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People still play?
Viadric
Member Posts: 151
in Everquest II
Or is this game dead?
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It's pretty much dead and has been since 2009 or so.
You asked this same question about SWTOR and never showed your face on the thread again. People answered you earnestly in that one you should at least go back and acknowledge their efforts.
1. Yes
2. No
Not really. It's not WoW numbers but it's still pretty lively for it's age. Some servers are better than others for sure but there are plenty of players overall. It's biggest issue IMO is how top heavy the latest expansion's gear has made the game. Pretty much everything you earn before the newest zone is pretty sad compared to everything you earn after. Given how absolutely huge this game world really is that's a shame.
People still play. I see tons all the time and it also depends on what server you are on.
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Has this question ever NOT been a troll?
If asked on the forum of a dead game, the answer is obvious. If asked on the forum of a not-dead game, it's still obvious.
Do people go around solo doing quest or do they group up and do things?
If you have friends or are in a guild, then you can easily find a group.
grouping mostly occurs at endgame. though this still includes level 85+ as this is the level of the 'heroic character' you can purchase. occasionally there are new player guilds forming as well as progression guilds which do group for lower level dungeons.
however, quite honestly, most content can be accomplished with a mercenary and a smart playstyle. thing is there is tons of content. i've been playing for years and still haven't seen or done it all. if you're looking for a solid mmo that offers leveling with a bit of leeway in character builds outside the 'choose one talent tree' type then you might enjoy this game.
or if you're a crafter and window decorator who enjoys a robust crafting system that still has some relation to the economy, in spite of the f2p store, then this might also be a game you would enjoy.
one note, if you do the f2p option and decide to continue playing it is highly recommended that you spend the 5bucks on a Store purchase to elevate your account to the next account level. as with Rift this has been a successful method of keeping most farmers and spambots out of the game.
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One could be called finite, the other infinite.
A finite game is played for the purpose of winning,
an infinite game for the purpose of continuing play."
Finite and Infinite Games, James Carse
I had a Defiler (healer shaman) and it was too slow soloing on her when I tried to come back a few years ago. Is soloing better for healer now or not?
Thanks.
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Healers are still slightly slower due to lower over all DPS. Just grab a Merc though and leveling is a lot quicker. You should be able to take on packs of yellow con mobs.
Hi There,
this game just caught my attention. I am up to try it out. SInce you mention, that the gaming experience depends a lot on the server: Which one would you recommend? Since i would love not to play alone all the time...hope you got me...
Thanks!
Antonia Bayle is most popular server
EQ2 fan sites
Thanks Nadia.
I just created a char there and made a few steps...more tomorrow :-)
I can't answer his question on a Defiler but I can certainly answer his question on a Warden. Even without a merc, the Warden is a highly soloable character and can do some really big pulls without dying.
Yes, a Warden kills more slowly than a dps-oriented character, just as Nyghthowler explains but the advantage is fantastic self-healing. You can soak up so much damage that you can actually level up faster thanks to the fact that you can make bigger pulls.
If you pick up a tank merc though you can go even faster. An excellent choice if you are evil aligned is to pick up the SK merc in Nariak. She kills pretty quickly and en masse.
I switched from a Conj main to a Warden and I don't regret it.
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This game is awesome and probably the best value overall as far as amount of content given. I keep coming back to it for this reason. Welcome to the game and I hope you enjoy your playtime. The game is certainly funner in a good guild, but you can solo for as much as you want. Everything is free up until the last expac and one of the content packs that gives you access to the Beastlord, dungeon making and mercs.
And in answer to the OP, yes, people definitely still play. Is it as populated as WoW? No. But there are enough people on, even on the other servers, that you can have a lot of fun. We are also looking at a new upcoming expac here pretty soon, so the game is still being developed.
Playing MUDs and MMOs since 1994.
It's a great game yes. Probably one of the best MMOs ever made. The depth is simply amazing, combat is enjoyable, crafting is wonderful, and the housing is a game all of it's own basically. Best of all are the hidden 'gems', like quests that you'll only ever figure out to do (or even start) if you read the quest/dialogue whilst on other quests, and so on. And there is so much to do. Even in the starting areas of the Shattered Lands, there's such content there alone that just makes many other MMOs completely stale in comparison. And with Chronomancers and Mentoring Options, and seemingly limitless group content it's one of the most social MMOs: Something that's often overlooked.
Of course it's not for everyone; it's looking a bit dated and for what it is it's really a drain still on your PC's resources, but if you're looking for more than just 'bells and whistles' and 'pretty things' it's definitely worth a good go. And yes, there's still plenty of people playing.