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Everquest III coming out!!
burdock2
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in Everquest II
In development! Using the Unreal 3.0 engine and spanning an entire world.
It has been 250 years since the events of Everquest II and Norrath has changed!!!!
A new magic has evolved, Steampunk Vitae - Awesome gnomish designs.
The world needs a hero, are you up for the task?
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I miss the good ol' days when nerds were actually intelligent.
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I really hate it when people try to take others for fools.
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So it was just a Fool's joke, then?
If they do an EQ3, I hope they set it 250 to 500 years before the first game. There was nothing like the initial geography. With the awesome Kithicor Forest and the racial starting areas, and EQ3 could be a great hit.
Just take the original geography and make it bigger, fuller, better. Maybe change up the dungeons a tad bit, but just a little.
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I don't think they need it. Vanguard will be fine for many years to come.
People are so afraid of change. I liked EQ2's world it was a much different world then EQ1. EQ2 the world was shattered, cultures mingled and races were forced to put asides their differences to rebuild their shattered lands. I loved the fact I could be any race/class combo and not be confined to tired old stereotypes.
Why go back to the same old world again it was done we don't need it again. If they ever do an EQ3 it's better if they made a world radically different again. I guess people like nostalgia, but it gets old quick.
People are so afraid of change. I liked EQ2's world it was a much different world then EQ1. EQ2 the world was shattered, cultures mingled and races were forced to put asides their differences to rebuild their shattered lands. I loved the fact I could be any race/class combo and not be confined to tired old stereotypes.
Why go back to the same old world again it was done we don't need it again. If they ever do an EQ3 it's better if they made a world radically different again. I guess people like nostalgia, but it gets old quick.
Basically becuase eq1's numbers are larger then eq2's numbers. Also people have stuck with eq1 longer then eq2. Eq1 was so horrible to level in though ............. wonder why people still stay there then over eq2 even casual people like myself?
People dont fear the change, they fear bad change ............... they fear spending money on a game that is not worth it.
People are so afraid of change. I liked EQ2's world it was a much different world then EQ1. EQ2 the world was shattered, cultures mingled and races were forced to put asides their differences to rebuild their shattered lands. I loved the fact I could be any race/class combo and not be confined to tired old stereotypes.
Why go back to the same old world again it was done we don't need it again. If they ever do an EQ3 it's better if they made a world radically different again. I guess people like nostalgia, but it gets old quick.
Basically becuase eq1's numbers are larger then eq2's numbers. Also people have stuck with eq1 longer then eq2. Eq1 was so horrible to level in though ............. wonder why people still stay there then over eq2 even casual people like myself?
People dont fear the change, they fear bad change ............... they fear spending money on a game that is not worth it.
I think people stay in EQ1 because of the game world. The original world of Norrath was a world of cultures and racial starting cities. Travelling was partly to see what was over the next horizon, and not always just to grind and level. EQ1's world was beautiful and enchanting, and not just "more undead over the next hill" like EQ2.
"A city with inhabitants is a culture. A city overrun by undead is just another dungeon."
that was a major part of it yes, while traveling could be a pain at times ......... during that travel you had no idea what you would run across. Maybe run into an old tower and think to yourself ......... what is this place for and go check it out you then explore the area and go swim into the lake ........... you find an underwater tunnel!!! you snoop around further to find a dark elf witch and decide to kill her ............ wow she puts up a fight, gonna have to " think " about this kill.
In eq1 even though i hated the leveling, just too slow ......... and some of the other timesinks of the game ......... it slowed everyone down. Made people stop and notice what was going on around them. The world seemed more alive becuase it simply was.
Modern MMO's are just that MMO's, the rpg element is only halfassed in putting roleplaying servers so the users can attribute that aspect of the game.
Another thing why eq1 attracts me more then eq2 is the skill it took to play, every mob was a different fight, needed diff tactics, spells, ect to beat ............. eq2 on the otherhand every mob can be taken on the same way, toe to toe ......... blah it gets old after 70 levels of that.
Eq1 team work meant teamwork, there was no competition of the dps seeing who could pull aggro to look cool, they did that in eq1 there reputation would not allow them to get groups very easy.
Eq1 was a true social game, filled with lore, many discoveries, mature people, and there was always something to aspire too. My necro spent a few weeks just casually killing undead in LGuk just for a quest to have a clicky crown that transformed her into a wood elf. Oh this was great becuase well, faction mattered in eq1 and illusions did help alter faction.
