Not So MMOG

rHornbek · 2006-03-01T13:35:05

I have been toying with the idea of a very small MMOG (Massive Multi-player Online Game). One that is not as Massive in magnitude, but retains a large player count and content. To really Dumb down the concept, say its "Tag MMOG." When you log on with your first character you choose from three classes Hider, Runner and Trickster. There will be one other person on the server who has the title "IT" and there job is to tag the next person to lose the title. Hiders are great at hideing from IT and as IT can ambush others rather well. Runners are fast and are quick to get away from IT but as IT they can catch others quickly. Tricksters are crafty and can pretend to not be IT to sneak up on you or when escaping IT can dodge the ITs TAG attack (HAHA that made me laugh). When your IT you will be losing Points and so you must TAG another player as soon as possible, as anyone else your trying to collect Points by finding little coins and trinkets to sell for more points. With points you can perchase items to help you escape IT and as IT help capture non-IT people. Very simple concept but is still a Massive Multi-player Online Game. Now say the game had a low monthly rate, that would prolly get the curious to play this rediculas but only for a little wile due to lack of content. But its such a simple game, adding content would be a snap and even more rewarding. So, "Tag MMOG" version 1.5 comes out and the new content is the following. WORLD: Foot Prints - now when walking over certian terrain it will leave foot prints temporaraly. Rustle - All plans will rustle as you pass through or closly by them, all plants that character are hidding in will randomly rustle wile hidden in the plant. ITEMS: Sticky Sap - players can poor this on the ground to slow other players who run through it, great for slowing IT or IT's prey. Suger Stick - gives the player a rush of energy and can run at 25% increased speed. ABILITIES: Throw Stone - Tricksters can now throw rocks at plants or other objects to make them rustle, giveing the illusion of somone inside. Clib Tree - Hiders can now climb trees, but it takes a few seconds to get into the safety of the foliage. IT however can officaly call you IT from the bottom of the tree. Long Jump - gives the runner a long jump, so they can clear small streams or cracks that would otherwise slow or stop them. EVENT: Winter Games - its winter now and the land is covered in snow, find snow balls on the ground and use them to slow enemies. But be carful, your foot prints will be all over the place. Whenever new content comes out for games i have played i am always excited and it usualy makes it feel new at times. So i end with this... With a not so MMOG, would content updates and fixes be more rewarding for the players and easier for developers? And are there any games along thos lines of simple but MMOG? P.S. I just came up with that "Tag MMOG" idea for this post, should i run with it?