SOE’s John Smedley Commented on Project Copernicus
This is a very annoying and tragic thing to read, I must say. It would appear that, at some point prior to its cancellation and the attendant shuttering of 38 Studios, Sony Online Entertainment...
Tagged: MMORPG
Shroud of the Avatar and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Cross-Promotion
Starting today, there’s a new cross-promotion going on between Shroud of the Avatar and Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, which is an MMORPG from Visionary Realms currently trying to raise money via Kickstarter.
Shroud of the Avatar: Multiplayer Details From the Hangout of the Avatar
The most recent Hangout of the Avatar on Google+ focused on multiplayer-related topics, and gave us a bit more understanding as to how multiplayer in Shroud of the Avatar will work.
Sanctimonia: Improved Graphics, Among Other Things
Kevin Fishburne has been overhauling the architectural system in his Ultima-inspired, PvE MMORPG, Sanctimonia. Both the GUI and the “building blocks” used in crafting structures have seen significant overhaul.
A Year in Ultima Fan Projects: 2013 in Review
In which we look at the various Ultima fan projects that have been active, even if only briefly, in 2013, and note the progress that these have made.
Elderlands Enters Open Alpha
Elderlands, the 2D tile-based MMORPG by Jason Ely (of Ultima 8 fame) has entered an open alpha test. Try it today!
The 38 Studios Auction Was Held This Week. Amalur Didn’t Sell, However.
An auction was held earlier this week to sell off the IP assets of 38 Studios and Big Huge Games. Evidently, Rise of Nations and the “Big Huge Games” name were sold for a...
Ultima Online: Account Renewal Woes
Ultima Online account auto-renewals may experience some issues. Contact Mythic if you notice that your UO account does not renew.
Shroud of the Avatar: Player-Made Weapons Will Retain Their History, Become Artifacts. Also, Conversation System Details! (Updated!)
In an interview with Warcry, Richard Garriott revealed how player-made items in Shroud of the Avatar will remember their history and, over time, become artifacts. He also discussed the game’s conversation system, and even said that the “World of Warcraft” model of MMORPGs has been overdone. Because of course he did. (And now the third part of the interview has been posted.)
Sanctimonia: Testing Torches, Latest Monthly Report
Kevin Fishburne adds torches to his Ultima-inspired, PvE MMORPG…and then realizes what else he can add using the same methods.
Sanctimonia: Blender Objects, Burning Things, and More
Kevin FIshburne has been hard at work on Sanctimonia, his Ultima-inspired, PvE-centric MMORPG.
