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Issue #1: Fall 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A complete list of what's in Issue #1mog1toc.pdf
NEWS & UPDATES
Perspective: Why MOGers Love to Hate Their GamesA conversation with Jessica Mulligan.
love-hate_article.pdf
Ping (2 sample pages out of 14)
Games on the shelves and games in the pipe.
ping-sample_pages.pdf
FEATURES
The Future of EverQuestWe take a close look at the next three big steps forward for EQ.
EverQuest Online Adventureseq-three-headed_eq.pdf
EverQuest: Planes of Power
EverQuest 2
HotSpot - Raph Koster
Raph has been in the middle of a lot of big things; lately, he's all over Star Wars Galaxies. Read what he has to say.
swg-raph_koster.pdf
"Resistance is Futile ..." AI in MOGs
It's only a matter of time until they're playing you.
ai_article.pdf
Taking the Console War Online
MOGs make the jump to the boob tube.
consolesonline.pdf
PREVIEWS
We look at the major games on the threshold of release, and a few a bit further out.The Sims Online
tso-preview.pdf
World of Warcraft
world_of_warcraft_preview.pdf
Eve: The Second Genesis
eve-second_genesis_review.pdf
Shadowbane
shadowbane_preview.pdf
PlanetSide Interview
planetside_preview.pdf
Earth & Beyond Interview
earth_and_beyond_preview.pdf
Asheron's Call 2 Interview
ac2_preview.pdf
SPOTLIGHT
It's not all the "Big 5." Three games you may want to check out.Jumpgate
jumpgate_spotlight.pdf
Shattered Galaxy
shattered_galaxy_spotlight.pdf
Underlight
underlight_spotlight.pdf
FELLOW TRAVELLERS
They aren't exactly MOGs, but you're probably still interested. Motor City Onlinemotor_city_online.pdf
Neverwinter Nights
neverwinter_nights.pdf
ANARCHY ONLINE
The Agent: Improvise, Adapt, OvercomeEverything cloak and dagger for AO. ao-the_agent.pdf
Rubi-Ka Dispatch: Settling In (column)
One player's introduction to AO. ao-rubi-ka_dispatch.pdf
Featured Guild: The Dojo
ao-Dojo_Guild.pdf
My Favorite Website: Agent Sector
ao-agentsector_website.pdf
ASHERON'S CALL
A Question of Economy (new magic)Making the most of the new spell system. ac-magic_system_revisions.pdf
Tinkering (new skills)
Do it yourself! ac-tinkering.pdf
We are Gathered Here
Tying the knot in a magical kingdom. ac-weddings.pdf
Dumbing Down Asheron's Call? (column)
Our columnist takes a skeptical look at the recent changes. ac-dumbing_down_article.pdf
Featured Allegance: DaMonarchy
ac-damonarchy_allegiance.pdf
My Favorite Website: Maggie the Jackcat's Fabulous AC Guide
ac-maggie_the_jackcat52DB9.pdf
DARK AGE OF CAMELOT
Spellcrafting and Alchemy (new skills)Everything you need to know about this major new system for DAoC. daoc-spellcraft_alchemy.pdf
Dark Age Chronicles: Roleplaying 201 (column)
It's more than saying "thee" and "thou." daoc-roleplaying_201.pdf
Featured Guild: Armyn ab Treanid
daoc_armyn_guild.pdf
My Favorite Website: DAoC Caster's Realm
daoc-casters_realm_wbsite.pdf
EVERQUEST
In Business with TradeskillsEntrepreneurship lives in EQ! eq-tradeskills.pdf
Zone Profile: Crystal Caverns
Where to go to find fortune. eq-crystal_caverns.pdf
EverQuest Legends: Worth Your Money?
Does the bang justify the bucks? Two perspectives. eq-legends_worth_it.pdf
The Eternal Quest: Solving Guild Problems Before They Start
Using the web to keep your guild together. eq-guild_site_problems.pdf
My Favorite Website: EQ Traders Corner
eq-traders_corner.pdf
ULTIMA ONLINE
Got a Green Thumb(wheel)? (new skills)Plant growing for fun and profit. uo-gardening.pdf
Featured Guild: The Syndicate
uo-syndicate_Guild.pdf
My Favorite Website: IanStorm
uo-uo_ianstorm_wbsite.pdf
The Return (column)
A former UO player comes back, possibly for all the wrong reasons ... uo-the_return.pdf
FURCADIA
Designer's NotesThe genesis of a unique online experience. furc-dr_cat_designer_notes.pdf
LINEAGE
Episodic FictionPeriodic "episodes" keep Lineage growing and moving forward. lineage.pdf
WORLD WAR II ONLINE (ALL ONE PDF)
A MetamorphosisWWII reinvents itself.
My Favorite Website: Stewart's Stuka/He111 Guides
Campaign Map wwii_online.pdf
OPINION
Developers' Roundtable: Third-Party SoftwareShould it be stopped? Can it be? Devs-third_party_software.pdf
The Distaff Side: Changing the Face of MOGs
Women gamers are making their mark on the hobby. female_gamers.pdf
Moral Grounds: Addiction - Compulsive Behavior, Obsession
Our columnist takes an unflinching look at the dark side of the hobby. addiction_article.pdf
Humor: Gaming Together
MOGs vs. wedded bliss. humor-gaming_together.pdf
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