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seakelp911seakelp911 Member Posts: 61
in World of Warcraft

I just bought WoW yesterday after playing EQ2 since release. I was up for a change, and was interested in seeing some comparison. I am just amazed how different the rank is for WoW versus EQ2 and was wondering if it was just the sheer amount of people playing WoW that add to the high ranking, or if the game is really that awesome.

I got to lvl 9 Shaman, and I had fun. Solo'd, grouped, did quests - the usual MMORPG part. I am pretty impressed. I don't see a huge rift between the games, I actually find them very hard to compare because to me they are so different.

Very different visual appearance of both characters and landscapes. I have a lvl 15 brawler and lvl 12 or so shaman in EQ2, and I feel that WoW actually made me feel more like a 'shaman'. I think the story line is superior in WoW.

I don't have anything bad to say about either game. Except the interface in WoW but I have it as default and assume I can change this when I get around to it.

Anyone else that is trying both wish to share some wisdom?

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  • Billius8Billius8 Member Posts: 574


    Originally posted by seakelp911

    I just bought WoW yesterday after playing EQ2 since release. I was up for a change, and was interested in seeing some comparison. I am just amazed how different the rank is for WoW versus EQ2 and was wondering if it was just the sheer amount of people playing WoW that add to the high ranking, or if the game is really that awesome.
    I got to lvl 9 Shaman, and I had fun. Solo'd, grouped, did quests - the usual MMORPG part. I am pretty impressed. I don't see a huge rift between the games, I actually find them very hard to compare because to me they are so different.
    Very different visual appearance of both characters and landscapes. I have a lvl 15 brawler and lvl 12 or so shaman in EQ2, and I feel that WoW actually made me feel more like a 'shaman'. I think the story line is superior in WoW.
    I don't have anything bad to say about either game. Except the interface in WoW but I have it as default and assume I can change this when I get around to it.
    Anyone else that is trying both wish to share some wisdom?


    Did the same thing you did:  EQ2 since released, then switched to WOW.  All I can say is I wish the two groups had collaborated and produced one superior game.  Only gripes with WOW are the limited character classes and character graphics.  The game world is awesome, however.  This game will keep me occupied for a time, but once again, it's back to anticipating the next thing to come out.  Perhaps MEO or Vanguard will get it right.


     

  • sygmassygmas Member Posts: 949

    Vanguard will do some nice things only because its a 3rd Gen MMO, (meaning so will the rest of any 3rd gen mmos coming out) but Vanguard is -- by design and will of its developers attempting to create a 'rea' Everquest 2, EQ2 is not EQ wit hnice graphics, its watered down a lot, Vanguard will be that EQ2.

    MEO can be successful if Turbine can really balance Asherons Call, Asherons Call 2, D&D Online and Middle Earth Online all at once, not to mention they are all competing for the same playerbase (Fantasy MMO), sure the money all ends up in the same pocket, but as for popularity it will be sprea thin, its really a toss up there.

    Keep your eyes peeled for Tabula Rasa and Matrix Online, these will be the sure-fire MMO hits for the year 2005. MEO & D&D Online are like WoW -- will be hyped up and grab a lot of subscriptions due to novelty of the franchise, but whether or not they have longetivity remains to be seen (Though I do seem to favor some of the design concept for MEO..like I said..toss up)

    WoW's going down the crapper though, sorry :P

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