ULTIMA ONLINE, STAR WARS GALAXIES, @PlayableWorlds. THEORY OF FUN, POSTMORTEMS, SUNDAY POEMS. AFTER THE FLOOD. @raphkoster@mastodon.gamedev.place
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9 Nov 2024
If you missed the STARS REACH trailer, here’s another link to it! #mmo #mmorpg #sandbox youtube.com/watch?v=ZRd5xiNf…
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May 16
[noclip EARLY ACCESS] How the Jedi Took Down Star Wars Galaxies
We speak to iconic game designer Raph Koster about the design of Star Wars Galaxies and the “Jedi Problem” that contributed to the MMO’s downfall.
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Jan 13
JustaMirage has once again impressed the dev team with his construction of a helicopter.
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Jan 13
My last and final tweet <3 telegra.ph/The-last-message-…
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Interesting read by @raphkoster - a practical example of when a power law can be detrimental to an otherwise reasonable system.
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21 Dec 2025
Today I came across a project that rebuilt all of Tatooine from SWG in VRChat, and another that is recreating all of UO as a Valheim mod. Kind of wild to see.
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19 Dec 2025
Holiday 🎄 Fireside Chat 🔥with Raph
Join us for a delightfully festive and exciting Holiday Fireside Chat, with Carneros, Frommy, Leric, and our special guest, Raph!
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26 Nov 2025
Recommended posts, 2017-2025: It's been over five years since the last time I gathered up recommended posts in one place and added them to the menu above. I figured I was due. As usual this will include talks and interviews as well as articles.
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16 Nov 2025
I never posted widely about the public health simulator design I wrote as Covid was shutting down the world. Until now.
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13 Nov 2025
Today we reveal our Stars Reach development roadmap. More than a timeline, this is a full-featured living document. Click on individual cards for more information. Watch as cards move between categories as development progresses. We want your feedback. starsreach.com/roadmap/
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13 Nov 2025
This update went up today. Can't wait to see what people do!
13 Nov 2025
Tomorrow's game update is named GovBot Update. It's mainly focused on setting up township governments but also includes other fixes and changes. For details, see starsreach.com/govbot-update…
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13 Nov 2025
Stars Reach’s latest patch adds Star Wars Galaxies-esque player cities to the alpha
🔗 massivelyop.com/2025/11/13/s…
#StarsReach #StarWarsGalaxies #MMORPG @RaphKoster @playstarsreach
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13 Nov 2025
In Stars Reach, every action or interaction with the planet affects its environment, fauna, flora, and players who play and live in it. But not everybody likes what you do…
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10 Nov 2025
This is unexpected. Not one, but three versions, and of course I am far from the only author whose quotes are for sale on canvas prints. Looks like three different manufacturers, and no, I do not get a cut. Fair use, I assume :D
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7 Nov 2025
Well, this landed on the front page of Hacker News! news.ycombinator.com/item?id…
3 Nov 2025
Game design is simple, actually. Except when it isn't. Here are the 12 things you need to know.
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5 Nov 2025
We are happy to announce a new Stars Reach Video Series that we are going to name Community Power. This first episode will feature the GUNC guild and what they've built on Akacala... but what is GUNC, who are they, when did everything start?
youtu.be/nzIhxevUwAU
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4 Nov 2025
Last chance to tour the amazing constructions on Akacala. Next week the new government system requires a full wipe to test.
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3 Nov 2025
Game design is simple, actually. Except when it isn't. Here are the 12 things you need to know.
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30 Oct 2025
Stars Reach’s visual upgrades ensure it barely looks like the same game introduced last year
🔗 massivelyop.com/2025/10/30/s…
#StarsReach #RaphKoster #MMORPG @playstarsreach
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