SOE

2 posts · 2006-02-20 11:37:00 to 2006-02-22 06:32:00

#10400082356 02/20/2006 11:37 Re: SOE
In terms of investment, I actually agree with the way SOE is handling things.  The quickest way to kill this game would be to make a major investment and get no return.  Sure, I would like to see content and changes happen sooner rather than later, but I don't think pouring more cash in is the right thing for this game.  WBIE took its shot at making this the biggest MMO ever, and for various reasons, it just didn't pan out.  When something like that happens, it's good to refocus and get down to bare-bones.  That gives the game the best chance of continuing while trying to build a following.

As far as getting the game reviewed again, most game mags/sites won't do that, but they will review an expansion pack, which gives them a chance to talk about all the improvements in the game.  SWG got mediocre reviews like MxO, but the Jump to Lightspeed expansion seemed to fair better, and at the very least got reviewers to look at the game again.  Unfortunately, it appears that isn't going to happen anytime soon for MxO.
#10400082951 02/22/2006 06:32 Re: SOE

adonai wrote:

Hit all the SOE forums and say hey for 5 bucks more you can come enjoy the wonder of MXO, the best forgotten MMOG you never did play, and try to create some sort of ground swell movement, that will bring them flocking in from miles around.

I've thought about putting together a Should I Buy MxO? FAQ for that very purpose, or borrowing from one if it already exists.  I think it will mean more coming from players than whatever SOE puts together.  What we need is a free trial to go with it, as well as a guide to what players can do for their 10 days to get the most out of the game.