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Silkroad Online rolls out premium server tomorrow
Wanna feel like a VIP? Silkroad Online's got you covered. Tomorrow Joymax will take the wraps off of its new premium server, Genesis, which will cater to the high-rollers and high society among MMO gamers. The members-only server will reward loyal customers by offering huge XP, SP and drop rates, GM events, and discounts on cash shop purchases for a limited time. Joymax isn't limiting the fun to just subscribers, either; all players on all servers are invited to partake in Silkroad's Carnival. The Carnival will deliver a smaller but still significant XP boost than what Genesis is offering, and any players who head over to an attendance event will rack up SP and skill/stat reset scrolls. This event goes until December 13th, so there's plenty of time to shake your booty and rack up the rewards! [Source: Joymax press release]
The Daily Grind: Want a private server?
When someone says 'private server' with respect to MMORPGs, it's hard to avoid mentally swapping a few letters and coming up with 'pirate server.' Rarely, if ever, have game companies licensed their software to individuals or groups, preferring instead to maintain tight control over the end user's options and general gaming experience. The lock down hasn't stopped many enterprising coders from rolling out their own versions of their favorite games. Titles as diverse as Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, Lineage 2, Aion, and World of Warcraft have all been accurately replicated by third parties in the past, and many of these private communities, while illegal, boast very respectable user populations. Clearly there's a market for a customizable MMORPG experience, and I'm curious why development teams and publishers haven't tried to cater to it. Is it the costs involved? The technology? Surely with all the instancing in use in today's games it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to rent copies of the game world to roleplayers, immersion enthusiasts, and others who prefer a little more control over their experience. What do you think, dear readers? Would you, or your guild, pay a premium for your own MMORPG server?
