Originally posted by Jeff44

The truth of the matter is that it really was a great update.

I encourage anyone curious about the game these days to try the free demo or wait till the new expansion drops next month.

As to the matter of population, while it is not comparable in numbers to WOW (and what other game is?) I have never had a hard time finding groups or people to interact with. I tend to play on the two RP servers, Antonia Bayle and Lucan D, so other servers may vary.

 

Other servers do by comparison pale to AB population this has always been the case but there are people about in game though i do fear the WOW expansion,its either a brave or very foolhardy move by SOE pushing TSO within a week of it.

As a long time eq2 fan, i was blown away at this GU as well, our guild hall is frikking amazing, haveing all our necessities in one spot through lots of hard playing for status is very nice, that should also cut down on server load in the cities a smart move i think, looking forward to the expansion now, :)

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Originally posted by ste2000
Originally posted by winter

 They did great, sorry your opinion is just that, your opinion. So when are you gonna stop trolling the EQ2 forums since you hate the game? I take it you don't actually have a game you currently play to enjoy thus the frequet visits here to a forum for a game you dislike. let me guess your a SWG vet?

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You just have to read this guys posts to see he is living in some kind of fantasy world of conspiracy. His comments about viral marketing are directed towards me. He is out of his mind. He has suggested this before. The fact is I am a 49 year old college art professor. I have been going to E3 for years now and have friends in the buisness that work for IGN, Epic, Red Storm Entertainment and Blizzard. I simply love computer gaming and have been interested in them since 1972 with my first system the Magnovox Oddyssey 2000. I even collect old video game system and own an original TRON arcade machine and a few pinball machines. I do not work for SOE or any marketing company . I am also not a fanboi. This is obvious do to the many many games I have been posting about here at mmorpg.com for years. I simply love mmos they are my hobby. This guys just spews crap about SOE and by his many attempts to hyjack my threads, me as well. I have tried to engage him in thoughtful conversation but it has never happened.

I find it really funny he think that his posts matter since there are only 3 or 4 people who respond to these posts as he claims. If there are only 3 or 4 of us who care or play then who is he preaching to. In fact there are 14 different people responding so far but all of us are viral marketing for SOE or fanbois. We call him a troll because that is exactly what he is. He has yet to respond to the original post. This is typical about all his posts. He has been saying the game is slowly dieing for years now.

This is directed to ste2000 I have tried to engage you in discussion about games. I have even said I respect your knowledge and opinion in previous posts. However I am done with you. I will continue to talk about the many mmos that interest me. However I will never comment about your post again. So come to every post I make. Say the craziest things you want. You have not stopped me talking about EQ2. You have gotten me to finally ignore everything you post here anymore and not just what you have to say about SOE. I truely mean this you might want to stop playing mmos because you are not living in reality. Good luck in your attempts to bring SOE down. I am done with you. Sorry to those who responded to my original post I know this is off topic but I needed to clear this up.

EQ2 is a wonderful game the GU #49 adds a lot of fun to the game and improves the game performance ( the dual core support has been needed for awhile). This update gives me confidence the next expansion Shadow Odyssey will be great. I will plant a little seed for a game I have been following for awhile. Chronicles of Spellbourne will go live this Nov. I will be in EQ2 until SOE turns the lights out but CoS sure has my interest. I try to keep to only 2 games at a time. Right now it is EQ2 and WAR but if it plays out. Most likely it will be EQ2 and CoS.

The guildhalls is a good idea, EQ2 have pioneered quite a few of these...

A friend of mine is that last of our old guild playing and he can actually afford the largest one by himself.

Still, there is some things that needs to be done if EQ2 are to get more new subs, like the graphical revamp, multi core supposrt and a better use of fog and shadows.....

I quited 6 months ago, a part of that was because I didn't like Kuunark, maybe I come back later, I did have a fun ride except the last few months.

Originally posted by Loke666

The guildhalls is a good idea, EQ2 have pioneered quite a few of these...

A friend of mine is that last of our old guild playing and he can actually afford the largest one by himself.

Still, there is some things that needs to be done if EQ2 are to get more new subs, like the graphical revamp, multi core supposrt and a better use of fog and shadows.....

