In this week’s more or less edition of “Mein-MMO asks”, we want to address a topic that most of you have probably experienced yourselves. The question is simply…
Do you give MMOs a second chance?
The expectations for a new MMO are often high. Typically so high that they cannot be met at all. While you might be frustrated with larger bugs in the first month, you can comfort yourself with the fact that the first month is basically “free”. If nothing changes in the first weeks, despite the developers’ assurances, you soon turn your back on your beloved MMO.
I often think to myself “I’ll check back in a year, maybe it will be good then”. But… do you really do that? In my life so far, I have seen a lot of MMOs, including not only well-known representatives like WoW, SWTOR and WildStar, but also some oddities, such as Scarlet Blade (and nobody can give me those 90 minutes back…).
Aside from SWTOR, I have not granted any game a second chance. Although I had some of the most beautiful RP in TERA and the best housing in WildStar, I have not looked at either game since my first subscription cancellation. I cannot say for sure why this is. I miss my Castanic and I also long for the Granok tavern “Die Erstbeste”. Nevertheless, this urge is not strong enough to give these games a second chance and reinstall them. Why that is? Only the Nether knows.
And with that, I want to pass the question directly to you: Do you grant MMOs a second chance? Or is it similar to me; once the fire is extinguished, it usually stays out. Let us know in the comments, we will discuss eagerly!
