|
|
Subject:
Op/Ed; re: mmorpg's
Category: Computers > Games Asked by: 309east-ga List Price: $5.00 |
Posted:
12 May 2004 14:25 PDT
Expires: 11 Jun 2004 14:25 PDT Question ID: 345347 |
How long before an mmorpg is created which will allow the introduction of new items/recipe's <to crafting> via the actual review&implementation of code/software? I realize the question is open to interpretation, which is actually part of the question, so please explain yours <interpretation> if relevant. |
|
There is no answer at this time. |
|
Subject:
Re: Op/Ed; re: mmorpg's
From: unsigner-ga on 15 May 2004 09:11 PDT |
It would be relatively easy for malicious users to craft malicious items and hand them off to unsuspecting other players, and relatively hard for the support staff to screen them out. Even if they are not outright evil, they will most probably rip apart the balance of the game carefully maintained (hopefully!) by the developers. Anything that gives a small malicious minority the opportunity to spoil the game for the majority of players, will be exploited, and will chase the victims off the game - resulting in loss of subscription revenue for the developers. As the Star Wars Galaxies lead designer once said, "anything that makes good business sense is fair game", and freely customizable items (to the extend of actual code) doesn't make good business sense. So, my guess to your original question would be simply "never". |
If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by emailing us at answers-support@google.com with the question ID listed above. Thank you. |
Search Google Answers for |
Google Home - Answers FAQ - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy |