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Multiplayer in gaming, especially online worlds in MMOs and other persistent world games, can sometimes feel like the pinnacle of gaming for many. Experiencing worlds and stories with others is often why we play MMOs and such, so Bradford is wondering: is there a specific multiplayer moment that you look back on frequently with fondness? A moment that defined your play group and that game for you?

There are multiple ways to approach playing an MMO, though often the ones that come to mind immediately are the holy trinity: tank, DPS and heals. However, there's more to it than that - are you a hardcore PvPer, Raider, PvE player, crafter? Is there a playstyle you've tried to get into but just can't, despite badly wanting to participate?

Bradford can be both incredibly stingy, though like many of us he probably subs to too many services. So when it comes to free-to-play titles that offer subs, there has to be a reason.

Is there a zone in an MMO that makes you sick to your stomach at the prospect of running through it again? Bradford ruminates on his, The Lone Lands in The Lord of the Rings Online.

Recently Bradford has been thinking about MMOs and some of the unique mechanics that each game tries to bring to the table. While not every mechanic would directly translate, it got him wondering: if you could choose any mechanic from any game to inject into your favorite MMO, which would it be and why?

In the vast majority of MMOs - and RPGs for that matter - level is the one constant that tells you you're getting stronger. The arbitrary number tied to the quality of gear you can wear, weapons you an weild or skills you can use is typically a catch-all for showing progress. But is that how each of us personally tracks it on our own?

As Bradford looked around the MMO landscape this month, multiple alpha and betas dot the weeks. Zenith, Swords of Legends Online, Elyon, Bless Unleashed PC, Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis - There is a lot on the horizon. However, Bradford wonders: is anyone really excited for the new games expected this year?

Bradford recently watched Upload on Amazon, as well as perused Reddit and was thinking: If he died, what MMORPG world would he love to wake up reincarnated in, and why?

Community is one of the major selling points of any MMORPG. Whether or not a community has a good reputation amongst players is something many look towards when deciding whether the game is worth their time. A helpful community, espeically when dealing with new players can be key to building a positive reputation within the gaming world. So how often do you help a new player when you see them asking for help?

Let's face it: Life is hard. Sometimes we need that place we all can just relax and unwind from real life. Some of us find that piece of zen in books, art, or music. However, gaming has often been touted by many as a way to simply unplug from the stress of real life an unwind for a bit.

Why do you play MMORPGs? Is it the communities of the games themselves, or is there something about the mechanics? Do you just love the worlds or the contstant online nature of these games? Bradford explores a bit about why I plays MMOs in the long run, other than it just being for a job.

With the recent news of Amazon delaying New World (again), Bradford takes a look at game delays in general and how, when all is said and done, they aren't the worst thing in the world.

Bradford laments not learning from his own mistakes when playing EVE Online in this edition of our fireside MMO chats.

For us in the United States (and really anyone who wants an excuse to eat tons of food), today is Thanksgiving Day. Though, it goes without saying that this year is going to be very different than many of us are used to. So how are you celebrating, and if you're gaming, what are you diving into today?

It's launch day for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, and like many people I'm looking forward to seeing the expansion go live this evening. However, I normally haven't been getting too excited lately at expansion launches in MMOs. Do you still get excited at expansion launches, and what was the last one?