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Meridian 59 - Free to Play

September 26
by Gregory Allen 26. September 2011 12:47

Meridian 59 free to play!

A bit of history for those unfamiliar with this original MMO. Meridian 59 was released in 1996 by the 3DO company and was literally the first 3-d massively multiplayer online (MMO) game. The graphics weren't anything to get excited about, but the online community, unique world, and amazing PvP are still unmatched by many of today's current MMO giants. Some particularly unique features that are still unimplemented in today's games are zones that literally morph based on the alignment of monsters present in the area, purchaseable guild houses complete with secret entrances and exits located around the game world, and a skill-based character development system that allowed the player full control over the type of character they played. Want a sword wielding magic-user? No problem.

I played Meridian 59 upon its release in 1996 on Server 103. To this date, it remains the most enjoyable online experience I've ever had playing an MMO.

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  A writer and director from Bradenton, FL with a B.B.A from Georgia State University, Greg left a 10-year software engineering career to pursue his passion for storytelling and enrolled at UNC School of the Arts in 2009. Greg’s diverse film and video experience encompasses over 30 projects working as P.A., Grip & Electric, First A.D, and Director for educational and professional projects including “Harvester” (Writer/Director), “Firebird” (Writer/Director), the web series “Leveled” (First A.D.), and the PBS 3-part series “God in America” with Sarah Colt Productions (P.A. Intern). He now has several short film scripts in various stages of development and pre-production serving as both Writer and Director. Greg develops stories that inspect the role of men in America, particularly the psychology of the father-son relationship, its importance to adolescent males, and its broader social implications for familial roles, politics, and entertainment.

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