https://massivelyop.com MMORPG news and opinions Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:18:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/26/vitae-aeternum-the-new-secret-world/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/26/vitae-aeternum-the-new-secret-world/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=404886 Comparisons between New World and The Secret World have existed pretty much since the earliest teases of NW. It’s what put the game on my radar in the first place. Now that the game has launched, we know that it is a starkly different sort of game than TSW. And yet… it’s a comparison that […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/26/vitae-aeternum-the-new-secret-world/feed/ 26 https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/05/why-i-play-what-keeps-me-coming-back-to-the-secret-world/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/05/why-i-play-what-keeps-me-coming-back-to-the-secret-world/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=394694 Now and then I’ll allude to being the weirdo who’s still playing The Secret World — not Secret World Legends, but the original. I’ve even submitted some of my gameplay to our Backseat Streaming segment. But it occurred to me I’ve never really dived into what precisely keeps me coming back to this ghost town […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/07/05/why-i-play-what-keeps-me-coming-back-to-the-secret-world/feed/ 33 https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/22/choose-my-adventure-why-does-the-secret-world-feel-so-bad-to-play/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/22/choose-my-adventure-why-does-the-secret-world-feel-so-bad-to-play/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=379805 The Secret World is a good game. A great one, even. It’s worthy of all of the praise and adoration it gets from its fans. It’s a fun game, and I am with everyone who feels the same way. So why in the hell am I having such a bad time? The more I’ve been […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/22/choose-my-adventure-why-does-the-secret-world-feel-so-bad-to-play/feed/ 40 https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/08/choose-my-adventure-the-secret-world-proves-to-be-a-familiar-yet-lonesome-place/ https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/08/choose-my-adventure-the-secret-world-proves-to-be-a-familiar-yet-lonesome-place/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=377935 It has been a very long time, old friend. Yet still, here you are, simply existing. Nesting in silence. Disassociated, forgotten, but still just like you were left and just as I remember. I’m back in The Secret World, and it’s odd, comforting, yet also uncomfortable. Like finding a coat from your childhood in an […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2022/03/08/choose-my-adventure-the-secret-world-proves-to-be-a-familiar-yet-lonesome-place/feed/ 39 https://massivelyop.com/2021/10/25/mmo-burnout-arkham-horror-the-card-game-scratches-my-secret-world-itch/ https://massivelyop.com/2021/10/25/mmo-burnout-arkham-horror-the-card-game-scratches-my-secret-world-itch/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=358963 After enjoying some video games with deck-building mechanics, I’ve been motivated to spend more time playing actual, physical card games. Following a fair bit of research, I’ve settled on Arkham Horror: The Card Game to be my focus for the time being, as it’s one of the few card games that’s focused on playing cooperatively […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2021/10/25/mmo-burnout-arkham-horror-the-card-game-scratches-my-secret-world-itch/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2020/06/24/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-third-anniversary-and-the-2020-megaversary-event/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/06/24/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-third-anniversary-and-the-2020-megaversary-event/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=288464 Another year has come and gone. (Though we might be glad this one’s over.) Secret World Legends, the reboot of the beloved Secret World, will turn three this week on the 26th. Usually, that means an anniversary retrospective column all about the past year, highlighting the happenings in game. For SWL, however, there really isn’t […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/06/24/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-third-anniversary-and-the-2020-megaversary-event/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/21/chaos-theory-guide-to-love-and-heartbreak-in-secret-world-legends-latest-event/ https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/21/chaos-theory-guide-to-love-and-heartbreak-in-secret-world-legends-latest-event/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2020 17:00:26 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=269197 If I made a New Year’s wish upon a falling star, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think getting new content in Secret World Legends could be said wish. What better way than to make my heart flutter on Valentine’s day than granting that wish? In a world where you thought Funcom was done adding to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2020/02/21/chaos-theory-guide-to-love-and-heartbreak-in-secret-world-legends-latest-event/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/29/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-celebrates-its-second-birthday/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/29/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-celebrates-its-second-birthday/#comments Sat, 29 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=231359 It’s a surprise party and you’re invited! Secret World Legends has made it to its second birthday. This rebooted version of our favorite conspiracy horror game just celebrated the milestone this week, and the in-game party has already started. Why do I call it a surprise? Because after a lackluster year fostering feelings of development […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/06/29/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-celebrates-its-second-birthday/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/05/chaos-theory-secret-world-is-getting-new-content-but-its-not-in-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/05/chaos-theory-secret-world-is-getting-new-content-but-its-not-in-secret-world-legends/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=217346 That feeling when something is so close yet misses the mark — in a painful, how-on-earth-can-you-miss-that-giant-glowing-target way. The good news is that a Secret World-themed Halloween spinoff game is happening this year! I have missed those, and they are a highlight in my favorite season. Yay! The bad news is that so far, there is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2019/04/05/chaos-theory-secret-world-is-getting-new-content-but-its-not-in-secret-world-legends/feed/ 59 https://massivelyop.com/2018/12/16/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-has-a-content-gift-heres-your-guide/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/12/16/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-has-a-content-gift-heres-your-guide/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=201668 Whoot! Secret World Legends delivered a nice surprise gift for Krampusnacht 2018: new content! As in, new new, not returning-from-TSW new. Not just “stuff” either, but missions. Missions — not one, but two! And one’s a new investigation mission at that! Can you tell I am a little excited? I will admit that when the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/12/16/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-has-a-content-gift-heres-your-guide/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-samhain-community-events/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-samhain-community-events/#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=191048 If you thought that all Samhain had to offer was official Secret World Legends missions and events, you’d be mistaken. A-machete-through-the-skull sorely mistaken. In fact, there are quite a few more ways to partake in the holiday, and many of these have been scared up by the community. There are live in-game events, contests, and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-samhain-community-events/feed/ 1 https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/12/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-samhain-is-music-to-my-ears/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/12/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-samhain-is-music-to-my-ears/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=189641 It’s the most wonderful time of the year With radios playing and ghost that are slaying the ones who come near It’s the most wonderful time of the year Ya’ll can get excited over your joyous winter holidays, but this — this is my favorite season. And to learn that more of the amazing Samhain […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/10/12/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-samhain-is-music-to-my-ears/feed/ 12 https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/24/chaos-theory-the-prickly-side-of-secret-world-legends-less-than-ideal-scenario-situation/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/24/chaos-theory-the-prickly-side-of-secret-world-legends-less-than-ideal-scenario-situation/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=186620 See, I said that wouldn’t take too long! Here we are back at the Secret World Legends scenario discussion. This time, however, we’ll be addressing the bad and frustrating side of the newest scenario, Occult Defense, as well as scenarios in general. Now, before you go thinking I am nothing but a negative Nelly, go ahead […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/24/chaos-theory-the-prickly-side-of-secret-world-legends-less-than-ideal-scenario-situation/feed/ 14 https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/21/chaos-theory-a-less-than-ideal-secret-world-legends-scenario-situation/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/21/chaos-theory-a-less-than-ideal-secret-world-legends-scenario-situation/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:00:00 +0000 https://massivelyop.com/?p=186533 Do you know that feeling of anticipation? That’s what I’d felt when I was given the heads-up at DragonCon that Secret World Legends was finally adding not just a new scenario but a new type! That may not be cartwheel-inducing news like more story would be, but it’s good nonetheless. Long we’d waited on that promised […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/09/21/chaos-theory-a-less-than-ideal-secret-world-legends-scenario-situation/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/29/chaos-theory-a-year-in-the-life-of-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/29/chaos-theory-a-year-in-the-life-of-secret-world-legends/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=173876 We’ve talked all about Secret World Legends‘ first anniversary party, but now it’s time to talk about the game’s first year. Fans can easily recall the fateful time of the reboot; some Secret World vets even say the game died that day (although technically the servers are still running and). But did it? No. I mean, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/29/chaos-theory-a-year-in-the-life-of-secret-world-legends/feed/ 8 https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/23/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-megaversary/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/23/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-megaversary/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=172735 Next week