Virtual World News
RIFT unveils changes to queued quest reward system
April 11, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News items, RIFT
RIFT's patch 1.8 is just around the corner, and the patch is bringing not only a new raid and new activities but a few quality of life improvements as well. Community manager James "Elrar" Nichols stopped by the forums today to give players a heads up on the changes coming to the game's queued quest rewards system. What are queued quest rewards? Pretty much what they sound like. Completing certain quests and dungeons will bring up a queued quest loot button that players can press at their convenience to receive the loot and XP from the activity.
This has led some players to keep these rewards queued so that they can claim them all at once for massive XP gains. In light of that, Trion Worlds is changing the way these rewards work by causing them to be automatically granted to the player upon completion. Of course, players will still have to choose their reward for quests that grant the option, but there will now be a limit on how many rewards you can have queued at any given time. Players are advised to claim all pending queued quest rewards before patch 1.8 hits because the team can't guarantee that doing so will be possible after the patch. For the full details, head on over to the full forum post.
This has led some players to keep these rewards queued so that they can claim them all at once for massive XP gains. In light of that, Trion Worlds is changing the way these rewards work by causing them to be automatically granted to the player upon completion. Of course, players will still have to choose their reward for quests that grant the option, but there will now be a limit on how many rewards you can have queued at any given time. Players are advised to claim all pending queued quest rewards before patch 1.8 hits because the team can't guarantee that doing so will be possible after the patch. For the full details, head on over to the full forum post.
RIFT unveils changes to queued quest reward system originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: RIFT official forums
Ranked PvP to be cut from SWTOR's Legacy patch
April 11, 2012
Filed under: Sci-fi, Patches, PvP, Star Wars: The Old Republic
Although Update 1.2: Legacy will still go live tomorrow with a brand-new warzone, Novare Coast, the new reward and leveling system for level 50 players will sadly be missing. In an announcement on the official site, Lead Game Designer Daniel Erickson stated, "After careful consideration, it is clear that to make Ranked Warzones the feature we all want it to be is going to take a bit more time. I apologize for any disappointment this may cause and ask for your patience as we work to make sure the Ranked Warzone Preseason launch is polished and fun."
Erickson did not reveal when we will see see ranked warzones on the live servers, but he did say that the team will roll out the feature in phases, starting with full-team (eight-player) queuing. He also noted that players can still earn the highly anticipated War Hero armor in Update 1.2 through other means.
[Thanks to Marc for the tip!]
Ranked PvP to be cut from SWTOR's Legacy patch originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: SWTOR Blog
Free for All: Looking for the near-perfect MUD-like browser MMO
April 11, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Real life, Screenshots, Game mechanics, Opinion, Free-to-play, Browser, Casual, Roleplaying, Free for All, Miscellaneous, Sandbox
I need a game. A special game. It must fit a certain mold that is very particularly fitted to my very specific needs and wants. It's a tall order, to say the least.
Now, I understand how to use Google. At least once a week I am asked something along the lines of "Where do you find these weird games you cover?" I am always tempted to link the questioner to Google and walk away, but generally I tell him it is a combination of different efforts: some searching, some tipping from readers, and more than a smidge of good luck. Also understand that I have a lot of good titles keeping me busy, but I tend to become sort of obsessed with little projects along the way. So what do I need this week?
I need a semi-graphical, browser-based MUD-like MMO that features great customization for characters, text, and interface, that's what.
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Free for All: Looking for the near-perfect MUD-like browser MMO originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Dark Legends goes live for mobile devices and Chrome
April 11, 2012
Filed under: Horror, Launches, New titles, News items, Free-to-play, Browser, Mobile
The game is currently available in the App Store for iPad/iPhone users, the Google Play Store, and the Chrome app store. Like previous offerings, it's free-to-play, and you can log in from separate devices to play both on the road and at home. Unlike previous games, this one is definitely not aiming for the family market, being a fair bit more overtly violent and bloody. Still, if you feel the urge to rampage through dark alleys while you are walking through said alleys in real life, Dark Legends has you covered.
Dark Legends goes live for mobile devices and Chrome originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
The Daily Grind: Should internet trolls be policed?
