MMORPGs (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games) are expansive virtual worlds that have been a cornerstone of gaming culture for decades. Archiving these games involves documenting their history, gameplay, community events, and the stories of the players who inhabited them.
Why Archive MMORPGs?
MMORPGs are unique cultural artifacts. Unlike traditional games, their worlds evolve with their communities, and when servers shut down, these histories risk being lost forever. By archiving MMORPGs, we preserve their legacy, ensuring that future generations can study and appreciate their impact on gaming and society.
- Gameplay Documentation: Recording gameplay mechanics, lore, and quests.
- Community Histories: Capturing stories from players, guilds, and in-game events.
- Technical Archiving: Saving screenshots, videos, patches, and mods.
- Virtual World Mapping: Creating maps and guides for these intricate worlds.
- The Rise and Fall of [Game Name] – Documenting the journey of a beloved MMORPG.
- Preserving Virtual Economies – How in-game markets reflect real-world economics.
- Guild Chronicles – Stories from the most iconic player communities.