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annoying mmos
MMO Mechanics: Eight annoying MMORPG mechanics that grind my gears
Tina Lauro Pollock
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February 14, 2016
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The inspiration behind this edition of MMO Mechanics is a recent conversation I had with my housemates about the column and the inner workings...
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