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Visual Impressions of Book 13's Forochel 04/18/08 Lord of the Rings Online Yesterday, MMORPG.com brought you images of some of the new monsters that will appear in LotRO's Book 13 update. Today, Managing Editor Jon Wood gives us his impressions of the visual look of Forochel, the new and frozen area being introduced by the new book. Jon Wood
Breaking the Wall 04/21/08 Champions Online Cryptic Studios recently posted an article on the Champions Online official site which details how a talented and driven individual can break into the exciting world of game design. Today we're pleased to reproduce the article the article on this site. Guest Writer
Ambulation: A Walking Tour of EVE's Upcoming Social Environment at NYCC 04/23/08 EVE Online While attending the New York Comic Con the MMORPG.com team had to do a lot of walking around the city and the convention center, so it's fitting that they also had the the opportunity to talk to the folks at CCP about their Ambulation Project, which will allow pod pilots to pop out and test their space legs walking around EVE's new social environments. News Manager Keith Cross reports on the status of this feature which is still under construction, and CCP's showing at the con in general. Keith Cross
Cabal Comic Issue #2 05/06/08 Cabal Online The fine folks over at Cabal Online have provided us with part two of this new and original comic. Guest Writer
Life After the Server Merge 05/07/08 Pirates of the Burning Sea MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh speaks with the folks from Flying Lab Software in this progress update that brings us information not only on the recent server merge but on the game's past issues and its future. Carolyn Koh
Wings of the Goddess Whirlwind Tour Report 05/09/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood recently sat down with the folks from Square Enix for a whirlwind tour of the newest Final Fantasy XI expansion, Wings of the Goddess. Today, he posts this report. Jon Wood
New Card Set Announced 05/19/08 Legends of Norrath Today, SOE has announced a new card set for their Legends of Norrath trading card game. The new addition will be known as "Oathbreaker" and includes over 250 new cards. Aaron Roxby
A Meeting with King Conan 05/26/08 Age of Conan Here, Game Director Gaute Godager gives us a look at a player's first meeting with King COnan in Funcom's new MMO, Age of Conan. Remember, this is a spoiler, so if you don't want to know, don't watch it! Jon Wood
Dear Devs: Player Questions Answered 05/30/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com's Adele Caelia recently submitted some questions from EverQuest II players to the game's developers. Today, we present three of the company's answers. Remember to check back next week for more. Adele Caelia
A Look at Module 7 Part Two - Beyond the Monk 06/03/08 Dungeons & Dragons Online Recently, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had the opportunity to sit down for a tour of Module 7 for Dungeons and Dragons Online. In part one of this feature, Wood talks about the additions to the game that go beyond the new class. Jon Wood
Dear Devs: Part Two 06/05/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com's Adele Caelia recently submitted some questions from EverQuest II players to the game's developers. Today, we present three more of the company's answers. Remember to check back next week for more. Adele Caelia
Racial Profile - Kruxena 06/18/08 Requiem The folks from Requiem: Bloodymare have released this new information and new screenshots featuring the Kruxena race for their upcoming MMORPG. Guest Writer
Chronicles: Silent Furies 06/25/08 EVE Online The folks over at CCP have started a series of stories chronicling the ledaers of each of the four faction heads that made their appearance with the launch of the Empyrean Age expansion. Guest Writer
Risk vs. Reward 07/07/08 World of Warcraft In his first submission to MMORPG.com in this role, our new World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this article discussion risk vs. Reward in the most populated MMORPG ever created, Blizzard's World of Warcraft. Darren Bridle
Exploring Book 14 07/08/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com News Manager Keith Cross was recently on the recieving end of a tour of the upcoming Book 14: The Ring-Forges of Eregion, the newest free update coming from the makers of Lord of the Rings Online. Today, he gives an overview of his experience with some of the new content. Keith Cross
Timeline Series Part One 07/15/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn The folks at The Chronicles of Speallborn have started a new series of features that will create a timeline for lore from the game. Today, we present part One: The Great Collapse (Year 0). Guest Writer
Learning from Past Releases 07/15/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com's World of Warcraft Correspondent Darren Bridle files this report that takes a look at what Blizzard could learn from their first expansion, Burning Crusade and apply to the upcoming Wrath of the Lich King. Darren Bridle
E3: The Progress of WAR 07/18/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning While in attendance at E3, MMORPG.com Writer Carolyn Koh made an extended stop at the Mythic Entertainment's booth for a progress update and some hands on play time with Warhammer: Online Age of Reckoning. Carolyn Koh
