Originally posted at the Official CoH forums - was referred here by some very helpful membersGreetings Titan Network forums,
My name is Jamie, I'm a freelance writer for a number of videogame outlets (PCPP Magazine, VG247 etc), and I'd love to talk with you.
Late last year a game by the name of Star Wars Galaxies (Article) closed its doors. Sadly I was too late to jump aboard and experience the closing weeks, but I was lucky enough to be able to talk to players, both past and present, and find out just what the SWG experience was like. An obituary to a deceased game, if you will.
Well, not twelve months later and I'm feeling in a familiar position: there's another MMO closing down. Yet this time around, things feel different. There's more of a ruckus from players to keep it alive, more of a wider outpouring of sadness at its closure. And, undoubtedly, stories that are worth telling.
Stories I want to tell.
While the article I am writing is yet to be picked up by any outlets, I am in continual talks with finding it a home, and will be able to share that information at a later date. So, what do I need from you?
I'll admit, I'm new to CoH. I dabbled with it a little around launch and never returned. That is, until now: I was lucky enough to create a new account just before account creation was closed down, and I'm ready and willing to come along for the ride that is City of Heroes' closure.
And that's where you all come in: I want to talk to you. I want to know what it was like before launch - the anticipation, the excitement. What it was like in the early days, or years. How the game felt. Memorable moments. Why you played CoH, and why you still do today.
With my new character, I'd also like to play with you all too. I want more than just recounting of stories to make up the entirety of this article. I want to experience it with you: I want to wander the streets with you, be taken to your favourite spots, and see how those places change as things wrap up, and hear about what they were like before. My in-game name is @SirJD, so if you see me online, say hi!
I'm also planning on being there at the finale too, seeing how everyone bids farewell.
I'm a little unfamiliar as to whether any developers frequent these forums too, but just in case, I'd love to talk to you too. We often hear about the player experience when an MMO shuts its doors: I'd love to hear from the other side too.
If anyone has any interest in contributing to a piece which will hopefully bring this story to a large group of people, feel free to reply, PM, or email me at Dalzell . Jamie @ gmail . com. - and I'll get back to you with some initial questions. Then we can progress from there
I look forward to talking with you all!
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http://www.ponderingthepixels.comEmail: Dalzell . Jamie @ gmail . com
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