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The MMORPG.com Writers’ Favorite MMOs - Part 3

We've got the third installment in fun new series today. We've asked each of the MMORPG.com writers to submit their favorite three MMOs. Check out which ones have inspired Matt Keith and Mitch Gassner in today's edition.
Posted on 10/17/2018 by MMORPG.com Staff

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LOTRO & DDO: A Bright New Future with Standing Stone Games & Daybreak

One of the more unexpected announcements to hit the MMO-space late last year was that Turbine was handing over Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online to Standing Stone Games and to be published by Daybreak Game Company. We caught up with the team to find out more about the transition and the future of both venerated games.
Posted on 01/25/2017 by Garrett Fuller
Five Great Ideas from DDO & LOTRO

With the recent news that Standing Stone Games will be taking over LOTRO and DDO we thought to look into some of the great ideas that came from these two MMOs. Daybreak is now publishing the titles as Turbine has spun them off into their own studio - Standing Stone Games. For the fans this means more content, a solid service team, and a studio now directly dedicated to these two titles. Both MMOs continue to have a solid community and here are some of the reasons why.
Posted on 12/20/2016 by Garrett Fuller
The Test of Time: DDO Part 2

Rob wraps up his adventures diving back into DDO this week and answer the question, does DDO stand the test of time?
Posted on 01/15/2016 by Robert Lashley
The Test of Time: Dungeons & Dragons Online

For a new year Rob starts a new column, The Test of Time. Take a look as Rob dives headlong back into DDO and reflects on what made this title worth remembering.
Posted on 01/07/2016 by Robert Lashley
Five MMOs for Experienced Players

In the same vein, we’re going to piggyback on last week’s List of the Five Best MMOs for New Players and suggest five more MMORPGs that you should at least give a try if you’re looking for a new game. And next week, we’ll take it a step further and recommend five “deep cuts” for the hardcore crowd!
Posted on 10/05/2015 by Som Pourfarzaneh
Four Reasons to Give DDO a Try

There was a time when I would fork over $15 a month for subscriptions to multiple MMOs at a time, and although that’s crazy, I clearly remember Dungeons & Dragons Online being one of the few MMORPGs worth the concurrent investment. Here are four reasons to get back into DDO or give it a try for the first time!
Posted on 05/29/2015 by Som Pourfarzaneh
Reign of Elemental Evil - Capturing an Old-School Dungeon Crawl

The Temple of Elemental Evil is one of the most widely known modules ever created for D&D. Written by Gary Gygax and Frank Mentzer it was originally designed as an adventure for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and took place in the World of Greyhawk. Released in 1985 ToEE set the standard for massive modules.
Posted on 04/16/2015 by Robert Lashley
It's a Kind of Temple of Doom, Right?

This week, the Dungeons and Dragons Online team ran a livestream with a public preview of Update 25, featuring their latest dungeon experience, the Temple of Elemental Evil. They showcased a few of the sections of the temple without giving away too many spoilers and answered questions from their players.
Posted on 03/30/2015 by Jean Prior
Diving into the Heart of Madness

The Heart of Madness, Update 24, is Dungeon and Dragons Online's most recent addition. There will be three Xoriat themed dungeons in Eberron, and one new free Wizards of the Coast dungeon based on the Tyranny of Dragons story line. There are also some great system updates, such as Weapon Auras, Monster Champions and newly upgraded Barbarian enhancement trees.
Posted on 12/04/2014 by Michael Haro

Editorials

Most Anticipated Games: Where Are They Now?

In this week's list, MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at past and present winners of MMORPG.com's Most Anticipated Game awards to see if, in hindsight, those much looked for games lived up to the hype.
Posted on 05/20/2009 by Jon Wood

Previews

It's a Kind of Temple of Doom, Right?

