tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post2650260987366357069..comments2015-08-13T13:23:23.270-04:00Comments on That's a Terrible Idea: Stagnant MMOsmotstandethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06296441082624422375noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post-27468693158229312812012-08-28T14:10:22.070-04:002012-08-28T14:10:22.070-04:00The DayZ mod for the ArmA 2 + Operation Arrowhead ...The DayZ mod for the ArmA 2 + Operation Arrowhead expansion is fascinating.<br /><br />Zombies has been added as relatively dangerous ncp's near every building on a giant forested map with towns of various sizes, and then every player risk being shot at by any other player on the map anywhere at any time.<br /><br />Great stuff! Currently known as an alpha and a standalone version of this mod has been announced, and its alpha is probably before the end of the year.<br /><br />The latest dayz patch 1.7.2.5 seem to have messed up how the tents work, but there are ways around that issue.<br /><br />The game features ingame voice comms, that broadcasts in the near proximity of the player, allowing for players to talk to eachother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post-61163560446474185612012-07-28T20:35:58.015-04:002012-07-28T20:35:58.015-04:00I am actively playing Eve (if you would like a Bud...I am actively playing Eve (if you would like a Buddy invite, let me know) and dipped my toe in Darkfall. Eve blog: http://horribleballoffire.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Even though FFXI is a level-centric Goal-oriented game / diku-style MMORPG / EQ clone, it has a lot of content that is not focused on leveling and gear. Acquire new spells, jobs, or travel shortcuts. Make money (when was the last time you had to spend a session or more dedicated to earning money in WoW?). Help other people do the quests they need for their gear and classes without getting a direct yourself. That concept is almost laughable in today's MMO.<br /><br />And FFXI's class and combat systems are varied enough that different styles of XP parties fight different things in different locations: http://www.thatsaterribleidea.com/2010/06/coupled-combat-systems.htmlmotstandethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296441082624422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post-44998676110389123112012-07-28T19:51:08.231-04:002012-07-28T19:51:08.231-04:00"because that would be too disruptive and slo..."because that would be too disruptive and slow down the pace of leveling"<br /><br />I'd wager that many great new experiences could be designed if the focus wasn't exclusively on a level or gear treadmill.<br /><br />Have you not played any level-less sandboxes? I find the concept offers a lot more design freedom of what players are supposed to focus on.<br /><br />I actually haven't played any myself, so if you know of one...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post-44416864383835602772012-07-28T13:56:49.189-04:002012-07-28T13:56:49.189-04:00I have a very strong hunch that GW2 is very simila...I have a very strong hunch that GW2 is very similar to WoW. I must admit that while it has piqued my interest, I have not spent a great deal of time researching it because I am invested in Eve and not considering another MMO at the moment. <br /><br />It seems to have the Solo+PQ leveling game, and then the "end" game which is some crazy DAoC-inspired Alterac Valley PvP thing, yeah? Combat is very state focused, where you knock mobs down or pop them into the air and such? As long as combat doesn't settle into a simple rotation that dominates all things, then I could see it being fresh and interesting.motstandethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296441082624422375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3352155589322140093.post-53189556497352338842012-07-28T13:45:24.217-04:002012-07-28T13:45:24.217-04:00I don't know if you've played the beta but...I don't know if you've played the beta but wonder where you'd put GW2 on that continuum. (To me it still falls solidly in the WoW sort of box.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com