Maybe make a poll for this :)

FFXIV would be the best grouping game of the list, though it doens't have PVP. My votes for it, I've been looking to have a nice group to play with fresh. 

If not XIV, then EQ2. Haven't played in years.

Originally posted by Draron

FFXIV would be the best grouping game of the list, though it doens't have PVP. My votes for it, I've been looking to have a nice group to play with fresh. 

If not XIV, then EQ2. Haven't played in years.

Problem with XIV is it s changing in 2.0 . No one knows what it will truly be like, and in all honesty, although I can see it getting better it s still, an average game atm. I beleive 2.0 will be awesome, but it s the unknow.

Originally posted by Leucent

Originally posted by Draron

FFXIV would be the best grouping game of the list, though it doens't have PVP. My votes for it, I've been looking to have a nice group to play with fresh. 

If not XIV, then EQ2. Haven't played in years.

Problem with XIV is it s changing in 2.0 . No one knows what it will truly be like, and in all honesty, although I can see it getting better it s still, an average game atm. I beleive 2.0 will be awesome, but it s the unknow.

I would call XIV anything but average. It's like XI, different from any other MMO out there.

2.0 is keeping the same base systems (controls, feeling of movement sans jump, combat but just more actions, etc). Most people are expecting more than 2.0 will deliver (which is basically a redone world, storyline, chocobo breeding, and more familiar MMO elements like the UI overhaul, housing and PVP).

Opinions on if a game is good or not is why we have a tally for votes on games, with XIV in the lead now.

Originally posted by Draron

Opinions on if a game is good or not is why we have a tally for votes on games, with XIV in the lead now.

If you read the thread thoroughly, you'd see VG is clearly in the lead.

I think VG and EQ2 are actually leading. WOuld know better if there was a poll :)

Originally posted by Draron

Originally posted by Leucent

Originally posted by Draron

FFXIV would be the best grouping game of the list, though it doens't have PVP. My votes for it, I've been looking to have a nice group to play with fresh. 

If not XIV, then EQ2. Haven't played in years.

Problem with XIV is it s changing in 2.0 . No one knows what it will truly be like, and in all honesty, although I can see it getting better it s still, an average game atm. I beleive 2.0 will be awesome, but it s the unknow.

I would call XIV anything but average. It's like XI, different from any other MMO out there.

2.0 is keeping the same base systems (controls, feeling of movement sans jump, combat but just more actions, etc). Most people are expecting more than 2.0 will deliver (which is basically a redone world, storyline, chocobo breeding, and more familiar MMO elements like the UI overhaul, housing and PVP).

Opinions on if a game is good or not is why we have a tally for votes on games, with XIV in the lead now.

Well, not starting an arguement here, but I find XIV very avaerage atm. It might offer a different MMO experience, but it doesn t do it quite well enough yet. I think it will get there, but IMO<---------- it s not yet.

Keep the votes coming! 

I vote EQ2 :)

If not EQ2 then maybe Vanguard or RIFT.

Vanguard! Because I am playing it right now and still I am looking for a guild like this!

Vanguard definitely has quite the lead... Anyone know the ETA for the F2P conversion? Just curious. I am always willing to pay for a good game, F2P or not.

Sadly, all they've said so far is "summer" or "late summer". Most people seem to be thinking August or September.

Originally posted by raystantz

 

Here's a breakdown on my thoughts of each game.. as described in an xfire conversation with my friend Aly. 

 

1) EQ2.. love the housing, love the crafting, love the fluff and content.. never have been crazy about the graphics, especially the character models, not a big fan of how "zoned" it is and don't like how they made the guild houses where you can access everything without leaving home.

 

2) VG, .. its too big to be that empty... I don't like the character models here either.. I like diplomacy and the crafting, but there's not near as much fluff. Not sure how F2P will wind up being or if I want to wait til the end of summer to play an MMO.

 

3.) Rift.. what I remember of it.. was ok.. I kept feeling like I'd been here before. I thought the rifts and invasions happened a little too often, and am not big on the "theme" of the game as much as I am others.. I like old fashioned swords and sorcery.

 

4) FFXIV keeps calling me because of my love for SE and FFXI.. I understand they are totally different games, and I agree that it feels a bit dead due to the population. I also don't really know what there is to do outside of leves.. not much fluff yet.

 

5) GW2.. I just keep hearing so much hype about it, and not wanting to be the guy who follows the crowd.. I'm destined to not like it. But I could be wrong.. I stil however don't feel like its going to be the immersive in depth experience we are wanting, I think its going to be more quick wow like fun with a different mechanic.

 

These are some pretty good descriptions. My top picks were VG and EQ2, but like you said its full of fluff and thats what I don't want haha. If I wanted that I would play any other MMO out there. VG is one of the rare left that isn't fluff and actually takes work, so who knows what will happen when it goes F2P.

Originally posted by raystantz

 

Here's a breakdown on my thoughts of each game.. as described in an xfire conversation with my friend Aly. 

 

1) EQ2.. love the housing, love the crafting, love the fluff and content.. never have been crazy about the graphics, especially the character models, not a big fan of how "zoned" it is and don't like how they made the guild houses where you can access everything without leaving home.

