to EverQuest.  After almost 13 years of playing MMOs I am going to sub to a game that came out in 1999.  I think it says alot about the type of games devs are making today. 

Always wanted to try EQ1, i loved EQ2 for several years. but I still don't think I will ever find the feeling that the first major MMO gives you. And returning doesn't quite seem to have the same satisfaction.

Have fun :)

Originally posted by Tyvolus3

to EverQuest.  After almost 13 years of playing MMOs I am going to sub to a game that came out in 1999.  I think it says alot about the type of games devs are making today. 

Actually, it doesn't say about the games being made today at all.  Just because 1 or a few people are going back to older games, just means you like them better.  I would totally agree with you, if new games weren't being played because such a huge amount of people going back... then yes.

1 person, or 2, or 3 doesn't really speak to anything other than your personal preference.

     I returned to playing original EQ on the Project 1999 server awhile ago. It was a good time and definitely a wholly different experience when compared to what is on offer nowadays. Still, I wish there was a newer mmorpg that implemented the things EQ did right/best.

I've resubbed to vanguard and keeping rift now as my main "account/game."

I've tried going back to EverQuest but the whole game just plays differently now, from the ease of play with mercenaries to the lack of grouping because of.. well.. mercenaries, everyone being high level and everyone multiboxing. I think that's the worst part about current EverQuest is the multiboxing. I was playing on a progression server the last time I was there and, no kidding, there was a person there with 24 characters that he was controlling. That's 4 full groups of characters. He was killing the dragons in Western Wastes on his own.

Considering how much I used to play that game in the past and how good it was, it's kinda sad to see it in the state it's reached.

Originally posted by Tyvolus3

to EverQuest.  After almost 13 years of playing MMOs I am going to sub to a game that came out in 1999.  I think it says alot about the type of games devs are making today. 

Welcome back!

Good luck playing a game that forces people to group that lacks any population.

Sure, you can get to 66-70 pretty quick, but then what? You certainly aren't soloing past 70 with most classes. You can only fight in certain limited areas that have the weak mobs, and those areas are camped by multi-boxers nonstop. You're not outkilling a level 90 or 95(forget what cap is now). 

I went back a few times, and I think the highest I got was 73. The game is fun until about 70, when you just can't get anything done due to the limited areas one can fight. The amount of content that is unused is staggering and pitiful. If they adjusted some level 70-90 areas to reflect the game's numbers it would go a long ways into helping returning players - this may mean toning down mobs power or simply handing out better gear.

EQ does nothing to facilitate new or returning players.  I'm pretty sure they want us to play EQ2 or nothing at all.

If you don't plan to 2 or 3 box, at least, then I think you're going to be very disappointed once you get into the lvl 70 range.

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Originally posted by UsualSuspect
I've tried going back to EverQuest but the whole game just plays differently now, from the ease of play with mercenaries to the lack of grouping because of.. well.. mercenaries, everyone being high level and everyone multiboxing. I think that's the worst part about current EverQuest is the multiboxing. I was playing on a progression server the last time I was there and, no kidding, there was a person there with 24 characters that he was controlling. That's 4 full groups of characters. He was killing the dragons in Western Wastes on his own.
Considering how much I used to play that game in the past and how good it was, it's kinda sad to see it in the state it's reached.

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I'd report him, he's probably a gear seller.

I hear  man,i havyed MMO games since 1997*started with UO,DAOC,SWG,AO etc* I am playing SWTOR right know and it`s great but it`s not DAOC or SWG i can say that much.

They have the pvp to were there is no point in playing on a PVP server.

I am more likly going back to DAOC.

Originally posted by punkrock

I hear  man,i havyed MMO games since 1997*started with UO,DAOC,SWG,AO etc* I am playing SWTOR right know and it`s great but it`s not DAOC or SWG i can say that much.

They have the pvp to were there is no point in playing on a PVP server.

I am more likly going back to DAOC.

 

Always wished I tried DAOC.  But, I was still an EQ fanboi when it came on the scene and didnt want to leave.

I wouldn't go back to EQ if I were you. The game is severly lacking in development and staff, I wouldn't call it a sinking ship, it's pretty much a ship at the bottom of the ocean atm. 1999 EQ was great, but I think EQ now is horrible (reasons: cash shop, understaffing, mercenaries, no updates, low population, too many boxed charcters, etc)

Originally posted by CalmOceans

I wouldn't go back to EQ if I were you. The game is severly lacking in development and staff, I wouldn't call it a sinking ship, it's pretty much a ship at the bottom of the ocean atm. 1999 EQ was great, but I think EQ now is horrible (reasons: cash shop, understaffing, mercenaries, no updates, low population, too many boxed charcters, etc)

This.

Besides game underwent massive changes since 1999 more in a direction of 'modern mmorpg design' ,so you might not find experience you're looking for. 

I use to play EQ on and off for a couple of years. Since my schedule was completely random I never really got to group that much and missed pretty much all the original EQ dungeons outside of soloing a bit here and there near the entrances.

Is it possible now to start at level 1, level up, and solo crawl through all of the old world dungeons?

Yes,

EQ1 is a hollowed out shell of what it once was,you wont find that magic you did in 1999 to the early 2000's.

There are other options though to play the original,though listing them here is a no no.

Originally posted by CalmOceans

I wouldn't go back to EQ if I were you. The game is severly lacking in development and staff, I wouldn't call it a sinking ship, it's pretty much a ship at the bottom of the ocean atm. 1999 EQ was great, but I think EQ now is horrible (reasons: cash shop, understaffing, mercenaries, no updates, low population, too many boxed charcters, etc)

Quite so.  I actually downloaded the game and reactivated my account for it when Sony gave away free gametime due to the downtime caused by hacking, and I deleted the game the same day.  I hated it.  EQ1 was great in its day, and I loved it dearly, but that day has long gone.

I'll make sure I mark this day down as the day you went back to EQ then.

I loved EQ till $ony took over hard and worth it. I then fell in love with DAOC. Bet if they dropped DAOC to say  $8.99 a month you would have a mass run from wowhammer as well back to the olde game. I check back from time to time to play but at 15 a month it is pretty ghost town shame really.

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Originally posted by Tyvolus3

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Originally posted by punkrock
I hear  man,i havyed MMO games since 1997*started with UO,DAOC,SWG,AO etc* I am playing SWTOR right know and it`s great but it`s not DAOC or SWG i can say that much.
They have the pvp to were there is no point in playing on a PVP server.
I am more likly going back to DAOC.
 

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Always wished I tried DAOC.  But, I was still an EQ fanboi when it came on the scene and didnt want to leave.

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Why not try it now?
It feels a bit rough compared to the new games but they have recently overhauled the new player experience and it should be a more smooth experience then ever.
I dont know how Darkness Falls plays nowadays but its great to hunt hidden assasins of the other realms when you have won back access or if you have a stealther to assasinate enemy players after they get back into it.
To me the only mmorpg with motivating PvP - Daoc 2 is still a dream to come true one time far ahead...

Originally posted by stayontarget

I'll make sure I mark this day down as the day you went back to EQ then.

do us a favor, grab a magic marker and scratch the date out on your forehead.  that will be cool, methinks.