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Win me over- which game should I renew/start?

DruidblueDruidblue Member Posts: 28
in Everquest II

In another few weeks (or late January at worst) I will be renewing ONE, and only ONE, MMGS subscription.  I have narrowed it down to four choices, and am going to seek the same question to be answered on each forum for the games to see what info I can get.  The four games are WoW, EQ2, Vanguard and Eve Online.

I'd really appreciate it if you can examine which game I should renew or start based on MY gameplay style and preferences, not your own. I certainly need your experiences to give me the information, but here is what I am like as a gamer:

I am a 99 percent soloist.  I find most groups to be annoying, the people stupid, and the fact that no one can spell the easiest words in the English language to be cringe-inducing.  I do not use voice chat in games. I find most people rushing, rushing, rushing to get that next kill, make more money, get better loot.  I find the entertainment in the journey, not the destination.  I've played every MMGS that's released (and many betas) and never once reached maximum level despite playing every day for massive lengths of timel.  I do not tend to join Guilds or groups as I feel obligated and pressured to do things with the people or chat with them and it takes away from my entertainment value of what I'm doing in the game.  I love crafting, I love exploring, I love the rush of having taken out 5 enemies on my own.  I love having made things with my crafting and getting a regular batch of customers that rely on my great prices and return for their gear needs.  I am a fan of PvP, but only in a non-twinking environment, as twinking is cheating.

Based on these generalizations and characterizations of myself as an MMGS gamer, which one would you suggest renewing or starting? WoW, EQ2, Vanguard or Eve Online?  Please give me good info about my fit in the game for the forum you're reading this in.

Thanks in advance for any serious and intelligent replies!

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  • MoiraeMoirae Member RarePosts: 3,318
    I suggest you not go with WoW. If the journey is what you're looking for then you won't find much of one in WoW because the journey to the top level is very fast and the end game consists only of raiding.

    Like you, I solo most of the time and really dislike grouping. I didn't like Eve because it was mostly "fly your ship". I don't like those types of games because your actual character is more like "your ship" even though you have a picture of yourself in a window.

    Can't tell you much about Vanguard.

    As for EQ2, great community, endless stuff to do, the gm's are active, the monthly "updates" also include changes, additions, and deletions of quests so you're constantly getting new content and they release an expansion or adventure pack about every 6 months or so. You have your choice of servers (PvP, RP or Normal) so you don't HAVE to PvP unless you want to (normal servers only have PvP in dueling or arenas and you can autodecline so you never see the invitation if you don't want to).



  • DruidblueDruidblue Member Posts: 28

    Thanks for the input!

    What opinion do you have on my going back to EQ2, without any of the expansions?  I don't have any cashflow currently, so at best I'd be able to grab ONE expansion if any.  Would I be really out of touch or limited without the expansions?  If I only got one expansion, which should it be?  Curious about this, I like having access to everything, even if I don't necessarily get to it all. :)

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    MMORPG is an inaccurate term...

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  • CelestianCelestian Member UncommonPosts: 1,136
    If you buy any expansion for EQ2 just buy EoF, the box, not the digital download. It comes with ALL the expansions.

    As to what you should play? Well ... go read the forums on the related sites and see what the topics are.




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  • DruidblueDruidblue Member Posts: 28


    Originally posted by Celestian
    If you buy any expansion for EQ2 just buy EoF, the box, not the digital download. It comes with ALL the expansions.

    As to what you should play? Well ... go read the forums on the related sites and see what the topics are.




    Ooooh! Thanks for this input, very good to know- I thought I would be out several expansions if I went back to EQ2, nice to know I wouldn't be missing anything (one thing that was holding me back from returning to EQ2.)

    Thanks for that! I'll keep mulling this over to decide.  I like all of the games I mentioned (and I'm sure to like Vanguard too) so, it's a win-win situation, just wanted to see what people thought who've been in game more recently than I have.

     

    Thanks!

    _______________________________
    MMORPG is an inaccurate term...

    I use a new and improved term: MMGS = Massively Multiplayer Gaming Service.

  • MoiraeMoirae Member RarePosts: 3,318
    Yeah, buy the box. Though you don't really need all the expansions. There's alot of content. Quite enough to keep you occupied for quite a while. But you really might like to consider EoF (at the least) at some point.


