Just because you’re a huge EVE Online fan doesn’t mean that you’re instantly rallying to the cause of CCP’s EVE Vanguard. The Ancient Gaming Noob expressed some doubts about this upcoming shooter tie-in.
“My mild disinterest in FPS titles is compounded by the fact that I have not seen anything that makes me think CCP has somehow unearthed the secret to making a fun and successful FPS over the last 15 years of trying.”
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Nerdy Bookahs is being pulled between so many games: “I definitely want to do the Wistmead quests again. I really love that area and how eery it feels. Between this zone and the Haunted Burrow, I think LOTRO has the best Fall Festival of all the MMOs I have played.”
Priest With a Cause actually likes Hardcore Classic’s lethal caves: “I’m not denying that they’re dangerous, but when you’re in an extremely busy zone where it’s hard to get tags on mobs and you need fifteen of a particular type, the local cave can end up being the only place offering some respite from the constant competition, even if it’s dangerous. There’s a certain risk vs. reward appeal to that.”
Tales of the Aggronaut is in a solid Diablo IV groove: “There is a tight synergy between the fun parts of the game which are keeping me going, but I am hoping with time Blizzard can make the largely unfun parts of the game like Nightmare Dungeons more enjoyable.”
The Lazy Goldmaker is attempting to earn a token in Wrath Classic in 30 days or less: “I’m going to start this challenge with my level 80 warlock and a fresh bankalt. I will use a bankalt on the same account, to simulate a normal players position. I do have maxed professions, but my warlock has fairly bad gear, so it should even out.”
Words Under My Name made a FFXIV concession: “You know, I’m sorry I ever doubted you, Yoshi-P. I now understand your ‘no mods, EVER’ policy. I don’t necessarily agree with it, but, I do understand it. Because, hoo boy, I’ve seen some things in recent times. A lot of things that I’m not sure if I can ever un-see.”
Mailvatar recalled four top favorite Warframe frames: “Me, I always gravitate to those that offer a healthy mix of Is really fun to play and Kicks some serious ass. Alternatively, if the content I’m trying to to clear annoys me in some way, I usually look for something that Makes the annoying thing trivial.”
Every day there are tons of terrific, insightful, and unusual articles posted across the MMO gaming blogosphere — and every day, Justin reads as many as he can. Global Chat is a sampling of noteworthy essays, rants, and guides from the past few weeks of MMO discourse.
