One thing that has really bugged me about MMOs post-WoW has been the way in which players receive and complete quests. Continue readingQuest Recognition
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Bloodmoon Review
After about two months since launch, Champions Online finally launched their first content patch. Titled “Bloodmoon” their first event obviously is focused around Halloween. The event includes several PvP scenarios, some missions to save the soul of some super heroes, and a lot of open missions that anyone can partake in. I thought I would…Continue readingBloodmoon Review
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Champions Review – Live Edition
I feel I did a fairly good job of reviewing Champions Online in my previous article that recapped what I thought of the beta. However, I wanted to add some points to what I thought of the first week and a half since the game has gone live. I have learned a lot about the…Continue readingChampions Review – Live Edition
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Champions Online Beta Impressions
A lifetime membership is a really big deal. I can only think of one particular game in the past that has ever offered one and that was Lord of the Rings Online. While I didn’t overly care for LotRO out the gate, I probably would have played for a few months and I really wanted…Continue readingChampions Online Beta Impressions
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Taking over the Gold Farm
As stated in my previous article, I think what might be acceptable products for micro-transactions would include xp bonuses, gold, and levels. This is extremely controversial I agree. People will generally think that this creates a game where people who have money in real life gain real power in the game. This isn’t entirely true…Continue readingTaking over the Gold Farm
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Micro-transactions and the Modern MMO
I recently began the beta test of Champions Online, I will likely have my own preview before it goes live before September 1 when it launches. However, one of the things that they are touting with CO is the ability to purchase new costume outfits with real money. Supposedly this is a way to be…Continue readingMicro-transactions and the Modern MMO