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 Stream Team: Asheron’s Call 1 & 2 ride into the sunset

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It's never a good thing when a game goes away, and today the MMOverse loses two. In a double whammy, both Asheron's Call and...

Guild Wars 2: Head of the Snake living world episode coming February 7th, plus new trailer and Heart of Thorns sale

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Next week is shaping up to be a big one for multiple MMORPGs, Guild Wars 2 included: ArenaNet has made good on Mike O'Brien's...
Where you at, ArenaNet?

The Daily Grind: Which MMORPG has the best music system?

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In Andrew's retrospective of Asheron's Call 2 last week, he mentioned that the game had a music system, something I'd long since forgotten, if...

The Stream Team: Mount questing in Asheron’s Call 2

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Massively OP's MJ really enjoyed her first foray into Asheron's Call 2, but there are so many more places to explore. So what better...

Wild Terra offers a wild XP ride

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Wild Terra made some major course adjustments this past week, as the game cracked down hard on grind and sped up both combat and...
science, together, fun

Take a look at how EVE Online made a game mechanic out of scientific research

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You doubtlessly have a pretty clear idea of what goes on in EVE Online at this point. Players mine resources, build ships, screw one...
No, this isn't quite the right place.

Final Fantasy XI brings out Valentione’s Day once again

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Players have been exploring Vana'diel for nearly two decades now, but Final Fantasy XI is still finding new ways to encourage players to bond...
If you forget the fact that it was during the day and there were only the two of us and it wasn't outside by a wooden table it was exactly like this.

Richard Garriott explains why Steam has been unkind to Shroud of the Avatar

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Have you had a chance to pick up and read Richard Garriott's memoirs yet? Whether or not you have, you might want to check...
So, probably not.

ZeniMax vs. Facebook trial wraps up as damages sought balloon to $4B

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The high-profile legal battle between ZeniMax and Facebook over alleged intellectual theft involving the Oculus Rift VR headset has entered a new stage, as...

EverQuest posts 2017 progression server schedule

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The Daybreak team is making some adjustments to how it is rolling out its EverQuest progression server unlocks and has provided a post outlining...

Ten life lessons I learned from the Asheron’s Call series

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As Asheron's Call 1 & 2 are going offline shortly, I thought I might give it a final send-off with a list of things I...
Go bold.

Star Trek Online shows off its sector map for Season 12

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It's been a long time since Star Trek Online first launched. The game has subsequently had four expansions, two skill revamps, a new level...
VOID

Wisdom of Nym: Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 3.5 in review, part 2

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I mentioned previously that I went through Final Fantasy XIV's most recent patch faster than I can recall going through a patch in recent...

Shroud of the Avatar draws Valentine’s Day inspiration from ye olde decorations

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Riding that Release 38 high, the Shroud of the Avatar team is back with its weekly newsletter to talk about what's coming up. You...

LOTRO saddles a free horse for VIP members

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To both reward current subscribers and encourage new ones to hop on board, Lord of the Rings Online is gifting VIP accounts with a...

RIFT 4.1: Forged in Flame is coming in March

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The first major post-Starfall Prophecy content drop for RIFT is coming in just a month. This past weekend, the team announced that Patch 4.1:...

Elder Scrolls Online plots reveal of ‘next great chapter’ for tomorrow

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Over the weekend, the official Elder Scrolls Online Twitter account tweeted a brief video of what appears to be smoldering volcanic vent, prompting players to renew the...

MMORPG developers, GDC organizers speak out against US ‘Muslim ban’

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You might want to keep politics out of gaming, but politics has a way of forcing itself in the door no matter what. Multiple MMO developers and...

The Daily Grind: What’s your biggest pet peeve about MMORPG comment sections?

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Say farewell to Livefyre, folks: Later this week, Massively OP will be migrating to a new comment system. It's not entirely of our own...

MMO Week in Review: On the eve of Conan Exiles (January 29, 2017)

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Were you too busy gaming this week to pay attention to MMO news? Get caught up every Sunday evening with Massively Overpowered’s Week in Review! This...