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Unannounced MMO and Platform (ohai.com) (Beta Release - May 2009) 11 social games and skins on four social networks (2008) EQ2: Rise of Kunark (Expansion) (Nov 2007) Legends of Norrath: Oathbound (Sept 2007) EQ2: Echoes of Faydwer (Expansion) (Nov 2006) EQ2: The Fallen Dynasty (Adventure Pack) ...
Is It Cheating?
Is It Cheating?
tagn.wordpress.com — As part of Shut Up We’re Talking episode #51 , we had a quick side discussion about... what is considered cheating versus what used to be back in the day of MUDs. Andrew , Frank , and I ended up in an email discussion about it a bit later, and if I got around to actually replying, it might ... (more) Is It Cheating?
Where’d the Social Go?
nerfbat.com — I’m not a social MMO player. I prefer to play solo, and perhaps get together with a... few friends to take on particularly challenging adventures. That said, where the hell did the social go in MMOs? Why do I feel like I’m playing a solo ... (more) Where’d the Social Go?
EQ2: Goodbye, Najena. Hello, Antonia Bayle.
EQ2: Goodbye, Najena. Hello, Antonia Bayle.
westkarana.com — After naming their name/gender change potion “Norrathian Witness Protection Program”, I was thinking SOE would have a... cool name for the item that let you switch your server, but it’s just called “Character Transfer ... (more) EQ2: Goodbye, Najena. Hello, Antonia Bayle.
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Scott Hartsman Leaves Scott Hartsman
Broken Toys — ... Why is this of interest? Well, I assume it’s interesting if you know Scott Hartsman. Or are Scott Hartsman. But beyond that, his long resume includes a stint that most observers describe in shorthand as ‘ ...

A Great Idea and $4 Will Buy You a Latte
Mobhunter.com — This is going to get a little link-crazy, so pay attention. Over in a thread on FoH about Scott Hartsman leaving Ohai, Illucide referenced an old post from Furor on his visit to Sigil when Vanguard was still in its very early stages. tml;dc (too many links, didn’t click) – Furor pretty much posted that Vanguard was going to kick ass. I quote: “This game was fleshed out and built from the ground UP. These guys put so much work into getting the game ...

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