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On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's next patch, Bitcraft Online's EA launch, the sale of EVE Online's CCP, more server news for LOTRO and DDO, Palia's upcoming roadmap, Dune Awakening's PvE endgame course correction, and Chrono Odyssey's beta. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia News: World of Warcraft previews Update 11.2: Ghosts of K'aresh News: Bitcraft Online launches into early access News: CCP and EVE Online are up for sale News: LOTRO and DDO update on server closures (and openings) News: Palia's future roadmap News: Dune Awakening attempts to course-correct News: Chrono Odyssey's beta Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Time Rifts" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk all about character progression in MMOs! Trust us, there are far more types of progression than you might first assume -- and we're going to try to cover as many of them as we can in an hour. Plus. Plus about fifteen. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro What is character progression? Why is progression important? The broad categories of progression Horizontal vs vertical progression Story as progression Offline progression Rebirth progression Progression you can lock Crafting XP progression PvP progression Collaborative progression Reward tracks and mastery system Gearscore Money/collections Dungeon progression Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Irontoe 2006" from EverQuest II Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's head start rollout, the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, Summer Game Fest 2025 news, New World's hardcore server, Chrono Odyssey's scope, and how MMOs might better handle raids and storytelling. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia News: Nintendo Switch 2 launches and Summer Game Fest 2025 News: Do the Dune Awakening head start News: New World gets totally hardcore with its new server News: Getting a handle on Chrono Odyssey Mailbag: Raids and storytelling Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Chapaa Chase" from Palia Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's launch prep, Elder Scrolls Online's totally-not-an-expansion, Guild Wars 2's last expansion zone, Pandaria Classic's timing, New World's new director, City of Heroes Homecoming's latest patch, and low-effort MMO revivals. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia News: Dune Awakening gears up for launch News: Elder Scrolls Online welcomes Seasons of the Worm Cult News: Guild Wars 2 puts out its final Janthir Wilds zone News: WoW Classic dates Pandaria Classic News: New World gets a new director News: City of Heroes Homecoming tests its next content update Mailbag: Are low-effort MMO revivals worth it? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Life-Fire" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Chrono Odyssey's upcoming beta, Blue Protocol's second chance, Fractured Online's departure, a new Defiance race, a rogue-lite RPG launch, and whether AI should be involved with MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, Palia News: Chrono Odyssey ramps up to a June beta News: We're going to get Blue Protocol after all, sort of News: Fractured Online goes offline until 2026 News: Defiance adds back in the Castithian race News: Lynked: Banner of the Spark and Wildgate releases Mailbag: Should MMOs use AI in any way? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Eyes in the Garden" from Istaria Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Chris, and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access, Dune Awakening's open beta weekend, Neverwinter's new patch, the end of Cryptic MMO forums, Pax Dei's layoffs, SWTOR's update preview, and the emulators we won't discuss about on the site. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, Palia, Lost Skies, Tower Unites Early thoughts on Equinox Homecoming's early access News: Dune Awakening runs a big open beta test News: Neverwinter delivers Red Harvest module and Ex-Cryptic MMO forums shut down News: Pax Dei lays off a good chunk of staff News: SWTOR talks up Update 7.7 -- but no story yet Mailbag: Why don't we talk about all MMO emulators? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "How to Build Your Ranch" from Star Stable Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's upcoming expansion, the return of Camelot Unchained, WoW's next patch, Embers Adrift landing on Steam, and a Daily Grind Blitz! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: ESO, WoW Classic, LOTRO, The Sims 4 News: EVE Online talks about this month's Legion expansion News: Camelot Unchained resurfaces News: World of Warcraft gets ready for Patch 11.1.7 News: Embers Adrift hits Steam Daily Grind Blitz! Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Fanfest 2013" from EVE Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's early access surprise, Dune Awakening's NDA-free beta, LOTRO's anniversary, World of Warcraft's wonky patch, New World's spring plans, and putting developers on pedestals. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, ESO News: Equinox Homecoming's early access kicks off May 8 News: Dune Awakening gears up for a big beta next month News: LOTRO's Update 44 arrives with the anniversary News: World of Warcraft's Update 11.1.5 is kind of a disaster News: New World blips back to life with update plans Mailbag: How should we honor developers? Outro Other info: Download Episode 516 Podcast theme: "The Angle of Mitheithel" from Lord of the Rings Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's delay, Palia's big zone announcement, what's going on with Classic MapleStory, the messy Defiance relaunch, LOTRO compensation, and the future evolution of MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, WoW Classic, Guild Wars News: Defiance gets a relaunch -- but it's rough one so far News: Dune Awakening pushes its launch back to June News: Palia announces Elderwood zone expansion News: Classic MapleStory is coming later this year Mailbag: What does the future of MMO evolution hold in store? