Planescape Torment : MMO?

[Amentep]

^I think there's a niche alright; but given that I believe there is already a D&D MMORPG (or one planned) I doubt that the makers of that would allow the competition of another D&D set MMORPG.

[Tale]

^I think there's a niche alright; but given that I believe there is already a D&D MMORPG (or one planned) I doubt that the makers of that would allow the competition of another D&D set MMORPG.

Eberron: Stormreach

 

It's already out.

[Walsingham]

This is the dumbest idea i ever heard. Turning a story/character driven masterpiece into an empty MMORPG.  :crazy:

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From what I remember, Planescape was a setting where phylosophical discourse, the questioning of one's nature and other such matters weighed much more than the standard combat and errand boy antics of other D&D settings (although I'm sure this would vary wildly depending on whatever Dungeon/Game Master was running the game).

 

To me, it seems that enforcing this perspective would be the best way to rekindle Torment's best elements - to have players mostly advance in the game by rewarding (and in some cases enforcing) actual roleplaying as opposed to mass PMs asking for specific characters in mob hunting jaunts. These could tie in with specific DM-created and run quests, story arcs and could cross over with specific setting elements - plane travelling, factions and so on. Eventually, player actions could also tie into an everchanging major story arc (as it did in the official last days of the setting itself, with PCs siding with the Lady of Pain to end the Faction Wars). Other elements such as combat and questing needn't be necessarily removed, but the twist is to remember gamers of the setting's motto ("Belief if power") and run with it.

 

Of course, just how many people would sign up for a MMORPG where the core gameplay revolved much around roleplaying as opposed to looking at hot elf boobs and clicking mad at gobs of Vorpal Bunnies of Absurd Experience Amount +45?

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Walsingham 'actually thinking' gold award 2007.

[Amentep]

^I think there's a niche alright; but given that I believe there is already a D&D MMORPG (or one planned) I doubt that the makers of that would allow the competition of another D&D set MMORPG.

Eberron: Stormreach

 

It's already out.

 

I thought it was, but I decided to hedge my bets a bit to be on the safe side as I don't really pay a lot of attention to MMORPGs.

[metadigital]

I was recently notified of the advanced beta of LotR:Middle Earth MMORPG, too.

[Dark_Raven]

Awesome! Is it good?

[metadigital]

You'd have to ask someone who would play it.

[Sand]

Its a MMORPG. Its naturally crappy.

[Dark_Raven]

Of course it is.

[metadigital]

Its a MMORPG.  Its naturally crappy.

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Because there will never be any game that is massively multiplayer that is any good.

[Sand]

I haven't played one yet that I consider good. Played UO, EQ, EQ2, AO, SWG, Guildwars, DDO, tried out WoW, played the VC beta (a friend downloaded it for some odd reason so I gave it a go), and so on. When a MMORPG that I like is made I expect it to be a tad bit chilly in Satan's home.

Edited January 17, 2007 by Sand

[Jorian Drake]

Its a MMORPG.  Its naturally crappy.

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Because there will never be any game that is massively multiplayer that is any good.

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maybe some sport with extra blood?

 

http://eu.plaync.com/eu/games/movies/soccer_fury/

[metadigital]

I haven't played one yet that I consider good.  Played UO, EQ, EQ2, AO, SWG, Guildwars, DDO, tried out WoW, played the VC beta (a friend downloaded it for some odd reason so I gave it a go), and so on.  When a MMORPG that I like is made I expect it to be a tad bit chilly in Satan's home.

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NwN

[Sand]

The current version of NWN isn't a MMORPG.

Edited January 17, 2007 by Sand

[Dark_Raven]

NWN is an RPG.

[metadigital]

NWN is an RPG.

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Yes, and Baldur's Gate didn't have a mod scene because I never played one, too.

[Sand]

Those are PWs, not MMORPGs.

[metadigital]

[alanschu]

Those are PWs, not MMORPGs.

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Excellent point.

 

Because the worlds of games like Everquest and World of Warcraft could not be called Persistent Worlds.

[Sand]

Nope. They are MMORPGs.

 

PWs are smaller scale, usually no more than a 100 players, run by a fanbase, and do not charge money for their work to play on.

 

MMORPGs are large scale gaming environs, set up and maintained by professionals, and often have a player base in the thousands if not more and most of the time charge a monthly fee for their services.

Edited January 18, 2007 by Sand

[Dark_Raven]

NWN is an RPG.

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Yes, and Baldur's Gate didn't have a mod scene because I never played one, too.

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What are you talking about ?

[Darque]

Not a clue

[Musopticon?]

Nope.  They are MMORPGs.

 

PWs are smaller scale, usually no more than a 100 players, run by a fanbase, and do not charge money for their work to play on.

 

MMORPGs are large scale gaming environs, set up and maintained by professionals, and often have a player base in the thousands if not more and most of the time charge a monthly fee for their services.

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Let's test your definiton. What about Stormreach? It doesn't have a huge world, right? What is Guild Wars with your definition? A MUD? Not to mention that a lot of mmorpgs have servers that won't fit into your category, since they are run by fans, can have anything from 2 to 10 000 players and can be free to use.

 

Of course, you don't base any of your discussion(ergo arguments) to logic, so this is kinda pointless.

[Gorgon]

I think PST is an excellent basis for a MMOG, but I also think the whole concept of MMOGs needs to be rethinked. Less focus on virtual coin and munchkin gear, no incentive for mindless grinding and running through missions and areas. It should be about cooperative and competative gaming. Full stop.

Edited January 18, 2007 by Gorgon

[Sand]

Let's test your definiton. What about Stormreach? It doesn't have a huge world, right?

 

I didn't say large game world but large gaming environs. There are a lot of various environments in DDO that one can visit and adventure through.

 

What is Guild Wars with your definition? A MUD?

 

Nope. It is a MMORPG.

 

Not to mention that a lot of mmorpgs have servers that won't fit into your category, since they are run by fans, can have anything from 2 to 10 000 players and can be free to use.

 

Name one that has been commercially released.

 

Of course, you don't base any of your discussion(ergo arguments) to logic, so this is kinda pointless.

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If it is pointless, Muso, why did you even bother to reply?

Edited January 18, 2007 by Sand