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]

And wings, can't forget the wings.

Revelation Online details the fine points of aptitude

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You'll earn experience by doing a lot of things in Revelation Online, but don't you wish that you could earn more experience for doing...
I mean, I sort of get it, but pinning your hopes on things is a fool's errand.

Black Desert introduces the family fame system with today’s patch

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Live in today's Black Desert patch is what Kakao is calling the "family fame" system, which looks like a way to encourage alting and...

Ship of Heroes reveals signature characters, costume slots

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City of Heroes spiritual successor Ship of Heroes has a new dev blog out today on what it's calling one of its "signature heroes":...

WoW emu Elysium suffers serious ‘database compromise’

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One of the downsides of grey-market game emulators for the end-user is that security isn't always a priority. Case in point? Elysium suffered a...
It's like three games for the price of... well, actually, it's two games now.

Star Citizen Q&A addresses the persistent universe

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For MMORPG players, at least, the holy grail of Star Citizen's rollout is its persistent universe: a shared, ongoing server that's most familiar to...

The Daily Grind: Are contemporary settings underutilized in MMOs?

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We all know that fantasy is by far the most popular setting for MMORPGs -- but what is the least? While not completely unrepresented...

Star Trek Online opens new crafting line in Season 12

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There may be a Reckoning coming to Star Trek Online later this month, but it doesn't mean that captains have to start quaking in...

Closers Online shuts down in Japan, moves over to Taiwan

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As of today, Closers Online is, um, closed in Japan. SEGA has shut down the game's servers and is handing all operations of the...

Wild Terra works on an ‘anti-grind system’

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Eyeing a potential source of discord and disparity in Wild Terra, the devs said that they are taking steps to "reduce the gap" in...

Massively OP Podcast Episode 100: The nesting instinct in Elder Scrolls Online

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Justin and Larry discuss Elder Scrolls Online housing, ARK, The Repopulation, the Switch, Nostalrius, HeroWarz, Pathfinder, and Star Trek Online.
Lineage Eternal: Seeper of Rolls.

Here’s how Lineage Eternal’s multiple character system works

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One of Lineage Eternal's unique selling points that sets it apart from most other ARPGs is its multiple character system. This allows you to...
Leave your clothing on.

Revelation Online introduces new gear for CBT3

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Do you pride yourself on not needing any stinking badges? Turns out you're wrong; the actual line is that you don't have to show...

Guild Wars 2 has kicked off the Lunar New Year, hope you like roosters

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The world is gearing up for Chinese New Year, which is technically January 28th, but that means the party is just getting started --...

MMO lockboxes, keys, and booster packs: Gambling or gaming?

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Lockboxes have become a hot topic over the last couple of years. Last month, both our writers and readers crowned SWTOR worst business model of...

Massively OP Interview: Why Ship of Heroes is taking City of Heroes into space

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What happens when a group of dislodged City of Heroes fans attempt to bring back the spirit of their favorite MMO while marrying it...
We won't be beating you up any longer.

Final Fantasy XIV patch 3.5 launches today

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First and foremost, a public service announcement: If you want to avoid any potential spoilers for today's Final Fantasy XIV patch, you may want...

Touring Marvel Heroes with Gazillion before January 19’s big update

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While it's true that you can see a good share of Marvel Heroes' mega January 2017 update for yourself on the test server, who...

Asheron’s Call player preserves 50 towns in videos

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Tick-tock, tick-tock. The countdown timer for Asheron's Call is running out, as the fantasy title has a half-month until it shuts down for good....

The Repopulation’s new owners say pay-to-win is off the table

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Still reeling over the news that The Repopulation has been acquired by Idea Fabrik and will launch in Hero Engine later this quarter after...
So long.

The Exiled will hit Steam early access on February 23 with seven-day trial, supporter packs

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The Exiled is headed to Steam early access on February 23rd, Fairytale Distillery has announced. The early access launch follows a round of closed alpha...