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Aqua Road East Sea" from MapleStory Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Elder Scrolls Online's new seasonal format, Guild Wars' 20th anniversary, LOTRO's recent activity, Defiance's relaunch, and how to build your perfect MMO sequel. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Diablo III News: Elder Scrolls Online trades chapters for seasons News: Guild Wars stirs for its 20th anniversary News: LOTRO adds a new server, tests Update 44, plans tropic island News: Defiance is relaunching this Friday Mailbag: How can studios make a great MMO sequel? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A White Stallion Rampant" from Elder Scrolls Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin mostly talk about PvP in MMORPGs -- the good, the bad, and the utterly weird. Also, there's a bit of chatter about LOTRO's housing with the 64-bit servers. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro LOTRO opens up its housing on the 64-bit servers Our own history with PvP What do we mean by the term PvP? Non-traditional PvP systems Interesting PvP systems Challenges with PvP What is the best MMO PvP of all time? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Townlife" from Ultima X Odyssey Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Equinox Homecoming's cozy horse mystery, a new RuneScape title, Stars Reach's Kickstarter tally, FFXIV's newest patch, Black Desert Console's platform retirements, and how studios should tempt frugal players to pay for MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW News: Craig Morrison reveals his horse MMO as Equinox Homecoming News: What is RuneScape Dragonwilds? News: Stars Reach does well on Kickstarter News: FFXIV's Seekers of Eternity update arrives News: Black Desert Console retires older platforms News: How can studios convince abused gamers to pay for MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A Tonberry's Tears" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's prices, Guild Wars 2's expansion delay, Marvel Heroes' rogue server project, the death of extraction shooters, and a pair of interesting new MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW News: Dune Awakening's box price and paid headstart News: Guild Wars 2's next expansion is slightly delayed News: Marvel Heroes' rogue server project looks promising News: Extraction shooters are dying off, as Seekers of Skyveil packs it in News: A first look at new MMOs with Crosswind and Spirit Crossing Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Nightclub District 1" from Marvel Heroes Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Defiance's resurrection, World of Warcraft's housing, Pokémon Go's new owners, Pantheon's lawless PvP, and our deep cut MMO favorites. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW,  News: Defiance comes back from the dead News: Pokémon Go got itself sold off News: More World of Warcraft housing details (and BlizzCon 2026) News: Pantheon goes lawless with its PvP Mailbag: Are there any "deep cut" MMOs we'd recommend? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Battle of San Francisco" from Defiance Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's transfer mess, Throne and Liberty's big patch, Guild Wars 2's Repentance update, long downtime for APB and Fallen Earth, Fractured's new owners, and why raids gate story beats. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Diablo III, Farm Together 2 News: LOTRO's server migration is a huge mess News: APB and Fallen Earth experience a month of downtime News: Throne and Liberty gets a chunky expansion News: Guild Wars 2's Repentance patch arrives News: ESO's spring DLC arrives News: Fractured's new ownership Mailbag: Why do raids gate story beats? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Renewal" from Fallen Earth Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Stars Reach's impressive Kickstarter, LOTRO's pre-transfer update, another setback for ArcheAge Chronicles, a couple monster hunter games balancing out, and how to deal with ESO's difficulty (or lack thereof). It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, SWG News: Stars Reach's Kickstarter hits it big News: LOTRO's Update 43 falls a bit flat News: ArcheAge Chronicles loses Jake Song News: Dauntless sails off into the west while Monster Hunter Wilds debuts Mailbag: The trouble with ESO's difficulty Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Academy" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Dune Awakening's early access date, WoW's Undermine(d) drop, LOTRO and DDO 64-bit server plans, Lost Ark's latest class, Blade and Soul NEO's release, the end of Legends of Aria Classic, Project Gorgon vampires, non-combat PvP, and comfort activities. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro News: World of Warcraft 11.1 arrives this week News: Dune Awakening is coming on May 20 News: LOTRO and DDO talk about 64-bit server migration News: Lost Ark gets the Wildsoul class News: Blade and Soul NEO arrives News: Legends of Aria Classic sunsets News: Project Gorgon adds a new area and vampirism Mailbag: What are some examples of non-combat PvP? Mailbag: What are some comfort activities in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Arcade Ahri" from League of Legends Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft housing plans, Stars Reach's manifesto, Pantheon's latest controversy, new patches for Star Trek Online and Black Desert, and financial report highlights. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Stars Reach, SWG News: World of Warcraft starts talking about its housing system News: Stars Reach has long-term plans News: Pantheon's weird dev controversy News: Star Trek Online releases Unveiled News: Black Desert just got flying mounts News: Q4 2024 financial report highlights Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Discovery Exploration" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, MJ joins Bree and Justin for a live show that celebrates the site's 10th anniversary! Spend an hour with the trio as they walk down memory lane and recall the history, ups, and downs of running the world wide web's finest MMORPG news website. