I share my initial feedback on the planned F2P model for SWTOR, based on the FAQs and the subscription-vs-free comparison chart provided by BioWare: http://www.swtor.com/free/features http://www.swtor.com/support/helpcenter/6449 This is a huge transition for SWTOR, BioWare, and EA, so hopefully they get…
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Top 5 PVP Design Flaws – TaugVlog Ep. 3
I discuss my top 5 design flaws for PVP combat of MMORPGs. In reverse order, they are…drum roll please… #5: 50% healing debuffs E.g. Mortal Strike for pre-Cataclysm Arms Warrior in WoW. When 50% healing debuffs are part of a…
WTF Happened to SWTOR – TaugVlog Ep. 2
The big news for SWTOR this week was the 2nd round of layoffs at BioWare and the exit of Executive Producer Rich Vogel. I break down what’s happened to SWTOR from a business perspective and the gamer’s perspective since the…
The Business Models for MMORPGs Must Evolve
Let’s review what we’ve seen in recent years. In 2008, we witnessed the failure of 2 hugely-hyped titles: Warhammer Online and Age of Conan. Mythic cut 4 of the 6 capital cities and 4 of the 24 classes just before…
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SWTOR Has Repeated RIFT’s Mistakes in Endgame PVP
It’s been a few weeks since I last posted, as I’ve been busy with corporate work and leveling up my Gunslinger to 50. I just played my 83rd warzone at level 50 on my Gunslinger, and I wanted to share…
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