MMORPG.com Latest News https://www.mmorpg.com/ The latest content from MMORPG.com's industry leading editorial team. en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:54:10 -0000 Petition to Revive Endorsed by Garriott

A fan petition to bring back Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa as a free to play title has been endorsed by the man himself. The note from the petitioners says it all.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/petition-to-revive-endorsed-by-garriott-2000079310 News Tabula Rasa Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/petition-to-revive-endorsed-by-garriott-2000079310 MMORPG.com Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:06:08 -0000
New Film Bio of Richard Garriott Released

A new film biography centered around Richard "Lord British" Garriott has been released. The film is called "Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars" and centers around Garriott's dream to go to space which he ultimately did in 2008.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-film-bio-of-richard-garriott-released-2000076365 News Tabula Rasa Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-film-bio-of-richard-garriott-released-2000076365 MMORPG.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:28:31 -0000
The Quiz: The Garriott Assessment

MMORPG.com's Drew Wood is feeling a bit nostalgic today about the demise of Tabula Rasa, the last major MMO by gaming legend Richard Garriott. To assuage his blue feelings, Drew has created The Quiz with Richard "Lord British" Garriott in mind. See how you do an dleave us a comment below!

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/columns/the-quiz-the-garriott-assessment-2000082667 Columns Tabula Rasa Drew Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/columns/the-quiz-the-garriott-assessment-2000082667 MMORPG.com Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:20:24 -0000
Richard Garriott Awarded $28 Million

The lawsuit between publisher NCSoft and Richard "Lord British" Garriott has finally been settled. Garriott has been awarded $28 million by a Texas jury. The suit came about after Garriott, according to NCSoft, left the company amicably in 2008. Garriott has always contended that he was fired and forced to sell his 40,000 shares of stock quickly resulting in a profit loss.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/richard-garriott-awarded-28-million-2000072348 News Tabula Rasa Suzie Ford https://www.mmorpg.com/news/richard-garriott-awarded-28-million-2000072348 MMORPG.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:04:54 -0000
New Mechs Added in Deployment 16

NCsoft has posted the patch notes for Deployment 16, which adds a number of new mechs, and expanded training ground, updated building appearance and more to Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-mechs-added-in-deployment-16-2000067605 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-mechs-added-in-deployment-16-2000067605 MMORPG.com Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:20:07 -0000
New Content Added

The folks at Tabula Rasa have announced that they have added new content to the game, including Earth, PvP Wargames, Epic Caves of Donn and more. They also remind players that the game is now free to play and open to all, including former subscribers and brand new players.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-content-added-2000067443 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-content-added-2000067443 MMORPG.com Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:09:35 -0000
Friday Night Fights: Night of Champions

AS Tabula Rasa's clock begins to run out, the people behind Friday Night Fights, the game's longest running player operated event, have announced the Night of Champions, a gathering of previous FNF champions.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/friday-night-fights-night-of-champions-2000067440 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/friday-night-fights-night-of-champions-2000067440 MMORPG.com Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:21:34 -0000
TR Now Free to Play

NCsoft has announced that Tabula Rasa has now gone free to play, and they have released a series of new content in the game.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-now-free-to-play-2000067320 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-now-free-to-play-2000067320 MMORPG.com Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:04:39 -0000
Epic Caves of Donn

The folks at Tabula Rasa have announced that they have remade a version of the game's Caves of Donn instance into an Epic level instance intended for higher level characters.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/epic-caves-of-donn-2000067207 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/epic-caves-of-donn-2000067207 MMORPG.com Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:00:46 -0000
TR to Close Doors

MMORPG.com has learned today that NCsoft's Tabula Rasa will end its service on February 28th of next year.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-to-close-doors-2000067096 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-to-close-doors-2000067096 MMORPG.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:24:30 -0000
Feedback Friday: New Enemies

The latest Feedback Friday column on the Tabula Rasa Community site takes a look at some new and improved soldiers that are causing trouble for the AFS.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-new-enemies-2000067046 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-new-enemies-2000067046 MMORPG.com Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:32:28 -0000
Garriott Announces Departure from NCsoft

