Darthdan

Beautifully and perfectly said, Jef. I don't think anyone could have given a more honest and befitting summary of what this game has been and what this game has meant to so many, from the malleable sense of space in a tangible virtual world, to the sense of regret that the majority of the MMO population has no idea what this genre can be and that they have settled for less delivery by incredibly drastic amounts.

@(Unverified)

Here, here. I could not agree more.

"...but for whatever reason, I've never looked at a tank and come away particularly aroused." I sounded like a mule when I laughed at that.

World of Tanks might be the worst name in the history of MMOs, but you make it sound fun for a F2P title.

"...but for whatever reason, I've never looked at a tank and come away particularly aroused."

All I know is.... that picture is perfect.

@Yellowdancer

Oh, I have nothing but praise for SOE. My vitriol is reserved for LucasArts. I would have played TOR until they forced SWG to close on the misguided belief that it would increase their profit margin for SWTOR. Now I won't ever play TOR on principal alone, not with SWG's blood on its hands. Features like this just go to show how SWG, with its dying breath, offers an experience like no other MMO. It's like watching the last rose wither in a field of weeds.

You've got to be kidding me....

Twisting the knife indeed....

"WoW was a happy accident for Blizzard, a perfect storm of polish and timing the likes of which the MMO industry will not see again."

Quoted for truth.

@Raymac

CoD and Halo are match-based shooters with no free roaming PvE content or themepark NPC quest structures. They in no way resemble GA, which is much more MMO-like.

Wonderful article as always, MJ. My hat's off to SOE for supporting player generated content, and of course to the roleplayers that put this together. My only regret is missing out on the majority of the events, though I did manage to catch the very tail end of one late last night. Good times.