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Hi,

    I played UO shortly after startup until a little after T2A, followed by a few years of Asheron's Call.

    I'd have to say that UO is the greatest game I've ever played in my life. I can remember the adrenaline rush I got when I started the game. I'd go out, do some mining -  as much as I could carry - and sure enough, some asshole had to come by and "Corp Por" my ass into oblivion. Or when, later in the game, a house was getting ready to rot and dozens of characters would be on the scene, ready to KILL for that spot. It was all so perfectly contained. Optional PvP? Bite me.

    If you played the game the way I did, you understand.

    What I'm wondering is, in a world full of "carebear" mmo's where are the nasty, brutal aspects that made UO such a fun, visceral, game. Who is making this crap? Let me know if you've found anything. I'm getting ready to give Tabula Rasa a try, gonna see if Garriot can pull it off twice.

I've heard that tabula rasta is a PVE game.  Anyway, check out EvE Online for that same feeling, cause thats the only place you'll find it nowadays.

I agree. Eve online is the only mmo out there that even comes close to the style of play classic UO provided.

Originally posted by joeyboots

I agree. Eve online is the only mmo out there that even comes close to the style of play classic UO provided.

Otherwise, your next great hope might be Darkfall

UO was the game to play!  Sadly,ever since UO started losing customers to the "new" games, They started to panic and decided to change its gameplay to match the rest of the genera.  If you look at most boards now, you'll notice everyone is getting sick of the same game with different skins. (WoW, SWG, LOTR )just to name a few.  Now it seems like everyone is looking for something different.  A place they can call home for an extended amount of time.   UO  HAD that difference, but now its just another game. 

I'd be kickin myself in the butt if i was in charge of UO

If your looking for decent PvP games DAoC and Eve-Online are good options. DAoC has specific areas for PvP unless you play the mordred server wich is the hardcore pvp free for all server. Eve is a great choice it has care bear areas but the heart of the game is Unsecure space where players battle for domination. As far as ever seeing a new game that is purely PvP free forall any where any time I wouldnt hold your breath. Simple fact is majority of gamers wouldnt pay to play it atleast not for verry long companys put out games to make money so go where the money is and the  money just isnt in hardcore pure PvP.

Originally posted by Focker

UO was the game to play!  Sadly,ever since UO started losing customers to the "new" games, They started to panic and decided to change its gameplay to match the rest of the genera.  If you look at most boards now, you'll notice everyone is getting sick of the same game with different skins. (WoW, SWG, LOTR )just to name a few.  Now it seems like everyone is looking for something different.  A place they can call home for an extended amount of time.   UO  HAD that difference, but now its just another game. 

I'd be kickin myself in the butt if i was in charge of UO

Yes...UO was the OG. Turn based BBS gaming at its finest! Damn I really miss those simpler days.

I still find my self comparing new games with what UO offered me in the past.

Originally posted by fe_numberone

I still find my self comparing new games with what UO offered me in the past.

Who doesn't?!  Im actualy keepin an eye out for another game like uo.  Unlike some, I love the 2d graphics and wouldn't change them for the world.

yeah what sucks for newcomers if they try to go back and play it well they will be playing a different game from what people speak of