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Moving the Genre Forward - A Look at Innovative Game Mechanics

Posted Thu, Oct 08, 2009 by Martuk

Over the years the MMOG genre has evolved and new mechanics have surfaced to help keep the genre interesting. Combat, housing, and flight are just a few innovative mechanics that have helped keep the genre interesting. While some of these mechanics are hotly debated as to whether they are good or bad for a game, few can deny the benefit that many of these features have brought to our genre.

Innovative game mechanics are a rare thing to find these days, but in the past, some developers have brought the MMOG genre forward by creating innovative ways to play a game. Guild mechanics, combat, diplomacy, and a number of other creative features have served to move the genre forward, while some mechanics like instancing remain a hotly debated topic on whether it’s good or bad for a game. Regardless the opinion, no one can deny what mechanics like this have brought to the genre.

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