EverQuest 2 Creative Director Discusses Decline of Community in Modern MMOs

Kyle Vallee, creative director for EverQuest 2, discusses the shift away from community-building in modern MMOs. Vallee highlights the lack of tools for player interaction and cooperation, noting the impact on social connections. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, Vallee reflects on the community-focused gameplay of early MMOs like EverQuest and the potential drawbacks of current MMO design.