Timeline Series Part Two 07/22/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn The folks at The Chronicles of Speallborn have started a new series of features that will create a timeline for lore from the game. Today, we present Part Two: Death's Dream (Year 0 - 500). Guest Writer
Update from E3 07/22/08 Runescape MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh was at the recent E3. While there, she spoke with Henrique Olifiers, Head of Games Content at Jagex. Jagex is the company behind the quiet hit MMORPG, Runescape. Carolyn Koh
Message from Jack Emmert 07/28/08 Star Trek Online Today we learned that Cryptic Studios, the company behind the original City of Heroes and now Champions Online is the studio now behind the development of Star Trek Online. In this feature, we bring you a letter to the community from Jack Emmert as well as a promotional list that is meant to give players an idea of Cryptic's vision for the game. Guest Writer
Timeline Series Part Three 07/30/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn The folks at The Chronicles of Spellborn have released a new edition of their timeline series. This week's covers "The Awakening" (501 AC - 524 AC). Guest Writer
Correspondent - Moving into the Mines 07/30/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Matt McLean files this report on the upcoming expansion for the game, the Mines of Moria and discusses whether or not the new addition will be worth the box price. Matt McLean
Going F2P 07/31/08 ROSE Online MMORPG.com ROSE correspondent Brian Rodgers pens this article about ROSE Online and the recent switch over to a free to play format. Brian Rodgers
Correspondent - The PvP System 07/31/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Chris Carlis files this report on the upcoming PvP system for Age of Conan. Chris Carlisle
About Those Cuts... 08/01/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Tom Giblin pens his debut article on the recent Mythic Entertainment announcement that four classes and four capital cities had been cut from the game. Tom Giblin
Correspondent - From the Eyes of a Noob 08/04/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com Correspondent Daniel Stull files this report gathering information and advice from long-time EverQuest II players and presenting it through the eyes of a new player. Daniel Stull
Correspondent - A Look at Wintergrasp 08/05/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article discussing Wintergrasp, a PvP zone that will be released with the launch of the game's upcoming Wrath of the Lich King expansion. Robert Duckworth
Correspondent - Does Crafting Matter? 08/06/08 Star Wars Galaxies MMORPG.com Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent Jef Reahard writes this article on crafting and the recent crafting changes that have come with Update 5. Jef Reahard
Correspondent Zone Overview - Caebolan 08/07/08 Sword of the New World MMORPG.com Sword of the New World Correspondent Chris Illingworth provides us with this overview of the recently added Caebolan zone in his game. Chris Illingworth
SOE Block Party Look at Free Realms Pt. 1 08/07/08 Free Realms The guys from MMORPG.com attended this year's SOE block party where we walked away with a great look at SOE's upcoming made-for-kids MMO, Free Rrealms. Jon Wood
Correspondent - Levelling in WoW 08/08/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Richard Turner pens this article on levelling in World of Warcraft together with some tips for the task for new players. Richard Turner
Correspondent - Musing on Superheroes 08/11/08 City of Heroes MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Michael Mcnutt writes this article muising on superheroes both on the big screen and our video game monitors as he writes his introductory article. Michael Mcnutt
Jack Emmert Reveals Details 08/11/08 Star Trek Online On Sunday, Cryptic Studios Chief Creative Officer Jack Emmert officially unveiled Star Trek Online to a Trek convention in Vegas. Fortunately for those of us not in attendance, the event was available for viewing online. During the presentation, Emmert revealed some details about the highly anticipated upcoming MMORPG. Jon Wood
Correspondent - How I Came Back to Vanguard 08/12/08 Vanguard: Saga of Heroes MMORPG.com Vangaurd Correspondent Warren Bennett pens this editorial about what drew him back into the world of Vanguard after leaving the game due to an unsatisifying earlier experience. Warren Bennett
Correspondent - Response to Book 14 08/13/08 Lord of the Rings Online In his debut Correspondent article, Dustin Onesti writes this response to the most recent Book update from Lord of the Rings Online and even gives some strategy tips for defeating the boss in Book 14 Chapter 1, The Heraldry of Lindon. Dustin Onesti
Deity Beasts 08/14/08 Myth War 2 The good people at Myth War II have provided us with this overview of the Deity Beasts available in their game. At the same time, they've provided us with some interesating concept art to accompany it. Guest Writer
Correspondent - Bots in Silkroad 08/14/08 Silkroad Online New Silkroad Correspondent Lewis Buckley pens this article about his experiences with and opinions of the bot problem that exists in Silkroad Online. Lewis Buckley
