MMO Updates

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• The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's Eternal Bond
• Landmark's monster update delayed until Wednesday
• Massively's Best of 2014 Awards: Biggest MMO Blunder of 2014
• ArcheAge Korea adding second-story housing upgrades, treehouse
• Black Desert's sieges are purposeful chaos
• The Daily Grind: Which tabletop setting would make a great MMO?
• MMO Week in Review: Zombies incoming
• Listen to Shroud of the Avatar's player-created soundtrack
• True fans of the genre, get thee hence to Cabal II's closed beta
• Get a closer look at Star Citizen's Gladiator bomber

The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's Eternal Bond Posted: 15 Dec 2014 09:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Game Mechanics, Patches, Opinion, Consoles, Final Fantasy XIV, The Mog Log, Subscription Weddings in MMOs always feel like content aimed directly at me. However many side benefits might exist, weddings are fundamentally roleplaying tools, ways for people to mark themselves as bound together in a virtual space that serves no purpose beyond character establishment. So even if I weren't planning on taking part in the marriage ceremony in Final Fantasy XIV, I'd be happy it existed for that reason alone. Of course, since my actual real-life wedding was objectively the best day of my life and the best possible wedding, there's no way that the Eternal Bond setup could quite match that. But for roleplaying purposes, my character was engaged, so I was still looking forward to it. All that's left is to take part in the actual ceremony, but there's a lot of stuff to be looked at about how it's handled thus far and what's praiseworthy or just plain baffling in the setup stages. Continue reading The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's Eternal Bond The Mog Log: Final Fantasy XIV's Eternal Bond originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Landmark's monster update delayed until Wednesday Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:30 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Patches, PvE, Free-to-Play, Sandbox, Landmark With such a monster update coming to Landmark, SOE was open about the possibility of troubles and a delay. After keeping the community updated on progress and pitfalls over the weekend, Creative Director Dave Georgeson confirmed it: The PvE patch is delayed until Wednesday, December 17th, at 1:00 p.m. EST. Apparently the mobs themselves are scared of the introduction of players -- as well they should be! Mobs were found all clustering in a single cave. To fully fix this, SOE has to regenerate the islands. But don't worry, builders; there is no claim wipe involved, just time. Once the servers are up and running, watch for a Stream Team tour to check out the new Landmark wildlife. Landmark's monster update delayed until Wednesday originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Update delay tweet

Massively's Best of 2014 Awards: Biggest MMO Blunder of 2014 Posted: 15 Dec 2014 08:00 AM PST Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, Massively Meta, Miscellaneous Massively's end-of-the-year awards continue today with our award for the Biggest MMO Blunder of the year. This is also not a fun award to give or receive, but criticism is a necessary element of growth. This category focuses on a mistake made by a game or developer or the genre as a whole, something that has far-reaching negative consequences for the industry. All of our writers were invited to cast a vote, but not all of them chose to do so for this category. Don't forget to cast your own vote in the just-for-fun reader poll at the very end. The Massively staff pick for Biggest MMO Blunder of 2014 is... Continue reading Massively's Best of 2014 Awards: Biggest MMO Blunder of 2014 Massively's Best of 2014 Awards: Biggest MMO Blunder of 2014 originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

ArcheAge Korea adding second-story housing upgrades, treehouse Posted: 15 Dec 2014 07:00 AM PST Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, Free-to-Play, ArcheAge, Housing When update 1.8 hits in Korea, ArcheAge housing will reach new heights -- literally. Two different models of houses, the thatched farmhouse and the medium house, are getting a special upgrade that will elevate them to two-story dwellings. Available in the cash shop, this upgrade item is applied to existing homes; there's no need to tear down and build anew. In addition, there are new models of houses being developed for release in Korea, including a house nestled high in a tree. Yes, folks, there's an outline of a genuine treehouse to tantalize housing aficionados! There's also talk of an exclusive housing district, but the details of the translated notes are fuzzy. Whether the Western market gets this update, however, remains to be seen; if it does, it's likely a long way off. ArcheAge Korea adding second-story housing upgrades, treehouse originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: ArcheAge housing update, Official Korean announcement