This week, the Dungeons and Dragons Online team ran a livestream with a public preview of Update 25, featuring their latest dungeon experience, the Temple of Elemental Evil. They showcased a few of the sections of the temple without giving away too many spoilers and answered questions from their players.
Posted on 03/30/2015 by Jean Prior
Diving into the Heart of Madness

The Heart of Madness, Update 24, is Dungeon and Dragons Online's most recent addition. There will be three Xoriat themed dungeons in Eberron, and one new free Wizards of the Coast dungeon based on the Tyranny of Dragons story line. There are also some great system updates, such as Weapon Auras, Monster Champions and newly upgraded Barbarian enhancement trees.
Posted on 12/04/2014 by Michael Haro
Not Quite Two Dozen

This past week, Turbine invited us to preview Update 23 for Dungeons and Dragons Online, an MMO that launched in early 2006. During the event, we were shown the return of a high-end villain from raids long past and new mechanics that would greatly enhance gameplay for a number of players.
Posted on 09/15/2014 by Jean Prior
The Legendary Halls Preview

The 40th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons is just around the corner and Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online is celebrating with Update 21: The Legendary Halls. They will be adding two huge new wilderness areas, two very challenging raids, and updates to epic destinies and in game collectible cards that offer prizes. Read on for a full preview from our dev tour with the Turbine team earlier this week.
Posted on 02/13/2014 by Michael Haro
Update 20 Renovates Reincarnation

Dungeons & Dragons' Update 20 went live earlier today. We recently had the chance to check out just what players might encounter. See what we discovered before heading to the comments.
Posted on 11/12/2013 by Guest Writer
Shadowfell Conspiracy Preview

The Dungeons & Dragons Online expansion, Shadowfell Conspiracy, is set to hit live service on Monday, August 19th. We recently were able to participate in a developer tour of the new content and have a great preview for your viewing pleasure. Check it out before heading to the comments.
Posted on 08/16/2013 by Michael Haro
Breaking INTO Prison

Yes, you read that correctly. In Dungeons & Dragon Online's next expansion, Shadowfell Conspiracy, players will have the distinct honor of breaking into Wheloon Prison only to fight their way out again. We got a firsthand look at the Shadowfell Conspiracy and have a report to share. Read on!
Posted on 07/20/2013 by Suzie Ford
Update 18 and the Shadowfell Conspiracy

Turbine recently invited us to check out some of the new content in Update 18: Disciples of Shadow and the upcoming Shadowfell Conspiracy expansion. Learn more below and share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Posted on 05/22/2013 by Michael Bitton
Return to Gianthold Preview

Dungeons and Dragons Online is one of the games that continues to grow and improve with age. We have a hands on preview of the latest update, Return to Gianthold. See what we discovered and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 02/04/2013 by Robert Lashley
The Netherese Legacy Unveiled

We recently had the opportunity for a guided tour of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Online update called The Netherese Legacy. We've got the inside scoop about what players can expect and much much more. Keep reading and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 11/07/2012 by Robert Lashley
Menace of the Underdark Preview

Dungeons & Dragons Online is getting ready to grow again with the Menace of the Underdark expansion. We've got a preview of MotU, the first time players will get a chance to explore one of the legendary locales in the DnD universe. See what we think and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 06/21/2012 by Robert Lashley
PAX East - Menace of the Underdark Preview

We had an opportunity to check out the upcoming Menace of the Underdark expansion to Dungeons & Dragons Online at this year's PAX East and we've got the full report (and video!) for you.
Posted on 04/18/2012 by Michael Bitton
What to Expect from PAX East 2012

We are in high gear as PAX East 2012 kicks off and we want to give you a heads up on what we're looking forward to checking out during the annual convention.
Posted on 04/05/2012 by William Murphy
Menace of the Underdark Preview

This summer, Dungeons & Dragons Online enters the Forgotten Realms with the launch of the Menace of the Underdark expansion. Read on for a full overview of the content and pre-order bundles!
Posted on 02/27/2012 by Michael Bitton
Update 13: Web of Chaos Preview

The good folks at Turbine recently treated us to a tour of the goodies coming with Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 13: Web of Chaos. Follow the link for all the juicy details!
Posted on 02/23/2012 by Michael Bitton
Update 12 Developer Tour

Dungeons & Dragons Online developers recently hauled MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh through the next major content upgrade that will include several new dungeons. Carolyn's got the full report on what she saw so be sure to keep reading. Leave us a few comments when finished!
Posted on 10/31/2011 by Carolyn Koh
PAX - Update 11 Preview

During the recent PAX convention, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh stopped by the Turbine booth to chat with the Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimted Executive Producer Fernando Paiz about new features and content coming with Update 11. Carolyn's got the skinny on just what's coming down the pike and it's a great read! Let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 09/08/2011 by Carolyn Koh
Update 10 Impressions

