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The Balancing Act: The Challenges of Class Balance in MMOGs
Leading Devs Discuss Their Efforts to Bring Balance to MMORPGs
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Posted on Fri, August 14, 2009 by B. de la Durantaye
Leading Devs Discuss Their Efforts to Bring Balance to MMORPGs
Balancing classes in MMOGs may be one of the most daunting challenges of the industry. Few games are immune, and no game has ever claimed complete perfect balance. So how does a developing company...
The Dilemma of Level vs Skill - How Old Became New Again
The reasons why skill point progression systems are becoming popular ten years after their introduction.
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Posted on Fri, July 3, 2009 by Martuk
The reasons why skill point progression systems are becoming popular ten years after their introduction.
Since MMORPGs became a mainstream medium, players have debated the two primary methods of advancement. Which is better? Is it the level-based system that is so dominate in today's MMORPGs or the...
A Gaming Bully
Is World of Warcraft Ruining MMOGs?
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Posted on Thu, May 28, 2009 by B. de la Durantaye
Is World of Warcraft Ruining MMOGs?
World of Warcraft has become a term of both endearment and bitter hatred. But why does this game attract so much attention? Is it deserving of its place at the top of the subscriber list, or has...
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Gamers Behaving Badly - Hacks, Cheats, and Griefs on a Grand Scale
Five eyewitness accounts of the biggest griefs, hacks, cheats, and quirks MMOs have ever seen.
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Posted on Fri, May 22, 2009 by Ethec
Five eyewitness accounts of the biggest griefs, hacks, cheats, and quirks MMOs have ever seen.
Put enough people in one place and sooner or later someone will test the boundaries. MMORPGs are no exception. Ranging from the hilariously frivolous to the monetarily disastrous, here are five...
WAR Premium Member Questions Answered at Baltimore Games Day 2009
Your WAR questions hammered at Baltimore Games Day 2009!
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Posted on Thu, May 14, 2009 by Ethec
Your WAR questions hammered at Baltimore Games Day 2009!
***Premium members get early access to this article, public access next week.***

Last week we asked the Warhammer Online enthusiasts among our Premium Members to submit their best questions for...
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DC Universe Online VIP Interview - The Devs Answer Your Questions
You asked your DCUO questions, Ten Ton Hammer got your answers.
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Posted on Mon, April 27, 2009 by Cody Bye
You asked your DCUO questions, Ten Ton Hammer got your answers.
Are you prepared to don your cape, slide on your tights, and adjust your mask? We sure hope you are because the Ten Ton Hammer staff recently received the answers to your DC Universe Online...
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