Smigg has written a neat article on the etiquette of online gaming. I couldn’t agree more. Having played Star Wars Galaxies, Everquest 2, a bit of Counter Strike and some games of Pro-Evo 6 with and against online opposition I’ve drawn my own, often jaded conclusions of online gameplay. I cast my mind back to the hours of play that Dan, Smigg and Mark used to spend on Star Wars Galaxies. They were tremendous times. But spoiled somewhat by the l33t kiddies who simply want to ‘pwn‘.
Begging, camping, griefing.. I’ve experienced it all. “Join my guild!” someone would cry out. “Why?” I would ask only to receive a tirade of abuse simply because I didn’t immediately comply with their wishes in their pursuit of trying to become the most badass on the server.
I’m a casual gamer at best now and haven’t got the time to invest to become the most l33t on the server. I did buy World of Warcraft and did install it but never actually signed up. I’d just feel as though I was so far behind now to even bother starting. Perhaps I’ll wait for Warhammer Online simply because I used to collect Games Workshop stuff and Citadel Miniatures as a kid.
Well said Smigg anyway.