During a recent in-game tour of Dungeons & Dragons Online, MMORPG.com's Drew Wood had the opportunity to tour some of the new content that Update 10: Reign of Madness. Check out what Drew took in and his impressions of the latest in a string of DDO updates. Have some thoughts to share? Please do!
Posted on 06/22/2011 by Drew Wood
Update 8 Tour

MMORPG.com columnist Jaime Skelton recently had the opportunity to tour Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 8 with Turbine developers. Update 8 is scheduled to launch today, Monday, December 13th with a new adventure pack and new store items. Jaime's got a full report on Update 8 so check it out and leave us a comment or two when you're finished reading!
Posted on 12/13/2010 by Jaime Skelton
Update 6 Tour

MMORPG.com's Jaime Skelton recently had the chance to go out on a tour of the new Dungeons & Dragons Online content introduced with Update 6. Jaime got a good look at the new Red Fens adventure pack and the quest line that allows players to engage in underwater combat. See what Jaime thought of the Red Fens and fighting beneath the waves.
Posted on 08/23/2010 by Jaime Skelton
Update 3 Preview

MMORPG.com's own Jaime Skelton recently participated in a preview of Update 3 for Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online. Today, she files her report.
Posted on 01/26/2010 by Jaime Skelton
The Dreaming Dark Preview

The team at Turbine has a new adventure pack, The Dreaming Dark. Our own Jaime Skelton had the opportunity recently to take a tour of the new content.
Posted on 12/16/2009 by Jaime Skelton
Update One Preview

MMORPG.com's Jamie Skelton presents this first look at the first update for Dungeons and Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited, which launches today.
Posted on 10/28/2009 by Jaime Skelton
Unlimited Examined

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood takes a look at Turbine's DDO: Unlimited, the Free 2 Play rebirth of the company's Dungeons and Dragons MMO.
Posted on 07/08/2009 by Jon Wood
Module 6 Preview

News Manager Keith Cross recently had the opportunity to take an early look at Module 6: The Thirteenth Eclipse for Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach. Today, he files this report on the new module as well as a quick look at the game since launch.
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Keith Cross
Demon Sands Preview

The next module is about to hit this Turbine MMOG and Carolyn Koh spent the time to learn what's under the hood.
Posted on 10/25/2006 by Carolyn Koh
PAX Look Forward

James Jones runs Carolyn Koh through the game.
Posted on 08/27/2006 by Carolyn Koh
MMORPG.com Preview

Jon Wood has been playing Tubrine's Dungeons and Dragons Online. Here is his preview.
Posted on 02/01/2006 by Jon Wood
Game Preview

MMORPG.com took part in an event hosted by Turbine in San Francisco last week. Jon Wood filed this preview of the game based on his play time.
Posted on 11/14/2005 by Jon Wood
E3 2005 Preview

Turbine gave us an up-close look at their next product to hit store shelves. Were they able to adapt the fabled tabletop game in a way that will excite both fans and non-fans alike?
Posted on 05/25/2005 by Dana Massey

Interviews

LOTRO & DDO: A Bright New Future with Standing Stone Games & Daybreak

One of the more unexpected announcements to hit the MMO-space late last year was that Turbine was handing over Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons & Dragons Online to Standing Stone Games and to be published by Daybreak Game Company. We caught up with the team to find out more about the transition and the future of both venerated games.
Posted on 01/25/2017 by Garrett Fuller
Reign of Elemental Evil - Capturing an Old-School Dungeon Crawl

The Temple of Elemental Evil is one of the most widely known modules ever created for D&D. Written by Gary Gygax and Frank Mentzer it was originally designed as an adventure for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and took place in the World of Greyhawk. Released in 1985 ToEE set the standard for massive modules.
Posted on 04/16/2015 by Robert Lashley
Wayback Wednesday with DDO Devs

During last week's Wayback Wednesday, our own Grakulen spent some quality time with Dungeons & Dragons Online's Senior Producer Erik Boyer and a few additional members of the DDO team. See what they chatted about and discovered in game in this week's Wayback Wednesday with DDO Devs.
Posted on 05/09/2012 by Robert Lashley
Entering the Forgotten Realms