I quited 6 months ago, a part of that was because I didn't like Kuunark, maybe I come back later, I did have a fun ride except the last few months.

You are not the only one who did not like Kunark expansion. I did not find Kunark as good as EoF but I did like it. What about Kunark made you decide to leave? It seems from SOE's statements the a total graphic revamp will not happen. Remember the game is 4 years old. However they have been making the game performance better. I think that is what you can expect in the future. Small changes to performance and hopefully a few more expansions. One thing SOE has done well in my opinion is the live world events. I would love to see them focus on that and bring us more of them and more frequently.

Don't worry about him, nobody cares. For a "dying" game, last expansion sold more copies than ANY previous expansion, including the original launch. For a "dying" game, there are more active guilds on any given server than have ever existed.  For lack of "armor variation" there is more variation PER TIER of look and choices THAN ANY OTHER GAME on the market, and this has been proven on this forum more than once.

While I agree that there are some aspects of the game that have been "dumbed down" and made easier and too accessible, it's usually for the best whether I like it or not. I certainly have the luxury of staying ahead of the curve and enjoy ALL the options put before me each update/expansion and certainly do enjoy those things that are made more difficult and more challenging. Plus, there are different ways of looking at challenge. How I challenge myself is my choice, as long as the choices are there. Unlike other games I will not mention, that have no choice but easy street, I like that I have so many choices in what I'd like to do each day. Sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't.

As far as people harping in here on the game, we have plenty of knowledgable, down-to-earth posters more than willing to help anyone with a question about the game. Also, did anyone ever think that maybe we're busy playing the game. The game is so fun, and has so many things to do, speaking for myself, I just don't have time to post in here every day. Some of us work for a living too you know. ;)

Originally posted by bahamut1

Don't worry about him, nobody cares. For a "dying" game, last expansion sold more copies than ANY previous expansion, including the original launch. For a "dying" game, there are more active guilds on any given server than have ever existed.  For lack of "armor variation" there is more variation PER TIER of look and choices THAN ANY OTHER GAME on the market, and this has been proven on this forum more than once.

While I agree that there are some aspects of the game that have been "dumbed down" and made easier and too accessible, it's usually for the best whether I like it or not. I certainly have the luxury of staying ahead of the curve and enjoy ALL the options put before me each update/expansion and certainly do enjoy those things that are made more difficult and more challenging. Plus, there are different ways of looking at challenge. How I challenge myself is my choice, as long as the choices are there. Unlike other games I will not mention, that have no choice but easy street, I like that I have so many choices in what I'd like to do each day. Sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't.

As far as people harping in here on the game, we have plenty of knowledgable, down-to-earth posters more than willing to help anyone with a question about the game. Also, did anyone ever think that maybe we're busy playing the game. The game is so fun, and has so many things to do, speaking for myself, I just don't have time to post in here every day. Some of us work for a living too you know. ;)

Well said. I have been saying these things for years yet some will deny this with their last breath. I like this game a lot but hardly the only game I play. I continue to tell people about EQ2 since there is so many bad feelings about SOE mainly because of SWG. I simply want people to rethink this and give EQ2 a try. Many people here looking for a game might find EQ2 is an answer to what they are looking for. They do not need to wait for a new game EQ2 is great and well established. I also like EQ2 because it has choices of play and a lot more then people might think. It allows you to use your own creativity if you choose to. EQ2 is not perfect but it continually working to better the experience it offers.

Good to read positive posts on EQ2, I'm glad you guys are having a great time.

I believe EQII is probably the last of the true MMORPG's we will see for a while. At some point people will want to return to a D&D/MUD based game like EQ, until then EQII is the last one.

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

I believe EQII is probably the last of the true MMORPG's we will see for a while. At some point people will want to return to a D&D/MUD based game like EQ, until then EQII is the last one.

Nice to see an old timers guild member ring in on this one. I have seen and played with your members in a number of mmos. If I did not love my guild Slege so much I would want to play with you guys.

I agree with your comments. I would put Vanguard in this mix as well. It is unfortunate that Vanguard did not pan out a bit better. Some go on and on how dumbed down EQ2 has gotten but that is just not the case. Yes they have made it easier to solo but if anyone thinks the raid and level 80 group content is for the faint of heart are simply mistaken and probably never expereinced it.

