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5 min readIn the middle of reacting to a trailer for the upcoming Korean MMORPG Chrono Odyssey, Asmongold delivers a blunt, sustained critique of how MMO developers design their games. He is not reviewing the trailer’s graphics or story. He is using the game as a springboard to argue that most MMOs fail because they force players into content they do not enjoy, particularly PvP and mandatory group content, rather than building systems that respect how people actually want to play.
The case against forced PvP
Asmongold’s strongest and most repeated claim is that PvP is fundamentally incompatible with the core design of a successful, large-scale MMO. He calls PvP in MMOs “retarded” and says developers should “never even try to balance it.” His reasoning is structural: MMOs are built around constant, incremental character progression, while good PvP requires an even playing field. These two goals are “directly antithetical.” He points to the data, arguing that every major PvP-focused MMO is either niche or in decline. “It isn’t an opinion, it’s just data,” he says.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:36) **First Impressions of "Chrono Odyssey" Trailer** - Asmongold gives his initial reaction to the gameplay trailer, comparing it to "Korean New World."
- 2 (05:00) **The Case for Challenging Solo Content in MMOs** - Asmongold argues that modern MMOs must include difficult solo content as a core part of the endgame.
- 3 (08:58) **Against "Cosmetic Group" Content** - Asmongold criticizes MMOs that force players into matchmade groups for content that requires no communication.
- 4 (10:51) **Critique of Field Bosses and World Bosses** - Asmongold analyzes the challenges of designing world boss content in an MMO.
- 5 (18:08) **The Case Against PvP in MMOs** - Asmongold makes a strong argument that PvP is fundamentally "antithetical" to the design of an MMO.
- 6 (21:49) **Forcing PvP is "Player Antagonistic"** - Asmongold expands on his criticism, arguing against incentivizing PvP content that players don't enjoy.
- 7 (26:08) **Skepticism of Roguelite Elements in MMOs** - Asmongold expresses doubt about the inclusion of roguelite dungeon mechanics, comparing them to WoW's "Torghast."
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