Count me in.

What classes are needed?  I haven't played in a while so I am unfamiliar with what classes do what.

I'm downloading it now.

Well, how about we just each post a list of what we may be interested in and then choose from there?

Off the top of my head the following free games would interest me (they are in no particular order):

Fallen Earth

Everquest 2 (Play on the Freeport server, lots of people still play there)

Runes of Magic

Dungeons and Dragons Online

Lord of the Rings

Star Trek Online

Allods Online

Forsaken World

DC Universe

Champions

City of Heroes

Realms Online

I am in the same boat.  Maybe we can just bounce between F2P MMOs until one catches our fancy.

I have played most of them and I am willing to try whatever.  Have either of you played Allods Online?  I had a lot of fun with that one for a long time and I played solo.  Just a suggestion though.  I am up for anything.

This is why I curently have taken a few days off of playing SWTOR.  I agree with the OP regarding the linear and fairly constricting method of leveling.  I love the space combat but I stopped doing it so that this issue doesn't get worse.

I don't have a viable solution to fix it but I also am not paid to have one. 

I would be all over DAoC if they would update the UI.  The outdated graphics don't bother me much at all but the clunky UI with all of the slash commands is just extremely outdated.  I actually reactivated my account for a month about 6 months ago and it was still pretty damn fun with the exception of what I just pointed out.

All of the Jerry's Kids that looked at the title and couldn't wait to hit the reply button without reading anything else make me laugh.

Pro-tip: Spend the time to at least read some of the post before having an anxiety attack and hitting reply.

Man, gender locked classes?  Maybe I'm weird but I HATE it when games do that.  I have stopped playing some decent games here and there just for that reason. 

Is it really that hard to create a male and female model for each class?

Originally posted by Alcuin
I'm glad we started this. I've spent the last two days with my warrior doing nothing but diplomacy and crafting. It's been quite fun, and the good thing is, even though I,m a level 6 blacksmith and a level 3 diplomat, I'm still a level 1 adventurer with no experience, ready to go on Tuesday. I highly recommend the diplomacy/crafting aspect to those interested in such things.

 I have been doing the same thing with my Druid.  I am an Artificer and have also been working the diplomat side.  If you actually stop and read what is happening the story is pretty damn good.

So far I can't wait to get rolling on Tuesday.

Cyberpunk 2020 and Firefly would be my choice.

I love the more gritty settings that could possibly happen sometime in the near future.  CP2020 is probably my favorite setting in any genre period.

Originally posted by MMOman101

Edited OP we have 5 so far. 

 You have me on the OP twice.  Should just have the druid.

Humongoe Druid

I am not a roleplayer and I will only be able to play with the group until sometime in the beginning of January.  I'll be headed back to Afghanistan then.

I chose a DPS class so that I can be easily replaced if needed.  Hopefully this is OK with everyone else.

EDIT:  I made a druid and was extremely impressed with their versatility.  Scratch the ranger and slot me as a druid please.

Originally posted by pmn03

Originally posted by MMOman101

I made a Bloodmage and am ready to roll on the 5th.

So far we have

Bloodmage

Disciple

Warrior

Ranger

I am going to make a Sorcerer too just in case.

Anyone else who wants in please pick a class now and make the toon so we will be ready when we start on the 5th.

So what characters are needed with this group? I can do anything. I was originally thinking of a tank class, but is that not needed? Otherwise maybe a Druid, or I have been having fun with my psionist, I could re-roll another one.

 If you like the Psi I would go with that.  They can lock down several mobs at once with CC and the phantom pet thing.  On top of that they have some of the best caster support buffs that I know of.  At least at level 25.

The Ranger has been created.  Name is Humongoe.

The Disciple is an amazing class in both design and play.  Nothing like ninja kicking bad guys to make the good guys feel better.   Hahah

Very cool.  I am in.  I would like to play a DPS (Ranger) if possible.

This game has always fascinated me but I can never find a regular group of folks to play with.  If a Ranger isn't cool I will go with something else a little more supportive.  As I am not too versed on all the class capabilities (highest I have is a 33 rogue and I played him at release) I would not really know what classes are better in a group environment but would be willing to play just about anything.  Looks like the tank and healer roles are filled so I will DPS or support.

I will gladly join you.  I have a few characters but will be willing to play whatever the group needs.  I have always liked this game but the low population stopped me from coming back.  The new server merge is what this game needed I think.

Now to convince someone to actively develop the game and things will be good to go.  ;)

Out of them all I would have to say my polearm spec Armsman in DAoC.  Nothin like slamming it down on a Lurikeens face, obliterating him in one hit.  Those were the times baby.

I can throw a football over those mountains too....

That's another idea I hadn't thought of.  Distinct classes all cause distinct play styles and will have a differing game experience.  I eventually make one class type in every MMO.  More options is always good.

That would really depend on your overall goal with the game design I think.  From what I have seen you essentially want all of your classes to be hybrids.  You could really still throw the support classes in there and still maintain that idea.  The only difference is you would have to throw them a bone so that they benefit in some way by having the support aspects as a primary skill set.