marks one year down for Secret World Legends, but the party has already started! From June 20th through July 17th, 2018, players can smash piñatas, scoop up goodies galore, and celebrate. There is tons of loot to get, all new lore to find, and even new Gaia golems to meet. (And by meet, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/06/23/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-megaversary/feed/ 7 https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/17/chaos-theory-a-changing-of-the-guard-in-the-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/17/chaos-theory-a-changing-of-the-guard-in-the-secret-world-legends/#comments Thu, 17 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=167592 As a fan of the wonderful world that Secret World brought us, do you cringe or grin with excitement when Secret World Legends news pops up? Do you waffle between tell me more and no news is good news? I’ve been on both sides. Who can blame us? We’ve weathered everything from financial woes and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/05/17/chaos-theory-a-changing-of-the-guard-in-the-secret-world-legends/feed/ 5 https://massivelyop.com/2018/04/07/chaos-theory-why-barrelling-through-just-secret-world-legends-main-story-mission-is-bad/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/04/07/chaos-theory-why-barrelling-through-just-secret-world-legends-main-story-mission-is-bad/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=161814 If there is one thing this past week has emphasized to me, it’s that powering through just the main story missions of Secret World Legends is bad. Heed my warning and learn from my mistakes — don’t do it! It is definitely not an ideal way to experience the game. Why? Because although it is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/04/07/chaos-theory-why-barrelling-through-just-secret-world-legends-main-story-mission-is-bad/feed/ 11 https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/23/a-sneak-peek-of-south-africa-in-secret-world-legends-season-2/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/23/a-sneak-peek-of-south-africa-in-secret-world-legends-season-2/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=159813 The things I do for you! You know that story is everything to me, and in order to bring you more information, I allowed myself to be partially spoiled on Secret World Legends’ start of the long-awaited Season 2. If you know nothing of what’s ahead and are trying to stay totally pure of any […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/23/a-sneak-peek-of-south-africa-in-secret-world-legends-season-2/feed/ 17 https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/03/chaos-theory-a-guide-for-secret-world-legends-new-agent-network/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/03/chaos-theory-a-guide-for-secret-world-legends-new-agent-network/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=156243 Admit it: Ever since your faction handler in Secret World Legends started sending you off on jobs, you’ve wanted your own underlings to boss around. Am I right? Well thanks to the conspiracy game’s latest feature, now you do get your very own minions to send scurrying off on little assignments. Called the Agent Network, […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/03/03/chaos-theory-a-guide-for-secret-world-legends-new-agent-network/feed/ 15 https://massivelyop.com/2018/02/15/chaos-theory-do-you-need-to-sub-to-enjoy-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/02/15/chaos-theory-do-you-need-to-sub-to-enjoy-secret-world-legends/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=153914 A question I am asked quite a bit about free-to-play games is whether or not one needs to sub to really play. It is a fair question: We’ve got enough examples in the industry where not subbing can cripple you to the point that it is less than no fun and not worth even trying […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/02/15/chaos-theory-do-you-need-to-sub-to-enjoy-secret-world-legends/feed/ 18 https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-new-year-new-game-new-goals/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-new-year-new-game-new-goals/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=150205 What does Secret World Legends have in store for 2018? For the world, or for me? Either answer includes Season 2 of the story! Of course I anticipate much more exciting stuff as well. I wish I had a crystal ball — or maybe the number crunchers of the Dragon — to know what’s ahead. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/19/chaos-theory-secret-world-legends-2018-new-year-new-game-new-goals/feed/ 14 https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/chaos-theory-2017-was-a-big-year-for-the-secret-world-ip/ https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/chaos-theory-2017-was-a-big-year-for-the-secret-world-ip/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=147314 Well, 2017 was interesting. It’s not often that your favorite game starts off as one game at the beginning of the year and then ends as another game — all while still being the same game. Sure, updates and expansions make changes, but major overhauls aren’t as common. And setting aside the original and remaking […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2018/01/02/chaos-theory-2017-was-a-big-year-for-the-secret-world-ip/feed/ 24 https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/18/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-krampusnacht/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/18/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-krampusnacht/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=145453 While many games go festive for the holiday season, no one does it quite like Secret World Legends. Cutesy doesn’t quite fit here, but creepy sure does! OK, maybe onsie pajamas and a few other seasonal costumes are cuddly; much more of