Yep, i know exactly the type of replies I will get before I even post this, and that is part of the reason I'm done with these boards, but post it I will.

In short, the whole site is now clearly worthless. It has been sliding for a long time now, but recently it has fallen to such lows, especially in the forums, that it's become pointless to even come here anymore.

So, I'm done.

The news and reviews are often out of date and usually crap, the interviews are amateur and often just embarrassing, the coverage of games is xenophobic in their 'if it 'aint America, it 'aint happened' BS coverage, their policing of trolls is inconcistent enough to make you wonder what their agenda actually is towards certain games and dev houses, and they don't even cover half the valid mmorpg games in production. It's simply has no credibility or worth and is pretty much a running joke across the genre's various websites.

It used to be ok as a site a while ago, but it's just steadily got worse and worse. It's just not worth the effort any more.

So, flame on, it's you guys that are stuck with it after all.

I find this to be a very strange topic, first off, no one is forced to come to this  site, including you, so no one is stuck with it, they choose to be here.  Second, are you sure you were not a part of the problem too?  Third, I suspect you will be back, if only to see what people will say.  Last, I too would like to see the mods do something about all the personal attacks, but people seen to take their games too seriously, and troll then, be it for or against a game.  Good Luck, where ever you roam!

Originally posted by vesavius

Yep, i know exactly the type of replies I will get before I even post this, and that is part of the reason I'm done with these boards, but post it I will.

In short, the whole site is now clearly worthless. It has been sliding for a long time now, but recently it has fallen to such lows, especially in the forums, that it's become pointless to even come here anymore.

So, I'm done.

The news and reviews are often out of date and usually crap, the interviews are amateur and often just embarrassing, the coverage of games is xenophobic in their 'if it 'aint America, it 'aint happened' BS coverage, their policing of trolls is inconcistent enough to make you wonder what their agenda actually is towards certain games and dev houses, and they don't even cover half the valid mmorpg games in production. It's simply has no credibility or worth and is pretty much a running joke across the genre's various websites.

It used to be ok as a site a while ago, but it's just steadily got worse and worse. It's just not worth the effort any more.

So, flame on, it's you guys that are stuck with it after all.

Actually it hasn't changed at all. I can remember times past when other games  got in trouble and it was actually much worse. People post their opinions here even if you disagree with them. Even if they're complete nonsense. It's a necessary part of tfostering an  open discourse . What MMO that's "valid" and makes the effort to get the infoemation out t MMORPG.com isn't being covered?  ecause you know it'e the publisher that  gives the information to the website they don't have a thousand Jimmy Olsens running around ferreting out information for them.

Just stop reading the Darkfall section and you will be fine.

OP sounds like if there had to be a good reason for people to be here, I'm bored waiting for a game to come and I whore these forums, once that game is released, I'll only come here because I enjoy stomping trolls and informing the community just as much as I enjoy gaming.

If you found a better place to do what you were doing here, grats, if you didn't, then good luck trying to fill that space.

I don't think very many people care to be honest. Cheerio.

http://www.massively.com/

Much better but the only problem is they actually enjoy the current mmorpgs on their podcast.

I just use mmorpg.com for forums.

Originally posted by vesavius

Yep, i know exactly the type of replies I will get before I even post this, and that is part of the reason I'm done with these boards, but post it I will.

In short, the whole site is now clearly worthless. It has been sliding for a long time now, but recently it has fallen to such lows, especially in the forums, that it's become pointless to even come here anymore.

So, I'm done.

The news and reviews are often out of date and usually crap, the interviews are amateur and often just embarrassing, the coverage of games is xenophobic in their 'if it 'aint America, it 'aint happened' BS coverage, their policing of trolls is inconcistent enough to make you wonder what their agenda actually is towards certain games and dev houses, and they don't even cover half the valid mmorpg games in production. It's simply has no credibility or worth and is pretty much a running joke across the genre's various websites.

It used to be ok as a site a while ago, but it's just steadily got worse and worse. It's just not worth the effort any more.

So, flame on, it's you guys that are stuck with it after all.

I'm not going to flame you.  I'm just going to say I would like to see you make your own site such as this.  I think you'll find the stuff you complain about.  Isnt as easy to tackle as you make it sound.  I hear lots of complaints by you and other people about others trolling.  Yet not once have I ever seen you or that other guy Paragus really say anything towards over the top fans.  Hence why I never understood your or his complaints about people trolling, yet you seemed to be A-OK with rose colored comments by heavy supporters of a game.

As to MMORPG.com, I thought it was a great site when I first joined, and I still do to this day. I appreciate the staff and their efforts.  Is it perfect? Nope, but what in life really ever is?  I hope you find what you are looking for, but my own personal opinion from your posting history, is that you never will.  Good luck though.

Originally posted by Ephimero

OP sounds like if there had to be a good reason for people to be here, I'm bored waiting for a game to come and I whore these forums, once that game is released, I'll only come here because I enjoy stomping trolls and informing the community just as much as I enjoy gaming.

If you found a better place to do what you were doing here, grats, if you didn't, then good luck trying to fill that space.

Yea thats about the extent of my visits too :P Except stomping trolls, and trolling :P I come here waiting for a game to release, or for me to find a decent game, play it for a few weeks or months not coming to this site, then coming back once more to find a new game.

