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Previously On MVTV: The week of February 25th

Posted: 04 Mar 2012 07:00 AM PST

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So you missed out on some of Massively's wonderful livestreams, huh? You had to go out and hang out with actual human beings and missed some of the most exciting live game playing you could have imagined? Shame. Shame on you. Don't worry, though; I've taken the time to collect some of the very best moments from the previous week's shows and combine them into one easy, one-stop-shop for your viewing pleasure.

Really, it's no trouble. Do be a dear and bookmark our MassivelyTV Guide for future reference!

So what do we have this week? Some pretty awesome stuff, actually. Richie jumps back into some Guild Wars, Mike takes an explosive swing at EVE Online once again and then hops into RIFT, Psykopig slowly finds himself falling in love with Wizard101 despite his attempts at resistance, Karen and the team from Allods Online embark on a tour of high-level content and Astral ships, I get invited to a real wedding inside Luvinia Online, and Tboo does her usual best by shooting people in the face in APB: Reloaded.

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    The Daily Grind: What game have you fallen back in love with most often?

    Posted: 04 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PST

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    Here I go, here I go, here I go again.  Girls, what's my weakness?  JOBS!
    Some games you just can't quit. You might unsubscribe and head off for a time, but you always wind up back in-game before too long. And some games just give you new things to enjoy each time you log back in. Even if you're bored with one part of the game, you start playing a bit differently and suddenly it's like the first time. Put simply, you fall in love with the game all over again.

    Most of the games we play for long periods wind up in the catbird's seat more than once. But there are games that you fall back in love with, and then there are games that you keep falling back in love with all over again even if you'd prefer not to do so. So what game have you fallen back in love with most often? Is it a game that you think of as generally one of your favorite or one that you have sharply divided feelings about to start with?

    Every morning, the Massively bloggers probe the minds of their readers with deep, thought-provoking questions about that most serious of topics: massively online gaming. We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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      The Tattered Notebook: In like a lion, out like a dragon

      Posted: 03 Mar 2012 05:00 PM PST

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      With the recent drama surrounding the ProSiebenSat.1 deal last week, EverQuest II's March arrived with all of the fury as those storms that have been pounding much of the United States in recent days. But there's been a steady stream of news that signals a much smoother month is on the way.

      For the second week in a row, it's what's going on outside of the game rather than in-game that's topping the headlines, and The Tattered Notebook is ready for the roundup! From poll results to pathing to hints about Game Update 63, we'll look at the highlights below the cut.

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        The Mog Log: Apparently I enjoy receiving hate mail

        Posted: 03 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PST

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        I like Final Fantasy XI, and not just because it was the game that introduced me to how awesome MMOs could be, although that's certainly a part of it. I like the game because it has a lot of things that are genuinely likable, several elements that are well-designed, and some really excellent parts that stand out even now. So keep in mind that everything I'm about to say is said on behalf of a Final Fantasy XI fan.

        Specifically, the rant that's about to ensue about how the idea of remaking it is a terrible idea.

        This suggestion crops up pretty regularly, largely among people still disappointed that Final Fantasy XIV was what it was at launch. There's some thought that somehow cloning FFXI with the models from Final Fantasy XIV would lead to a glorious revival. And I can understand the thought process, but there are two very good reasons why that shouldn't happen -- not won't, which is already obvious, but shouldn't.

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          The Road to Mordor: Fording the Great River

          Posted: 03 Mar 2012 01:00 PM PST

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          At 1388 miles, the Anduin is the longest river known in Middle-earth, hence the name The Great River. If I put that into real-world perspective, it would vie for the 52nd longest river on Earth, somewhere between the Colorado River and China's Pearl River. Impressive, if not a record-breaker.

          The Great River flows from the Misty Mountains down out to the Great Sea (lots of "greats" in Middle-earth, which is great), and it's on this waterway that the Fellowship of the Ring traveled from the solace of Lothlorien to the tragedy at Parth Galen. The river represents transition in many ways: from safety to peril, from unity to dissolution, from north to south, from The Fellowship of the Ring to The Two Towers.

          For Lord of the Rings Online players, the Anduin will mark another transition: the bridge between Rise of Isengard and Riders of Rohan. Seeing as how we got a major taste of this brand-new zone this week, I thought we should take a gander at what The Great River will add to our journey toward Mordor.

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            Lord of the Rings Online lets you add a game wallet by lightening your real wallet

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 12:00 PM PST

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            Well, it's no sparklepony.
            If you're a Lord of the Rings Online veteran, you've probably accumulated a large number of different barter items for various upgrades. Skirmish tokens, regional tokens, festival tokens... all vital to getting various gumballs, all clogging up inventory space that could go toward other items. The development team has heard your cries for a solution, and thus, the improved barter wallet has come into existence. Unfortunately, this upgrade comes at a price -- just about $10, specifically.

