08-09-2004, 07:46 PM
Hi,
Of course, the big difference between a group game (like D2) and a MMOG is that you can't keep the griefers and bad players out of "your game" because there is no "your game" in a MMOG. And since people not in your group can (and thus will) mess you up, either on purpose or by accident, ultimately the only solution is to accept it or quit.
However, I would like to go on record that almost every person I've met in WoW so far has been at least a competent player and pretty much a "good" person. Because of my times and style of play (turtles have been known to give me a head start), I usually play solo with the occasional pick up group to go after bosses, etc. I haven't experienced any form of griefing that seemed intentional.
So, if Blizzard does keep an eye on things, the game when shipped may just be well worth playing from that point of view.
As always, "we'll see". ;)
--Pete
Of course, the big difference between a group game (like D2) and a MMOG is that you can't keep the griefers and bad players out of "your game" because there is no "your game" in a MMOG. And since people not in your group can (and thus will) mess you up, either on purpose or by accident, ultimately the only solution is to accept it or quit.
However, I would like to go on record that almost every person I've met in WoW so far has been at least a competent player and pretty much a "good" person. Because of my times and style of play (turtles have been known to give me a head start), I usually play solo with the occasional pick up group to go after bosses, etc. I haven't experienced any form of griefing that seemed intentional.
So, if Blizzard does keep an eye on things, the game when shipped may just be well worth playing from that point of view.
As always, "we'll see". ;)
--Pete
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