Post by Morreion on Apr 9, 2015 14:04:32 GMT -5
Jukebox Heroes: Seven MMOs with player music systems (MOP)
2. Lord of the Rings Online
LOTRO quickly became the gold standard of player music systems, at least where reputation is concerned. The community quickly took to the freedom of composing ABC music files and performing them as groups for the amusement of many. In fact, every year dozens of bands compete at the annual Weatherstock concert for fame and prizes in front of crowds so large that they often threaten to bring down the server.
Word is that the devs are working to expand the popular music system with more support and instruments.
3. Star Wars Galaxies
Ask any Star Wars Galaxies player to reminisce about what he or she remembers most fondly from the game, and chances are that you’re going to hear a lot about how special and unique Entertainers were. A profession devoted entirely to putting on a show for amusement and buffs, Entertainers had access to multiple instruments, flourishes, and song snippets that they could weave together to make memorable (or annoying) shows. It’s truly a shame we haven’t seen another class like this in other MMOs. After all, why make war when we can make music?
6. ArcheAge
Say what you will about the game, but ArcheAge did not skimp when it came to including a player music system. There’s a deep and involving system here that allows players to interact with many instruments (some suprisingly modern) and to pre-program songs using a simple text editor.
7. Trove
Trove has one of the most unique player music systems I’ve ever witnessed. Instead of jamming with guitars and flutes, players can “program” magrider tracks to play notes as visitors ride over them. So you get not only a show but a performance as well!
2. Lord of the Rings Online
LOTRO quickly became the gold standard of player music systems, at least where reputation is concerned. The community quickly took to the freedom of composing ABC music files and performing them as groups for the amusement of many. In fact, every year dozens of bands compete at the annual Weatherstock concert for fame and prizes in front of crowds so large that they often threaten to bring down the server.
Word is that the devs are working to expand the popular music system with more support and instruments.
3. Star Wars Galaxies
Ask any Star Wars Galaxies player to reminisce about what he or she remembers most fondly from the game, and chances are that you’re going to hear a lot about how special and unique Entertainers were. A profession devoted entirely to putting on a show for amusement and buffs, Entertainers had access to multiple instruments, flourishes, and song snippets that they could weave together to make memorable (or annoying) shows. It’s truly a shame we haven’t seen another class like this in other MMOs. After all, why make war when we can make music?
6. ArcheAge
Say what you will about the game, but ArcheAge did not skimp when it came to including a player music system. There’s a deep and involving system here that allows players to interact with many instruments (some suprisingly modern) and to pre-program songs using a simple text editor.
7. Trove
Trove has one of the most unique player music systems I’ve ever witnessed. Instead of jamming with guitars and flutes, players can “program” magrider tracks to play notes as visitors ride over them. So you get not only a show but a performance as well!