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro MOP's 10th anniversary is here! The origins of Massively OP  The Kickstarter success Different formats and experiments Covering the MMORPG industry as it changes Celebrating our community Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Deep Water" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin, MJ, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin remember the life of Project Gorgon's Sandra Powers, comb over EVE Online's 2025 roadmap, test drive WoW's customizable cars, goggle at No Man's Sky's latest update, and big feature holes in our MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, The Sims 4, Project Gorgon News: Asheron's Call and Project Gorgon developer Sandra Powers passes away News: EVE Online's 2025 roadmap News: World of Warcraft's customizable cars News: No Man's Sky trundles out another amazing update Mailbag: What class and race would you remove from an MMO and replace them with? Mailbag: What big thing is missing in each MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Running the Gauntlet" from Project Gorgon Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about The Quinfall's early access start, Unchained Entertainment's big layoffs, New World's latest SNAFU, Throne and Liberty's server merges, and what kind of MMO characters they are in real life. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, Fallout 76, WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 News: The Quinfall launches into early access News: Camelot Unchained's studio laid off 40% of staff News: New World breaks the internet (well, itself) News: Throne and Liberty is planning widespread server merges Mailbag: What kind of MMO characters would we be? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Bold Wanderers" from New World Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's special theme episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about some of their favorite non-combat content in MMORPG, including exploring, roleplaying, thieving, trucking, and so much more. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, Fallout 76, Stars Reach, Aloft Crafting, gathering, fishing, and farming Boats Housing Exploration and mapping Races and mount travel Jumping puzzles Thievery and spying Non-combat quests Research and builds Dance, music, taverns, minigames, poetry slams, and fashion Shopping, player vendors, and space trucking Politics and government Modding Collecting, archaeology, and treasure hunting Player-created content and missions Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dancing with Ricky Pagan" from The Secret World Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's new server plan, Stars Reach's Kickstarter, PlanetSide 2's latest peril, ESO's next content drop, roadmaps for the EverQuest games, and the joys of modding. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW Classic, GW2, SWG, Aloft, and a lot of small games News: LOTRO lays out new server plan News: Stars Reach readies a Kickstarter for final stretch News: PlanetSide 2 could be in trouble (again) News: Previews for Elder Scrolls Online, EverQuest, and EverQuest II Mailbag: Modding and MMOs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "A Night of Spirited Dance and Spirits" from LOTRO Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

It's not only the first podcast of the year, it's Massively OP Podcast's 500th episode and a writer roundtable! Join us for this truly historic occasion (OK, OK, let's ratchet back the pompousness there) as we look back at the podcast's history, last year's gaming experiences, titles to anticipate this year, the MOP awards show, a State of the Site report, and more with Bree, Justin, Eliot, and Chris! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Celebrating the 500th episode! What were our favorite MMOs in 2024? What are we looking forward to playing in 2025? Awards discussion State of the Site Mailbag: MOP Discord and Game Archaeologist podcast Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "The Vigil Goes to War" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, Eliot, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Listen to the show right now: Show notes: Intro Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls Mailbag: Five quick Q&As Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played? Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005 Mailbag: Making crafting better Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back Mailbag: Inventory overflow Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Pointe Less Isle" from AdventureQuest 3D Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

It's that time! As the Massively OP Podcast team wraps up 2024, Bree and Justin blow up the mailbag and sort out the falling debris of opinions, questions, topics, and more from our amazing listeners. Thanks for hanging out with us, and see you all in 2025! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Mailbag: Early access' many pitfalls Mailbag: Five quick Q&As Mailbag: What was the most mediocre MMO we've played? Mailbag: Taking an MMO class back in 2005 Mailbag: Making crafting better Mailbag: How to get back into LOTRO after a long break Mailbag: MMOs we've screenshotted the most Mailbag: Fresh start servers calling us back Mailbag: Inventory overflow Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Pointe Less Isle" from AdventureQuest 3D Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Path of Exile 2's early access launch, Elder Scrolls Online's anniversary cancelation, EverQuest's latest expansion, the full heat death of ArcheAge, bad MMO monetization, and community temper tantrums. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, LOTRO, GW2 News: Path of Exile 2 launches into early access News: Elder Scrolls Online cancels its NA anniversary event News: EverQuest releases The Outer Brood News: XLGAMES completely kills ArcheAge in Korea Mailbag: Has bad MMO monetization been normalized? Mailbag: Why do some players throw tantrums over every bit of news? