Sandboxes are a type of MMO that emphasize player freedom and expression. They frequently include mechanics for building, crafting, trading, character customization and development, roleplaying, destruction, and significant interaction with the world and other players. A sandbox that is dominated by an open-PvP or free-for-all ruleset is sometimes pejoratively called a gankbox. Contrast with the themepark.
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Tamriel Infinium: What we know about Elder Scrolls Online’s Imperial City
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The Daily Grind: Has your favorite MMO been DDoSed?
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EVE Evolved: Building your own empire
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Here’s a look at the latest Black Desert open world boss battle
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Space Engineers opens its code base to modders
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