So, a few years ago, my cousin and I would always talk about how great it would be if we could have our own server for an online MMO and play the way that we wanted. We really thought it would be the best thing that ever happened.
Well, I guess that that's pretty common now, but he and I missed the boat since we both stopped playing MMO's a while ago. Even World of Warcraft has tons of private servers that allow players to play for free with limited rules and small amounts of boring level grinding.
However, the VAST majority of players still play on the pay servers with grinding, lag, and unfair economies. Why? Well, maybe it's because they are more stable and get updates faster, but I don't think so.
The reason most players choose to play this way is because most players choose to play this way. There's a social aspect to it, I suppose. If a WoW player met another in real life (insert joke about MMO players not leaving their parents' basement here), they would probably ask which server each other played on. It would be a bit of a faux pas if one of them said, "I play on my own server so I don't have to deal with other players and level grind." For some reason, that's not cool.
I'm glad that my cousin and I never went ahead with our plans. If I ever play another MMO, I'll be sure to stick to the main game and not try to take it for myself. It's almost like an obligation to the others that play.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
I hope I haven't screwed up my chance at a good grade in this class
Gah! I can't believe I forgot about the blog for this long. I feel like I'm a bad student or something.
Anyway.
LittleBigPlanet, anyone?
I've been writing a paper on LittleBigPlanet, which is a PS3 game with a lot of interesting online elements, for a while now. The paper has made me start to hate actually playing the game, which is really unfortunate considering how good of a game it is.
That got me thinking. Why do I hate Facebook so much now? I think its because it has become a part of my job and my classes. I can't help but think that when I log in. I need to check messages and whatnot as well as go to groups for classes. By the time I've done all of that, I don't want to be on Facebook anymore.
In fact, I feel like I don't even remember why I ever used it in the first place, if not for work and class? What is the point? The only thing I really use it for now is to make sure I don't forget a friend's birthday. Does anyone else feel this way?
I really hope that this doesn't last. I like the idea of Facebook, and I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that LittleBigPlanet is a great game. Maybe once this semester is over, I can find the enjoyment that I once had from them.
Anyway.
LittleBigPlanet, anyone?
I've been writing a paper on LittleBigPlanet, which is a PS3 game with a lot of interesting online elements, for a while now. The paper has made me start to hate actually playing the game, which is really unfortunate considering how good of a game it is.
That got me thinking. Why do I hate Facebook so much now? I think its because it has become a part of my job and my classes. I can't help but think that when I log in. I need to check messages and whatnot as well as go to groups for classes. By the time I've done all of that, I don't want to be on Facebook anymore.
In fact, I feel like I don't even remember why I ever used it in the first place, if not for work and class? What is the point? The only thing I really use it for now is to make sure I don't forget a friend's birthday. Does anyone else feel this way?
I really hope that this doesn't last. I like the idea of Facebook, and I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that LittleBigPlanet is a great game. Maybe once this semester is over, I can find the enjoyment that I once had from them.
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