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Retrospective" by JJD & Alex Skrindo, provided by NoCopyrightSounds Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Corepunk's early access launch, Ubisoft's cozy MMO, Throne and Liberty's spear weapon, MMOs that we can't get into, and whether or not it's smart to buy a lifetime subscription. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, SWTOR, LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Corepunk launches quietly News: Ubisoft is making a cozy MMO? News: Throne and Liberty tosses a spear to players Mailbag: MMOs we keep bouncing off of Mailbag: Lifetime subs Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Goldenfield Town" from Corepunk Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EverQuest 3, FFXIV mobile, New World's roadmap, Path of Exile 2's early access plans, and Stars Reach's housing system. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, GW2 News: Is EverQuest 3 actually happening? (plus EverQuest II expansion) News: And now there's a FFXIV mobile game? News: New World drops its 2025 roadmap News: Path of Exile 2's early access launch is shaping up nicely! News: Stars Reach talks homesteading system Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Beyond the River" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Warcraft Direct (and player housing!), the relaunch of WoW Classic, Guild Wars 2 and SWTOR's next patches, and a financial news roundup. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, LOTRO, GW2 News: Warcraft Direct and WoW's player housing(!) News: WoW Classic Classic launches this week News: Guild Wars 2's Godspawn patch arrives News: SWTOR schedules Update 7.6 for December... without story MMO financial call roundup Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Kul Tiran Tavern (Hero Theme)" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's new expansion, Brighter Shores' release, Star Reach's new trailer, FFXIV's Patch 7.1, and controller support for MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, GW2, LOTRO News: Lord of the Rings Online releases Legacy of Morgoth News: Brighter Shores launches News: ArcheAge Chronicles and Chrono Odyssey get delayed News: Checking out Stars Reach's new trailer News: Final Fantasy XIV delivers Patch 7.1 Mailbag: Are we open to using controllers in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Goblins are Invading" from Brighter Shores Your show hosts: Justin, Chris, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Path of Exile 2's early access delay, patches for multiple MMOs, New World's continued redefining of the English language, Embers Adrift's money woes, and the search for a slow dungeon crawler. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW, GW2 News: Path of Exile 2 delays early access a bit News: Patches for Elder Scrolls Online, Albion Online, and Elite Dangerous News: New World now says grouping is soloing! News: Embers Adrift ain't gettin' paid, people Mailbag: Looking for a slower dungeon crawl experience Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Diamond and Root" from Elder Scrolls Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about MMO Halloween, World of Warcraft's bronto bonanza, DCUO's latest console release, a secret Guild Wars card game, and how player counts influence involvement. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: DDO, Wayfinder, GW2 News: MMO Halloween is in full swing! News: DCUO launches an Xbox Series X|S client News: WoW's 20th anniversary arrives with bronto bucks News: Is ArenaNet making a Guild Wars CCG? Mailbag: Does player count influence your involvement in an MMO? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Amara's Wish" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about New World's Aeternum relaunch, Ultima Online New Legacy, Pax Dei's updates, Tarisland's latest patch, DDO's fresh start server, Wayfinder's full launch, and solo play in MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: New World launches on console News: Wayfinder launches out of early access News: What's going on with Pax Dei? Quick News: Tarisland trots out The Blight Dragon Elegy update Quick News: DDO's fresh-start 64-bit server comes out this week Quick News: Ultima Online finally gets New Legacy out the door Mailbag: Why do we like solo play in MMOs? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Firelight" from New World Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Carlo joins Bree and Justin to talk about Throne and Liberty gameplay. The trio also discusses the dismantling of Cryptic Studios, Brighter Shores' release date, and the rollout of New World Aeternum. [Please note that due to some audio issues we could not correct, part of the podcast has an echo. Pretend that you're listening to this in a stadium of other MOP fans, and it'll be OK.] It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Carlo's adventures in Throne and Liberty News: Cryptic Studios circles the drain News: Brighter Shores confirms release date News: New World Aeternum rolls out this week Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Delta Rising Exploration" from Star Trek Online Your show hosts: Justin, Carlo, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about expansion pre-orders for LOTRO, EverQuest, and EverQuest II, second chances for Ultima Online and New World, Throne and Liberty's launch week, and how far we're willing to go for MMO rewards. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Ultima Online and New World Aeternum come out next week News: Throne and Liberty is doing fine, just fine News: LOTRO opens pre-orders for Legacy of Morgoth News: EverQuest and EverQuest II get ready for their fall expansions Mailbag: What are we willing to do to get long-term MMO rewards? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Natimbi" from EverQuest Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.  

