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This week, Vice President and General Manager of EA Mythic, Mark Jacobs, told us how he really felt about official MMO forums: they're a breeding ground for obnoxious trolls and toxic flame wars. Not surprisingly, Mythic is forgoing this option for their upcoming Warhammer: Age of Reckoning, but is this the right decision? For this week's discussion, we want to know:

Do official MMORPG forums help or hurt the communities they serve?

Having spent too many hours lurking on the WoW forums, I think I understand where Mythic is coming from. How about you?

This week, we were treated to the tantalizing prospects of a Grand Theft Auto IV MMO, a BioWare-produced KOTOR MMO, and the resurrection of Star Trek Online. But there are plenty of other possible titles and franchises out there that could use the MMO treatment. For this week's discussion, we want to know:

What game, series or fictional world would you like to see become an MMO?

I'll cast my vote for an MMO based on EA's skate. How about you?

Earlier this week, the creator of the original pen & paper RPG, Gary Gygax, passed away. His imagination paved the way for the MUDs and MMORPGs that have ushered millions into worlds of fantasy and heroism. This week, we here at WarCry pay our respects.

How will you remember Gary Gygax?

Speak your mind in the comment thread.

There have been a number of MMOs geared towards a younger demographic, from Toontown to Club Penguin to Cartoon Network's upcoming FusionFall. But there is also a large number of 15-and-under players in more adult MMOs, and this can have an effect on both young players and the game-world itself

For this week's Newsletter Discussion, we want to know:

How young is too young to begin playing MMOs?

Remember, you can view past issues of the newsletter and sign-up for future emails here. Now voice your opinion in the comment thread!

According to multiple sources, P2 Entertainment (formally Perpetual Entertainment) has officially closed their doors. This means an end to all projects, including their planned focus on casual games. There is no indication at this time what it means for the Perpetual Platform, which had been licsened to studios like Bioware Austin.

We will have more on this story as it develops.

Last week, SOE announced a deal with Live Gamer to expand in-game real-money trading in its current and future MMOs. But do real-world economics belong in a fantasy setting?

For this week's Newsletter Discussion, we want to know:

Have you ever been paid or received real money for virtual goods?

Remember, you can view past issues of the newsletter and sign-up for future emails here. Now, give us your 2 cents in the comment thread!

Turbine sent over a teaser image for this month's event, which is titled "The Beast With Two Heads".

The event is tentatively scheduled for February 19.

Are you a min-maxer or a fasionista?

For this week's Newsletter Discussion, we want to know:

Have you ever worn a piece of gear for its looks, even though it hurt your character's performance?

Remember, you can view past issues of the newsletter and sign-up for future emails here. Now, express yourself in the comment thread!

You may be just one virtual citizen in a virtual society, but your actions can have a lasting impact on the experience of other players. Even after you log off indefinitely, your crafted gear may help turn the tide in a heated battle. Perhaps a tactic you pioneered has been passed down from haxx0r to newbie. You may have even formed a guild of like-minded individuals that has climbed the server ranks after your departure.

For this week's Newsletter Discussion, we want to know:

Has one of your creations in an MMO ever outlasted your interest in the game?

Remember, you can view past issues of the newsletter and sign-up for future emails here. Now let us know what you think in the comment thread!

NCsoft today announced new Account Services and a Referral Programs for players of Lineage II. Players will finally be able to get that sex change for their favorite character and join friends on a different server:

New Account Services with transaction fees are available to all Lineage II players: Name Change, Gender Change and Character Server Transfer. Name and Gender change services have gone live today. Character Server Transfer service will be live in a few weeks. These new account features are our promise to exemplify our commitment to improve the Lineage experience.

For more information about the Account Services, click here and for more about the the Referral programs, click here.