The Daily Grind: Do you want directed content in a sandbox MMO?
XL Games' ArcheAge has been generating a fair amount of buzz lately, in no small part due to the fact that some starving sandbox fans are pinning their hopes on the upcoming Korean import. One thing worth noting, however, is that XL is positioning ArcheAge as a third-generation MMORPG that combines the best of the previous generations as opposed to a throw-back to the days of Asheron's Call or Ultima Online.
To borrow a phrase, ArcheAge will be a "sandpark."
What this means isn't completely clear, but we do know that the title will feature quests, lootable gear, and a class system of sorts (albeit one designed to provide a much larger range of player options than your typical themepark). ArcheAge's "sandboxiness" seems to stem from its deep crafting, housing, and farming/gathering systems, plus its flexible progression options. For today's Daily Grind, we're curious as to your thoughts on such an amalgamation. Are you looking forward to ArcheAge and other potential third-gen games like it? Put another way, do you want directed content in your sandbox?
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!