Now that his feet are once again planted firmly back on Terra Firma, video game legend Richard Garriott used an address to the players of Tabula Rasa to announce that he is leaving NCsoft.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/garriott-announces-departure-from-ncsoft-2000066989 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/garriott-announces-departure-from-ncsoft-2000066989 MMORPG.com Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:18:56 -0000
Tabula Rasa 101

The folks at Tabula Rasa will be holding a Q&A session, called Tabula Rasa 101, which will answer basic and commonly asked questions about TR.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tabula-rasa-101-2000066962 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tabula-rasa-101-2000066962 MMORPG.com Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:28:13 -0000
FPS View, Scopes, and New Camera Modes

The folks at Tabula Rasa have announced the addition of several new view modes in Tabula Rasa, including first person or fps view, scope views, mech cockpit view, and more.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/fps-view-scopes-and-new-camera-modes-2000066922 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/fps-view-scopes-and-new-camera-modes-2000066922 MMORPG.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:03:10 -0000
Richard Garriott to Return to Earth

Richard Garriott, game designer and creator of the Ultima series, who more recently attached his name to NCsoft's Tabula Rasa, will be ending his stay at the International Space Station and will be returning to Earth later today.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/richard-garriott-to-return-to-earth-2000066826 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/richard-garriott-to-return-to-earth-2000066826 MMORPG.com Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:43:05 -0000
Raksha Revamp

This week's Feedback Friday column on the Tabula Rasa Community Site takes a look at Deployment 14 and the revamping of encounters at the Raksha Robotic Facility.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/raksha-revamp-2000066775 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/raksha-revamp-2000066775 MMORPG.com Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:38:43 -0000
Deployment 13 Patch Notes

NCsoft has posted the patch notes for Deployment 13, the latest update for Tabula Rasa which features the game's new crafting system, new gear, UI changes, and more.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-13-patch-notes-2000066749 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-13-patch-notes-2000066749 MMORPG.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:14 -0000
Messages from Space

When Richard Garriott launched into space over the weekend he had a special message for Tabula Rasa players. Unfortunately the message was hard to read, so the folks at TR have posted the message for deciphering at your leisure.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/messages-from-space-2000066733 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/messages-from-space-2000066733 MMORPG.com Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:46:16 -0000
Deployment 14 Peek

Three members of the Tabula Rasa team take a look at three changes that are on their way in Deployment 14 for TR.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-14-peek-2000066720 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-14-peek-2000066720 MMORPG.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:31:27 -0000
PVP Control Points

The folks at NCsoft fill us in on PvP control points that are in the works for Deployment 15 for Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pvp-control-points-2000066664 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pvp-control-points-2000066664 MMORPG.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:41:35 -0000
Server Vs Server War

The folks at Tabula Rasa have announced that they will be holding a server vs server war on Saturday October 11th.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/server-vs-server-war-2000066651 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/server-vs-server-war-2000066651 MMORPG.com Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:44:28 -0000
Watching Garriot Go To Space

If you've ever wanted to watch Richard Garriott's get shot into space (for his trip to the International Space Station, of course), you can watch live video streams of the launch, or if you'll be in the Austin area you can attend the launch party.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/watching-garriot-go-to-space-2000066638 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/watching-garriot-go-to-space-2000066638 MMORPG.com Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:06:12 -0000
Deployment 13 Details

NCsoft has published information of what's to come in Deployment 13 for Tabula Rasa, with details focusing on the command system.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-13-details-2000066604 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-13-details-2000066604 MMORPG.com Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:32:14 -0000
TR Gets New Lead Designer

NCsoft has announced Susan Kath as the new Lead Designer of Tabula Rasa, who takes over the position from outgoing Lead Designer, Tom Potter.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-gets-new-lead-designer-2000066571 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tr-gets-new-lead-designer-2000066571 MMORPG.com Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:14:27 -0000
Hawking Joins Operation Immortality

