D&D Online solo stuff News

"Stormreacharounds"

I think I'm going to be sick...

Anyway: a completely pointless - not to mention jarringly ironic - update for an MMO.

Actually, solo content is equally as important in an MMORPG.

The problem about these game worlds is that... well, there's not always a load of people standing around to party with. So to pass the time, yes, you DO need solo content, just for those times when you need to do SOMETHING.

There's often a balance to be struck in an MMORPG, namely, how MUCH solo content should be included? Too little, or indeed, too much solo content can affect the MMO aspect quite significantly. Too little, and the group aspect becomes even more important to get right, whilst too much and you need to make very sure that groups are rewarded for their team efforts, as well as challenged and entertained.

So no, not a pointless or jarringly ironic update. If anything, from what I heard D&DO was in dire need of some solo content, placing far too much emphasis on groups from the very start (and not being honest enough to tell you that actually, you really shouldn't be doing those first few dungeons alone). I think people will be thankful that when they can't find a group - or just don't want a bunch of other people talking about the loot they've come for and then moaning constantly when they don't get it.

Solo content is just as important for an MMORPG. Not everyone will want to group 100% of the time, and those customers are just as important.

OK, fair enough. All good points and duly noted.

However - ;) - I still think it's ironic, especially in a D&D game, that solo content is getting any kind of focus at all. My understanding (and modest experience) of (A)D&D roleplaying was the party aspect.

It was also the most fundamental part of the game when I beta tested it; it just worked, even if some of the quests were bugged and therefore couldn't be completed when questing en masse. But, yes, I do fully appreciate the need to cater to more tastes than just my own.

So, apologies for the arrogance in my earlier post.

"stalking the entrance to a tasty dungeon in a sailor suit offering Stormreacharounds"

:O

Not at all Wrestlevania, no need tgo apologise. I know what you mean when you say that the D&D brand isn't really "synonymous" with solo content. (Wow, I've used that word twice already in less than an hour!)

But I think there are some games out there which are soilo and use the D&D rulebook. Plus, as an added problem, with an online game you're reliant on a regular userbase so it has to appeal to a broader spectrum of players.

The only thing I found a little... odd, was the supposed initial lack of dragons.