

This is Terminally Online: PC Gamer's very own MMO column. Every other week, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the genre, interviewing fellow MMO-heads like me, taking a deep-dive into mechanics we've all taken for granted, and, occasionally, bringing in guest writers to talk about their MMO of choice.
Ah, the pick-up group (PUG). While MMORPGs are a social activity, let's face it—unless you have a dedicated raid night going on, it's unlikely you're going to be doing the majority of your dungeons or raids with a group of people you know.