Firefly. The MMO concept that refuses to die

[Vulpes Abnocto]

via Massively

While Multiverse, the development platform that was supposed to be the driving force for possible Buffy and Firefly MMOs, suffered a studio shutdown, the source code lives -- and has been snatched up by the newly formed Multiverse Foundation. Fortunately for those who were holding out hope for an online version of Joss Whedon's scifi western, it looks as though this new company wants to pick up where the previous team left off.

Massively was contacted by Tristan Bacon, head of communications for Multiverse Foundation. He says that the company has acquired the source code and is "starting work full-time on the actual MMO creation platform." Bacon says that if there is still interest from fans, the team intends to use the platform to make a Firefly MMO.

Don't get overexcited at the prospect of saddling up for the 'verse in your own ship, however, as this might be as long a shot as it ever was. There are substantial obstacles to overcome, including permission to use the IP. Bacon also says that the current team is just a small group of volunteers working on it in their spare time, and would appreciate more developers to sign on to the project.

This news comes hot on the heels of revelations that Netflix is attempting to resurrect the Firefly TV series.

Is anybody else hoping that Multiverse takes a note from Bioware
and adds the possibility of sharing a bunk with Kaylee?

Source
Multiverse Software Foundation homepage
More discussion at Blastr
Discussion at /r/firefly

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Oy...when will this thing die????


EDIT: No offense to any Firefly lovers, I just dislike the series as a whole...


EDIT2: Seeing as I'm being shunned...MAN FIREFLY SUCKS.

 

[Ultralex]

I like Firefly,but an MMO ? Meeeeh...

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

Never. Love keeps her afloat.

 

[MelodieOctavia]

Oy...when will this thing die????


EDIT: No offense to any Firefly lovers, I just dislike the series as a whole...

Shun the Non-believer! Shuuun...sh-shuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnuh!

 

[MelodieOctavia]

ALL HAIL JOSS WHEDON! ALL HAIL JOSS WHEDON!

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

Shun the Non-believer! Shuuun...sh-shuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnuh!

I'd keel-haul him if I had a keel to haul him on...

 

[VVoltz]

I would literally would give Netflix my subscription money back if they would revive Firefly. I hope they do, just like they did with Arrested Development.
Edit: Also, I would play this game too.

 

[Helpful Corn]

I vote we tie him to a chair, tape his eyes open and make him watch a seven minute clip of Homeboyz In Outerspace until he dies of starvation.

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

I vote we tie him to a chair, tape his eyes open and make him watch a seven minute clip of Homeboyz In Outerspace until he dies of starvation.

....I'll go queue up Beethoven's Ninth Symphony for this.

 

[Gahars]

I think Firefly was a really great series, and that Serenity was pretty good too, so you can call me a fan. Still, I think people need to stop holding their breath; it's only going to make the next disappointment that much worse.

As much as I'd like to see more of the 'Verse, I think the time has ultimately passed.

 

[VVoltz]

So no read coats here? Can I be the leader?

 

[GreatCrippler]

I think Firefly was a really great series, and that Serenity was pretty good too, so you can call me a fan. Still, I think people need to stop holding their breath; it's only going to make the next disappointment that much worse.

As much as I'd like to see more of the 'Verse, I think the time has ultimately passed.

This... Exactly this. And Bioware? >.> I Look forward to a few more months when SWTOR is another forgotten Free2Play MMORPG.

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

This... Exactly this. And Bioware? >.> I Look forward to a few more months when SWTOR is another forgotten Free2Play MMORPG.

There seems to be some confusion.
Though I mentioned Bioware in the post, they are not involved in the possible development of this game.

 

[Skelletonike]

I loved the series and the movie was pretty cool, as for a mmo, it could be good or bad, depending on how it'd be made.. I wonder why never continued the series tho...

 

[Vulpes Abnocto]

I wonder why never continued the series tho...

Because Fox sucks in SO many ways. This is but one example.

 

[Gahars]

I loved the series and the movie was pretty cool, as for a mmo, it could be good or bad, depending on how it'd be made.. I wonder why never continued the series tho...

Considering how screwed over it was by Fox (airing the episodes out of order, not promoting the show, placing the show in terrible timeslots, etc.), it's no mystery as to why it didn't last longer. Serenity only happened, actually, because the DVD sales were so great. When Serenity fizzled at the box office, though, that effectively nixed any other plans for the series (save for the occasional comic mini series).

 

[ProtoKun7]

Firefly thread?
Yep, I thought Vulpes would be behind it.
(I also anticipated a mention of Kaylee)

 

[pyromaniac123]

What's Firefly.












i kid.

 

[Wizerzak]

No, seriously.
What's Firefly?

Must be some American series...