Gestalt is a psychological time period that refers to one thing better as a whole than the sum of its components. This is not a tough phenomenon to see in action -- you might have to mix flour, yeast, and cinnamon collectively to get a scrumptious loaf of cinnamon-swirl bread, after all. The time period can be utilized to Transformers, which combine right into a single huge robot, often one that's not particularly delicious. Despite this fact, the official term stays "combiner" as an alternative, presumably as a result of the people who are in charge of naming are frightened about what would occur if everybody started using obscure psychology terms.
Hey, so long as we're already talking about combining things, we might as properly go complete-hog into this week's WRUP. That itself is a gestalt, but that doesn't seem fairly spicy sufficient. Let's all speak about combining video games together into an entire higher than the sum of its components. Yeah, that's the ticket. Bounce on previous the break for that and what the employees will likely be taking part in this weekend, then tell us in the comments what you will be getting as much as.
Beau Hindman (@Beau_Hindman): I'll be finishing up my time with Minions of Mirth and shifting on to The Realm Online. I've just barely began to play, but already the game is very charming, and the group is superior. Supposedly it is one of many oldest around! I will also be putting a lot more time building up my metropolis in Illyriad and attempting to hit the following degree in Ministry of Battle. Then I will continue to make plans for taking a week to use no PCs in any respect and to reside off solely my telephone (for a future challenge).
If I might mix two video games, they could be Ryzom and The Chronicles of Spellborn. Not only would it be the best-looking game in your entire historical past of the universe, but it would have everything I needed. Properly, that is, if I might throw in some Wurm On-line as effectively. And uhm... mix within the epicness of Vanguard. Oh yeah, and could I throw in some Mabinogi crafting and its rebirth system? What about...
Brandon Felczer (@bfelczer): This weekend I'm going away on vacation to my time share in Palm Springs and going to try and not take my laptop computer -- Okay, I'm gonna take it however try not to open it. We are going to see how that goes. So, WRUP this weekend? LIFE!
If I might combine two recreation into one, it would undoubtedly be Star Trek Online and EVE Online -- that would be pure and utter madness!
Brendan Drain (@nyphur): It is come time for me to shut up the Massively Mob company in EVE Online and leave Massively Motivated in the palms of its directors. It has been niggling at me since the EVE fanfest that running a PvE company isn't what I want to do or what I am good at, and forcing myself to do it has murdered my enthusiasm for taking part in. I'll be getting back into issues I enjoy more, like PvP and playing the market in my own time.
If I might merge any two video games, it might be EVE Online and Age of Conan -- an odd combination but one I think would work. Having performed on a PvP server in Age of Conan, I found that sneaking around the zones monitoring players down and smashing them to bits was extremely fun. EVE On-line's single-shard structure, open-world territorial battle, a type of policing and sentry turret system for protected areas, and a disposable gear system might all do wonders for AoC.
Eliot Lefebvre Ms. Lady and that i shall be continuing to discover Remaining Fantasy XIV together, as she's been absolutely in love with the game now that she's bought a machine able to handling it. I've also bought The Sims Medieval to occupy my time, and I'd like to get back into Guild Wars with no matter spare moments are left.
Combining video games is a little bit of a interest of mine to start with, and loads of these games wind up being MMOs. I would love to see a mash-up between the setting and baroque, unique lessons of Ultimate Fantasy XI with the ability system, armor system, and distinctly fast-paced breakdown of Guild Wars. Failing that, I would love to mash the setting of Sword 2 right into a Star Trek Online-style engine. Combine up Fallen Earth and City of Heroes to give me a Gamma World MMO!
Jef Reahard: A bit of EVE and AoC right here, and that i've also returned to EverQuest II for a while (mainly because it still has the perfect player housing regardless of being seven years old, /sniff).
My unholy hybrid would be Ultima Online plus Star Wars Galaxies, and going into details would take this complete column. When you played both, you already know why. It is exhausting not to incorporate EVE in there too, however I believe CCP will eventually flip it into the final word sandbox, so there'd really be no motive to mix it with something at that time.
Jeremy Stratton (@Jeremy_Stratton): I am continuing my quest to acquire and improve a vahtos accessory-set for my Priest/Rogue in Runes of Magic. Although every accessory has a really totally different stage-requirement and none of the pieces goes close to the present stage-cap, they're still really helpful for squishies (especially a pew-pewing Priest). I didn't must think for a second about which two video games I would combine. I'd like to see all the many fun aspects of Runes of Magic injected into the enormous and lovely world of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes.
Justin Olivetti (@Sypster): As much as possible, I'll be enjoying Lord of the Rings Online to eek out all of that further bonus XP for the anniversary weekend celebration. So no RIFT till Monday, alas!
Combination-sensible, it would be superior to see RIFT and Metropolis of Heroes combined. The soul system and dynamic events of RIFT would lend themselves nicely to a superhero setting, and CoH has always had among the coolest fight and powers of any comic book game.
Karen Bryan (@JayeRnH): It's Easter weekend plus the tail finish of faculty vacation, so my playtime's restricted. I will attempt to sneak in a bit of Pirates of the Burning Sea, though!
As for the bonus question, that is straightforward. I would wish to see Minecraft combined with RIFT. I wish to see a airplane of Minecraft with 16-bit invasions and armies of creeers and zombies operating amok throughout Telara.
MJ Guthrie: This weekend will see me cooking up a medley stew -- a dash Lord of the Rings On-line, a number of shakes of STO, a heaping scoop of EverQuest II, after which a sprig of Aion for spice. I believe that will fill me up pretty properly!
Hmmm, well the first one would be straightforward to select -- pre-CU Star Wars Galaxies! The emotes, the customization, the housing, the social classes, the crafting, the... I might go on and on. I would mix it with... um... Okay, the second alternative is more durable for me. I'd very nicely choose The Sims. I like to build; to be able to design and construct my own place would keep me entertained eternally. Can I add in a number of The Matrix On-line features as properly? Honestly, don't get me started because I might snag features from so many games to make my perfect sport! Then Discord might by no means venture into RL again...
Patrick Mackey (@mackeypb): Champions Online is doing a free Serpent Lantern weekend, so any player can play it. I'm definitely going to be operating some of it with pals. One in all my pals is coming again from the navy on leave, so I'll even be doing stuff with him this weekend. We'll in all probability be taking part in Hisoutensoku and Artemis. I intend to add some of the exploits to my YouTube channel, so if you're fascinated, verify a few of that out.
If I might mix two video games into one, it can be EVE and Armored Core. Particularly, I would like a cutthroat financial participant-targeted mecha action sport in a put up-apocalyptic world, where players pilot robots as an alternative of ships and combat is blinding fast and talent-based.
At the start of each weekend, we meet up with the Massively workers members and ask them, "What are you taking part in this week?" (Otherwise known as: WRUP!) Be part of us to see what we're up to in and out of sport -- and catch us within the feedback to let us know what you are taking part in, too!