The MMO field has become increasingly crowded over the last several years as more and more companies try to cash in on the popularity of a genre filled with the likes of World of Warcraft and other big-name franchises. But, while most continue to build on the RPG formula, few have taken on the challenge of satisfying the cravings of the real-time strategy gamer for a huge persistent world in which to play. Yes, there have been a few notable attempts, but most have been relegated to niche status.