I see a lot of people not happy with SWTOR because they believe it brings nothing new to the table, and the same criticism has been given to pretty much ever game released in the last 3 years.  So what is it that you're hoping to see in the next couple of years from MMORPG's?

Originally posted by NMStudio

I see a lot of people not happy with SWTOR because they believe it brings nothing new to the table, and the same criticism has been given to pretty much ever game released in the last 3 years.  So what is it that you're hoping to see in the next couple of years from MMORPG's?

A real crafting system

No pay to win items in cash shops

Player buildings of all kinds

Originally posted by 77lolmac77
I always thought an MMO based on Narnia would be kind of cool. I'm sure im in the minority here but I think it could have real interesting lore and races in it. Also i enjoued the books as a child so go figure ^_^

I think the problem for a Narnia MMO is that its story isn't really conducive to raids, pvp, crafting and so forth. But it would certainly be an interesting break due to limitations of magic and war crippling the standard classes.

Originally posted by Cuathon

Originally posted by NMStudio

I see a lot of people not happy with SWTOR because they believe it brings nothing new to the table, and the same criticism has been given to pretty much ever game released in the last 3 years.  So what is it that you're hoping to see in the next couple of years from MMORPG's?

A real crafting system

No pay to win items in cash shops

Player buildings of all kinds

 

It sounds to me like you're already accepting that cash shops are going to be the wave of the future... that might be a smart thing to do.  Should gamers be focusing on encouraging developers to build acceptable cash shops instead of just demanding that they be removed completely? 

Personally, I think the market is, and will remain, large enough to support both subscription and cash shop models, but it will be interesting to see.

Originally posted by Cuathon

Originally posted by 77lolmac77
I always thought an MMO based on Narnia would be kind of cool. I'm sure im in the minority here but I think it could have real interesting lore and races in it. Also i enjoued the books as a child so go figure ^_^

I think the problem for a Narnia MMO is that its story isn't really conducive to raids, pvp, crafting and so forth. But it would certainly be an interesting break due to limitations of magic and war crippling the standard classes.

Using an existing IP certainly has it's appeal, but with it comes a lot of restrictions as well. 

Originally posted by NMStudio

Originally posted by Cuathon

Originally posted by NMStudio

I see a lot of people not happy with SWTOR because they believe it brings nothing new to the table, and the same criticism has been given to pretty much ever game released in the last 3 years.  So what is it that you're hoping to see in the next couple of years from MMORPG's?

A real crafting system

No pay to win items in cash shops

Player buildings of all kinds

 

It sounds to me like you're already accepting that cash shops are going to be the wave of the future... that might be a smart thing to do.  Should gamers be focusing on encouraging developers to build acceptable cash shops instead of just demanding that they be removed completely? 

Personally, I think the market is, and will remain, large enough to support both subscription and cash shop models, but it will be interesting to see.

I am realistic. Major developers will use cash shops. Money is might is right. Maybe indie games with lower production values can get away without it. And paying irl money to gold farmers and power levelers is here to stay also.

Mix in a bowl:

Skyrim free-roaming open world without instances, player input combat (Lineage Eternal) instead of hotbar input,  no raid instancing grindfest, add a class system like Rift,

sprinkle it with some DX11 graphics and voilà, it's ready.

Naruto mmo

That's a seriously tough question.  I'd like an MMO that doesn't feel like an MMO.

I'd like to see something that breaks the rules.  Toss the classes and levels, toss the kill XP, toss the mindless questing, skip the instances, make the world HUGE... even as far as multiple planets with different styles of worlds to play in.

I guess the bottom line, I want a holodeck :-)  I guess I might be waiting a while for it.

Make it REAL.

I want REAL solutions to REAL problems, not quick fixes and simplification.

http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/post/4522590#4522590

I want about the same as I've wanted for a long time:  something interesting that I hadn't played before--and isn't a knock-off of something else that I have played.  Thankfully, there are recent games on the market that can deliver just that, most recently Uncharted Waters Online and Spiral Knights.  Guild Wars 2 will probably fit that category, too.

wrong thread

I'd like unpredictability and scalability.  Bosses that aren't always standing around waiting for you.  Select how tough you want to make him, adjust rewards accordngly.  That means fixed loot tables have to go too, of course.

Hmm, I suppose a "choose your play style" system would be nice too.  Implementation would probably have to take place via different realms with different rulesets.  "Choose Sandbox/Themepark/Mix.  Choose PVE/PVP/RP.  Choose Vicious/Easy/Normal.".  Aren't happy with the result (or just need a change of pace)?  Change servers.

Never going to happen, as one company would have to carry several dev teams for different kinds of projects.  But hey, it's a wish list, Genie's gonna make it happen with his magic powers.

I always thought there would be more cowbell, but maybe I am just tired.

On a more serious note. I would like to see worlds become much more expansive, but I realize the logistical issues in that expanse.

If we are listing impossibilities than I would to have a player base that is not full of assholes and griefers.

Originally posted by Cuathon

If we are listing impossibilities than I would to have a player base that is not full of assholes and griefers.

So a single-player game then?

Originally posted by Icewhite

Originally posted by Cuathon

If we are listing impossibilities than I would to have a player base that is not full of assholes and griefers.

So a single-player game then?

As a poster said earlier in the thread, its a wishlist, for unrealistic dreams and fondest hopes.

1. more involving gameplay than shit like WoW. 

2. serviceable graphics

3. good atmosphere and a world that feels lively and alive. weather system, NPC's that talk and move and live their lives.

4. game design that encourages playing together. no more lame ass quest step system where it's a pain to group if someone else isn't on the same step of a quest.

5. do away with shitty old mechanics that only lead to conflict and griefing(node stealing, mob/exp/loot stealing. ramndom rolls for one to three loot drops that 5, 10 or 25 people have to compete for).

6. better game design than just grind raids till a patch negates all your gear's usefulness.

7. balanced pvp

8. something to do in towns besides run in circles and sit on top of the bank.

9. custom soundtracks