Black Desert's sieges are purposeful chaos Posted: 15 Dec 2014 06:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Trailers, Video, Black Desert Believe it or not, Black Desert's appeal doesn't begin and end at darn fine looks; the Korean MMO has a wealth of other features as well. Two of those features are the subject of a new trailer today, half of which shows off the mighty field boss fights and the other half showing the chaos of castle sieges. We've got a five-minute look at both of these features in a gameplay trailer after the break! Our favorite part is the musician who is merrily wandering around the field of combat belting out sweet tunes, oblivious to the carnage all around. Continue reading Black Desert's sieges are purposeful chaos Black Desert's sieges are purposeful chaos originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Field Bosses

The Daily Grind: Which tabletop setting would make a great MMO? Posted: 15 Dec 2014 05:00 AM PST Filed under: MMO Industry, Opinion, The Daily Grind Tabletop RPG properties haven't fared too well as MMORPGs. Yeah, Dungeons and Dragons Online has lasted for eight years and as far as anyone knows, Neverwinter is profitable. But then you have Champions Online and Pathfinder, which aren't exactly setting the world on fire. And we all know how World of Darkness went. I must be a glutton for punishment, though, since there are a couple of other tabletop settings I'd love to explore as MMOs. Chief among them is 7th Sea. What about you, Massively readers? Which tabletop property do you think would make a great MMO? 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: Which tabletop setting would make a great MMO? originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

MMO Week in Review: Zombies incoming Posted: 14 Dec 2014 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Massively Meta, Week in Review, Miscellaneous At the end of every week, we round up the best and most popular news stories, exclusive features, and insightful columns published on Massively and then present them all in one convenient place. If you missed a big MMO or WoW Insider story last week, you've come to the right post. SOE announced this week that its post-apoc zombie survival sandbox MMO (do we have an acronym for that yet?) H1Z1 will enter early access testing on January 15th. Like Landmark's beta before it, H1Z1's early access represents a serious test phase, says studio boss John Smedley. Tickets for early entry will run you just under 20 bucks. And don't forget Massively's ongoing 2014 awards, the first seven of which have already been announced. We're leading up to our MMO of the year on Friday! Read on for a look at the rest of this week's top MMO stories. Continue reading MMO Week in Review: Zombies incoming MMO Week in Review: Zombies incoming originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Listen to Shroud of the Avatar's player-created soundtrack Posted: 14 Dec 2014 03:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Patches, Music, Shroud of the Avatar, Buy-to-Play The fact that approximately 90% of the soundtrack for Shroud of the Avatar will be player-created may have escaped your attention, but the devs have not forgotten. In fact, in this past week's newsletter, several of the successful submissions were featured, including the track called Truth. The team is getting ready to unleash another grand tour quest and has announced that the reward for completing this journey will be a seasonal yule hat. Another addition planned for the upcoming Release 13 is the ability to light weapons on fire via magic. Why have magic if you're not making the world burn, right? Listen to Shroud of the Avatar's player-created soundtrack originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments Source: Update of the Avatar

True fans of the genre, get thee hence to Cabal II's closed beta Posted: 14 Dec 2014 01:00 PM PST Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Free-to-Play, Humor Are you a "true fan" of the MMO genre? If so, then according to a hyperactive press release by ESTGames, you'll surely want to sign up for Cabal II's closed beta on the official site. The beta sign-ups for the sequel to Cabal Online are indeed live, and a focus test is already in the works for December 19th through the 22nd. Cabal II is an action-MMO with "fluid, skill-based combat"; it's aiming for a 2015 release in both North America and Europe. [Source: ESTGames press release] True fans of the genre, get thee hence to Cabal II's closed beta originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

Get a closer look at Star Citizen's Gladiator bomber Posted: 14 Dec 2014 11:00 AM PST Filed under: Betas, Sci-Fi, Sandbox, Star Citizen So just what is the Gladiator, Star Citizen's newest ship, and why might it have some players salivating? Recently, the team posted additional information and technical specs on this carrier-based bomber for all those interested to check out. According to the description, "The Gladiator is the UEE Navy's premiere carrier-based torpedo-plane and space-to-ground dive bomber. Operating with Hornet escort fighters, Gladiators have seen service with great success in battles across known space. Rugged to a fault, the Gladiator is the most capable bomber chassis ever designed." Star Citizen is selling the Gladiator as a not currently flyable pledge ship for $165, or or you can pay $180 for the ship and an extras package. It will be available for pre-purchase only through December 22nd, although it will eventually be in the full game upon release. [Thanks to Cardboard for the tip!] Get a closer look at Star Citizen's Gladiator bomber originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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