 

2) VG, .. its too big to be that empty... I don't like the character models here either.. I like diplomacy and the crafting, but there's not near as much fluff. Not sure how F2P will wind up being or if I want to wait til the end of summer to play an MMO.

 

3.) Rift.. what I remember of it.. was ok.. I kept feeling like I'd been here before. I thought the rifts and invasions happened a little too often, and am not big on the "theme" of the game as much as I am others.. I like old fashioned swords and sorcery.

 

4) FFXIV keeps calling me because of my love for SE and FFXI.. I understand they are totally different games, and I agree that it feels a bit dead due to the population. I also don't really know what there is to do outside of leves.. not much fluff yet.

 

5) GW2.. I just keep hearing so much hype about it, and not wanting to be the guy who follows the crowd.. I'm destined to not like it. But I could be wrong.. I stil however don't feel like its going to be the immersive in depth experience we are wanting, I think its going to be more quick wow like fun with a different mechanic.

 

Ah hell , lets just do XI again, and limit it to so many people. I would play that the old fashioned way in a heartbeat. After that EQ2 is the way to go, IMO, right now. If you want to wait and see what Vanguard has to offer in F2P, and when, I could be persuaded as well.

Originally posted by Leucent

Originally posted by raystantz

 

Here's a breakdown on my thoughts of each game.. as described in an xfire conversation with my friend Aly. 

 

1) EQ2.. love the housing, love the crafting, love the fluff and content.. never have been crazy about the graphics, especially the character models, not a big fan of how "zoned" it is and don't like how they made the guild houses where you can access everything without leaving home.

 

2) VG, .. its too big to be that empty... I don't like the character models here either.. I like diplomacy and the crafting, but there's not near as much fluff. Not sure how F2P will wind up being or if I want to wait til the end of summer to play an MMO.

 

3.) Rift.. what I remember of it.. was ok.. I kept feeling like I'd been here before. I thought the rifts and invasions happened a little too often, and am not big on the "theme" of the game as much as I am others.. I like old fashioned swords and sorcery.

 

4) FFXIV keeps calling me because of my love for SE and FFXI.. I understand they are totally different games, and I agree that it feels a bit dead due to the population. I also don't really know what there is to do outside of leves.. not much fluff yet.

 

5) GW2.. I just keep hearing so much hype about it, and not wanting to be the guy who follows the crowd.. I'm destined to not like it. But I could be wrong.. I stil however don't feel like its going to be the immersive in depth experience we are wanting, I think its going to be more quick wow like fun with a different mechanic.

 

Ah hell , lets just do XI again, and limit it to so many people. I would play that the old fashioned way in a heartbeat. After that EQ2 is the way to go, IMO, right now. If you want to wait and see what Vanguard has to offer in F2P, and when, I could be persuaded as well.

Leucent, If I could I'd add FFXI to the poll. I've read a few threads about FFXI being on its last legs.. but I seriously doubt that. I dunno what it is about it that I love so much. Easily the best MMO I've personally ever played. There hasn't been anything quite like it since.

Originally posted by raystantz

 

Here's a breakdown on my thoughts of each game.. as described in an xfire conversation with my friend Aly. 

 

1) EQ2.. love the housing, love the crafting, love the fluff and content.. never have been crazy about the graphics, especially the character models, not a big fan of how "zoned" it is and don't like how they made the guild houses where you can access everything without leaving home.

 

2) VG, .. its too big to be that empty... I don't like the character models here either.. I like diplomacy and the crafting, but there's not near as much fluff. Not sure how F2P will wind up being or if I want to wait til the end of summer to play an MMO.

 

3.) Rift.. what I remember of it.. was ok.. I kept feeling like I'd been here before. I thought the rifts and invasions happened a little too often, and am not big on the "theme" of the game as much as I am others.. I like old fashioned swords and sorcery.

 

4) FFXIV keeps calling me because of my love for SE and FFXI.. I understand they are totally different games, and I agree that it feels a bit dead due to the population. I also don't really know what there is to do outside of leves.. not much fluff yet.

 

5) GW2.. I just keep hearing so much hype about it, and not wanting to be the guy who follows the crowd.. I'm destined to not like it. But I could be wrong.. I stil however don't feel like its going to be the immersive in depth experience we are wanting, I think its going to be more quick wow like fun with a different mechanic.

 

Pretty much agree with all of this, except I never tried FFXIV.

My opinion on it would be VG if enough people are interested in doing this group. Otherwise EQ2 would probably be the way to go.

I'll vote, FFXIV, and VG. Also, why not throw EVE in the mix? it's great for grouping, and corps can be large or small, doesnt matter. i for one think EVE would be great fun playing with alike minds. 

How long do you plan to keep the poll open. Seeing as we pretty much have a tie, should we start with EQ2 (seeing as it is mostly F2P anyways) and we can decide if we want to go VG later if a date comes up?

Originally posted by Josh007CL

How long do you plan to keep the poll open. Seeing as we pretty much have a tie, should we start with EQ2 (seeing as it is mostly F2P anyways) and we can decide if we want to go VG later if a date comes up?

That sounds like a good idea.  I'll probably be playing EQ2 on and off until the SOEmote stuff gets released anyway.

If you all start playing EQ2, let everyone know which server to join.  All of my characters are on Crushbone, but I'm willing to roll a new server.