Generally used to describe MMOs from before World of Warcraft’s launch in 2004, though sometimes shortened to describe just the first few MMOs launched prior to 2000.
classic mmo
RuneScape explains loot table rebalancing while Old School RuneScape polls Sailing content
With an MMO that's been operating for a quarter-century and has plans for at least that long to go, you might well expect that...
Fangbreaker, EverQuest’s newest progression server, is officially open this week
Who here is ready for another time-limited progression server in EverQuest? If you answered in the affirmative, then you've likely been keeping an eye...
RuneScape discusses plans for level 110 Crafting mechanics and updates to high-tier weapons
There are 10 more levels coming to the Crafting skill line in RuneScape and that means that Jagex has plans for what will be...
RuneScape applies fixes for quests and skills, Old School RuneScape nerfs Yama rewards
This week appears to be mostly about fixing existing content breaks in both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, as the major additions for each...
Old School RuneScape busts out its “wheelin’ dealin’ demon” boss, Yama
Old School RuneScape players may think that they're rough and tough enough to take on any single boss by themselves -- but what about...
RuneScape deep-dives Augmented Runecrafting and Thieving, OSRS details Yama’s Contracts
We appreciate that the headline for this RuneScape and Old School RuneScape news post is a bit word soup-y, but we promise that these...
The MOP Up: Valve shuts down a Classic Offensive mod after eight years of development
A CSGO mod -- Classic Offensive -- got shut down by Valve eight years into its development. The mod devs said, "We are devastated...
Vague Patch Notes: Challenge and rewards in MMOs are made up
All right, folks, pop quiz. I want you to name for me the first major raid in Ultima Online. That was the first game...
Casually Classic: World of Warcraft retail vs. WoW Classic – which is better at what?
These days, I prefer to game with one foot in both versions of World of Warcraft. It's kind of like Almond Joy and Mounds;...
Perfect Ten: MMOs (and MMO moments) that live in infamy
To a certain degree, MMOs have always existed in a state of infamy. People assume that the game requires hours of sitting and scowling...
RuneScape postpones unpopular boss loot tweaks, OSRS talks Fletching activity’s rewards
Remember when RuneScape said that it was going to be nerfing common loot drops from bosses in the interest of balancing the MMORPG's economy?...
Ultima Online’s spring roadmap includes a new live event in June’s publish 120
If you're a longtime Ultima Online player, you know just how unusual it is to get a roadmap, but so far this year, we've...
RuneScape vows ‘significantly improved player support’ with a single point of contact
Following a player survey in which the RuneScape community told Jagex that it needed to improve overall support for its two MMOs, the game...
We’re finally getting our first glimpse of 12-year-old Camelot Unchained since last year in today’s dev stream
Today is the day: the day when we finally learn what the hell is going on with Camelot Unchained.
MMORPG vets will surely already know...
RuneScape confirms plans to reel back common boss drop rates to fight in-game inflation
"It's no surprise that nerfs are rarely welcomed, and we've historically been cautious about making direct changes. However, this can lead to challenges when...
The Daily Grind: What are the tipoffs that mark gamers out as veteran MMORPG players?
Back during the first weekend of the Lord of the Rings Online transfer mess, I spent an inordinate amount of time in the game's...
RuneScape Dragonwilds’ latest update addresses crashes, map holes, and event cooldowns
Don't worry, folks: Jagex's RuneScape Dragonwilds devs insist that they touched plenty of grass this past week, and now they're back in action to...
The Daily Grind: Has duping ever ruined an MMO for you?
From Pantheon and Corepunk to Quinfall and Ashes of Creation, indie MMORPGs have been having kind of a duping moment lately. For the innocent...
RuneScape Dragonwilds sees high Steam numbers as Jagex tells its devs to touch grass
The release week for RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the survival sandbox from Jagex that surprise launched into early access, has been an understandably busy one as...
The MOP Up: Villagers and Heroes celebrates 11 years on Steam
A very happy birthday to Villagers and Heroes, an underrated MMORPG that's pushing 14 years old - 11 of them on Steam: "Throwback to...
