MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask

What was once a place to sell your [Copper Shortsword of Suck] quickly devolved into the most toxic, hilarious, and chaotic battleground in any MMO — the trade chat. In this episode, Boss Mode dives into the legendary warzones of server-wide chat: the flame wars, gold spam floods, Chuck Norris jokes, scammy duel invites, and the rise of regional trolls who made entire zones unplayable (but unforgettable). We’ll explore how trade chat evolved into a lawless sandbox of culture, conflict, and co...

In Episode 3 of MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask, Boss Mode dives into the complex world of MMO guilds — those tight-knit groups that can make or break your game experience. From the excitement of joining your first guild to the messy politics, power plays, and cliques that develop as guilds grow, this episode explores the highs and lows of MMO social dynamics. Hear gripping listener stories of betrayal and redemption, including a raid guild dictatorship gone wrong, a guild leader who burne...

Podcast: MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask Host: Boss Mode Length: ~5 minutes, 17 seconds Sponsor: Boss Mode Fashion – bossmodefashion.com Summary: In this hard-hitting episode, Boss Mode explores how griefing in MMOs evolved from harmless experimentation to calculated chaos. From Ultima Online’s poisoned potions to EverQuest mob trains and Stranglethorn corpse campers, this episode dives into the twisted brilliance of legendary griefers. Learn how griefers manipulate mechanics, game sys...

Host: Boss Mode Length: 7 minutes, 12 seconds Sponsor: Boss Mode Fashion – bossmodefashion.com Overview: In this inaugural episode of MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask, host Boss Mode delves into the early days of online gaming, exploring how the culture of MMOs evolved and how trolling became a pervasive issue. Drawing from personal experiences and community stories, the episode sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the dynamics of online interactions. Key Topics: The origins of...

Podcast Title: MMO Madness: Behind the Troll Mask Episode Title: Teaser Trailer – Welcome to the Madness Host: Boss Mode Length: ~1 min Sponsor: Boss Mode Fashion (bossmodefashion.com) Welcome to the dark dungeons of online gaming culture. Your host, Boss Mode—who’s been gaming since dial-up and corpse runs—invites you to explore the chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes toxic underworld of MMOs. From the earliest days of EverQuest to modern-day Discord drama, this show digs into why these di...