What does MMORPG require?

Leauy · 2018-05-22T19:12:16

First of all, MMORPG games have always been an important part of video games for me. Whether it's roleplaying or grinding, I have always enjoyed MMORPGs from the bottom of my heart. Personally, I think that where the current world is rather drawn of away from these games. Battle royale games or FPS shooters are currently taking over the industry. Therefore, current MMORPGS fall behind, even more, when they fail to satisfy the gamer's needs the game usually gets abandoned. On the other hand, I strongly believe, that since our current society is making a rather big breakthrough with all the technological development, VR and AR are not that far from us. As a consequence, I think people will more likely be drawn back to these open world series of games and roleplay to the bottom of their hearts. What I want to ask or just gain criticism of my foolishness is what does MMORPG take? I have some experience in C++ and Python as coding languages, some experience working on application development. I am currently writing a pretty detailed Game Design Document, so I know what I want from the game and what it should do. I know such task is not for a single person to handle, therefore I am just saying I have couple of friends willing to help me along. What languages of coding should I learn, and what aspects should I take to approach MMORPGs. I am currently pretty unsure where to start, and what to prepare. I am fully aware it is not a short term project, but I am ready to improve and adapt for this

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Started by Liudvikas Lazauskas May 20, 2018 07:01 PM

23 comments, last by Gladbomb 6 years, 6 months ago

Polydone

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May 22, 2018 08:52 AM

3 hours ago, frob said:

That extra M requires quite a lot. Not just for infrastructure to be "massive", but also M for Marketing.

Indeed it does, but perhaps the OP isn't in fact aiming for "Massive" as such, but instead using the term to describe the genre/gameplay?
As it is there isn't really any other word that sufficiently describes the genre and encompasses both small and massive games, and I actually think it's a bit of a problem because I expect many indies who "want to make an MMORPG" realize very well that they won't be able to create a huge game world like WoW or handle many thousands of players in the same world.

A game of the "mMORPG" genre but of a much smaller scale could be perfectly profitable for a small team, or enjoyable as a hobby project.

"Online RPG" doesn't totally describe the genre because not all online RPGs have shared (persistent) worlds.

Developer journal: Multiplayer RPG dev diary

DividedByZero

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May 22, 2018 10:40 AM

1 hour ago, Polydone said:

Indeed it does, but perhaps the OP isn't in fact aiming for "Massive" as such, but instead using the term to describe the genre/gameplay?
As it is there isn't really any other word that sufficiently describes the genre and encompasses both small and massive games, and I actually think it's a bit of a problem because I expect many indies who "want to make an MMORPG" realize very well that they won't be able to create a huge game world like WoW or handle many thousands of players in the same world.

A game of the "mMORPG" genre but of a much smaller scale could be perfectly profitable for a small team, or enjoyable as a hobby project.

"Online RPG" doesn't totally describe the genre because not all online RPGs have shared (persistent) worlds.

In other words, an MORPG. Not an MMORPG. There is a big difference. 'Massive' difference.

Polydone

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May 22, 2018 10:44 AM

1 minute ago, lonewolff said:

In other words, an MORPG. Not an MMORPG. There is a big difference. 'Massive' difference.

Exactly - it would be a much better name for the genre itself. Except the term is not widely used.

Developer journal: Multiplayer RPG dev diary

Gladbomb

May 22, 2018 07:12 PM

I don't know what it takes, but if the ideas behind your game are good enough, and you know what you want to do, I'd say try to crowd-source further development. That way, a small team of developers could grow into whatever's needed as the project matures. I have some pretty extensive ideas for a MMORPG myself. I'm looking for help with the project. Check the link below if you're interested.

http://forum.thethronewar.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3