Going down the rabbit hole with Warhammer Online's live events

by Michael Zenke Jan 26th 2009 at 5:00PM

Filed under: Fantasy, Culture, Events, in-game, Game mechanics, MMO industry, Warhammer Online

With just a few months of live service under their belts, the team behind Warhammer Online has already distinguished itself with quality and innovative live events. Heavy Metal, the Reikland Factory preview, Keg End, Witching Night ... all new looks at old holidays, highlighted by the game's unique Tome of Knowledge system. Crispy Gamer has a look at the creation of these events with Mark Davis, Mythic associate producer and live events designer. Davis talks a bit about Mythic's philosophy behind creating these events, and notes their high level of popularity with the playerbase.

Their popularity isn't hard to figure out. Offered Davis, "[WAR is] all about the bragging rights. Players like to show off how powerful they are or what accomplishments they've unlocked, and this is one way that they can show how cool they are." We at Massively have definitely enjoyed the events they've offered up so far. What about you? Which Warhammer live event has been your favorite? Any holidays you're particularly looking forward to the team tackling?

Tags: heavy-metal, live-events, mythic-entertainment, reikland-factory, tome-of-knowledge, war, warhammer-online

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mr. Pickles said on 6:46PM 1-26-2009

I mostly liked Heavy Metal because of the new, very fun scenario that was Reikland Factory. But, the thing I would like to see for these event would be more decorations within the cities.

If we're lucky, Mythic will bring in the event known as Death Night (no, not that shitty new WoW career). It's a time when Witch Elves of Khaine go throughout the city and grab people to kill them in the temples of Khaine as sacrifices. ...If they did that, they could show the windows and doors of the city buildings boarded up, locked, ect. as well as having Witch Elves going throughout the city attacking players and NPCs alike.

But, the next event will most likely circle around their announcement on Jan 29th about what looks to be the introduction of the Slayer and Choppa careers.

Yulian said on 9:14PM 1-26-2009

I liked the heavy metal one the most aswell. Keg End seemed way too grindy and the rewards were lackluster and not worth trying for.

Im curious how they will tackle Valentines

Shadowlords said on 2:00AM 1-27-2009

People still play this game?

lagwolf said on 9:40AM 1-27-2009

Heavy Metal was great (good tune too) however it was not enough keeping me playing a game. Maybe instead of futzing about with live events they might do something about the lack of content 20-40?