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Tabula Rasa rogue server project Infinite Rasa confirms that it has a functioning development server
The rogue server project Infinite Rasa, aiming to bring the sci-fi MMORPG Tabula Rasa back online, has confirmed that its development server is now functioning. While the game is not yet playable by the public and developers are encountering some bugs, the open-source Rasa.Net emulator is available for those with the technical expertise to run locally and contribute bug reports.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard of: Project Sunderfall, Moonbound, and Hana
This article rounds up several lesser-known MMORPGs, including Project Sunderfall, which features stylized fantasy combat and crafting; Moonbound, an isometric MMO inspired by MapleStory with action combat and housing; and Hana, a turn-based MMORPG where players rebuild an elven civilization. Project Sunderfall is described as whimsical, Moonbound allows players to ride pigs and decorate houses, and Hana plans its first alpha in February 2027 with founder's pack purchases.
World of Warcraft Forever devs have learned "you don't listen to the loudest people in the room"
Blizzard Entertainment executives Holly Longdale and Clay Stone discussed the development of World of Warcraft Forever at PAX Australia, emphasizing a new direction that retains core values while expanding horizontally. They highlighted the massive engagement in the beta and the lesson learned to not solely listen to the loudest voices, but to research player feedback trends to create a complete experience.
Aion 2 unleashes a ban wave for bots and gold farming as the new MMORPG tackles "economy abuse"
NC has banned nearly 5,000 accounts in the new MMORPG Aion 2 for botting, gold farming, and other actions disrupting the game's economy. The developer is actively monitoring in-game activity to maintain balance, with normal play sessions unaffected by these measures.
Uncharted Waters Origin reruns its collab with strategy RPG The War of Genesis in latest update
Uncharted Waters Origin, the nautical MMORPG from LINE Games, has launched an update featuring a returning collaboration with the strategy RPG The War of Genesis. This event offers players opportunities to earn new and previous collaboration gear, unlock the character Iyolin Pandragon, and utilize the new admiral character Heidelloon. The update also includes a new Relationship Chronicle, increased combat action usage, a "retrieve all" button, and an additional login event.
WoW: Forever's classes won't be modernized, but Blizzard has added some new mechanics for 'engaging depth' as 'some classes' in World of Warcraft Classic 'were too simple'
Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever will not modernize its classes to maintain the 'Classic' experience, but will add 'engaging depth' to some that were deemed too simple. The game aims for approachable and familiar mechanics while freshening up the vanilla experience without drastically speeding up gameplay or making it overly complex.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Helm’s Deep
This retrospective examines the Helm's Deep expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, released in 2013. While the expansion introduced significant changes like trait trees and the controversial epic battle system, its landscape and story elements are praised for their connection to the source material and overall quality, despite the mixed reception of its core mechanics.
WRUP: Rejected ideas I have put forth for making our site feel appropriately Halloween-ish edition
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with participants discussing titles like Pokemon Go, Lord of the Rings Online, Aion 2, and Diablo IV. The discussion also includes a bonus question about ideal Halloween decorations, ranging from giant skeletons to themed yard displays.
The Daily Grind: What’s your favorite way to chill in an MMORPG?
This article discusses various ways players choose to relax and engage in MMORPGs outside of high-intensity gameplay. It poses a question to readers about their preferred methods, such as socializing, fishing, farming, playing the in-game economy, organizing inventory, or decorating player housing.
The Stream Team: Making Mogloween mayhem in AdventureQuest 3D
Massively OP's MJ Guthrie is covering the Mogloween seasonal event in AdventureQuest 3D, participating in activities like exploring the Raveyard and Treat Street, and collecting items. The stream will focus on the in-game Halloween festivities and content available during the event.
Betawatch: ArcheAge Chronicles talks monetization as World of Warcraft Forever continues to test
ArcheAge Chronicles faces scrutiny over its early access monetization, with the author expressing skepticism due to prior issues like gender-locking. Meanwhile, World of Warcraft Forever's ongoing beta continues to dominate testing news with updates on dungeon XP, RMT bans, and PvP features, overshadowing other titles like Aion 2 and Star Wars Galactic Racer.
Sunsetted VR MMO OrbusVR is resurrected by one of the original devs as two ‘community editions’
The VR MMORPG OrbusVR, which was sunsetted last year, has been resurrected by one of its original developers, Riley. Riley has released 'community editions' of both the Classic and Reborn versions of the game on GitHub, allowing players to download and play them for free. The provided license also permits players to distribute, mod, and run community servers, with server operators allowed to charge for their services.
WoW: Forever dev says 'there's a real longing for that slower, more deliberate pace' in MMOs: 'A…
World of Warcraft: Forever's associate production director Clay Stone discusses the appeal of a slower, more deliberate pace in MMORPGs, citing the success of Classic, Season of Discovery, and Hardcore modes. He suggests that the modern world's constant information overload creates a longing for less rushed gameplay experiences, and that "WoW Forever" aims to answer the question of whether it's too late to start playing with an emphatic 'no'.
Embers Adrift suffers a hardware failure – and a delivery snarl-up – that knocked it offline for nearly a week
The MMORPG Embers Adrift experienced an extended outage lasting nearly a week due to a hardware failure with a zone server motherboard. The developer, Stormhaven Studios, faced delays in receiving replacement parts, leading to frustration for players. As compensation, active subscriptions were extended by seven days, and free trial players received an extension.
The Daily Grind: Have you ever attempted a food recipe from your favorite MMORPG?
This article discusses the intersection of MMORPGs and food, posing a question to readers about whether they have ever attempted to make a recipe inspired by or directly from their favorite massively multiplayer online roleplaying game. It highlights the existence of game-themed cookbooks and YouTube videos, encouraging readers to share their experiences and recipes.
WoW: Forever's list of changes snowballed as Blizzard got more excited, says dev: 'Our original pitch internally was: We'll do 4 new dungeons'
Blizzard Entertainment's associate production director Clay Stone revealed that the scope of World of Warcraft: Forever evolved significantly from its initial concept. What began as a pitch for four new dungeons expanded to nine, driven by developer excitement and player reception to previous classic iterations like Season of Discovery. This evolution aims to deliver a more substantial experience than initially expected.
Villagers & Heroes begins its next raid season October 12 that features an all-new encounter
Villagers & Heroes is launching its 13th raid season on Monday, October 12th, introducing new rewards such as marks, banners, crests, and unique pets. The season will also feature a new raid called the Gloom-Sink, a village twisted into a threshold between worlds, offering two new relics. The accompanying patch also includes quality-of-life updates for PC players and guild UI.
Anime MMO NosTale celebrates 19 years of operation with events, freebies, and a returning raid
The anime MMORPG NosTale is celebrating its 19th anniversary with various in-game events, including login freebies, a collector's event, and the return of the Grasslin Raid. The latest patch also introduces automatic gear upgrades and expands the Celestial Spire Catacombs.
Vague Patch Notes: What we remember about MMORPGs overrules their past
This article analyzes how player memory and received stories often supersede factual reality in MMORPGs, using the infamous 18-hour Final Fantasy XI Pandemonium Warden fight as a prime example. It argues that even inaccurate narratives can serve a purpose and shape a game's legacy, influencing perceptions of games like WildStar and Ultima Online.
RuneScape begins beta testing plugin support, Old School RuneScape breaks down its Fractured Archive raid
RuneScape has launched a beta test for direct plugin support on PC, allowing players to experiment with community-crafted modifications. Meanwhile, Old School RuneScape has detailed its upcoming Fractured Archive raid, including its mechanics, layout, and loot, alongside a new PvP NPC with challenges and rewards.