Eq2 was just a major letdown for me and many others according to thier testimonials ......... everything that was great about eq1 didnt make it into eq2 ......... why? all eq2 seems to feel like a basic dungeon crawl in a dead world ..............
To be honest, I really wouldnt be suprized if SOE has a small team creating the basis and skeliton of EQ3. Afterall, it takes what, 5-7 years to complete a decent MMORPG now a days? If my assumption is true, EQ3 will come out around 2013.... Sounds about right.
i think this nails it on the head.
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Half the moon you mean, the other half broke off
People are so afraid of change. I liked EQ2's world it was a much different world then EQ1. EQ2 the world was shattered, cultures mingled and races were forced to put asides their differences to rebuild their shattered lands. I loved the fact I could be any race/class combo and not be confined to tired old stereotypes.
Why go back to the same old world again it was done we don't need it again. If they ever do an EQ3 it's better if they made a world radically different again. I guess people like nostalgia, but it gets old quick.
Basically becuase eq1's numbers are larger then eq2's numbers. Also people have stuck with eq1 longer then eq2. Eq1 was so horrible to level in though ............. wonder why people still stay there then over eq2 even casual people like myself?
People dont fear the change, they fear bad change ............... they fear spending money on a game that is not worth it.
I think people stay in EQ1 because of the game world. The original world of Norrath was a world of cultures and racial starting cities. Travelling was partly to see what was over the next horizon, and not always just to grind and level. EQ1's world was beautiful and enchanting, and not just "more undead over the next hill" like EQ2.
"A city with inhabitants is a culture. A city overrun by undead is just another dungeon."
well said. After reading your post, I feel like starting up again in EQ1. Thanks for the inspiration. No game, to date, matches EQ1's feel or allure.
-SOE Debuts Sequel to World's Most Successful Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game-
SAN DIEGO, CA - April 1, 2006 - Continuing on the success of EverQuest II® and in line with its tradition of consistently providing new and exciting content, Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced it is developing EverQuest® III. Scheduled to launch in Winter 2009, EverQuest III adds significant improvements over the first, widely popular, iteration. EverQuest III uses a completely new, cutting-edge 3D engine developed in-house with a host of technological features allowing the development team to generate an unparalleled visually stunning 3D world. Other features include the ability to own real estate, ride horses, command ships, and experience all-new enhanced spells, quests and events. EverQuest III returns to the culturally diverse world of Norrath in the future of EverQuest II, with the sheer size and graphical detail greater than ever seen before.
"It's no secret that we have seen phenomenal success with EverQuest II" said Robert Paulson, jr. vice president of Sony Online Entertainment. "With these improvements to an already great game, we are not only investing in our growing online community, but also pushing the boundaries of what the next generation of role-playing games aspire to be. EverQuest III is the successful embodiment of better technology, player feedback and our desire to build an online global community."
Larger in scope than its predecessor, EverQuest III will be able to host millions of simultaneous users from all over the world. And, due to increased localization features including real-time translation in English, French, German, Japanese and Korean, as well as localized servers in select countries, players from every corner of the earth will be able to explore familiar areas and new, undiscovered territories of Norrath. With innovative in-game creatures, weapons and items EverQuest III promises something new for all subscribers.
"EverQuest III is truly an amazing experience," said Andrew Teegle, producer, Sony Online Entertainment. "The vastness of the world, the increasingly deep storyline and the continuity of the online community make EverQuest II an unparalleled game."
Key features and improvements include:
A brand new 3D engine which takes full advantage of a wide variety of recent technological advances in 3D hardware/software such as per pixel lighting, dynamic environment mapping, and a fully programmable surface shader system
More intuitive gameplay features appeal to both new and seasoned players
New branching class structure that players define as they advance through the game
Vast world of Norrath revisits familiar locations and introduces a variety of newly discovered areas in the Age of Destiny, a time period in the future of the original EverQuest and EverQuest II.
Increased character customization capabilities allow players to customize characters' faces, hair, and body types to create truly unique avatars
Deeper character development offering pacing options that cater to game players new to the role-playing genre as well as experienced role-players
Non-confrontational means of character advancement that including a completely new tradesman character class
Rideable mounts and vehicles to own and control, including horses and boats, make traversing the massive world of Norrath faster than before
Norrathian real estate for players to call their own
All-new tradeskill/crafting system
Completely new and tactically rich combat, spell and skill systems
A completely revised and enhanced quest system
Dynamic world environment shaped by player events
EverQuest III is due to ship Winter 2009. For more information please visit www.everquest3.com.