Hacker News with Generative AI: MMOs

After DDoS attacks, Blizzard rolls back Hardcore WoW deaths (arstechnica.com)
World of Warcraft Classic's Hardcore mode has set itself apart from the average MMO experience simply by making character death permanent across the entire in-game realm.
How I Defeated an MMO Game Hack Author (thecodist.com)
In the late 2000's, I worked at a niche MMO game company. We had a small team, not a lot of money, but a loyal audience. It was a game of skill without any of the usual powerups and unreality, and the players enjoyed the challenge.