Tag Archives: Class Balance

What is a plate healer

Posted on Sunday, 22 August 2010 by Ferrel

I’ve been reading a lot lately that has me concerned that players and developers have lost their way when it comes to plate healers. Nobody seems to understand the tradition they represent and what exactly they do. This particular condition … Continue reading →

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Dave takes my advice!

Posted on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 by Ferrel

It is an EQ2 kind of week and I’m really over using the logo here. It is to be expected though with Fan Faire looming and massive changes nipping along at its tail. It is an exciting and frightening time! … Continue reading →

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Class Balance 101

Posted on Wednesday, 21 July 2010 by Ferrel

I chat a lot about class balance. I fully believe that it is one of the most important aspects of an MMORPG. These days developers and players just don’t seem to think so. The notion that a lot of shops … Continue reading →

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I’m talking Templars

Posted on Monday, 7 June 2010 by Ferrel

When I picked up EverQuest II again I wrote a few posts about what my early experiences back with the game were. At the time I was somewhat down on the Templar class. Since writing that I put a lot … Continue reading →

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The EQ2 Class Dead Pool

Posted on Monday, 7 June 2010 by Ferrel

In a genre based around massive, sweeping changes it can be fun to speculate on a future that will never come. Today I want to address a hypothetical solution to a very real problem: class glut. EverQuest II, for as … Continue reading →

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Why is class changing taboo?

Posted on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 by Ferrel

I’ve been thinking about how the MMORPG genre has evolved lately in regards to alternate characters and level pacing. The era of “one maxed character” has long since passed and now developers make it easier for players to start over … Continue reading →

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MMO Balance vs choice

Posted on Friday, 13 November 2009 by Ferrel

In life we often find that we cannot get everything that we want. To get more of column A we sometimes have to give up some of column B. MMOs tend to be the same way and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Champions Online Telekinesis Framework

Posted on Monday, 7 September 2009 by Ferrel

Are you the type of hero that imposes their will upon the villains of the world? Do you enjoy getting up close and personal to smite evil? Does the idea of Ego powered energy excite you? Then you might be … Continue reading →

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MMOs have too many factions

Posted on Monday, 3 August 2009 by Ferrel

I’m sure that any of you visiting based on the title of this article will think I’m about to point out the poor design decisions behind having too many factions in an MMO. You might also suspect that I could … Continue reading →

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