The group solution for cross-genre MMO fun
It affects all genres, every group constellation, and is becoming more relevant – guilds, teams, clans, simply all MMO groups are put to the test as more members decide to switch games. Players who want to stay are deeply disappointed, and those leaving reluctantly leave behind friends and reliable companions. This might sound a bit theatrical now – but damn it, it can be! Gamers are just humans who get to know and appreciate each other through their favorite hobby (some even love!) and when it comes to saying goodbye, one person’s path to another virtual world often signifies the end of that friendly relationship.
I have experienced it in one way or another multiple times, and I have to say, it was sometimes very sad. Sure, fundamentally one could (and does this to some extent) stay in touch, but the actual basis for the “friendship/acquaintance” is simply taken away. Not the end of the world – no question – but still often quite sad.
Well, and these, let’s call them virtual-social breaks, are occurring more frequently. Why? Well, because the great eras of Ultima Online, Diablo I and II, or even World of Warcraft are coming to an end. I am not condemning these games, but it seems at least that the time is passing when one would cling to the same game for many years. The trend is quite clear: a new game comes onto the market, offers great and new content as well as innovative possibilities, is played intensively for a few weeks or even months, and eventually is condemned by the masses.
Both factions now need understanding. Those who want to stay because their time has not yet come and those who are bothered that others want to tarnish the game. And those who leave, looking for new content, do not want to stay in one place “forever” and simply have higher demands. By the way, the total playtime of both factions is not always that far apart; some just consume faster.
But where is a solution? Where is the possibility to find a common gaming basis? – a rhetorical question, I know, the answer is already in the title, but it just sounds more dramatic. 😉
MultiGamingClans – keep your friends close and beloved enemies… will simply be assimilated!
They could also be called guilds, groups, or teams, but that wouldn’t matter much. MultiGamingClans is what many players call them who are already part of such a cross-game organization. Well, and what is it about? The name says it all – you create a group or join one that is not only active in one game but explicitly plays multiple games and provides all members a basis in each of those games. The nice thing is, a huge tradition is built that spreads across many different virtualities and can naturally also make a name for itself. Yes, and not least, you remain connected with friends or also deliberately chosen in-game enemies. A nice side effect for those who are left behind is that the return rate to familiar games increases significantly. Or conversely, some old friends may eventually follow you because their time has come to leave as well.
Admittedly, it only provides limited comfort over the loss of regularly doing something with certain people. But since you are maintaining, let’s say, a more traditional connection, bridges are built that cannot be torn down quickly. A great example is the MultiGamingClan page. Here, everyone who belongs to the huge family congregates and they can continue to exchange ideas about their shared hobby, the multi-massive-online game itself. The same applies to communication bases like the Teamspeak server, where everyone still meets. This also makes it much more reasonable to invest proper time and effort into an appealing fan page or to cover server costs for years.
The MultiGamingClan, folks!
At least consider it before you start the umpteenth guild in the next-gen MMO. I dare say, if you really want to set something up, there is no way around it. Plan your groups more long-term! Become a legend in Azeroth (WoW) AND on Coruscant (SW:TOR), defeat your enemies from the New Conglomerate (Planetside 2) and soon crown your MultiGamingClan leader the Emperor of Tamriel (TESO), show the enemy on the battlefield of the future what it means to mess with YOU (Battlefield 4) and play Hello Kitty together in hard mode!…………uhm, okay, maybe that doesn’t necessarily have to happen.
In this sense, may you not only add your online friends on Facebook and Google+ but surf together through a sea of virtuality!
Your MMO-MultiGamingClanGuildGroupTeamBuilder Björn 🙂
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