Originally posted by Ephimero

OP sounds like if there had to be a good reason for people to be here, I'm bored waiting for a game to come and I whore these forums, once that game is released, I'll only come here because I enjoy stomping trolls and informing the community just as much as I enjoy gaming.

If you found a better place to do what you were doing here, grats, if you didn't, then good luck trying to fill that space.

That made me lol. How sad do you have to be to need "luck" to "find something better to do than hang around a website" hmm?

Perhaps people need to get out more? See some sunlight, fresh air etc.

This site has always been bad when it comes to news.. everything is outdated. As the op said a lot of mmos event aren;t presented here. if you want some good information you should check that other site =P But the forums are ok. I believe most ppl here are here because of forums and nothing else. =]

Originally posted by RVallant

Originally posted by Ephimero

OP sounds like if there had to be a good reason for people to be here, I'm bored waiting for a game to come and I whore these forums, once that game is released, I'll only come here because I enjoy stomping trolls and informing the community just as much as I enjoy gaming.

If you found a better place to do what you were doing here, grats, if you didn't, then good luck trying to fill that space.

 

That made me lol. How sad do you have to be to need "luck" to "find something better to do than hang around a website" hmm?

 

Perhaps people need to get out more? See some sunlight, fresh air etc.

I only said "good luck" because, you know, there are a lot of worse things out there than browsing these forums. If you're about to change your habits, you better change them for something healthier or more productive :)

Originally posted by vesavius

Yep, i know exactly the type of replies I will get before I even post this, and that is part of the reason I'm done with these boards, but post it I will.

In short, the whole site is now clearly worthless. It has been sliding for a long time now, but recently it has fallen to such lows, especially in the forums, that it's become pointless to even come here anymore.

So, I'm done.

The news and reviews are often out of date and usually crap, the interviews are amateur and often just embarrassing, the coverage of games is xenophobic in their 'if it 'aint America, it 'aint happened' BS coverage, their policing of trolls is inconcistent enough to make you wonder what their agenda actually is towards certain games and dev houses, and they don't even cover half the valid mmorpg games in production. It's simply has no credibility or worth and is pretty much a running joke across the genre's various websites.

It used to be ok as a site a while ago, but it's just steadily got worse and worse. It's just not worth the effort any more.

So, flame on, it's you guys that are stuck with it after all.

 You know I'm not really sorry that you found out people have opinions different then yours. Nore am i saddened by the fact everyone is allowed to express their opinion not just you and people who share yours. It seems that all that is just alittle too much for you to handle so perhaps it is best you go somewhere where you will only hear things you like and agree with.

  Sure I don't agree with everything I read here, but hell thats part of what makes the forums here

interesting.

It's funny, the things you mention that you don't like about the site, especially the forums, is what makes the site entertaining. And you have just added your own little bit of performance for the rest of us to enjoy in some small way.

Originally posted by vesavius

Yep, i know exactly the type of replies I will get before I even post this, and that is part of the reason I'm done with these boards, but post it I will.

In short, the whole site is now clearly worthless. It has been sliding for a long time now, but recently it has fallen to such lows, especially in the forums, that it's become pointless to even come here anymore.

So, I'm done.

The news and reviews are often out of date and usually crap, the interviews are amateur and often just embarrassing, the coverage of games is xenophobic in their 'if it 'aint America, it 'aint happened' BS coverage, their policing of trolls is inconcistent enough to make you wonder what their agenda actually is towards certain games and dev houses, and they don't even cover half the valid mmorpg games in production. It's simply has no credibility or worth and is pretty much a running joke across the genre's various websites.

It used to be ok as a site a while ago, but it's just steadily got worse and worse. It's just not worth the effort any more.

So, flame on, it's you guys that are stuck with it after all.

If you are so done with it, why do you feel the need to start one more thread?  Is this supposed to be some kind of attention thing?  Oh, poor you.  Here's an idea.  If you are done with it, be done with it.  Man up and move on. 

Firstly, this is the best major mmo web site out there. The others delete posts with real opinions, the moderators let anything short of T&C violations fly here. If you want want to see people that are in beta breaking the NDA, if you want people giving 5 hour, 5 week and 5 month reviews, if you want to see why real people are pissed off for real reasons then stay. If you want a cup of tea, a hug and someone that tells you every game on the market is great because it beats reading a book in a dark room alone then try the other sites and don't feel shame when you return.

I log on this site, I can give my real opinion about a game. I can see what people loving the game say, I can see what people hating the game have to say about that, the carnage that ensues gives a complete picture of a game.

If no one was allowed their opinion then we'd all be playing UO and the computer industry would see no profit in advancing beyond a pentium one.

Originally posted by Greatness

Just stop reading the Darkfall section and you will be fine.

My exact thoughts when I read the OP.

Your stuff, can I haz?

Hmm, first, with 1000 posts in past 4 years, guess we're not going to miss much from you.

2nd, I know you're pissed that DF is turning out to be a major fail, but you are directing your anger towards the wrong people.

3rd, I confess, some parts of MMORPG are a bit rough, but not nearly as bad as you make it out. (again, too bad you didn't like the way the Tasos interview came out, but it seems now that it was pretty spot on and relevant.

Finally, you won't be missed,  In fact, once this thread dies down, it will be as if you never existed. Which is why threads like this are pretty useless.

But it sure is fun to see the QQ tears. 

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