the celebration, however, has teeth. Welcome to Krampusnacht! Second only to Samhain, Krampusnacht […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/18/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-krampusnacht/feed/ 10 https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/07/chaos-theory-exploring-secret-world-legends-anima-allocation-and-other-qol-improvements/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/07/chaos-theory-exploring-secret-world-legends-anima-allocation-and-other-qol-improvements/#comments Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:30:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=142261 Remember that big quality-of-life update that Secret World Legends launched mid-November? Chances are your quality of SWL life did indeed improve with a number of those changes. Mine did. Some you may have been enjoying are the new summoned vendor that visits you in the field, or the teleports that allow you to pop instantly […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/12/07/chaos-theory-exploring-secret-world-legends-anima-allocation-and-other-qol-improvements/feed/ 3 https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/23/everchaosing-counting-my-everquest-ii-and-secret-world-legends-blessings/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/23/everchaosing-counting-my-everquest-ii-and-secret-world-legends-blessings/#comments Thu, 23 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=142283 Good things come in three’s right? Well this is the third installment of the EverChaosing column, which melds Chaos Theory and EverQuesting together. Why a written equivalent to a Turduckin? Because these are my two favorite games, and just as last year, I can’t choose between the two when it comes time to express gratitude. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/23/everchaosing-counting-my-everquest-ii-and-secret-world-legends-blessings/feed/ 2 https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/03/chaos-theory-farewell-samhain-hello-secret-world-legends-season-2-hype/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/03/chaos-theory-farewell-samhain-hello-secret-world-legends-season-2-hype/#comments Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=138493 Do I love Halloween? Yes, yes I do. And while the season was in full swing, my mind was fully focused there. This season is a great diversion, especially in Secret World Legends. But with the awesomeness that is Halloween winding down and with Samhain now over, my mind can finally settle on other matters. Now […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/11/03/chaos-theory-farewell-samhain-hello-secret-world-legends-season-2-hype/feed/ 4 https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/20/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-halloween/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/20/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-halloween/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2017 19:15:22 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=136307 Hello Samhain my old friend! It’s so good to see you again. It’s been such a long year, and so much has… wait, where is the rest of you?! Break out your pumpkin masks and vampire fangs: Samhain has started! My favorite time of the year has arrived in my favorite game. It’s a bit […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/10/20/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-secret-world-legends-first-halloween/feed/ 23 https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/18/chaos-theory-what-we-want-out-of-the-secret-world-legends-tv-show/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/18/chaos-theory-what-we-want-out-of-the-secret-world-legends-tv-show/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2017 20:00:26 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=126452 Wow. So I had no intention of crafting another Chaos Theory this week. I had plans. Other plans. But then the Secret World Legends announcement hit the airwaves on Monday and all other thoughts left my head as I sat there, stunned. I just couldn’t think of anything else. Could it be real? Was SWL […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/18/chaos-theory-what-we-want-out-of-the-secret-world-legends-tv-show/feed/ 37 https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/07/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-whispering-tide-event/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/07/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-whispering-tide-event/#comments Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=124328 Have you met Flappy? If you haven’t yet, you might want to do so very soon else you’ll miss your chance. That dirty bird has made its appearance in Secret World Legends as the star of the much-anticipated The Whispering Tide event, but unlike its Secret World counterpart, this event lasts only two weeks. And […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/07/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-whispering-tide-event/feed/ 70 https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/03/chaos-theory-to-steam-or-not-to-steam-your-secret-world-legends-account/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/03/chaos-theory-to-steam-or-not-to-steam-your-secret-world-legends-account/#comments Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=124189 To Steam or not to Steam, that is the Secret World Legends question — now that the horror game has relaunched on that platform, that is. For those who have never played this game or The Secret World before, that could be an easier question to answer. However, anyone who has a TSW account or […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/08/03/chaos-theory-to-steam-or-not-to-steam-your-secret-world-legends-account/feed/ 41 