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's launch week, Blizzard's tell-all book, ArcheAge 2's rebranding, New World's interview, and the importance of keeping historical records of MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Throne and Liberty sees a solid launch News: Tell-all book reveals Activision-Blizzard meddling News: ArcheAge 2 rebrands as ArcheAge Chronicles News: New World ramps up to the Aeternum release Mailbag: What MMOs need a full historical record? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "O, Thou Beautiful Star!" from Throne and Liberty Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's imminent release, World of Warcraft's bank fiasco, SWTOR's Mac client, Guild Wars 2's PvP mode, Pantheon's release hype, and New World's Aeternum addition. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Throne and Liberty prepares for a global launch News: World of Warcraft loses a ton of guild bank items News: Is SWTOR coming to Macs? News: Guild Wars 2 has a new PvP mode News: New World is adding a season for its Aeternum launch News: Pantheon tries to act all serious and stuff about its launch Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Life Fire" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Black Desert's 2024 expansion, New World's console test, EVE Online's blockchain spinoff, a launch date for Wayfinder, and if MMO raiding could be a spectator sport. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Black Desert brings out Land of the Morning Light: Seoul News: New World begins testing console edition News: EVE Frontier embraces blockchain Quick News: Nightingale releases Realms Rebuilt update, Wayfinder officially launches next month Mailbag: Could MMO raids be spectator sports? Mailbag: What are some good ambient soundtracks? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Everyday Zone" from EVE Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin crack open the mailbag to talk about MMO accessibility, mega servers, dealbreakers, mob behavior, offline modes, and more! It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 Mailbag: Do you feel confined by the limits of an MMO? Mailbag: Where are all of the MMO mega servers? Mailbag: What are some dealbreakers when it comes to studios and business models? Mailbag: How can aging gamers handle twitchy content? Mailbag: Should all mobs always aggro, even lowbies? Mailbag: Are there MMO features/elements that would work well offline? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Getting Ahead" from RuneScape Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Blue Protocol's demise, The War Within's global release, RuneScape's rate hike, Wizard101's console plans, MMO cosmetics, Ultima Online as a survival game, and what to do with abandoned MMO systems. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, GW2 News: Blue Protocol isn't happening, folks News: The War Within globally launches News: RuneScape hikes its sub rates yet again News: Wizard101 is coming to consoles soon Mailbag: MMO gear that doesn't change your looks Mailbag: Should Ultima Online be turned into a survival game? Mailbag: How much should MMOs streamline old or abandoned systems? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Boulder Springs" from World of Warcraft Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree, Colin, and Justin talk about the launches of Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds, World of Warcraft: The War Within, and DDO: Myth Drannor along with ESO's Update 43. The trio also discusses Dune Awakening's launch window and Path of Exile 2's early access. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro News: Guild Wars 2 releases Janthir Wilds News: World of Warcraft launches its 10th expansion, The War Within News: DDO pushes out Myth Drannor News: Elder Scrolls Online debuts Update 43's home tours News: Dune Awakening and Path of Exile 2 release dates Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Janthir Wilds Main Theme" from Guild Wars 2 Your show hosts: Justin, Colin, and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's miniature episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree does a quick run-down of Throne & Liberty's and New World Aeternum's launch proximity, Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds, Richard Garriott's Ultima Online ambitions, Nightingale's Realms Rebuilt, the SWG Legends SOEclipse, and the arrival of Gamescom. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour 18 minutes of news, tales, and opinions! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Throne & Liberty's delay New World's Aeternum beta Guild Wars 2's Janthir Wilds arrives Richard Garriott might buy Ultima Online? Ultima Online New Legacy update Nightingale's Realms Rebuilt SWG Legends' SOEclipse Gamescom is almost here Outro Other info: Download Episode 481 Theme: "Crossing the Hills" from Final Fantasy IX Your show host: Bree (hoping Justin will be recovered next week!) Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about the true endgame of MMOs -- fashion! It's a full hour devoted to transmog, wardrobes, cosmetics, outfit tips, and which MMOs do it best. