109: MMOcast
This week as promised, we discuss MMO. We talk about everything from MUDs to WildStar.
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This week as promised, we discuss MMO. We talk about everything from MUDs to WildStar.
Watch Video
The Escapist Staff said:Running Time: 57 minutes.
00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - What MMOs did we start with?
12:15 - Early Days of MMOs
14:56 - World of Warcraft
27:07 - Next Generation of MMOs
36:50 - WildStar, Eve Online, Pathfinder Online, Star Wars: Galaxies
55:27 - Elder Scrolls Online and more World of Warcraft
1:07:54 - User Questions
Read more at http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escapist-podcast/8093-109-MMOcast#xP5i8rwkf3hvUteJ.99
We talked about GW2, it just didn't make the Table of Contents. Listen to the podcast to check it out.Deathfish15 said:The Escapist Staff said:Running Time: 57 minutes.
00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - What MMOs did we start with?
12:15 - Early Days of MMOs
14:56 - World of Warcraft
27:07 - Next Generation of MMOs
36:50 - WildStar, Eve Online, Pathfinder Online, Star Wars: Galaxies
55:27 - Elder Scrolls Online and more World of Warcraft
1:07:54 - User Questions
Read more at http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escapist-podcast/8093-109-MMOcast#xP5i8rwkf3hvUteJ.99
I did not watch the video. Why? Because you neglected the 2nd biggest Elephant in the room: GW2. Seriously, WTF? I mean, 'fastest selling [western] MMO, ever' and it's skipped in favor of the shut down SWG and niche EVE Online? Really, that's messed up. It's done so many revolutionary outside-the-box differences from standards that EQ/WoW helped create, yet it's all so right. I'm so irritated that it's completely skipped over like that.
Our video system wasn't built to accommodate hours, so it's actually got a 1 hour 57 minute running time.Rassmusseum said:Haven't listened yet, but I think the posted running time is incorrect since you have things listed at 1:05:54 and that's beyond the currently marked 57 minute running time.
WHAT. That was my server!2clueless said:Then came Planetside.
US West / Markov server. Bellum Aeternus for those who know and might have seen the outfit. Such a great time.
Stop that. Seriously. We all love Guild Wars 2 (except "dem haters") but our communities are better than the childish "you no talk about teh guilwarzz! UNSUB!", common among the youtube and other "interwebs". Please, if you're going to represent a community, do it with dignity, not ferocity. (...or at least charm. heh)Deathfish15 said:I did not watch the video. Why? Because you neglected the 2nd biggest Elephant in the room: GW2. Seriously, WTF? I mean, 'fastest selling [western] MMO, ever' and it's skipped in favor of the shut down SWG and niche EVE Online? Really, that's messed up. It's done so many revolutionary outside-the-box differences from standards that EQ/WoW helped create, yet it's all so right. I'm so irritated that it's completely skipped over like that.
Forever Vanu! Technology equals Might!JonB said:"US West / Markov server."
WHAT. That was my server!
New Conglomerate for life! !
I doubt you remember me, as it were, because I played in a small outfit with some close friends. I can remember seeing Bellum Aeternus looming over the battlefield. Y'all were the largest on the server, right?
Any timeline as to when or will you make me listen to the whole thing?Greg Tito said:We talked about GW2, it just didn't make the Table of Contents. Listen to the podcast to check it out.Deathfish15 said:*Snip*
I did not watch the video. Why? Because you neglected the 2nd biggest Elephant in the room: GW2. Seriously, WTF? I mean, 'fastest selling [western] MMO, ever' and it's skipped in favor of the shut down SWG and niche EVE Online? Really, that's messed up. It's done so many revolutionary outside-the-box differences from standards that EQ/WoW helped create, yet it's all so right. I'm so irritated that it's completely skipped over like that.
Greg
2xDouble said:*SNIP*
Stop that. Seriously. We all love Guild Wars 2 (except "dem haters") but our communities are better than the childish "you no talk about teh guilwarzz! UNSUB!", common among the youtube and other "interwebs". Please, if you're going to represent a community, do it with dignity, not ferocity. (...or at least charm. heh)
You bring up an interesting point though, Mr. Deathfishie. Do they consider Guild Wars 1 an MMO? why/why not?
Also, ignoring the fairly disappointing story arc featuring Trahearne more prominently than yourself, what do you guys think about ArenaNet's current "machine gun" content strategy? To me, it feels like a biweekly DnD campaign with some incidental feature and technical updates, but I'd be curious to know your take on it, assuming you still play after Trahearne "Kormir'd your glory".
If I remember right it's in the block of 36:50 - WildStar, Eve Online, Pathfinder Online, Star Wars: Galaxies, etc. We unfortunately don't spend a huge amount of time on it, I'm the only ones that has played it. But considering I gave it high praises in my review and 1st in my Five Favorites last year, it certainly wasn't going to get passed over.Deathfish15 said:Any timeline as to when or will you make me listen to the whole thing?
Slycne said:If I remember right it's in the block of 36:50 - WildStar, Eve Online, Pathfinder Online, Star Wars: Galaxies, etc. We unfortunately don't spend a huge amount of time on it, I'm the only ones that has played it. But considering I gave it high praises in my review and 1st in my Five Favorites last year, it certainly wasn't going to get passed over.Deathfish15 said:Any timeline as to when or will you make me listen to the whole thing?
All of this makes me want to check it out. MMO-style content minus the fee appeals greatly to me.Slycne said:If I remember right it's in the block of 36:50 - WildStar, Eve Online, Pathfinder Online, Star Wars: Galaxies, etc. We unfortunately don't spend a huge amount of time on it, I'm the only ones that has played it. But considering I gave it high praises in my review and 1st in my Five Favorites last year, it certainly wasn't going to get passed over.Deathfish15 said:Any timeline as to when or will you make me listen to the whole thing?
Thank you.Deathfish15 said:Sorry, but rabid-fanboy mode kicked in ... Had to call them out, even in the most obscure way possible.
*SNIP*