EQ2 at least on Mistmoore server seem more active and populated then ever. I have no idea what actual subscription numbers are but the game seems full. I think even with WoTLK, WAR, and a few other soon to be released games, EQ2 is heading for a renaissance. Despite the claims of some EQ2 is alive and well and GU #49 with the next expansion will bring new players to the game as the word spreads.

Originally posted by eccoton

Originally posted by BuzWeaver

I believe EQII is probably the last of the true MMORPG's we will see for a while. At some point people will want to return to a D&D/MUD based game like EQ, until then EQII is the last one.

 

Nice to see an old timers guild member ring in on this one. I have seen and played with your members in a number of mmos. If I did not love my guild Slege so much I would want to play with you guys.

I agree with your comments. I would put Vanguard in this mix as well. It is unfortunate that Vanguard did not pan out a bit better. Some go on and on how dumbed down EQ2 has gotten but that is just not the case. Yes they have made it easier to solo but if anyone thinks the raid and level 80 group content is for the faint of heart are simply mistaken and probably never expereinced it.

EQ2 at least on Mistmoore server seem more active and populated then ever. I have no idea what actual subscription numbers are but the game seems full. I think even with WoTLK, WAR, and a few other soon to be released games, EQ2 is heading for a renaissance. Despite the claims of some EQ2 is alive and well and GU #49 with the next expansion will bring new players to the game as the word spreads.

I agree with most of what you said,but its an uncofartable truth that the game HAS gotten dumbed down since its first incarnation,theres no getting away from that..now is it a good thing or bad? well thats for the player to decide,though not a crafter by any means what they've done to it beggers beleif its gone from being far to complicated to now where its just mindless button mashing and for me i find that a shame.

As for Vanguard i agree with you,i keep dipping back into via station access and what the dev team have done there is nothing short of amazing (given the crap they had to start with),but i always come away with the feeling of what it could have been..for me that game has been the biggest let down since i started playing MMO's as it had so much potential.

Ecco-

could you elaborate on the files the CSR told you to delete?  IE. what files and where are they located?  Just in case anyone else is having similiar problems.

Did they also improve the graphics a bit?

Originally posted by Rayx0r

Ecco-

could you elaborate on the files the CSR told you to delete?  IE. what files and where are they located?  Just in case anyone else is having similiar problems.

Here is the list of files SOE suggested to delete to help client crash.
 

You may want to delete the following files and folders:
cache folder
eq2_recent.ini
eq2_default.ini
EverQuest2.exe
eq2.ini

As well as the character specific files, these will appear as such:
Servername_CharacterName_EQ2_uisettings.ini
Stationname_characters.ini

To do this, please follow these directions:

1. First look for your EverQuest II directory. You can find the default directory in: C:\Program Files\Sony\EverQuest II
2. Click on MY COMPUTER and then proceed into local disk C:
3. Navigate your way to the default directory, or your chosen installation directory.
4. Next look for any files explained above and delete them.
5. Afterwards, please start EverQuest II to have these files re-downloaded by the patcher.

Originally posted by robby5403

Did they also improve the graphics a bit?

They did not change the graphics but they improved game performance. This has allowed many people to turn up the graphic settings to make them look better.

Originally posted by eccoton

Originally posted by robby5403

Did they also improve the graphics a bit?

 

They did not change the graphics but they improved game performance. This has allowed many people to turn up the graphic settings to make them look better.

Yeah but I could play the game already on max (tried it with the trial) but it isn´t as nice as Lotro or other recent games..:(

Originally posted by robby5403

Originally posted by eccoton

Originally posted by robby5403

Did they also improve the graphics a bit?

 

They did not change the graphics but they improved game performance. This has allowed many people to turn up the graphic settings to make them look better.

 

Yeah but I could play the game already on max (tried it with the trial) but it isn´t as nice as Lotro or other recent games..:(

but its 4 years old...its amazing for a 4 year old game.

its a hella lot better than WoW

Agreed.....great update to a great game that I have enjoyed off and on since release.  While I think the pinnacle release so far was EoF, I still enjoyed Kunark immensely, and have high hope for SO.  The guild hall addition was great, but the thing I am most happy about it the dual-core support, which has made a world of difference performance-wise.