https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/20/chaos-theory-are-levels-good-for-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/20/chaos-theory-are-levels-good-for-secret-world-legends/#comments Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=121820 We’d heard about (and stressed over!) various Secret World Legends changes for a while, but you just can’t know how those changes will affect the game until you experience them. Now we have. We’ve had three and a half weeks to dive in and play around, getting a feel for the Secret World reboot. So […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/07/20/chaos-theory-are-levels-good-for-secret-world-legends/feed/ 53 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/29/chaos-theory-week-one-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/29/chaos-theory-week-one-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:30:26 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=118892 It’s been a week since Funcom threw open the doors of Secret World Legends’ headstart to everyone and removed the NDA. That’s seven days of choosing factions, meeting handlers, blasting zombies, dodging traps, upgrading weapons, and learning about the Filth — and getting to share those experiences! And share I shall. So what do I […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/29/chaos-theory-week-one-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/feed/ 118 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/22/chaos-theory-guide-to-the-secret-worlds-templars-faction/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/22/chaos-theory-guide-to-the-secret-worlds-templars-faction/#comments Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=117170 It’s Templar Time! After looking at the Illuminati and delving into the Dragon, it’s now time to tie up this trio of guides and talk about the final faction in The Secret World: the Templars. I could fall back on that old adage of “saving the best for last,” but this secret society may not […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/22/chaos-theory-guide-to-the-secret-worlds-templars-faction/feed/ 24 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/15/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-worlds-dragon-faction/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/15/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-worlds-dragon-faction/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=116545 When it comes to chaos, do you tend to run away (possibly screaming), or run toward it? If you lean toward the latter, you might be a Dragon at heart. In that case, this next installment in our The Secret World faction guides may be of particular interest. Today we look into that mysterious green-clad faction […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/15/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-worlds-dragon-faction/feed/ 25 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/07/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends-part-ii/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/07/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends-part-ii/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=115078 Last time, I told you my Secret World Legends tour with Creative Director Romain Amiel was too big to fit in just one Chaos Theory. Luckily, we aren’t restricted to just that one! After talking about the monetization and lockboxes, customization, and a bit about combat, we can focus on other facets of the revamp. […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/07/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends-part-ii/feed/ 54 https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/05/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/05/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/#comments Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=115068 I may or may not be in that secretive NDA-locked closed beta of Secret World Legends — I’m not telling. But there is something I can tell you. A number of somethings in fact. Thanks to an open tour with Creative Director Romain Amiel, I was able to ask questions while gallivanting around, checking out […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/06/05/chaos-theory-interview-and-impressions-of-secret-world-legends/feed/ 43 https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/11/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-illuminati-faction/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/11/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-illuminati-faction/#comments Thu, 11 May 2017 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=111145 Kirsten Geary. That is almost all you have to say when talking about the Illuminati faction in The Secret World. That’s because the infamous KG (as she signs her memos) is practically the personality of the organization — at least as far as players are concerned. As the player handler, she is the main contact […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/11/chaos-theory-guide-to-secret-world-legends-illuminati-faction/feed/ 27 https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/04/chaos-theory-which-faction-should-you-choose-in-secret-world/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/04/chaos-theory-which-faction-should-you-choose-in-secret-world/#comments Thu, 04 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=109885 While a spring launch of Secret World Legends is not a guarantee it’s still a hope, so it’s not too soon to be thinking about creating your character. Anyone who is remotely like me could use as much lead time as possible to make important decisions! And one of those decisions is what faction to […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/05/04/chaos-theory-which-faction-should-you-choose-in-secret-world/feed/ 59 https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/29/funcom-reboots-the-secret-world-as-secret-world-legends/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/29/funcom-reboots-the-secret-world-as-secret-world-legends/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:00:26 