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Why is MMO fashion so compelling? Which MMOs have superior cosmetic outfit systems? Which MMOs have the best armor art styles? Our tips for putting together a great outfit Fashion crimes we see all the time and/or dislike Fashion systems that are terrible Fashion monetization good/bad Cool little fashion mechanics Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Select Screen" from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about LOTRO's legendary servers, WoW's pre-expansion event, Bungie's layoffs, Ashes of Creation's alpha state, and Guild Wars 2's housing. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, SWG News: LOTRO drops Update 41 and new legendary servers News: World of Warcraft starts pre-expansion event News: Bungie lays off 220 workers, refocuses on Destiny News: What's going on with Ashes of Creation? News: Guild Wars 2 explains how homesteads work Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Green Hill Zone" from Sonic the Hedgehog Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about World of Warcraft's mess of a pre-patch and Ultima Online's mess of a legacy server, along with mail about holiday events, AI bots, release timing, and lost complexity. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch mess News: Ultima Online's New Legacy beta mess Mailbag: Are MMO holiday events immersion breaking? Mailbag: Should MMOs use AI bots to simulate other players? Mailbag: How soon should an MMO reveal itself to the world? Mailbag: Complexity and lost MMO design elements Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Area 2" from Blaster Master Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.  

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Throne and Liberty's hot beta, Ultima Online's steps toward New Legacy, New World's repossession of names, a new cozy MMO, TennoCon coverage, and the usefulness of MMO mobile apps. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Throne and Liberty News: Throne and Liberty starts open beta testing News: Ultima Online readies New Legacy for testing News: New World is going to take your neglected character names away News: Spellfarers looks like a cool cozy MMO News: TennoCon 2024 coverage Mailbag: Should MMOs have mobile apps again? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Select Menu" from StarFox 2 Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about early access dates for Corepunk and Pantheon, the end (sort of) for Zenith, World of Warcraft's pre-patch, Once Human's launch, and how MMOs can both innovate and provide core content. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, City of Heroes News: Early access comes to Corepunk in November, Pantheon in December News: Zenith heads into maintenance mode News: World of Warcraft's pre-patch and event coming later this month News: NetEase's Once Human is the new hotness Mailbag: Should MMOs evolve or keep producing more of the same? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Terminus" from Pantheon Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Raph Koster's Stars Reach reveal, Dawntrail's launch, Palia's surprising new home, Guild Wars 2's housing system tour, and the true shocking story behind Ralph Lobster. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro News: Raph Koster reveals Stars Reach News: FFXIV launches its latest expansion, Dawntrail News: Daybreak picks up Palia and Singularity Six News: Nexon launches The First Descendant News: Guild Wars 2 previews its housing system Mailbag: How did the "Ralph Lobster" running joke begin? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Dawntrail Battle Theme" from FFXIV Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Tarisland's launch, Pax Dei's early access, Throne and Liberty's release date, LOTRO's new legendary servers, Raph Koster's MMO hints, and cross-promotions in MMOs. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro News: Tarisland launches globally News: Pax Dei is in early access News: Throne and Liberty eyes a September 17th launch News: LOTRO announces new legendary servers News: Raph Koster gives a lot of hints about his MMO News: New stuff coming to Black Desert Mailbag: Will MMOs descend into cross-promotions? Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Ancash Tribe" from Tarisland Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about EVE Online's expansion launch, some significant EverQuest news, follow-up on the New World debacle, and what -- if anything -- defines an MMORPG? It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: LOTRO, WoW, Fallout 76, Project Gorgon News: EVE: Equinox launches News: EverQuests reveal expansions, classic EQ2 server Quick news: New World Aeternum Q&A, Wayfinder relaunches Mailbag: How do we balance MMO coverage? Mailbag: What do you guys think about Once Human? Mailbag: What defines an "MMO?" Outro Other info: Download Episode 473 Podcast theme: "Miner Stories" from EVE Online Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.