Tag Archives: MMO Design

Reflections on Rift PvP (by a raider)

Posted on Tuesday, 8 November 2011 by Ferrel

Every so often I like to sit down and ask myself how I can infuriate a large group of people today. It isn’t hard really. All you have to do is make any suggestion in a game you’re playing (say… … Continue reading →

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MechWarrior Online announced!

Posted on Tuesday, 1 November 2011 by Ferrel

I was looking through the news over at Ars Technica today and saw a short but awesome blurb that made me very happy. MechWarrior Online is going to be released in 2012! It will be a free to play title … Continue reading →

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Planar Abilities I’d like to see

Posted on Thursday, 20 October 2011 by Ferrel

I’m enjoying planar attunement quite a bit these days but I have been listening to other players talk about what they would like to see when it comes to abilities. A lot of folks really want more powerful options but … Continue reading →

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Multiverse Season 2 Episode 13 is available!

Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2011 by Ferrel

Chris and I finished up a great episode of the Multiverse last Friday. Our guest star was Brian Green! Brian is one of my favorite guests to have on any show because he integrates so well with our style. Instead … Continue reading →

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How raiding turns you into a horrible person counter-point

Posted on Wednesday, 21 September 2011 by Ferrel

I was browsing Massively this morning when I found an interesting article by Eliot Lefebvre. He basically discusses how raiding can take a perfectly normal person and turn their life upside down. There is a lot of truth to what … Continue reading →

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Why I like Planar Attunement as is

Posted on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 by Ferrel

Chris and I discussed the current planar attunement system that is slated for Rift patch 1.5 on this week’s Multiverse. He thinks it is dull and boring. I think it is amazing and applaud Trion for, so far, sticking to … Continue reading →

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Rift – Six Wishes for Six Months

Posted on Sunday, 28 August 2011 by Ferrel

Trion is celebrating Rift’s half-birthday and a very successful first six months of release. It has been an exceptional trip so far and the company is setting a new standard for what players will expect from their MMORPG. Paying to … Continue reading →

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Trion Listens

Posted on Thursday, 25 August 2011 by Ferrel

Do you ever get the feeling that Trion actually listens to their players? I’m sure some folks will disagree but for me, so far, every complaint I have made either via feedback or just in Inquity’s voice chat has been … Continue reading →

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The Multiverse Episode 11 is available!

Posted on Tuesday, 23 August 2011 by Ferrel

Chris has posted the latest episode of the Multiverse Podcast up on the site! The show turned out really well and involves me being trolled by a lot of WoW players! We also discuss a few things in the news … Continue reading →

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