2012 will bring some big, sweeping changes to Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online. One of the most exciting is the journey into the Underdark, a Forgotten Realms setting that should give players a lot to look forward to and that's just the beginning. Check out what else Turbine has up their collective sleeve for DDO in our exclusive report.
Posted on 01/19/2012 by Garrett Fuller
PAX Update

At the recent PAX Prime convention, MMORPG.com writer Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to talk with Adam Mersky, Director of Communication at Turbine about Update 7 scheduled to arrive in October. Update 7 will bring Half-Elves and Half-Orcs online as playable races as well as the Devil Assault 12-man raid. Update 7 will be released on the public test server very soon. Check out Carolyn's update and then let us know what you're thinking on our forums.
Posted on 09/24/2010 by Carolyn Koh
The present and future of crafting in MMOs

MMORPG.com writer Michael Lafferty is talking crafting in his latest article. This time, Jen Gordy, a lead designer of systems for Turbine, and Fran Stewart, a writer for En Masse Entertainment come along for the ride and the trio offer up their thoughts about crafting as it was and as it will be in the future.
Posted on 08/16/2010 by Guest Writer
Turbine in 2010

MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller spoke recently with Turbine's Adam Mersky about the future of the well known MMO studio moving forward into the year 2010.
Posted on 12/21/2009 by Garrett Fuller
Catacombs Q&A

Garrett Fuller talks to DDO's Fernando Paiz about the Catacombs adventure pack.
Posted on 12/15/2009 by Garrett Fuller
Update One Interview

MMORPG.com's Jon Wood recently asked a few questions of DDO's Design Director Ian Currie about the recently launched Update One and the changes that it brought to the game.
Posted on 10/30/2009 by Jon Wood
Craig Alexander AGDC Interview

At the Austin Game Developers' Conference, Garrett Fuller spoke with Turbine's Craig Alexander about both Dungeons and Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online
Posted on 09/25/2009 by Garrett Fuller
Unlimited Q&A

With the launch of Dungeons and Dragons Unlimited, the F2P version of Turbine's D&D Online, looming on the horizon, Garrett Fuller had a chance to ask a few questions of the game's Executive Producer Fernando Paiz.
Posted on 09/01/2009 by Garrett Fuller
Eberron Unlimited Interview

MMORPG.com Managing Editor Jon Wood had a chance to speak with Fernando and Kate Piaz about the recent decision to turn Dungeons and Dragons Online into a F2P MMO.
Posted on 06/26/2009 by Jon Wood
Module 8 - New Player Experience

DDO's Kate Paiz talks about the new experience that the DDO team has created for their early game as well as some higher level content.
Posted on 08/19/2008 by Keith Cross
Module 8 - Character Creation and Advancement

MMORPG.com news Manager Keith Cross submits this interview with DDO's Kate Paiz where the senior producer talks about the changes to character advancement in their upcoming module.
Posted on 08/19/2008 by Keith Cross
Module 7 and More: A Chat with Kate Paiz

News Manager Keith Cross recently had the opportunity to speak to Kate Paiz, Senior Producer for Dungeons&Dragons Online. It was our regular monthly chat with the folks at Tubrine and coming into the interview I was concerned that there wouldn't really be anything to talk about, with the GDC and Codemaster's connect events being so recent in our memories. But in the fast paced world of game development there's always something new to talk about, such as Module 7 and the Monk, the recent Shavarath invasion, and a few hints at Module 8.
Posted on 04/16/2008 by Keith Cross
GDC Interview with Kate Paiz

While at GDC, Larua Genender had the opportunity to sit down with Kate Paiz, the Senior Producer on Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach.
Posted on 02/25/2008 by Laura Genender
Interview with James Jones and Kate Piaz

Today sees the launch of Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach's Module 4: Reaver's Bane. Yesterday, Managing Editor Jon Wood had the chance to sit down for a talk with James Jones, the Executive Producer of DDO and Kate Paiz, the game’s Producer.
Posted on 04/12/2007 by Jon Wood
Solo Content

Turbine answers our questions on their recent solo content changes.
Posted on 06/14/2006 by
Q&A #9

Victor Wachter answers five more questions from Jon Wood as the series continues.
Posted on 02/16/2006 by Jon Wood
Q&A #8

