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MMO Mechanics: Zonation and scaling mechanics in MMORPGs
Tina Lauro Pollock
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June 19, 2016
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The recent E3 hubub about The Elder Scrolls Online new level syncing mechanics being extended has got me thinking all about the mechanics behind zones in MMOs,...
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