Raph Koster on the Legacy of Star Wars Galaxies, the Lost Potential of MMOs, and His Ambitious New Game
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Hayes Madsen
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An interview with Raph Koster, creator of Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies, discussing how modern MMOs have lost sight of the sandbox player freedom and collaboration that defined early MMORPGs. Koster shares his vision for his ambitious new game through his studio Playable Worlds, critiques the current state of the genre, and reflects on his legacy and influence in game design.
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· 3 pulledIt Isn't the Way You Influenced the Next Designer to Do What You Did, It's How You Influenced Those Who Got to Play
Somewhere along the way, MMOs have sort of lost the plot on what they're truly capable of
Sandbox experiences about player freedom and collaboration
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