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=104795 Raise your hand if you felt trepidation as well as hope when Funcom announced during that last investor call that it was relaunching The Secret World? Fans have been yearning for more TSW conspiracy goodness and system improvements for so long. But the community has definitely feared the game changing away from what makes it so […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/29/funcom-reboots-the-secret-world-as-secret-world-legends/feed/ 235 https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/03/chaos-theory-speculating-on-the-secret-worlds-relaunch/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/03/chaos-theory-speculating-on-the-secret-worlds-relaunch/#comments Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:00:25 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=100875 Well, it wasn’t the news I was hoping for, but I’ll still take it! This week we learned about Funcom’s plan to relaunch the conspiracy-laden Secret World in late March. This March. That means this month. I’d have really liked to hear more about season two, which we know has already been written; the story […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/03/03/chaos-theory-speculating-on-the-secret-worlds-relaunch/feed/ 86 https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/16/chaos-theory-the-secret-world-predictions-2016-vs-2017/ https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/16/chaos-theory-the-secret-world-predictions-2016-vs-2017/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2017 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=98906 It’s no secret that The Secret World had a rough year in 2016. I just really wish I could say differently. And it’s especially sad because I had such hopes for my favorite game. Granted, I knew it wasn’t going to miraculously get the funding and staff to give me all the story and things […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/02/16/chaos-theory-the-secret-world-predictions-2016-vs-2017/feed/ 18 https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/20/chaos-theory-my-secret-world-2017-goals/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=94779 When the year-end Massively Overthinking asked about game resolutions, I honestly answered that I don’t really make any because I hadn’t ever done that and didn’t expect to start. Many of the goals I make as I play throughout the year are pretty specific to what is happening at that time and what I feel […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2017/01/05/chaos-theory-the-secret-world-says-sayonara-to-2016/ Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=92995 Have you ever had a year that you looked back on and all you could really say was, Hey, I made it through. I’ve had years like that, when many things either go wrong, go a totally different way than hoped/planned, or just don’t really go anywhere at all. But you know what? Not going […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/12/22/chaos-theory-the-kink-in-secret-worlds-krampusnacht/ Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=90580 The Secret World, I’m shaking my head at you. I mean, I wasn’t expecting anything really for the Krampusnacht holiday. But this? Remember back when I stated that I would gladly give up new Christmas season content in favor of an amazing Samhain story event? Well, I didn’t say please lock the content behind a […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/12/09/chaos-theory-a-secret-world-the-unseen-achievement-guide/ Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=89529 For the last couple of months, I have been focused on trying to acquire The Unseen achievement in The Secret World. Why? It isn’t anything anyone needs to do to complete the game or to even experience all the content; you can finish every associated mission even if you fail its achievement. However, it is […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/11/24/everchaosing-giving-thanks-for-the-secret-world-and-everquest-ii/ Thu, 24 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=87205 I agonized all week over which of my favorite titles, The Secret World or EverQuest II, would get the honor of being the subject of my gratitude post for Thanksgiving. And then I decided I didn’t have to pick! After all, we already had one combined EverChaosing column, so why not have another? So in honor […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/11/17/chaos-theory-the-disappointment-of-the-secret-worlds-samhain/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=83575 The season to end all seasons has come and gone. The Secret World’s Samhain has faded back into the fog, and it will be another year before it returns. So how was the event that everyone looks forward to throughout the year? I have to say Samhain 2016 broke the mold — just not in the […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/11/03/chaos-theory-a-guide-to-the-secret-worlds-samhain-2016/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=83775 Well, there you have it. After 12 months of anticipation, the 2016 Samhain event in The Secret World is here. And I most definitely have a few things I want to say about it… but right now is not the time. One, we have not quite reached the conclusion yet, so what happens between now and […]]]> https://massivelyop.com/2016/10/27/chaos-theory-first-impressions-of-funcoms-hide-and-shriek/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:00:00 +0000 http://massivelyop.com/?p=82710 Have you been hiding and shrieking? I have! Hide and Shriek, the 1v1 Secret World spinoff that pits the much-loved Innsmouth Academy against the newly introduced Little Springs High in a PvP scare off, is now out for players to test their spook skills. Who doesn’t love a good scare, especially this time of year? […]]]>