Chronicles of Elyria Archives

Emergent Storytelling Reigns Supreme

December 1, 2017 by The Bro

This is a collaborative post debating merits of emergent storytelling vs. static storytelling between yours truly and Roger from Contains Moderate Peril. After reading this, make sure to check out his side of the debate! When it comes to MMOs, emergent storytelling is king. Don’t get me wrong. I love a good static story. The … Read more

2016’s Crowdfunded MMOs

January 13, 2017 by The Bro

More than any subset of gamers, MMO players fall in love with a game’s potential. We’ve also been burned the hardest, making for a oddly cynical yet idealistic crowd. These two facets of our identity make for an interesting reaction to crowdfunding campaigns on places like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. As potential backers, it’s fair to … Read more