Mythica Cancelled [Feb 12, 2004, 10:10 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
The Mythica Website
(thanks Mythica HQ) has word that
Microsoft Game Studios has wrought Ragnarok on the upcoming MMORPG:
Based on a careful evaluation of the competitive MMORPG landscape, Microsoft Game Studios has decided to cancel the Windows-based game “Mythica.” As a result of this effort, job eliminations within Microsoft Game Studios will take place, and up to 40 employees may be impacted.
Adam Waalkes, studio manager at Microsoft Game Studios, stated:
Our goal with ‘Mythica’ was to create a truly innovative massively multiplayer online role playing game. While the game looked ready to deliver advancements to the genre, after careful evaluation of the MMORPG landscape, MGS has decided to stream-line its portfolio, making fewer investments in this genre. After a rigorous review of current and future projects, the decision was made that Mythica would not be one of the projects we would continue to invest in.
We truly appreciate all the support ‘Mythica’ has received from its fans and the games community.
They're also only giving out XP for group missions.
Awww shucks. I had high hopes for AD&D-O. I immediately resent having to group to gain XP. With the PnP I didn't have to group to get XP. Sure, the nature of the game is based about groups but there was always the option for a strongly aligned character to gain the eye of the DM by playing in character and earning appropriate XP, even while under the noses of his "comrades". AD&D is about role-playing, I thought. The MMORPG is a cash-in by the sound of it.
I did play EQ for 3 or 4 years and it had an awful lot right. The grouping in that game was amazing. But you could also solo if you wanted to. It was slow and painful but if that was what you wanted to do, you could. I hate to see games FORCING anyone into roles because it suits THEM.
Awww shucks. I had high hopes for AD&D-O. I immediately resent having to group to gain XP. With the PnP I didn't have to group to get XP. Sure, the nature of the game is based about groups but there was always the option for a strongly aligned character to gain the eye of the DM by playing in character and earning appropriate XP, even while under the noses of his "comrades". AD&D is about role-playing, I thought. The MMORPG is a cash-in by the sound of it.
I did play EQ for 3 or 4 years and it had an awful lot right. The grouping in that game was amazing. But you could also solo if you wanted to. It was slow and painful but if that was what you wanted to do, you could. I hate to see games FORCING anyone into roles because it suits THEM.
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