Does anyone else think that maybe, just maybe, it could possibly be an original IP and not based off one of their previous series'? I mean, its been a while since they've done anything -new- aside from sequals and expansions, its about time.

Originally posted by Noimi

Does anyone else think that maybe, just maybe, it could possibly be an original IP and not based off one of their previous series'? I mean, its been a while since they've done anything -new- aside from sequals and expansions, its about time.

I agree...but I really hope that it is in a fantasy setting. I mean what happens once WoW starts to get old for the majority? They are going to have all these bored people...other companies coming out with new and more interesting fantasy MMOs...and they'll be stuck with WoW. I hope that their secret MMO is a next gen FANTASY MMORPG.

If it's an existing IP I personally think it would be Diablo based. The only reason I think this is because they released WoW right after Warcraft III, and they were both in development at the same time.

So now Diablo III is in development as well as a secret MMO.

I think it's more likely to be a completely new IP, hopefully not fantasy, because that would be a poor decision on Blizzards part. If WoW was getting old and losing steam like the previous post suggests (which it isn't even close to) then a new fantasy MMO from Blizzard would be the killing blow and most of the WoW kiddies would leave anyway, simply because it's not WoW. 

It's got to be something different, they need to cover as many genres as possible so they can hold a monopoly on the MMO business.

Originally posted by pencilrick

I think Blizzard owes it to the fanbase to give some hints as to what this project might be, at least what genre it lies in. 

If I like fantasy MMO's, and the new project is a space MMO, then I know not to get my hopes up.  But if I wait two years, hoping that this will be "the game", I could be in for a let-down.

C'mon, Blizzard, give us a clue.

I beg to differ, a long time ago I too thought that hardcore style PvP and harsch death penalties was the only way to do a sucessful MMO. Fair enough, those games had a few advantages over WoW but I consider myself today a reformed gamer. Heavy PvP consequences does restrict the availability of PvP, there'll be less quantity of it and for that sake not saying more quality.

Main problem with WoW was the grind IMO, because the grind in WoW was never fun or interesting. You always have the feeling that you can't play the game until you reach max level or have farmed X ammounts of honor, unlike in games like Everquest where some people never hit the max level and yet were enjoying themselves. Wow PvE is the best PvE content I've ever experienced, however they made it ridiculously hard to access. It's just now that they've lowered the difficulty of encounters and in WOTLK most raid instances will be 10man, possibly Arthas (when his content is released) will be 25.

Originally posted by SajT

Originally posted by pencilrick

I think Blizzard owes it to the fanbase to give some hints as to what this project might be, at least what genre it lies in. 

If I like fantasy MMO's, and the new project is a space MMO, then I know not to get my hopes up.  But if I wait two years, hoping that this will be "the game", I could be in for a let-down.

C'mon, Blizzard, give us a clue.

 

I beg to differ, a long time ago I too thought that hardcore style PvP and harsch death penalties was the only way to do a sucessful MMO. Fair enough, those games had a few advantages over WoW but I consider myself today a reformed gamer. Heavy PvP consequences does restrict the availability of PvP, there'll be less quantity of it and for that sake not saying more quality.

Main problem with WoW was the grind IMO, because the grind in WoW was never fun or interesting. You always have the feeling that you can't play the game until you reach max level or have farmed X ammounts of honor, unlike in games like Everquest where some people never hit the max level and yet were enjoying themselves. Wow PvE is the best PvE content I've ever experienced, however they made it ridiculously hard to access. It's just now that they've lowered the difficulty of encounters and in WOTLK most raid instances will be 10man, possibly Arthas (when his content is released) will be 25.

I couldnt agree with your post more folks dont play games because they want a second job , planetside has the best pvp i know of for a mmo because there is no risks only rewards and levels really dont mean much as far as being able to jump right in to battle, counterstrike was the most popular fps for a reason the pvp was awsome and fun and again no risk just rewards .
 

i was one as well who thought the journey was more fun then the end in pve games but sadly everyone rushes to top to be able to get the very best stuff and say what you like but quest based games kill a mmo

because noone can stay the same levels and do same quests unless one person is restricting themselves.

Everquest was so much funbecause back then before quest based games quests were just a side item of the game the real game was grouping and grinding and dungion crawling.

Originally posted by duffalpha

Diablo 3 has been announced, and there are still job listings for a new MMO On Blizzards website.  Since we can rule out Diablo and Warcraft, does this mean we have a Starcraft MMO coming our way? I realize there has been some talk about this, but not since the Diablo 3 announcement.

 

I also so alot of people who say that Blizzard stated it would be a new IP. Does anyone have a link to the statement?

i actually attended a IGDA meeting in chicago with the develepors of this mmo. its a new IP and they were really excited about it. they did not go into details as they couldnt but its a very good game they say. ( the meeting was not about the game, it was about the starting procedures of starting a company with an original IP). but a starcraft mmo would make me cream my pants in all honesty. considering the massive amount of money they made from Wow, i wouldnt be surprised. even if its a starcraft mmo, and its sales blow out WoW's, its still blizzard so they make a killing.

Sorry nothing troll about it, it is my honest opinion. Starcraft is one of the worst designs and idea Blizzard ever made, at there actually was quite a few bad reviews of thte first game when it was launched.  I do understand that many people here like the game, so maybe they will make their new mmo in that spirit,  Even McCain had some publicity despite his failure, so why not a blizzard game.h

I hope though, that they will come up with some new original IP. Its time for some innovation.

I'm guessing the secret MMO will be fantasy so as to give the WOW fanbase something to jump to as WOW grows long in the tooth and winds down.

WOW is popular, but cannot hold its popularity forever.  No matter how polished or how many expansions they come out with, to the veteran player, the beaten path is still the beaten path.

I'd guess about 3 years to see this new release.  By that time, even the fanbois will have had their fill of Azeroth.

rofl Diablo 3k