The Lameness of Warcraft

Slate is running an article lamenting the fact that, despite World of Warcraft's popularity, it is a deeply flawed game. Author Chris Dahlen makes the statement that Blizzard's MMOG should take its cues from single-player RPGs by offering further customization, morality based choices, and dynamic events. From the article: "Blizzard has written new storylines before. Last winter, it challenged players to team up and fuel a worldwide war effort. As a payoff, it unlocked new territory. This was a good example of letting the users drive a story, but Warcraft needs more of them. New wars should break out, cities should rise and fall, and all hell should break loose at least once a month--and the players should be the ones to make it happen. After all, in a world that never changes, you can never make your mark." I want to be snarky and point out that this guy obviously has no idea how these games are designed, but I think he pretty much nails what every MMOG player really wants out of a game. Now, if only it were feasible within the bounds of money, time, and talent.

Comments

Snarky, obvious!

[Dogun]

I want to be snarky and point out this editor obvious has no grasp of grammar.

Nice troll.

[Anonymous Coward]

Funny how the most controversial articles aren't even submitted by anybody.. Zonk is seeking them out. You'll notice that Zonk only seeks out articles with a minority opinion, resulting in lots of hostile comments. Weird how that works, huh?

I'm waiting for the day that Zonk starts posting GNAA "press releases". Hmm.. GNAA: please put out a press release indicating that the PS3 is somehow inferior to the Wii and/or Xbox360! Trolls trolling the troll!