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The Daily Grind: What sort of repeated content do you find least fun in an MMO?
Every MMO has repeated content. It's part of the very nature of the games. Maybe you're repeatedly doing a dungeon, or repeatedly grinding enemies,...
The Daily Grind: What do you remember differently about older MMOs from what was true?
Let me tell you, going back to an old MMO after a very long time away can be a shock to your memories. I...
The Daily Grind: Which game made the biggest contribution to killing MMORPGs in 2020?
Here's a sobering but fun tradition we've done at the top of the year ever since MOP commenter deekay suggested it back in 2016:...
The Daily Grind: What was the most innovative MMO of 2020?
Ages back, we used to run a "most innovative MMO" award, and it was one I always liked because it was a good spot...
The Daily Grind: What tends to happen before you leave an MMO?
For me, there's a very predictable indicator that I'm going to be waving goodbye to an MMO for a while: I realize I don't...
The Daily Grind: What MMO release did you overhype in your mind?
I don't think I'm overstepping here by stating that there is a whole lot riding on Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. Not only...
The best MassivelyOP community Daily Grinds of 2020
Fun fact: The first Daily Grind on Massively was written on November 3rd, 2007, one day after Old Massively transitioned from a Second Life...
The Daily Grind: Will you kickstart any MMOs in 2021?
I think I managed to make it all the way through 2020 without Kickstarting a single game, or anything at all, for that matter....
The Daily Grind: What moments make you feel powerful in MMOs?
Playing MMOs puts you on a certain power trajectory, one that curves forever upward. Over time, you gain more and more power and abilities....
The Daily Grind: How much time do you get to play MMOs every day?
It occurred to me the other day that I honestly have no idea how much time the average MMO player gets to indulge in...
The Daily Grind: What MMOs are you no longer anticipating in 2021?
At the end of every year for almost as long as I can recall, we've delivered our "most anticipated" award. The winners in 2019...
The Daily Grind: What’s the most expensive MMO to play at the start of 2021?
Let's be honest, most gamers are not in fact made of money, and so we spend a lot of time thinking about (and arguing...
The Daily Grind: Which MMOs are making you happy at the start of 2021?
There hasn't yet been time for any major updates or changes to hit most games in 2021. That's just the reality; we've only been...
The Daily Grind: What are your 2021 gaming goals?
Congrats! You've managed to survive one of the toughest years of your life, and you looked amazing doing it! In fact, how do you...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO expansion or update in 2021 are you most excited about?
There's going to be no shortage of major updates to MMOs in 2021. The Elder Scrolls Online and Guild Wars 2 already have expansions announced, everyone...
The Daily Grind: Do you have any MMO resolutions for 2021?
This terrible year is almost behind us, and that means it's time to start thinking about the next one. Which brings to mind resolutions...
The Daily Grind: What MMO winter zone makes you feel the coldest?
Not all winter zones are alike, although there are many that exist. Some look downright warm and cozy, an afternoon stroll down the streets...
The Daily Grind: Which gaming company told the biggest fib in 2020?
We have a rule at MOP: "Save your recordings." This is specifically because studios have said things to us on the record and then...
The Daily Grind: What MMO will change its business model dramatically in 2021?
Years ago, it was a MOP tradition around the end of the year to speculate on which MMORPG that hadn't yet gone free-to-play would...
The Daily Grind: Which MMO boasts the best console experience at the end of 2020?
I thought 2019 was a big year for console thanks to Black Desert's multiple console launches, but 2020 was far from shabby itself. The...
