– Trove is the Most Original MMO Right Now

Often in the MMO world, we get a little tired of seeing the same game released by different companies and called something new. There are gems that try to break the mold, but few really just go for it. Perhaps it’s the general freedom afforded by the IP and visual stylings, but the bravest MMO on the market right now is none other than Trion Worlds’ Trove.

Dark Age of Camelot – More Frequent RvR Events to Include New & Existing Content

For Dark Age of Camelot players who love the struggles in the Realm vs Realm system, the team has good news: More frequent RvR experiences will be coming that combine both existing events and the addition of new ones. There are no explicit details, though the team did say that there will be in-game leaderboards with events lasting 1-2 weeks “on a rotating schedule that would incentivize various aspects of the game (most relating to RvR)”.

Saga of Lucimia – Gated Content in MMOs – With All There is to Do, It’s Not a Bad Thing

The latest Mondays in MMOs has been published on the Saga of Lucimia site, this time tackling the issue of gated content. Citing the real world example of bike riding, the feeling is that everyone can enjoy riding bicycles, but that there are levels of expertise that only the “most elite” will attain do to their dedication and level of proficiency. This can also be applied to MMOs such as SoL. “Players will need to meet certain standards of entry…to progress any further down the quest line”.