Gen Con Overview 08/15/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox writes this preview article, giving you and overview of the interview and letting you know what to expect when the GenCon video hits the site! This time around, it's EVE Online. Richard Cox
Gen Con Overview - Module 8 08/15/08 Dungeons & Dragons Online MMORPG.com Community Manager Richard Cox writes this preview article, giving you and overview of the interview and letting you know what to expect when the GenCon video hits the site! In our first preview article, Cox talks about the team's interview with Turbine about Module 8 in DDO. Richard Cox
Correspondent - Trying to make a Difference 08/19/08 Aion Kenneth Tarre, our new Aion Correspondent, has written this introductory article about the upcoming NCsoft MMORPG. Kenneth Tarre
Correspondent - Why the Hate 08/20/08 EverQuest II EverQuest II Correspondent and relative newcomer to the game Daniel Stull writes this second article about some of the EQII hate and SOE hate responses garnered by his previous article. Daniel Stull
Correspondent - WoW Battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch 08/21/08 World of Warcraft World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth pens this article giving some details and tricks for the Warsong Gulch Battleground in WoW. Robert Duckworth
Expansion - The Shadow Odyssey 08/21/08 EverQuest II MMORPG writer Carolyn Koh was at the recent SOE Fan Faire where a new expansion was officially announced for the well known game. Today, Carolyn files this report, giving us a few details about The Shadow Odyssey. Carolyn Koh
Correspondent - Introduction 08/22/08 Citadel of Sorcery Citadel of Sorcery Correspondent Mike Balent pens this article that introduces players who may not be familiar with the game to the differences between CoS and other MMOs. Mike Balent
Leipzig - Content, DX 10 and Expansion 08/22/08 Age of Conan In this video interview preview, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood discusses some of the information given at a recent Leipzig presentation on Age of Conan. The article includes information on content,DX 10 and a just-announced upcoming expansion. Jon Wood
Correspondent - The Lore Behind the Armies 08/25/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent Tom Giblin pens this look at the lore behind the armies that will appear in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Tom Giblin
Correspondent - Examining Vanguard PvP 08/26/08 Vanguard: Saga of Heroes MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Jei Anderson pens this article about his experiences with the PvP system (or lack thereof) in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. Jei Anderson
Correspondent - Exploration in AoC 08/27/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Ag of Conan Correspondent Jean Francois Doyon writes this article about his dissapointment with the exploration factor in Funcom's MMO. Jean-François Doyon
Correspondent - A Look at Housing 08/28/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com LotRO Correspondent Matt McLean writes this article overview of the housing system in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. Matt McLean
Correspondent - Quests for the Gil Seeker 08/29/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com Final Fantasy XI Correspondent Herbie Grate writes this guide for players looking to make a quick buck (or gil as the case may be)in FFXI. Herbie Grate
Correspondent - Bringing Back "Guild Life" 09/01/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning Warhammer Online Correspondent Bao Huynh writes this article about the importance of guilds in MMOs and why he believes that WAR will return them to their former glory. Bao Huynh
The First Rule of Star Wars Galaxies PvP 09/02/08 Star Wars Galaxies MMORPG.com Star Wars Galaxies Correspondent Jef Reahard writes this article discussiong the lack of attention that the PvP system in SOE's Star Wars Galaxies has received and why PvP should have been an integral part of the game. Jef Reahard
Basic Crafting Guide 09/03/08 World of Warcraft New MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent James Jackson pens this basic crafting guide for World of Warcraft, giving tips on some of the best ways to go about making your character the best damned tailor or jeweler or anything else thayt they can be! James Jackson
PAX Dungeon Runners Update 09/03/08 Dungeon Runners MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh was at the recent Penny Arcade Expo and dropped by to speak with Alan Dunkin of DUngeon Runners. In thsi report, she tells us about the game and the upcoming Chunk #4 Update. Carolyn Koh
Correspondent - Surviving Nocturnal Sonata 09/04/08 Sword of the New World Chris Illingworth, our Sword of the New World Correspondent, writes this new article reviewing some of the new features and tweaks to old features that come along with the game's Nocturnal Sonata update. Chris Illingworth
Correspondent - Necromancer Guide 09/05/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Michael DeHart writes this guide to the Necromancer class in Funcom's Age of Conan. Michael DeHart
Correspondent - The End of What's to Come 09/06/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Dustin Onesti writes this report on his experiences in and around the Book 14 unlock event. Dustin Onesti