Jon gets more answers from DDO's team as we kick the series back off again!
Posted on 02/02/2006 by Jon Wood
Conversation with Ken Troop

The Lead Designer of Dungeons and Dragons Online spoke to Jon Wood in San Francisco about his game.
Posted on 11/16/2005 by Jon Wood
Q&A #7

Our series returns as we ask more questions of Turbine about their upcoming game.
Posted on 10/28/2005 by Jon Wood
Q&A #6

Victor Watcher of Dungeons and Dragons Online answers five more of our questions in this bi-weekly series.
Posted on 09/30/2005 by Jon Wood
Q&A #5

We pick the series back up with a fifth set of questions and answers from Turbine on their eagerly anticipated online-adaptation of the biggest fish in the role-playing pond.
Posted on 09/09/2005 by Jon Wood
Q&A #4

Victor Wachter, DDO Online Community Manager, answers five more questions in the fourth installment of this bi-weekly series.
Posted on 08/26/2005 by Jon Wood
Q&A #3

We continue our bi-weekly Q&A series with Turbine Entertainment as the team answers five more questions from us about their recently alpha-entered MMORPG.
Posted on 08/12/2005 by Mike Jobbagy
Q&A #2

David Eckelberry, Senior Game Systems Designer for Dungeons & Dragons Online, answers five questions from Staff Writer David Souza.
Posted on 07/29/2005 by David Souza
Q&A #1

Ken Troop, the Lead Designer for Dungeons & Dragons Online, kicks off a brand new Q&A series today.
Posted on 07/15/2005 by Mike Jobbagy
Interview With Ken Troop - Lead Designer

Our own Reed Hubbard got the chance to sit down with Ken Troop at Turbine Games and ask him a whole bunch of great questions about D&D Online.
Posted on 10/26/2004 by Reed Hubbard

Hardware Reviews

Tritton Headsets

Tritton headsets are specifically aimed at gamers and MMORPG.com correspondent Carolyn Koh has written a review about two of the most popular styles offered: the Tritton AX 120 and the Tritton AX 720. See what a gamer thinks of these headsets in Carolyn's comprehensive review.
Posted on 07/15/2010 by Carolyn Koh

Media

Update 4 Screenshots

The team working on Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online has provided us with these three new screenshots from their just-released Update 4.
Posted on 04/07/2010 by MMORPG.com Staff
Update 3 Screenshots

To go along with today's Update 3 preview, MMORPG.com would like to present these exclusive screenshots from the new content, featuring the game's signature beholders and more.
Posted on 01/26/2010 by Jaime Skelton
Exclusive Unlimited Screenshots

Turbine has sent over three new, exclusive, Unlimited screenshots in anticipation of the upcoming launch.
Posted on 09/01/2009 by MMORPG.com Staff
Favored Soul, Reaver's Reach Screenshots

Turbine has just released a new batch of screenshots for the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited), which will launch on September 9th. The new screenshots depict the new Favored Soul class, as well as the new Reaver’s Reach adventure pack.
Posted on 08/26/2009 by Michael Bitton
Thirteen New Shots

To celebrate the announcement of the NDA drop and launch date, we've got 13 new screenshots of Dungeons & Dragons: Eberron Unlimited.
Posted on 07/08/2009 by Michael Bitton
DDO Store Screenshots

We've got 12 fresh new screenshots of the DDO Store, which will be making its debut in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited. The screenshots will take you through the buy process from browse to receipt.
Posted on 06/18/2009 by Michael Bitton
Module 9 Screenshots

Today we bring you seven new screenshots from the upcoming Module 9 update for Dungeons and Dragons Online, which takes players to Shavarath, the Plane of Battle.
Posted on 04/19/2009 by Guest Writer
New Module 7 Screens

Turbine has released eight new screenshots from the recently released Module 7: The way of the Monk for Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Posted on 06/05/2008 by Guest Writer
New Module 7 Screenshots

The folks from Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online have sent us six new screenshots from the upcoming Module 7. These shots give a particular focus to the newly re-designed "Three Barrell Cove" area of the game.
Posted on 05/28/2008 by Guest Writer
Module 6 Screenshots

Turbine has been kind enough to provide us with these seven screenshots from the recently released Module 6 update to Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach.
Posted on 01/31/2008 by Guest Writer
Module 6 Screens

