I recently had some old EQ nostalgia after not playing for a long, long time, so surprise!-- I resubbed.

I haven't felt this kind of addiction in almost 4 years. In fact, I started from scratch, and the addiction is unbelievable; I don't know whether it's the game mechanics or the memories, but I'm just in love all over again. I understand people's criticisms about the changes in difficulty and lack of immersion due to dated graphics, but if you're loafing around waiting for EQ3, I highly recommend you hit it up and stick with it rather than seeing the graphics, comparing them to Aion, and saying, "There are prettier games out there, why am I wasting my time?," as I have done a few times. Of course, if after sticking it out you still don't enjoy it, to each his own. But if you're waiting for EQ3/Next, realize that it will most likely not come to fruition, and if it does, it won't be until 2012 or later. In the meantime, I'm extremely satisfied with EQ1 and am glad to feel the intoxication of addiction again.

Welcome back, glad you're having fun. 

After being gone for 5 years, I too said eff it, I'm not gonna wait for the next EQ1 anymore.  Jumped back in, and was surprised at how much they've improved the game, it's like playing a new game.  Yet, you get this sense of nostalgia, like you've been here before (of course we all did), but there are many new zones, revamped zones, and new features that makes you feel like you are playing a modern game but with old school gameplay.

EQ1 is about the only MMO left on the market that plays like an old school game, while having a decent population and still getting expansion releases once a year.  It's that old monster that just won't die lol.

If there is to be an EQ3, this would be the top game on my radar screen.

Originally posted by pencilrick

If there is to be an EQ3, this would be the top game on my radar screen.

actually, been quite some talk about the development of EQ Next, but not many facts, so who knows

I resubbed recently, too. However, I can't say I don't regret. The only choice is to level by soloing, and when you're in the 70s, soloing is barely an option. It takes about 5 minutes to kill one mob(most boring 5 min of your life. I actually surf the web, since its autoatack and let merc heal), and you get about 1/100 of a percent of XP per kill. EQ just isn't a viable option, anymore.

id have to dig up the link but i know one was a interview on jace hall show on crackle smedly talks a  little about eq3.their was a interviiew later on an eq3 may be ps3 .think its in this vid crackle.com/c/Jace_Hall#id=2357698&ml=o%3D12%26fpl%3D297045%26fx%3D

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

You should give EQ a shot in the mean time. I personally dont think SoE will get it right with Everquest Next. I mean they might make a great game but not the kind we old school EQ guys would like.

Originally posted by Swoogie

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

 

You should give EQ a shot in the mean time. I personally dont think SoE will get it right with Everquest Next. I mean they might make a great game but not the kind we old school EQ guys would like.

This may be true, however a modern game that "almost" meets the mark is a lot easier on the eyes than EQ1 (or Ultima Online for that matter).

I think "Everquest Next" might be some kind of huge hit.  Sony has had time to learn about what works and what does not.  While the new game may not meet all of our needs, I expect it to cater to many folks.

Originally posted by pencilrick

Originally posted by Swoogie

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

 

You should give EQ a shot in the mean time. I personally dont think SoE will get it right with Everquest Next. I mean they might make a great game but not the kind we old school EQ guys would like.

 

This may be true, however a modern game that "almost" meets the mark is a lot easier on the eyes than EQ1 (or Ultima Online for that matter).

I think "Everquest Next" might be some kind of huge hit.  Sony has had time to learn about what works and what does not.  While the new game may not meet all of our needs, I expect it to cater to many folks.

I'm back playing the original game. When you first see them, the graphics look horrible but after a while you just sort of settle into them. I hope by playing the first game it tells Sony that people still want an EQ1 like experience but with a full AAA team and new graphics, and new players. I actually like some of the new things that EQ1 have done. I think some combination between the new EQ1 and the old EQ1 with new graphics would grab some people. Throw in housing and the crafting from EQ2 and you might have something. I would love to see what a penthouse in Grobb looks like. :)

Originally posted by Abraxos

Originally posted by pencilrick

Originally posted by Swoogie

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

 

You should give EQ a shot in the mean time. I personally dont think SoE will get it right with Everquest Next. I mean they might make a great game but not the kind we old school EQ guys would like.

 

This may be true, however a modern game that "almost" meets the mark is a lot easier on the eyes than EQ1 (or Ultima Online for that matter).

I think "Everquest Next" might be some kind of huge hit.  Sony has had time to learn about what works and what does not.  While the new game may not meet all of our needs, I expect it to cater to many folks.

 

I'm back playing the original game. When you first see them, the graphics look horrible but after a while you just sort of settle into them. I hope by playing the first game it tells Sony that people still want an EQ1 like experience but with a full AAA team and new graphics, and new players. I actually like some of the new things that EQ1 have done. I think some combination between the new EQ1 and the old EQ1 with new graphics would grab some people. Throw in housing and the crafting from EQ2 and you might have something. I would love to see what a penthouse in Grobb looks like. :)

This is what Sony should really do for various reasons;
 

1. With EQ1 aspects it can grab the attention of the original EQ1 crowd.

2. With EQ2 crafting and housing, it would complete the focus of the current market.

3. With updated graphics it will contend with the newer games becuase even though graphic dont really matter once your play, if your game looks sh*tty then most people wont buy it. Plus I really hope than when EQ: Next comes out it will have aupdated EQ1 style graphics instead of the EQ2 style graphics.  

Originally posted by Swoogie 

Plus I really hope than when EQ: Next comes out it will have aupdated EQ1 style graphics instead of the EQ2 style graphics.  

This ^

I am willing to bet EQ3 is farther along than people know. I am willing to bet late 2010 or early 2011 for release. Devs can be pretty sneaky with keeping things under wraps.

I too certainly hope they follow the EQ1 model in style and mechanics.

I also hope anynew EQ can take whats good from EQ1 and EQ2 and combine them to make a even better game, I love both games and am active in both.  But im waiting for something with EQ2 GFX and the EQ1 feeling.  Truth be told that will prob never happen however.  In all reality any new mmo made by anyone will be much easier much "dumber" then the earlier ones, simply because they must cater to a much larger fanbase.  Im hoping them find a way to make the game simplier for the mmo newbs and still rewarding for us vets.

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

Originally posted by Vaedur

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

 

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

I hope it's not RMT.  I would rather "earn" my levels through better gameplay than buy my prestige.

If it's SOE, unless management changes, you can be sure to know that any future games they develop will be loaded with RMT, much like Free Realms.

Originally posted by Vaedur

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

 

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

I personally would like to see it F2P with a nice RMT store.. I know alot will hate on this but RMT is the way now since people who are impatient and want the shiny object asap will pay the money to get it.

I like fluff items like furniture and wall decorations and clothes. If they attach spells, combat arts etc to RMT that make or break the play then I will not have anything to do with it.

I don't mind RMT having .. Adventure Pack options in them as long as they aren't used up after 1 purchase, sort of like Mods for RPG's etc.

RMT is the way it seems for MMO's from any genre to any part of the world.. be it Eastern or Western influence.

Hopefully EQ: Next will be PC compatible as well.

Originally posted by ramone1973

Originally posted by Vaedur

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

 

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

 

I personally would like to see it F2P with a nice RMT store.. I know alot will hate on this but RMT is the way now since people who are impatient and want the shiny object asap will pay the money to get it.

I like fluff items like furniture and wall decorations and clothes. If they attach spells, combat arts etc to RMT that make or break the play then I will not have anything to do with it.

I don't mind RMT having .. Adventure Pack options in them as long as they aren't used up after 1 purchase, sort of like Mods for RPG's etc.

RMT is the way it seems for MMO's from any genre to any part of the world.. be it Eastern or Western influence.

Hopefully EQ: Next will be PC compatible as well.

 

PC compatibility is a must for me, and a must if they want to catch the older crowd who mostly are PC folks.  I dislike, but can live with RMT, if EQ Next is done very well.

