MMORPG

MMORPGs are massively multiplayer online roleplaying games, our core focus here on Massively OP. MMORPGs are traditionally differentiated from mere multiplayer games by their persistent worlds, massive playerbases and/or servers, customizable character development, and always-online status. [Follow the MMORPG category’s RSS feed]

The Daily Grind: What argument does your MMO’s community have that would make no sense in other MMOs?

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I don't think it's possible to go a day on a City of Heroes server, back in the old days or now on the...

The Stream Team: Fire vs ice in Dungeons & Dragons Online’s Taming of the Flames

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Some say the stream will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what Massively OP's MJ does desire she holds with those who favor fire. But unless...

Massively Overthinking: Should MMOs sell exclusive items – in alpha?

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MOP reader Randomness recently wrote to us about a Reddit discussion about games with exclusive item shops before the game comes out. The issue...
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Albion Online patches in the moose for hunting, raising, and mounting

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Moose! There are some big moose. There are moose in Albion Online now! You might get bitten by a moose, especially if you choose to...

Star Wars Galaxies Legends teases Bespin creatures coming in the City in the Clouds expansion

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If you're still anxiously awaiting the arrival of Bespin in the Star Wars Galaxies Legends rogue server, you're going to want to peek into...

DCUO makes its World of Flashpoint episode permanently free for all players as part of plans to remove content paywalls

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For those who aren't big fans of the fact that some DC Universe Online content is locked behind a paywall, this announcement will be...
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Here’s how Final Fantasy XIV players will access the game’s PlayStation 5 beta

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When the next major patch for Final Fantasy XIV arrives on April 13th, the open beta for the PlayStation 5 version starts as well. If...

Vague Patch Notes: Template

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The other day, I was in the middle of a humanizing anecdote when something happened that was tangentially related to MMOs. This prompted me...

Stick and Rudder: Five potentially stupid yet fun Elite Dangerous spaceship builds

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Even though I've logged a total of 112 hours of Elite: Dangerous at the time of this writing, I'm still pretty much a noob...

Camelot Unchained showcases work on alchemy, movement, Ériu updates, and a video of the Verdant Forest

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With the month of April just beginning, there's a lot to look back on in terms of development progress made in March for Camelot...

Blizzard is surveying WoW Classic players on character clone pricing

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While the mere confirmation that Burning Crusade Classic will feature a level boost option, prompted a whole lot of debate in the community, another...
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The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite April Fools’ day MMO gag?

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This year, we have elected not to do an April Fools' joke because we found ourselves with something more pressing to do. It turns...

The Stream Team: Droid party at Nar Shaddaa in SWTOR

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Massively OP's Larry and MJ are closing in on the Shroud in SWTOR. Next up in the hunt: Nar Shaddaa, the big party planet...
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Runes of Magic celebrates 12 years with login rewards and a series of quests

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Runes of Magic seems to be one of those MMO titles that continually flies under the radar but keeps on truckin' despite that. Case...

New World discusses the ‘vision’ behind its alpha dungeons

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"Expeditions" turns out to be a pretty popular concept right about now, but New World's might be a bit different from what you're expecting,...

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen dates next pre-alpha test for next weekend, plans to talk balance and progression in April 1 livestream

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Today's Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen news is all about the near future. As in the next couple of weeks or so. For those...

Fly on a donkey with Black Desert’s April Mules’ Day prank

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Black Desert's PC version is rolling out its April Fools' day prank early, but given the context and adorableness rating on this one, we...
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Elder Scrolls Online is about to stream Blackwood – come getcha flame atronach pony

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Hear that noise? It's the sound of ZeniMax's hype machine for Elder Scrolls Online's Blackwood cranking up. Yes, Blackwood is only a couple of...

The Wagadu Chronicles explores jungles, architecture, and more spirits in concept art, showcases new UI

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The developers of The Wagadu Chronicles MMORPG continue to churn out Kickstarter updates, and the latest one features another round of fabulous concept art...
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Elyon preps western closed beta, opens registrations on English website overhaul

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Back in December, just as Elyon (fka Ascent Infinite Realm) was launching in Korea, we were left to get excited over the opening of...

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