Turbine has been kind enough to provide us with these seven screenshots from the upcoming Module 6 update to Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach.
Posted on 01/29/2008 by Guest Writer
Demon Sands: Dev Diary Video

We have an exclusive video diary from the module that launched yesterday for Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Posted on 10/26/2006 by Dana Massey
One Exclusive Screenshot

To go with our seventh Q&A we have an exclusive image from D&D Online.
Posted on 10/28/2005 by Dana Massey

General Articles

MMORPG.com PAX East Panel - Part 4

At the recent PAX East 2011, MMORPG.com played host to a developer panel featuring some of the industry’s best and brightest including Curt Schilling of 38 Studios, Craig Alexander of Turbine, Jeremy Gaffney of Carbine, Scott Hartsman of Trion, Brian Knox of En Masse, James Ohlen of BioWare, and Colin Johanson of ArenaNet. Find out what the discussion revealed in Lead Writer Bill Murphy's last report on this exciting event. Leave us a comment or two when you're finished.
Posted on 03/28/2011 by William Murphy
MMORPG.com PAX East Panel Report #1

At the recent PAX East 2011, MMORPG.com played host to a developer panel featuring some of the industry’s best and brightest including Curt Schilling of 38 Studios, Craig Alexander of Turbine, Jeremy Gaffney of Carbine, Scott Hartsman of Trion, Brian Knox of En Masse, James Ohlen of BioWare, and Colin Johanson of ArenaNet. Find out what the discussion revealed in Lead Writer Bill Murphy's report. Leave us a comment or two when you're finished.
Posted on 03/22/2011 by William Murphy
Fifth Birthday Event Tour

With the arrival of the fifth anniversary of Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited, devs wanted to give members of the press a chance to check out the birthday events the team has implemented. MMORPG.com's Jaime Skelton took the tour with Turbine's Ian Currie and Fernando Paiz to check out the special two week event to celebrate an epic anniversary. Read on!
Posted on 02/23/2011 by Jaime Skelton
The Quiz: P2P to F2P

With the announcement earlier this week that Champions Online is headed to free to play, MMORPG.com's Drew Wood has put together a quiz to test your knowledge of some of the more recently 'converted' F2Ps on the market. See how you do and then give us a report on the forums!
Posted on 10/29/2010 by Drew Wood
Game Designers Address Misconceptions About PvP

In his latest article for MMORPG.com, writer Michael Lafferty spends time with Funcom's Craig Morrison, Turbine's Jared “Kelsan” Pruett, Perfect World's Jon Belliss, and Realtime Worlds' EJ Moreland in a round table discussion about the misconceptions and 'fear' surrounding PvP. It's a fascinating look at the age-old (relatively speaking) argument for and against PvP and one that you won't want to miss.
Posted on 08/02/2010 by Guest Writer
Sometimes You Just Have to Grind It Out

MMORPG.com columnist Michael Lafferty tackles one of MMO players' biggest complaints: THE GRIND. Michael has discovered that, as his title says, sometimes you just have to grind it. With this in mind, Michael talks to several game developers about the issue. Find out what they have to say about THE GRIND, leveling, starting areas and trying not to make games feel like work.
Posted on 07/14/2010 by Guest Writer
Of Airships and Guilds

Recently, Turbine deployed Update 5 to all Dungeons & Dragons Online servers. Update 5 features some impressive changes including airships. MMORPG.com's Jaime Skelton had the opportunity to tour Update 5 and she has a lot to say about the new changes to DDO in Update 5. Read on!
Posted on 07/06/2010 by Jaime Skelton
DDO - Past, Present, Future

MMORPG.com's Michael Bitton recently got the scoop from Design Director Ian Currie with a little bit of information on the game's past, present and future.
Posted on 04/12/2010 by Michael Bitton
A Look at Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy

News Manager Keith Cross recently had a chance to play through a guided tour of Module 8: Prisoners of Prophecy, the next content update for Dungeons and Dragons Online. During the tour he had the opportunity to take a look at some of the game's newest dungeons and try out the new hireling system.
Posted on 10/30/2008 by Keith Cross
Gen Con Overview - Module 8

