It is with mixed emotions that I report that Star Trek Online has been canceled. When I first heard that Star Trek Online was being developed, I was extremely happy. Who wouldn’t want to play Captain Picard or Captain Kirk? However, when I learned of the cancellation of Star Trek Online on Tobold’s MMORPG Blog, I have to admit that I was glad.
Entries from January 2008 ↓
Star Trek Online Canceled
January 16th, 2008 — Star Trek Online
Lord of the Rings Online in 2008
January 11th, 2008 — Lord of the Rings Online
What is going to be added to Lord of the Rings Online in 2008? Recently the developers have been giving us some insight into the direction of Lord of the Rings Online.
The developers of Lord of the Rings Online will be focusing on smoothing out the leveling curve. I guess that there have been some complaints about this. In line with smoothing out advancement, LOTRO will be adding more solo content. This is a great addition. Every MMO needs to have solo content. Sometimes you don’t want to have to find a group. Sometimes you just want to be able to grind mobs. By adding more solo content, I think that Lord of the Rings Online will be much more fun to play.
What Do You Do for Hobbies Besides Playing MMO Games?
January 9th, 2008 — Uncategorized
Today I thought that I would talk about what I do when I am not playing mmo games. I like to play golf. I have been playing golf since I was a kid. I love being able to get out on the golf course on weekends, but since having kids it is difficult to find the time.
My first set of good golf clubs were ping golf clubs. These are great golf clubs. If you are in the market for golf clubs, I highly recommend pings.
MMO Mid-Game Experience
January 8th, 2008 — MMO
This week I have been listening to a discussion about MMO mid-game experience on Shut Up We’re Talking, a great podcast covering mmo news from the blogosphere. In episode 17, Darren asked that panel about whether MMO starting experiences are important.
The answer to that is absolutely. But more important than the starter area is the MMO mid-game experience. Let’s face it, we all fly through the starter area. For us experienced mmo players, we know what to do and we do it quickly. But too often developers forget to put the fun into the mmo mid-game experience.
Once you leave the starter area, the grind begins. You have to grind your way through tons of quests and mobs until you can finally play in the cool end game events. Stop this! There needs to be something to really look forward to every five levels. I don’t mean a new ability. I mean something really really important to the MMO story. There needs to be something that is going to change your character. Something that is going to change the way you play the game.
We play these games to be heroes, not to kill rats over and over. Please let us be heroes.
The Agency Gameplay Video CES
January 8th, 2008 — The Agency
SOE has released The Agency Gameplay video from CES. The Agency is really looking like a cool MMO game that will combine first person shooters with some of the classic elements of MMO games.