            Needless to say, some players and subscribers will be rather galled by the fact that this feature is being sold. On the other hand, player testimonials indicate that the upgrade works wonderfully, and it's a single account-wide purchase for all of your past, present, and future characters. Whether or not you prefer to grab the account-wide upgrade or wish to abstain on matters of principle is a personal decision, but there's no denying that the freed inventory spaces are certainly appealing.

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            En Masse details TERA's roleplay server ruleset

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 11:00 AM PST

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            TERA - Aman Sorcerer (who's probably not roleplaying)
            En Masse Entertainment has spilled the beans about TERA's roleplay server ruleset (yes, people still RP in MMORPGs!). A new server FAQ has all the details, and the short version is that there will initially be one "official" ruleset server.

            Celestial Hills is where you'll want to roll if you're partial to player-generated stories, but be aware that En Masse is taking a laissez-faire stance to its RP ruleset. The company says it will implement naming conventions to discourage leetspeak and real-world references, but it also says that the subjective nature of such a policy makes it difficult to enforce.

            En Masse also says it won't monitor out-of-character chat, but it will boot those who "continually harass others." Finally, the FAQ addresses player requests for RP tools like the ability to walk and create custom emotes. "We are working on a list of game features to enhance your roleplay experience," En Masse explains. "[As with] all game feedback, we are evaluating and prioritizing getting it in the game."

            [Thanks to Dengar for the tip!]

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            SWTOR putting a mailbox on the Millennium Falcon (and other Q&A tidbits)

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 09:00 AM PST

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            With the upcoming Guild Summit for Star Wars: The Old Republic, BioWare had less time than usual to answer the weekly barrage of questions sent in by players, but an honest attempt was made to address some of them.

            The biggest news to come out of this new Q&A is that BioWare will be improving ship functionality through the Legacy system. We know that this system will allow players to unlock beneficial and cosmetic features inside the game, and Principle Leads System Designer Damion Schubert confirms that two of those unlocks will be the addition of mailboxes and Galactic Trade Network access to player ships. Schubert also said that BioWare is on the verge of revealing all about Legacies: "Watch for more information about Legacy unlocks coming in Game Update 1.2 -- we should be dropping that Real Soon Now."

            Other topics covered in the Q&A include endgame crafting gear, grey alignment rewards, why BioWare is sticking to a global maintenance window, the ability to turn off the smart camera in 1.2, and the mystery of the Accuracy stat.

            [Thanks to Drakkonus for the tip!]

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            Diablo 3: The Game Hopper Streams Diablo III Barbarian Play @ 2pm EST

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 11:01 AM PST

            The Game Hopper Streams Diablo III Barbarian Play @ 2pm EST

            Feel like hanging out on a boring Saturday afternoon? Come watch Bill Murphy play around with the Barbarian in the Diablo III beta. We'll hack and slash our way to fun together.

            Spirit Tales: The Game Hopper Streams "Spirit Tales" @ 1030AM EST!

            Posted: 01 Mar 2012 08:18 PM PST

            The Game Hopper Streams "Spirit Tales" @ 1030AM EST!

            This weekend, we'll give you a sneak peak at the new F2P action-MMO Spirit Tales from Koramgame. A bright, cute, lighthearted game is there ever was one. Come see if it's worth downloading as we stream for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning.

            Divina: Exclusive Weekly Comic Issue 2

            Posted: 02 Mar 2012 10:40 AM PST

            Exclusive Weekly Comic Issue 2

            Divina is an upcoming free-to-play (F2P), whimsical 3D MMORPG set in a vibrant and colorful fantasy world filled with Gods, Demons, and a mixture of mythologies. Discover the exciting tale of Divina in this weekly comic series, exclusively at MMORPG.com! Enjoy Part 2 of the ongoing saga taking place in the Divina universe!

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            Popular Gundam Animation Series Video Now Available at Ogplanet.com

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            Popular Gundam Animation Series Video Now Available at Ogplanet.com


            OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games and publisher of SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online in North America, is now providing the Gundam animation series for fans and players.

            Elsword Brings Epic New Dungeon and Faster Download Time to Online Beat-'em-up

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            Elsword Brings Epic New Dungeon and Faster Download Time to Online Beat-'em-up


            At five times smaller than the full client, first-timers can now get in to the action faster via the new streaming system, while Elsword client continues to download in the background.

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            Diablo 3: Diablo 3 - Skeleton King Boss Fight

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 01:04 PM PST

            Bill and Suzie tackle the Skeleton King as a Barbarian and Demon Hunter in Diablo 3's beta. -- Recorded live on Twitch.tv for MMORPG.com - http://j-tv.me/xLoE66

            Spirit Tales: The Game Hopper: Spirit Tales' Shape Shifting Ability

            Posted: 03 Mar 2012 09:46 AM PST

            Bill plays Spirit Tales and unlocks the ability to shift into a devastatingly cute spirit form. -- Recorded live on Twitch.tv for MMORPG.com - http://j-tv.me/znOYcS

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