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.
Posted on 08/15/2008 by Richard Cox
A Look at Module 7 Part Two - Beyond the Monk

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.
Posted on 06/03/2008 by Jon Wood
The Monk and More

At Connect '08, MMORPG.com's Donna Desborough had the chance to hear about a few new tidbits that will be making their way into Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online, including the Monk class which will make its debut in Module 7.
Posted on 03/24/2008 by Donna Desborough

Progress Reports

A Look at Module 7 Part One - The Monk

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 addition of the Monk class to the game.
Posted on 05/29/2008 by Jon Wood

Announcements

Codemasters Signs DDO

To go with Codemasters' announcement, we carry two exclusive images of Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Posted on 11/05/2005 by Dana Massey

Awards

2010 Awards: Biggest News Story

The month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we feature our final award, 2010's Biggest News Story.
Posted on 01/16/2011 by Drew Wood
2010 Awards: Game of the Year

The month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we feature the 2010 Game of the Year.
Posted on 01/14/2011 by Jon Wood
2010 Awards: Best F2P MMO

The month of December has come and gone, taking 2010 with it. Some say good riddance, some look back fondly, but no matter how you slice it, that puppy’s behind us and we’re all moving forward to 2011. For the team here at MMORPG.com, we’ve just got one tiny loose thread to tie up before we officially start the new year: We have to announce the winners of the 2010 MMORPG.com Reader’s Choice Awards! Today we reveal the award for best F2P MMO.
Posted on 01/13/2011 by Jon Wood
2010 Awards: Best F2P Game

In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's nominees for the Best F2P game of the year. Check out the choices, cast your vote and let us know why you chose as you did!
Posted on 12/11/2010 by Drew Wood
2010 Awards: Favorite MMO Company

In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's nominees for Favorite MMO Company. These are the good folk who bring us the games we love. We love those who make great games and know how to treat their customers. Check out the list, pick your favorite and let us know why you picked that particular company in comments below.
Posted on 12/08/2010 by Drew Wood
2010 Awards: Biggest News Story

In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's biggest new stories and select the one that you believe created the most stir in 2010.
Posted on 12/07/2010 by Drew Wood
Best F2P MMO of 2009

The editorial staff here at MMORPG.com has made their decisions, and today we continue to unveil the winners of the 2009 MMORPG.com awards by naming our Best F2P MMO of 2009.
Posted on 01/06/2010 by Jon Wood

Columns

Five Great Ideas from DDO & LOTRO

With the recent news that Standing Stone Games will be taking over LOTRO and DDO we thought to look into some of the great ideas that came from these two MMOs. Daybreak is now publishing the titles as Turbine has spun them off into their own studio - Standing Stone Games. For the fans this means more content, a solid service team, and a studio now directly dedicated to these two titles. Both MMOs continue to have a solid community and here are some of the reasons why.
Posted on 12/20/2016 by Garrett Fuller
The Test of Time: DDO Part 2

Rob wraps up his adventures diving back into DDO this week and answer the question, does DDO stand the test of time?
Posted on 01/15/2016 by Robert Lashley
The Test of Time: Dungeons & Dragons Online

For a new year Rob starts a new column, The Test of Time. Take a look as Rob dives headlong back into DDO and reflects on what made this title worth remembering.
Posted on 01/07/2016 by Robert Lashley
Five MMOs for Experienced Players

In the same vein, we’re going to piggyback on last week’s List of the Five Best MMOs for New Players and suggest five more MMORPGs that you should at least give a try if you’re looking for a new game. And next week, we’ll take it a step further and recommend five “deep cuts” for the hardcore crowd!
Posted on 10/05/2015 by Som Pourfarzaneh
Four Reasons to Give DDO a Try

There was a time when I would fork over $15 a month for subscriptions to multiple MMOs at a time, and although that’s crazy, I clearly remember Dungeons & Dragons Online being one of the few MMORPGs worth the concurrent investment. Here are four reasons to get back into DDO or give it a try for the first time!
Posted on 05/29/2015 by Som Pourfarzaneh
Roleplaying and D&D

In our latest Tingle's Touchy Subject, we take on the notion of the RPG part of MMORPG and how far roleplaying has fallen from the games we know today. See what we've got to say before heading to the comments to hash it out!
Posted on 04/12/2013 by Adam Tingle
Cash 4 Gear

