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: Which non-MMO developer should make an MMORPG?

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I've been playing a bit of Cozy Grove lately, and I have to say, I'm incredibly glad that the company behind it, Spry Fox,...

MMO Week in Review: Like butter that has been scraped over too much bread

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The good news is that Lord of the Rings Online got its Bilbo adventures update out this week, not all that long after its...
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The MOP Up: Why did Fortnite go dark for a day?

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Earlier this month, the ever-popular Fortnite went dark for the better part of April 6th. So what happened? We finally have the full scoop...
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Elyon’s bonus AMA talks about shifting metas, endgame gearing, and a Russian client

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What's better than getting a big fat AMA about an upcoming MMO that you're interested in playing? Two AMAs, of course! Krafton said that...

One Shots: Playing chicken

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If your MMORPG ever expects you to take it super-seriously, then you need to follow Minimalistway's example and rebel by wearing a ridiculous costume...
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The Daily Grind: How important is an MMO’s combat to you?

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Today, we don't want to talk about whether you prefer tab-targeting gameplay or action combat. It's not important if you prefer harder fights or...

Make My MMO: Crowfall’s GvG tourney is dishing out $50K in cash and prizes

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This week in crowdfunded MMOs, you could win a slice of $25,000! Or you could if you're a badass in crowdfunded beta MMO Crowfall,...

The Stream Team: Fireworks and friends for LOTRO’s 14th birthday

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Who parties better than Hobbits? And there is reason to party today: LOTRO turned 14! Massively OP's MJ is ready to celebrate in her...

LOTRO Legendarium: Bilbo’s further adventures are anything but adventurous

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It is certainly not a quiet week around Lord of the Rings Online, as we got both a mid-tier content update and the 14th...

The Daily Grind: What’s the last positive encounter you had with a random stranger in an MMO?

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We all know that MMO developers seem to think that "socialization" means "shoving players into raids together," but the reality is more varied and...
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Betawatch: Skydome offers closed beta signups ahead of April 27

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Remember Skydome? You should; we just talked about it earlier this month! It's a new sort of MOBA and tower defense hybrid from Gamigo....

The Stream Team: Sandsea side quests in AQ3D

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AQ3D's Sandsea isn't all about the story quest -- there are side quests, too! And while last time, Massively OP's MJ was finally able...

Battle Bards Episode 191: Digging up the past

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Today’s episode of the Battle Bards was phoned in — phoned in with 2800-baud modems from the 1990s, that is! Steff, Syl, and Syp...
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Wild Terra 2 adds in dungeon difficulties and solo dungeons with its latest patch

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Ready to go dungeon diving in Wild Terra 2? What do you mean no? The developers gave you a whole patch just for that! See, there's...

Cozy Grove studio continues hiring for upcoming ‘non-violent’ MMO, suggests mobile and PC/console play

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Back in January, we covered a tiny announcement from games developer Spry Fox. It's a studio best known for Road Not Taken and a...

Classic Guild Wars is about to turn 16 years old and the party has begun in Shing Jea

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If you want to get absolutely technical about it, Classic Guild Wars doesn't officially turn 16 years old until Monday. But if we waited...

World of Warships adds the real Leroy Jenkins as a playable ship commander

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Not gonna lie, when I first saw the subject line for the press release, the first thing that leaped to my mind was who...

Warframe’s Tennocon 2021 will again be digital-only, benefiting homelessness relief

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It won't come as much of a surprise, given the pandemic still raging across the globe, that Tennocon is going digital again in 2021....
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Vague Patch Notes: What we mean when we talk about MMO maintenance mode

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I've mentioned before that this column's title was inspired by the vague patch notes of Final Fantasy XI, and here we are diving into that...

Valheim could be modded into a 1,000-player MMORPG

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While Valheim seemed content to populate its online worlds with a bare handful of brave Vikings, some players are working on a mod that...