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has become the latest and most famous earthling to add his DNA to Operation Immortality and have his genetic code sent into space. Prof. Hawking says he is participating in the project to raise awareness of the Archon X PRIZE for Genomics will award first person or team that can sequence 100 human genomes within 10 days or less with $10 million.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/hawking-joins-operation-immortality-2000066563 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/hawking-joins-operation-immortality-2000066563 MMORPG.com Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:02:38 -0000
Weekend Wrapup

The folks at NCsoft's Tabula Rasa have released a new edition of the Weekend Wrapup, a quick feature that highlights recent goings-on.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/weekend-wrapup-2000066546 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/weekend-wrapup-2000066546 MMORPG.com Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:55:13 -0000
Garriott on Colbert Report

Yesterday, I thought that maybe the folks promoting Tabula Rasa through Opperation Immortality were looking for the Colbert Bump when they announced that the TV comedian's DNA would go into space as a part of the marketing gimmick / science-like project

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/garriott-on-colbert-report-2000066538 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/garriott-on-colbert-report-2000066538 MMORPG.com Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:28:09 -0000
Looking for Colbert Bump?

The folks over at NCsoft's Tabula Rasa have announced yet again thsat Stephen Colbert willl be sending his DnA into space as a part of Tabula Rasa's Operation Immortality. Do you think it's possible that they're looking for the Colbert Bump?

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/looking-for-colbert-bump-2000066519 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/looking-for-colbert-bump-2000066519 MMORPG.com Thu, 18 Sep 2008 06:43:29 -0000
Feedback Friday

The folks at Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa have released another Feedback Friday, this time talking about their Progressive Weapons System.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066502 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066502 MMORPG.com Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:59:02 -0000
Correspondent - Classes Overview

MMORPG.com Tabula Rasa Correspondent Matt Favale writes this long overdue overview of the class structure in NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/correspondent-classes-overview-2000066462 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/correspondent-classes-overview-2000066462 MMORPG.com Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:41:11 -0000
Correspondent: Classes Overview

MMORPG.com Tabula Rasa Correspondent Bob Smith writes this long overdue overview of the class structure in NCsoft's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/correspondent-classes-overview-2000116020 General Articles Tabula Rasa Bob Smith https://www.mmorpg.com/general-articles/correspondent-classes-overview-2000116020 MMORPG.com Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:36:00 -0000
Feedback Friday

The latest Feedback Friday feature on the Tabula Rasa community site looks at player suggestions, Deployment 13, and 12 month veteran rewards.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066446 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066446 MMORPG.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:36:22 -0000
Colbert Joins Operation Immortality

Stephen Colbert has joined the ranks of humanity's saviors by donating his DNA for Operation Immortality, which involves sending digitized DNA into space when Richard Garriot visits the International Space Station in October.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/colbert-joins-operation-immortality-2000066441 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/colbert-joins-operation-immortality-2000066441 MMORPG.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:43:59 -0000
Crafting Update

The folks at Tabula Rasa have posted an update on their efforts to bring a new crafting system to Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/crafting-update-2000066381 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/crafting-update-2000066381 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:05:40 -0000
PAX Screens

The folks from NCsoft have provided us with these six new screenshots from Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pax-screens-2000066379 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pax-screens-2000066379 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:53:20 -0000
PAX - A Look at TR

At Penny Arcade Expo, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh spoke with Neal Johnson, Lead QA Tester of Tabula Rasa to talk about the game and how the developers have been working to improve it since launch.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pax-a-look-at-tr-2000066377 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/pax-a-look-at-tr-2000066377 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:19:50 -0000
PAX - A Look at TR

At Penny Arcade Expo, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh spoke with Neal Johnson, Lead QA Tester of Tabula Rasa to talk about the game and how the developers have been working to improve it since launch.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/pax-a-look-at-tr-2000115981 Interviews Tabula Rasa Carolyn Koh https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/pax-a-look-at-tr-2000115981 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:09:00 -0000
PAX Screenshots

