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Epic Slant hits 100 posts!

Posted on Monday, 30 March 2009 by Ferrel

I do realize that posts like these are, more or less, just filler and an excuse for me to take a day off. I’ve earned it though! As of today Epic Slant has 100 posts. Anyone who reads me frequently … Continue reading →

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Design isn’t easy

Posted on Friday, 13 March 2009 by Ferrel

One of the constant themes that I’ve maintained on Epic Slant is that EverQuest was not the terrible game that people make it out to be. In fact I extol the virtues of the game and continue to suggest that … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – Epic Weapons

Posted on Friday, 27 February 2009 by Ferrel

I realize that when a lot of readers look at my title they’ll think “Epic Weapons” aren’t that old. They’re just purple items in World of Warcraft. While this is true but they are not the items I am referring … Continue reading →

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Crafting isn’t a necessity

Posted on Monday, 23 February 2009 by Ferrel

Ultima Online set many benchmarks for the MMO industry due to its status as the first large scale graphical online game. One standard, however, continues to plague new games as a “must have item” and I think it has been … Continue reading →

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Future MMOs – Exotic Races

Posted on Friday, 20 February 2009 by Ferrel

Recently I was having a conversation in ventrilo with some guild mates regarding races in MMOs. We got onto that because it was mentioned that 38 Studio’s Copernicus is (allegedly) going to have 12 playable races available. I’ve always liked … Continue reading →

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Alternate Characters aren’t content!

Posted on Friday, 13 February 2009 by Ferrel

Long ago in an industry far away players would frequently pick a single character and stick primarily to it. In UO if you didn’t like how your character was coming out you’d change skills and work out another build. EverQuest … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – Volunteer CSRs

Posted on Friday, 6 February 2009 by Ferrel

One of the things I miss most about EverQuest 1 is the server guide teams. Back in those days the vast majority of CSRs were volunteer players who just wanted to help out. In my opinion (and I am terribly … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – Twinking

Posted on Friday, 9 January 2009 by Ferrel

It is the time again where I reach into my “way back sack” and pull out a feature of MMO antiquity that has been lost to the modern “design within the rules” systems! Today I want to talk about twinking. … Continue reading →

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MMO Antiquities – The Death Penalty

Posted on Monday, 5 January 2009 by Ferrel

Writing the MMO antiquities articles has really flooded me with memories of the old days. It has sparked conversation between me and other veteran players. Today I want to discuss a game mechanic that we think has been deluded far … Continue reading →

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