The other day I was watching through a YouTube channel of an MMO player who loves lists as much as I do. And while I enjoyed said lists, I noticed that there was one disquieting trend: The creator had an obvious grudge against Star Wars: The Old Republic for what he considered a severe letdown following the launch and massive hype.
It frustrated me because he kept stating that the game had failed, period, even though he ended his relationship with it well before free-to-play and SWTOR’s subsequent rise after that initial fall. I wanted to know if the player was simply nursing a grudge and ignoring the present reality or if he considered the game dookey based on its current state.
I understand how hard it is to forgive MMOs and studios for past wrongs, real or perceived. I had a chip on my shoulder about World of Warcraft for many years after I left it. Now I’m at peace with the good memories I had with it rather than dwelling on those final days.
Can you ever forgive MMOs? Will you?
Every morning, the Massively Overpowered writers team up with mascot Mo to ask MMORPG players pointed questions about the massively multiplayer online roleplaying genre. Grab a mug of your preferred beverage and take a stab at answering the question posed in today’s Daily Grind!
