Episode 7: Legendary Trolls of MMO History

Some trolls are just pests. But a rare few? They become legends.

In this episode, Boss Mode dives deep into the rogues’ gallery of MMO history—from the player who assassinated Lord British in Ultima Online, to the chaos of WoW’s Corrupted Blood plague, to modern-day ESO bridge bombers and ARK’s dino cartels.

We’ll explore the trolls who didn’t just ruin raids—they carved their names into gaming folklore. Plus, a few fictionalized “listener submissions” share their own griefing war stories.

Love them or hate them, these legendary trolls left scars, laughs, and unforgettable chaos across the MMO landscape.

Tune in for grit, humor, and a reminder that in the world of MMOs… sometimes the trolls are the real bosses.

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Episode 6: Toxicity by Design (How Devs Accidentally Enable Bad Behavior)

Some MMOs are practically built for trolls—and not the dungeon kind. In this episode, Boss Mode digs into how developers, often unintentionally, create mechanics that fuel griefing, gatekeeping, and pure chaos. From loot systems that pit guildmates against each other, to chat tools that double as trolling megaphones, we’re breaking down how design choices can turn a game into a breeding ground for bad behavior.

But it’s not all doomscrolling—we’ll also share some darkly funny grief stories and a few redemption arcs that remind us why we keep logging back in, even when the salt runs deep.

Got your own MMO war story? Send it to podcast@mmomadness.com
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Episode 5: PVP or Just Being a Jerk

In the world of MMOs, PVP is supposed to be about skill, strategy, and the thrill of outplaying your opponent. But let’s be honest—sometimes it’s just an excuse to be an absolute menace. In this episode of MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask, Boss Mode dives headfirst into the blurred line between competitive combat and plain old trolling.

From ESO battlegrounds where trash talk runs hotter than fireball spam, to World of Warcraft gank squads camping lowbies in Stranglethorn Vale, to ARK survival servers where "PVP" often means raiding your neighbor’s base at 3 AM while they sleep—we’re pulling back the curtain on what happens when fair fights turn into personal vendettas.

Is it really PVP, or are you just being a jerk? Let’s find out.

🎧 Tune in for dark humor, brutal community stories, and a few redemption arcs that prove even griefers can change.

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