classes
The Daily Grind: What MMO class or archetype do you personally identify with?
I've done a few tongue-in-cheek Perfect Tens about common class archetypes from Warriors to Rogues to Bards, but jokes aside, not every MMORPG has...
Vague Patch Notes: The problem with forever adding classes to MMOs
The second expansion for Final Fantasy XI, Chains of Promathia, launched to extremely mixed reception, and there was one overwhelming reason for that lack of...
The Daily Grind: Do your MMO builds gravitate toward aesthetics or mechanics?
Every single class and build in every MMO is governed by two separate but interlocking things, the look and the feel. These things do...
Lost Ark shows off the Souleater arriving on November 15
The latest player option for Lost Ark arrives in the game on November 15th, the Souleater. And she's a very original class the likes...
Upcoming MMO The Quinfall reveals four of its classes plus character creator
While we wouldn't want you to get your hopes up that you'll be part of The Quinfall's vaunted player-testing team -- if, indeed, that...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the most roguish Rogue?
Rogues, Thieves, Smugglers, Scoundrels... they have many names, although for some reason we rarely see classes labeled Scofflaw or Blackguard. (I would play a...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO has the most satisfying classes?
Not every MMO has classes. Sometimes that's more a function of strict definition than anything; sure, your character can technically do anything, but as...
Ragnarok Origin adds Dancer and Bard to the Archer class progression
So you started playing Ragnarok Origin as an Archer, but you're level 39 and you've realized what you really want to do is dance...
Elyon announces the arrival of the Soulbringer class on September 7
Despite the name, the new class being added to Elyon is not really known primarily for bringing souls to a fight. The most obvious...
Elyon previews its upcoming new content including a new class, the Soulbringer
Do you like classes with blades? Do you like classes with souls? Do those two words remind you of some other MMORPG out on...
The Daily Grind: What classes do you always fail at playing in an MMO?
I've tried many a time, and I no doubt will try many more, but I never really enjoy pure casters in MMOs. I love...
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis adds Halloween fun and the Bouncer with its latest patch
It's time to celebrate Halloween in Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis! You might be wondering what the actual lore reasons are for the game...
The Daily Grind: What sort of character options do you gravitate toward in a new MMO?
Look, I consider myself a simple person with straightforward tastes. Give me a new MMO and I am going to go for dual-wielding swords....
Swords of Legends Online shows off its Spearmaster class
If you're looking forward to Swords of Legends Online but want to be contrary about what sort of weaponry you use to poke at...
Blade and Soul launches its third Summoner specialization with its next patch on April 14
Sometimes, you want a new specialization for a class in Blade & Soul that's grounded in something like a deep reflection on martial arts and...
TERA’s console version is adding the Elin Valkyrie on March 25
The next patch for the console version of TERA is only a couple of days away, and it brings with it the option to make...
Lord of the Rings Online informal player survey highlights the least and most popular classes
If you've ever wondered which class is the most popular in Lord of the Rings Online, Squirle over at LOTRO Players has your back....
Magic: Legends unveils the mechanics and design of the Necromancer class
What is a necromancer to you, aside from "a healer who shows up very late to the party"? If you're familiar with Magic: the...
Perpetuum’s community-run servers introduce the game’s newest robot class, the Destroyer
It's been more than two years since the Perpetuum community took over the operation of the science fiction game, and in that time the...
WoW Factor: Examining Shadowlands’ Shaman, Monk, and Druid ability changes
So, here's something you might find funny: My greatest struggle with this particular ongoing World of Warcraft column was deciding the best possible order...
