Quick Multi-Player Gaming
This is something I feel that MMOs are lacking. It is very difficult to log into and MMO for 10-20 minutes and feel like you have actually accomplished something. The way most MMO progression systems are laid out you have to spend longer then that to acquire another level or a new piece of gear.
I think other games, especially first person shooters, have a leg up in this field. It is easy to play a complete round of Team Fortress 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 15 minutes. It helps that you don't necessarily have to make progress in a FPS. Generally, people play them simply to play them. Although MW2 has changed this somewhat with the introduction of achievements that give experience, it is still pretty easy to get a few kills closer to your goal in a 15 minute sitting.
I hope we see more short session options in MMOs in the future.
I think other games, especially first person shooters, have a leg up in this field. It is easy to play a complete round of Team Fortress 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in 15 minutes. It helps that you don't necessarily have to make progress in a FPS. Generally, people play them simply to play them. Although MW2 has changed this somewhat with the introduction of achievements that give experience, it is still pretty easy to get a few kills closer to your goal in a 15 minute sitting.
I hope we see more short session options in MMOs in the future.
What about Global Agenda. That can be a pretty good 15 minute progress game.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, but in my opinion the lack of obvious objectives and the slow pace of leveling deters from the feeling of accomplishment.
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