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Wisdom of Nym: What to do in Final Fantasy XIV during the 5.3 patch delay
Here we are in July, and we're not going to get our next patch for about a month. Normally, this isn't such a big...
Vague Patch Notes: Don’t alter MMO systems for people who never liked them to begin with
Here's a concept that just would not leave my mind thanks to World of Warcraft, but it's not a bad thing. But in order...
Massively Overthinking: How much should MMOs cost in 2020?
MOP reader Castagere recently wrote to us with a nod to the growing sentiment across the gaming industry that might indicate a shift in...
Final Fantasy XIV’s next Live Letter is on July 22
Every fan of Final Fantasy XIV is eagerly awaiting more information about patch 5.3 along with the patch's actual release. Of course, the patch...
Wisdom of Nym: The two-month delay of Final Fantasy XIV’s next patch
Well, it turns out this week did not bring much in the way of new information about Final Fantasy XIV patch 5.3. Or... it...
Vague Patch Notes: Trying to salvage MMOs from bad launches
So I'm glad that Crucible got a "pull back to beta" instead of a complete shutdown. I'm surprised but still happy because that's more...
Final Fantasy XIV announces patch 5.3 will launch on August 11
Final Fantasy XIV fans eagerly awaiting the game's next patch (which means more or less everyone playing the game) will be waiting a while....
Final Fantasy XIV revamps its online storefront
The Mog Station interface for buying optional items in Final Fantasy XIV is awful. Like, regardless of how you feel about the presence of...
Wisdom of Nym: What does Final Fantasy XIV’s patch 5.3 delay mean for the schedule?
Gosh, remember when it seemed like we... like, actually knew what 2020 was going to look like, or at least in the broad strokes?...
Global Chat: Too many shipwrecks in MMOs
In the vast annals of MMO tropes, there's one that has been in front of you all along and you've probably never noticed: shipwrecking...
One Shots: MMOs as emotional therapy
Poor Vincent, he just survived Last of Us 2 and probably choked about six hundred puppies in the process. That's bound to mess up...
Final Fantasy XIV brings back the Dragon Quest crossover event with an onslaught of golems
There was an event in Final Fantasy XIV to cross over with Dragon Quest X back in 2014. Since then, the event has come...
Massively Overthinking: Does playing MMORPGs ever stress you out?
"Anyone ever feel stressed out about playing MMOs?" MOP's Carlo queried our team this week. "This new Black Desert season is stressing me out...
Desert Oasis: Putting Black Desert’s music system in context with other MMOs
Back in the day, I used to really be into the ukulele. I used to play in open mics and sold them as my...
The Soapbox: No, forced grouping in MMOs isn’t ‘social’
Thinking back to high school, I'm awash in memories of the many deep, meaningful relationships that spawned as a result of being forced to...
Wisdom of Nym: Job extension ideas for the next Final Fantasy XIV expansion
One of the interesting things about each given expansion for Final Fantasy XIV is that we always get new tricks along the way... sometimes...
Vague Patch Notes: Have we ever really had an MMO sequel?
In the wake of Justin's recent column on whether or not MMO sequels are a good idea, MOP reader Bobfish had an interesting question...
Wisdom of Nym: The highs and lows of Final Fantasy XIV’s role quests
You might be thinking that we're a little early to be doing this sort of thing, and you wouldn't be entirely wrong; normally I...
One Shots: Reading rainbow
Last week we asked readers to share their favorite color in the form of a screenshot. But why pick one color when WildStar had...
Massively Overthinking: Do you keep MMOs installed for the login freebies?
MOP reader Styopa proposed this fun topic for Massively Overthinking this week, prompted, he said, by Standing Stone Games' recent promotions for Lord of...