I do hope there is mystery and danger in Norrath as I once again explore it, and exploration was the most fun I had in that game.  Sneaking through a dangerous zone and making it to the other side had a thrill that could not be measured in gold gained or experience points; it was just fun.

Let's hope for the original three islands and perhaps done bigger and bettter, and loaded with content.

Originally posted by pencilrick

PC compatibility is a must for me, and a must if they want to catch the older crowd who mostly are PC folks.  I dislike, but can live with RMT, if EQ Next is done very well.

I do hope there is mystery and danger in Norrath as I once again explore it, and exploration was the most fun I had in that game.  Sneaking through a dangerous zone and making it to the other side had a thrill that could not be measured in gold gained or experience points; it was just fun.

Let's hope for the original three islands and perhaps done bigger and bettter, and loaded with content.

I do like mystery and danger and some of the most fun I had in eq2 was in Nek Forest... now its candy land there :( 

Lots of good content and some nice space to explore, I love to explore my way around a world and find things that I should be finding at higher levels :D

I would like to see access quests ... if you earned the access to a place it made it even more fun to hunt there.

Here is hoping that SOE doesn't screw the pooch on this :)

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Originally posted by Swoogie

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Originally posted by BuzWeaver

At this point I'm waiting for more information about Everquest Next, before I start waiting in anticipation.

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You should give EQ a shot in the mean time. I personally dont think SoE will get it right with Everquest Next. I mean they might make a great game but not the kind we old school EQ guys would like.

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Its tempting, but if I play any SOE game it would be EQII. I stopped playing regularly in 2004, though I've stopped in during the Combine release, Living Legacy and Mayong. When/if I go back to play EQII I will have the All Access account so I could stop by EQ for a visit.

Originally posted by Vaedur

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

 

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

I hate to say this but you are probably correct. :(

Originally posted by kb4blu

Originally posted by Vaedur

The reason it's being called "next" is cause it's going to be free-realms in the EQ universe.. think RMT  w/ free to play / pay to play options.. think taking every dollar they can out of your wallet and letting you pay for success..

Don't expect to see anything like eq1 or even (what it use to be like) e2 again..

 

They have the engine  .. the mmo as we all wish it would be is.. dead...

 

I hate to say this but you are probably correct. :(

 

I hope he isnt. While I am currently playing EQ, I am always waiting for a revitalization of Class EQ1. You know, without some of the severities it used to. (but keep the hell levels, those were fun and dreaded and the same time.) It sucks that Kunark is completely deserted now when i used to run to Lake of Ill Omen and see 40-50 people in the zone.
 

No one is waiting for EQ3 or playing EQ2 or EQ1 for that matter. The games are deader than a door nail and we are waiting for WoW2 and all playing WoW because EQ sucks and always has!

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Originally posted by brostyn

 

The only choice is to level by soloing, and when you're in the 70s, soloing is barely an option. It takes about 5 minutes to kill one mob(most boring 5 min of your life. I actually surf the web, since its autoatack and let merc heal), and you get about 1/100 of a percent of XP per kill. EQ just isn't a viable option, anymore.

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Can anyone else confirm that this is true, and to what extent? I've been thinking of trying out EQ for a return to more oldschool MMORPGs, but if the extreme top-heaviness of the game forces new players to solo 10,000 (or even 1,000) monsters per level — at five (or even two) minutes per monster at level 70 — I'm most definitely not interested. That's too oldschool even for me, and I've played some hardcore MUDs in my day.

The way he describes it (1/100 and 5 minutes per), it would take 833 hours to gain one level, say from 75 to 76. That's completely ridiculous. The way I've described it (1/10 and 2 minutes per), it would take 33 hours to gain one level... still utterly ridiculous. I'd say a (somewhat) reasonable grind would be 1/3 of a % per monster and 1 minute to kill them, which would take five hours to gain one level. That's still probably 100 hours to go from level 75 to 85 if you take a rising curve into account.