In many of my recent articles, I've proceeded from the assumption that real life comparisons with games are a logical and natural concept. Apparently, I am mistaken. I have been told that the game is fantasy or sci-fi and that means it's not supposed to be real. Yet one of the great strengths of the genres is their link with the human experience.
Everything that exists, both in fiction and in reality, has links to what has come before so nothing is truly original. The adage "there is nothing new under the sun" holds true. In order to achieve something that is measurable, I will investigate originality in the sense of what is commonly called new IP.
In this week's RoleCraft, Jim Moreno celebrates holiday celebrations in MMOs by looking at how RPers might tackle religion in a game.
Turbine's posted the release notes for December's event in Asheron's Call, entitled Sins of the Fathers. All worlds will be down on Tuesday December 9th from 7am EST - 12pm EST for the December event, so while you're waiting, take a read, and check out our exclusive teaser image after the jump!