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Culture, MMO industry, News items, Opinion, The Daily Grind
As you might expect, the wording of the bill is rather vague, so there's plenty of wiggle room for politicians and powerful officials to interpret it as they see fit. Due to the international nature of the internet, the law could conceivably have repercussions beyond Arizona's borders.
What say you, Massively crew? Should internet trolls be policed, and should local, state, or federal government representatives do the policing?
Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!The Daily Grind: Should internet trolls be policed? originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Guild Wars 2 is now available for pre-purchase, still no launch date
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Guild Wars 2
As of the time of this writing, many tipsters have reported that GW2 collector's editions have been sold out at several retailers. ArenaNet said it will have an update in a few hours on Twitter.
By pre-purchasing Guild Wars 2, players not only get the game itself and any goodies that edition contains, but also will secure access into beta weekend events and the game's three-day headstart prior to launch. The standard edition is $59.99, the deluxe digital edition is $79.99, and the collector's edition is $149.99.
Guild Wars 2 is now available for pre-purchase, still no launch date originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: GW2 retailers, GW2 pre-purchase page
Dark Age of Camelot retunes Relic system
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Dark Age of Camelot, Previews, PvP, Dev Diaries
"We have learned over the years that being complex and being complicated are two very different things," Producer Stuart Zissu writes. "If players can't immediately grasp the situation and understand what is needed of them, then there is room for improvement."
In a new producer's letter, Zissu spells out the changes to the Relic system. Relics Temples and Mile Gates will be eliminated, and Relics themselves will be moved to the inner keeps. These new Relic Keeps will be granted additional guards the more keeps a realm holds in their home territory. However, the more relics a faction claims, the weaker the guards will be. Relic runs will be made more challenging, as the game will notify everyone in the region where the Relic holder is and faster avenues of transportation will be cut off.
Dark Age of Camelot retunes Relic system originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: Producer's Letter
KingsIsle releases more Wizard101 expansion details
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Expansions, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Wizard101
As you might expect, Avalon is filled with knights, castles, goblins, dragons, and other assorted medieval tropes. The expansion also "plays heavily on the Arthurian and Celtic mythologies," according to KingsIsle. Additionally, Avalon will allow players to uncover the motivations of Wizard101's main characters (including Merle Ambrose and Morganthe).
The expansion boasts six new zones, 15 new areas, a level cap increase (80), 28 new spells, new gear, pets, and mounts, and the ability to achieve rank 15 in gardening.
[Source: KingsIsle press release]
KingsIsle releases more Wizard101 expansion details originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Wakfu releases Monk Island, new teaser
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Patches, News items, Free-to-play, Sandbox, Dungeons
If you're not familiar with Wakfu, it's a fantasy sandbox title that makes up the MMORPG portion of a global cross-media IP. It's based in the same universe as Ankama's Dofus MMO, and it features many of the same classes and professions.
Ankama has released a brief Monk Island teaser trailer which shows the Messaround Monastery as well as a bit of combat action. You'll find it after the cut.
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Wakfu releases Monk Island, new teaser originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
- Source: Monk Island dev blog
Flameseeker Chronicles: Line of succession
April 10, 2012
Filed under: Fantasy, Guild Wars, Opinion, Guild Wars 2, Flameseeker Chronicles
One of the most frequent questions that pops up in the discussion of Guild Wars 2 anticipation is whether or not it's worth it for incoming players to take a spin through the original campaigns and expansion to pass the time. This is mostly tied in with discussion about the Hall of Monuments account rewards. In my opinion, the HoM rewards should be the least compelling reason to start a play-through, although it's still a good reason; even some members of our staff are haphazardly trying to find time to wade back through the stories before release. But considering everything in ArenaNet's design philosophy, we know the HoM rewards are unlikely to offer a statistical advantage, so they should be little more than a perk. Moreover, most of their value, it seems to me, should be from what they represent, which is both time spent in-game (forging that emotional connection) actually earning the reward points and the references some of them make to the original game. I still remember my first Stygian Reaver in GW, and that is why I'm looking forward to wielding one in Guild Wars 2.
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Flameseeker Chronicles: Line of succession originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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