The folks from NCsoft have provided us with these six new screenshots from Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/media/pax-screenshots-2000115983 Media Tabula Rasa Guest Writer https://www.mmorpg.com/media/pax-screenshots-2000115983 MMORPG.com Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:50:00 -0000
Feedback Friday

The folks at Tabula Rasa have published their regular Feedback Friday feature where they let players know what the team has been spending their time on.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066322 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066322 MMORPG.com Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:54:01 -0000
Dev Corner: Deployment 11 Update

Starr Long, the Producer of Tabula Rasa® at NCsoft® North America, talks about the newest changes to the game with Deployment 11 and the impact of Operation Immortality™.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-corner-deployment-11-update-2000066270 News Tabula Rasa Richard Cox https://www.mmorpg.com/news/dev-corner-deployment-11-update-2000066270 MMORPG.com Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:11:12 -0000
Author Tracy Hickman's DNA in Space

Tracy Hickman, famed Dragonlance author, will have his DnD shot into space along with Richard Garriott in a program that will see the designer take a digital time capsule of the human racetaken to the international space station when Garriott makes the trek in October.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/author-tracy-hickmans-dna-in-space-2000066248 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/author-tracy-hickmans-dna-in-space-2000066248 MMORPG.com Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:24:45 -0000
Feedback Friday

The Feedback Friday feature returns on the Tabula Rasa Community site, bringing information on rules changes, deployment 12, patch note previews and more.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066201 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/feedback-friday-2000066201 MMORPG.com Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:21:03 -0000
Olympic Events

The folks at Tabula Rasa have announced three Olympic inspired events which will take place on August 9th on the public test server.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/olympic-events-2000066159 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/olympic-events-2000066159 MMORPG.com Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:52:03 -0000
Operation Immortality

NCsoft has announced Operation Immortality, where gamers and fans of space exploration can have the chance to get their DNA digitized and launched into space with Richard Garriott when he visits the International Space Station in October.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/operation-immortality-2000066117 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/operation-immortality-2000066117 MMORPG.com Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:48 -0000
Tabula Rasa Comic Con Video

At Comic Con, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood caught with with Amy Crier, the Community Manager for NCsfot's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tabula-rasa-comic-con-video-2000066113 News Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/news/tabula-rasa-comic-con-video-2000066113 MMORPG.com Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:43:18 -0000
Comic Con Interview with Amy Crier

At Comic COn, MMORPG.com's Jon Wood caught with with Amy Crier, the Community Manager for NCsfot's Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/comic-con-interview-with-amy-crier-2000115887 Interviews Tabula Rasa Jon Wood https://www.mmorpg.com/interviews/comic-con-interview-with-amy-crier-2000115887 MMORPG.com Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:30:32 -0000
Clan Owned Control Points

NCsoft gives players a look at Tabula Rasa's Clan Owned Control Points and how they work in the most recent Feedback Friday Feature on the TR community site.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/clan-owned-control-points-2000066095 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/clan-owned-control-points-2000066095 MMORPG.com Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:42:34 -0000
Deployment 10 Live

NCsoft has announced that Deployment 10, the latest update for Tabula Rasa, is now live.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-10-live-2000066072 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/deployment-10-live-2000066072 MMORPG.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:45:18 -0000
Depoyment 10.6 on Test Server

NCsoft has announced that Deployment 10.6 is now on the Public Test Server, bringing with it a drastic increase to prices for Grey Market Vendor items.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/depoyment-106-on-test-server-2000066055 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/depoyment-106-on-test-server-2000066055 MMORPG.com Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:33:06 -0000
Friday Night Fights Q&A

Friday Night Fights have been a popular event in Tabula Rasa since the game was in beta. NCsoft's Amy "Critters" Crider guides us through the evolution of the event, introduces the new boxing ring, and lets players know how they can join in.

]]>
https://www.mmorpg.com/news/friday-night-fights-qanda-2000066044 News Tabula Rasa Keith Cross https://www.mmorpg.com/news/friday-night-fights-qanda-2000066044 MMORPG.com Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:45:44 -0000