Blizzard warns against copying WoW

NewsPosted 01/12/2009 - 12:20pm GMT

It's not what players are looking for says producer Shane Dabiri.

Speaking to PC Zone, Blizzard lead producer Shane Dabiri has given some advice to all those attempting to create the next big MMO - don't attempt to emulate World of Warcraft.

"There are a lot of people that try to emulate World of Warcraft - and as flattering as that is our end it's definitely not the right move," said Dabiri.

The reason being that players of World of Warcraft don't want to be doing the same things in another MMO. They want a new experience.

"I think the industry needs to move in that direction to come up with some innovative new MMOs that are trying really different things. Take City of Heroes - at least that's something that's not a fantasy game," Dabiri explained.

Via CVG

Does Dabiri have a point? Are rival MMOs failing because they don't offer anything new to the MMO player? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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thpcplayer @ fps_d0minat0r

no you are wrong just because you dont like doesnt mean millions of other gamers wont like it. They love it, infact and i'm one of them.

Posted 06:59 on 02 December 2009

fps_d0minat0r @ thpcplayer

well your wrong.

your the one who hasnt played it if you think it doesnt involve grinding.
or maybe is it because you cheat and buy gold for real money?

Posted 21:56 on 01 December 2009

you havent played it......................

Posted 12:55 on 01 December 2009

fps_d0minat0r

other mmo's are failing because lots of people have wasted their lives on WoW and dont want to move onto another game.

suicide rates are gonna rocket when WoW closes down and everyone realises they spent all that time grinding for nothing.

Posted 12:37 on 01 December 2009