Two observations in the past week: The first is how melancholy the tone has been on the General chat channel in Tabula Rasa, the sci-fi MMORPG that is closing in February. The second is how much fun many are continuing to have– down to helping new players choose what class to choose, how to spec armor and weapons.

One thing has been consistent with the tone of chat on the main channel– it’s mature. No, not heavy-breathing-mature-a/s/l-mature, but actually a different style of player. One that seems a bit more ‘grown up’.

This isn’t a stab at type of people that might play Warcraft– no, it’s more a statement about numbers. Of course a higher number of players in one game will lead to more mayhem and immaturity on the main chat channel. Tabula Rasa seemed to escape that (a bittersweet benefit of having few subscribers). Most new arrivals to the game notice this.

I’ve noticed it as well. I’m beginning to really like the helpfulness and courtesy on display that exists across the channels. It’s one thing that makes the whole gaming population feel like a guild or clan. I’ll miss that.

Anyway, just had to share the awesomeness of my fellow AFS.