Cash 4 Gear is a new phenomenon creeping into the MMO-space, most notably in Dungeons & Dragons Online. In today's Devil's Advocate, we take a look at the system and offer thoughts as to what it all means. Check it out and then take the discussion to the comments.
Posted on 03/29/2013 by Victor Barreiro Jr.
Wayback Wednesday: A Salute to Gary Gygax

It's hard to believe that it's been five years since the passing of one of the original minds behind the modern role playing game, Gary Gygax. Wayback Wednesday celebrated Gary's life with a great session of Dungeons & Dragons Online. Check out this nostalgic look back before leaving your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 03/13/2013 by Robert Lashley
Post-PAX East Thoughts

Now that we are almost two weeks past PAX East, it's time to wrap up our coverage with some thoughts about the things we both saw and heard during the annual convention. Keep reading and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 04/17/2012 by William Murphy
Let There Be ORCS

Orcs seem to infest every RPG, or at least every fantasy RPG, that we play. In today's List, we take a look at the worst of the worst in Orc-land. Read on and see what you think!
Posted on 04/16/2012 by Garrett Fuller
A Sub-Genre?

In the MMO-universe, there is an ever-growing library of games that neither fit the traditional MMORPG genre, nor do they fit into the "normal" subscription-based game. In today's column, MMORPG.com Lead Writer Bill Murphy takes a look at today's MMOGs and ponders the expanding number of sub-genres. Let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 04/21/2011 by William Murphy
The Quiz: DDOU Edition

In The Quiz this week, MMORPG.com Quizmaster Drew Wood celebrates Dungeons and Dragons Online and its fifth birthday while wearing elf ears. Calling DDOU "the Comeback Kid of Gaming", Drew challenges would-be orcs and half-elves to test their mettle against his challenging questions. Game on!
Posted on 02/23/2011 by Drew Wood
More F2P for the West?

With the conversion of three of popular western titles (DDO, Everquest 2 and Lord of the Rings Online), Richard Aihoshi wonders in this week's Free Zone column whether or not more 'western' development companies will start to develop free to play games from the outset. See what Richard thinks and then add your thoughts on the forums!
Posted on 09/13/2010 by Richard Aihoshi
Questions About F2P Conversions

In this week's installment of Free Zone, MMORPG.com columnist Richard Aihoshi considers the conversion of several subscription titles to free-to-play games. What does it mean when a 'premium' game goes F2P? Richard examines this question and others. Keep reading!
Posted on 08/30/2010 by Richard Aihoshi
F2P Survivor Guy Part 3

In this week's F2P Survivor Guy, MMORPG.com correspondent Adam Tingle continues his random wanderings through the free-to-play games in the games list. This week, Adam tackles two of the most well-known free-to-play games on the market today: Turbine's Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited and Sony Online Entertainment's Free Realms. See how these two powerhouse games rated in Adam's article, "F2P Survivor Guy Part 3".
Posted on 08/30/2010 by Adam Tingle
Why You Should Embrace the F2P Movement

Today's The List column is a provocative look at the free to play movement in games these days. MMORPG.com writer Bill Murphy has four reasons why you need to embrace the F2P movement. See if you agree or disagree.
Posted on 07/29/2010 by William Murphy
Bill's Top Five F2P MMOs

MMORPG.com's Bill Murphy goes out on a limb this week and writes a list of his three favorite F2P MMORPGs currently on the market.
Posted on 03/30/2010 by William Murphy
DDO and F2P: Lessons Learned

MMORPG.com Free Zone columnist Richard Aihoshi takes a look at this year's F2P MMO of the year, Dungeons and Dragons Online and delves more deeply into the lessons learned in the game's transition from P2P to F2P.
Posted on 01/18/2010 by Richard Aihoshi
Ten MMOs and Their Place In History

MMORPG.com's Jon Wood returns this week with another list, this time taking a look at ten games that have, for better or worse, solidified a place in MMORPG history.
Posted on 11/18/2009 by Jon Wood

Guides

Ten Tips For Survival

MMORPG.com Dungeons and Dragons Online Correspondent Ben Walker writes these ten tips for survival in Turbine's Dungeons and Dragons Online.
Posted on 06/11/2009 by Ben Walker