order the upcoming Star


FFXI,MMORPG : The Starlight Celebration approaches for Final Fantasy XI

By: Eliot Lefebvre   Dec 09, 2011 09:00:00 PM     News Item: 15075

Filed under: Fantasy, Final Fantasy XI, Events, in-game, News items, Consoles

A depiction of an Elvaan as something other than haughty and distant?  It's the end of the world!
The end of the year quickly approaches, and if you're a veteran of Final Fantasy XI, you know that means it's time for the Starlight Celebration. The music changes in Jeuno, the snow falls, and gamers get to enjoy a bit of Christmas cheer in the game as well as out of it. And like most events, this one has a new wrinkle for its newest outing: it seems a handful of Goblins have decided to get concerned in the celebration, taking some presents that weren't intended for them and leaving adventurers to recover the missing gifts.

Missed a previous year? That's all right -- you can still obtain one of the many cozy furnishings or festive costume pieces through a variety of event merchants and packages scattered throughout Vana'diel. The event will start on the live worlds on December 16th and run through December 31st, ample time for everyone in Final Fantasy XI to get a solid dose of some holiday cheer.

The Starlight Celebration approaches for Final Fantasy XI Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG,SWG : Betawatch: December 3 - 9, 2011

By: Brianna Royce   Dec 09, 2011 08:00:00 PM     News Item: 14911

Filed under: Betas, MMORPG industry, Betawatch, Miscellaneous

Betawatch
This week in Betawatch, we learned that Dawntide will shuttering its beta to prep for yet another game-wide revamp, while both The Secret World and ArcheAge offered glimpses of fresh beta zones. APB: Reladen graduates from the open beta list (again) as it heads into commence and lands on retail shelves. F2P Rosh Online likewise opened its doors officially (look into our first impressions!).

Finally, we bid farewell to Star Wars: The Old Republic, whose beta test attracted a staggering two million testers. The game begins its preorder headstart next week.

The full Betawatch roundup lies just beyond the break.

Continue reading Betawatch: December 3 - 9, 2011

Betawatch: December 3 - 9, 2011 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:00:00 EST.

    

LOTRO,MMORPG : Lord of the Rings Online overhauling currencies into a single standard

By: Eliot Lefebvre   Dec 09, 2011 07:30:00 PM     News Item: 15127

Filed under: Fantasy, Lord of the Rings Online, Patches, Endgame, News items, Free-to-play, Dungeons

Goats never worry about currencies.  Goats have it figured out, man.
The great thing about token-based currencies, such as those found in Lord of the Rings Online, is that they allow gamers to acquire rewards based on steady progress rather than on the whims of a random drop. The awful thing is that you can wind up with enormous vaults covered in several dozen different currency types, which is also found in Lord of the Rings Online. Fortunately, as the newest developer diary outlines, the currency is being consolidated down and shifted to a very straightforward system with just three reward types: Marks, Medallions, and Seals.

Marks are being used in a manner functionally similar to Skirmish Marks at the moment, while Medallions take the place of higher-end dungeon substence and Seals are the best of the best. Players will have most of their currencies automatically converted based on the currency type, although Superior Fourth Marks will need to be manually exchanged for Medallions or Seals at the gamer's discretion. Players will ultimately have an easier time getting the rewards they need in a straightforward fashion with this update, and that's to the benefit of everyone.

Lord of the Rings Online overhauling currencies into a single standard Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:30:00 EST.

    

MMORPG : Crytek team head Ury Zhilinsky joins Red 5 Studios

By: Matt Daniel   Dec 09, 2011 06:30:00 PM     News Item: 14910

Filed under: MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play, MMORPGFPS

Firefall logo
Red 5 Studios announced today thatprevious Crytek head, Ury Zhilinsky, has been hired by the studio as Senior Graphics Programmer. Ury brings over 10 years of industry experience to the Firefall developer and has worked on projects such as Crysis 2 and the ever-impressive CryENGINE3.

Of the addition, Red 5 CEO Mark Kern said, "Ury's skill and experience make him an asset that any team would be happy to have, but it's his development philosophy that makes him a fit for the 'tribe'." Things seem to be looking up for Firefall, but we'll just have to wait and see how it turns out.

Crytek team head Ury Zhilinsky joins Red 5 Studios Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:30:00 EST.

    

MMORPG : Three Rings prepares to connect Puzzle Pirates' oceans

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 09, 2011 05:00:00 PM     News Item: 14909

Filed under: Fantasy, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Casual

Puzzle Pirates - green-clad avatars
Three Rings is making some fascinating changes to its Puzzle Pirates MMORPG. A new post on the game's official forums outlines what's in store for the new year, and in a nutshell, gamers will be able to sail between many of the game's oceans (which, in regular MMORPG-speak, are actually the game's worlds).

"We've been working on a way to consolidate the game's oceans for quite some time now, and after much deliberation, we determined that the fairest way to go about this is to combine the geographies of two oceans on one server," Three Rings explains.

The post hints at massive new explorable areas and also reassures gamers that their existing properties will be unaffected in spite of the mergers. There's a large FAQ in the thread as well, so head over to the Puzzle Pirates board for all the facts.

Three Rings prepares to connect Puzzle Pirates' oceans Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST.

    

EQ,EQ2,MMORPG : SOE makes EQII veteran rewards obtainable to F2P gamers

By: Jef Reahard   Dec 09, 2011 04:00:00 PM     News Item: 14908

Filed under: Fantasy, EverQuest II, Business models, Game mechanics, MMORPG industry, News items, Free-to-play

EverQuest II - Mistmoore Estate veteran reward
Sony Online Entertainment is pulling out all the stops when it comes to the courtship of EverQuest II's new free-to-play constituency. In a post on the game's official boards, producer Dave "Smokejumper" Georgeson has announced that both free and silver-level gamers are now eligible for the fantasy title's extensive veteran rewards agenda.

Georgeson's post is short and to the point as he briefly outlines SOE's approach. "There are a lot more [payment] options obtainable to folks, and it just doesn't make sense that a free or silver gamer shouldn't be able to accumulate veteran rewards," he explains. You can view both the pronouncement post and a feedback thread on the official EQII forums.

SOE makes EQII veteran rewards obtainable to F2P gamers Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST.

    

MMORPG,WAR : Weekend Warfront - Battle at the Cairn

By:   Dec 09, 2011 03:35:20 PM     News Item: 15246

This weekend’s warfront is open for battle. The setting ‘Blood of the Black Cairn’ is obtainable for all tiers.
Fight for domination and secure the crossroads!

'Battle at the Cairn' is now live and will continue until Monday, 12/12.

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