The best of Massively's Field Journal and MMO Mechanics columns
During their tenure at Massively, Tina Lauro and Matthew Gollschewski were responsible for two generalist columns on the site: MMO Mechanics and Field Journal, respectively. The Field Journal was dedicated to covering interesting elements of mid-tier games, the sorts of MMOs that are popular but not quite popular enough to merit their own dedicated columns, whereas MMO Mechanics represented a deep-dive into the game mechanics and systems that influence the entire industry. Though the columns had short runs on the site, they both still represent some of our most compelling and interesting work. Enjoy this roundup of their material!
Tina Lauro's MMO Mechanics
MMO Mechanics: Predicting the future of MMO game mechanics | |
MMO Mechanics: Procedural generation is the future | |
MMO Mechanics: Three old mechanics I want back | |
MMO Mechanics: Comparing vertical and horizontal progression | |
MMO Mechanics: Encouraging the daily grind | |
MMO Mechanics: Balancing game economies | |
MMO Mechanics: Exploring death mechanics | |
MMO Mechanics: Lowering the barriers to entry | |
MMO Mechanics: Kill 10 rats can be fun! | |
MMO Mechanics: Three fair ways to distribute loot | |
MMO Mechanics: MOBAs vs. MMO battlegrounds |
Matthew Gollschewski's Field Journal
Field Journal: A strong CoHmmunity | |
Field Journal: Picking up the pieces of Fallen Earth | |
Field Journal: Tortage and the problem of starting areas | |
Field Journal: Across the DC Universe | |
Field Journal: Making peace with Vanguard | |
Field Journal: Neverwinter gonna let you down | |
Field Journal: Seeking instant gratification in RIFT | |
Field Journal: Floundering in Neverwinter's Foundry | |
Field Journal: Pandaria's pastoral paradise | |
Field Journal: The true meaning of MMO holiday events |