Correspondent - A Look at Gear in WoW 09/07/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Ricky Turner writes this article about the importance of gear in Activision / Blizzard's record shattering MMORPG, World of Warcraft. Richard Turner
Age of Expansion Timeliine (536 AC to 593 AC) 09/08/08 The Chronicles of Spellborn The folks over at The Chronicles of Spellborn have updated their site with another in their timeline installments, letting players know some of the history surrounding the game wrold. today's timeline covers the years 536 AC to 593 AC. Guest Writer
Correspondent - The Three Spheres of Telon 09/08/08 Vanguard: Saga of Heroes MMORPG.com Vanguard Correspondent Warren Bennett writes this quick look overview of the three spheres of character experience in the game; Adventuring, Crafting and Diplomacy. Warren Bennett
Correspondent: Tier One Scenarios Overview 09/09/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Online Correspondent writes this article giving an overview of the three different Tier 1 scenarios available in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online. Tom Giblin
Hands-On Report 09/09/08 Aion MMORPG.com`s Community Manager Richard Cox writes this article on his hands-on experience with NCsoft`s highly anticipated MMORPG, Aion. Richard Cox
Correspondent: Classes Overview 09/10/08 Tabula Rasa MMORPG.com Tabula Rasa Correspondent Matt Favale writes this long overdue overview of the class structure in NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa. matt favale
Correspondent - What's to Come in Patch 3.0 09/11/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Alex Howells writes this story about Patch 3.0, the lead-in update for the newest expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Alex Howells
Switchblade for Age of Conan Interview 09/11/08 Age of Conan Have you ever wondered what the XBox 360 version of Age of Conan might handle like? Well, the folks at Blue Orb have released Switchblade, a free program that allows players to get into Hyboria using naught but a 360 controller. In this presentation, the guys tell us about the functions and availability of the product. Keith Cross
Correspondent - Tradeskills and You, Part One 09/13/08 EverQuest II MMORPG.com EverQuest II Correspondent Daniel Stull has written this introductory article to a continuing series on the tradeskills system in Sony Online Entertainment's EverQuest II. Daniel Stull
Correspondent - Monster Player vs. Player Overivew 09/15/08 Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.com Lord of the Rings Online Correspondent Malcom Calivar has written this overview to the monster player vs. player system, the alternative to standard PvP, in Turbine's Lord of the Rings Online. Malcom Calivar
The Precious Stones of the Forgotten Temple Patch Overview 09/16/08 Cabal Online Last Week, we published a video highlighting a new dungeon being added in Cabal Online's most recent Precious Stones of the Forgotten Temple update. Today, we bring you an overview of what players can expect in the patch coming on September 18th. Guest Writer
Correspondent - A Look at Factional Warfare 09/16/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Andrew Wallace writes this overview of the factional warfare that was brought into the popular sci-fi game with the Empyrean Age expansion. Andrew Wallace
Correspondent Septermber Overview 09/17/08 City of Heroes MMORPG.com City of Heroes Correspondent Michael Mcnutt writes this overview of the most recent happenings in the world of City of Heroes / City of Villains including some tips for Issue 12 and a look ahead at Issue 13. Michael Mcnutt
Breaking News: Godager Resigns 09/17/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com has learned that Age of Conan Producer and Game Director Gaute Godager has resigned his post with Funcom. His replacement, Craig Morrison previously held the same position on Funcom`s Anarchy Online. Jon Wood
The Battleground Arathi Basin 09/18/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Duckworth writes this new guide for WoW's Arathi Basin battleground. Robert Duckworth
Opinions on Customization 09/20/08 Age of Conan MMORPG.com Age of Conan Correspondent Jean-Francois Doyon writes this article giving his own opinion of the customiztion in Funcom's flagship title. Jean-François Doyon
Correspondent - Fiesta Online Overview 09/21/08 Fiesta Online MMORPG.com Fiesta Online Correspondent Thomas Watson writes this article giving us an overivew of advancement in Outspark's F2P MMO. Thomas Watson
Correspondent - September Update 09/22/08 Final Fantasy XI MMORPG.com FFXI Correspondent Tristain Belisle writes this overview of what's new to the game this month in Square Enix's Fainal Fantasy XI. Tristian Belisle
A Guide to Playing the Chosen 09/22/08 Warhammer Online : Age of Reckoning MMORPG.com Warhammer Onine Corresponsent Lou Rossi writes this guide to playing Destruction's Chosen class in Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Lou Rossi
Correspondent - A Pirate's Life for Me 09/23/08 EVE Online MMORPG.com EVE Online Correspondent Richard Morris writes this new article talking about the benefits of pirating in CCP's space-based sandbox game. Rick Morris
Correspondent: Gold Earning Guide 09/23/08 World of Warcraft MMORPG.com World of Warcraft Correspondent Robert Rutherford writes this article giving players advice on making money in Blizzard's colossal hit game. Rob Rutherford