  • FlemFlem Member UncommonPosts: 2,870

    If you are going to give EQ2 another crack, then as suggested get EoF retail so that you get the lot.  I think it is a MUST.  I think just having the original release without expansions is a waste of time as you will not gain any Achievement Points.

     

  • KaneKane Member Posts: 780
    I agree with Flem (hm...sensing a trend there). I was playing my free 10 days back and got hooked enough by the core game to go buy EoF and because of EoF I am back playing EQ2 full time. SO much better than it used to be. Much more fun.


  • soxfelissoxfelis Member Posts: 6

    Vangaurd: brand new game = Wait it out for 3 months - 1 year.
    Eve online: Dont even think about it lol.
    As for the other two....
    Solo:WoW(Great....If you like 1 on 1)EQ2(Takes awhile but really fun)
    Crafting:WoW(High Cost of materials,Simple)EQ2(High Cost of Materials,Complex)(IMHO Funner)
    Enviroment(World Exploration):WoW(Boring,Cartooney)EQ2(Vast,Realistic)
    Group:WoW(Everyone press buttons!)EQ2(Group Strategy required or death)
    PvP:WoW(Extremely Fun and Fast paced,Twinks::::25::)EQ2(IDK sry)
    Character Creation:WoW(Simple,fast,cant tell one elf from another)EQ2(Very Deep)

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  • erinyserinys Member UncommonPosts: 395

    I can understand your beef with most MMO's, i have some similarities (grouping, little kits etc) but so far EQ2 was and still is a blast.

    So far i have not regretted a single minute i spend ingame together with my GF, the community rocks, ingame people are EXTREMELY helpfull, the quests are very well done, and the scenery and ingame dept are breathtaking.

    im 100% sure you will not regret it at all

  • Jo-GamerJo-Gamer Member Posts: 120

    I have wondered around alot of MMO's now, and EQ2 is definatly top.  Only reason I'm not playing it is my computer is a bit too poor, saving up to buy a new one.  =P  I would avoid WoW, it's an ok game but it doesnt seem to be what you're looking for.

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  • godpuppetgodpuppet Member Posts: 1,416
    Why dont you try the trials and make your mind up for yourself?

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  • fawdownfawdown Member UncommonPosts: 186
    If you do a trail version, go with 'play the fae'.   It  doesn't represent the game 100% but  is much better than 'trial of the isle'. 
  • ValiumSummerValiumSummer Member Posts: 1,008
    Originally posted by Druidblue


    Thanks for the input!
    What opinion do you have on my going back to EQ2, without any of the expansions?  I don't have any cashflow currently, so at best I'd be able to grab ONE expansion if any.  Would I be really out of touch or limited without the expansions?  If I only got one expansion, which should it be?  Curious about this, I like having access to everything, even if I don't necessarily get to it all. :)



    Echoes of FAydwer (oh however is its spelled) costs just $40.00 and includes the original game and every expansion in between.

    I was a staunch critic of the original game back at launch, and so far after a day and a half with eqII in its current state I'm impressed.

    Vangaurd is SOE too so you could  get an all access pass for $24.99 a month and play anything SOE.    Thats my current plan... EQ II till Vangaurd (realizing that Vangaurd could be delayed like every mmorpg seems to be).

    If you have never ever played WoW... its a fun game too.   I just played it to death.

  • CinidilCinidil Member Posts: 63
    EQ2 sounds like a good choice for you, except for maybe that you are a 99% soloer.  While there is way more solo content than there previously was, you'd be better off grouping.  That's just my opinion however.  Its gotten so much better its unreal.
  • DruidblueDruidblue Member Posts: 28

    Thanks for all the tips/suggestions. 

    I've narrowed things down- I'm either going to grab the all-in-one and renew EQ2, or.... try to sell one or two things and get a Wii or 360.

    I've determined I can't afford to upgrade my system, but I've played EQ2 on it in the past and it was fine. (2.2 Gig, 768 ram, GeForce 6800 GT OC).  I don't need things on "max" graphically, anyhow.  It's all about the gameplay!

    Now all I have to do is figure out which route I'm going to go!  (This may take me 10 years... I hate making decisions! (hehe))

     

    Thanks again for the feedback, it was helpful in weeding out my other MMGS choices.

    Enjoy your gaming!

     

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    MMORPG is an inaccurate term...

    I use a new and improved term: MMGS = Massively Multiplayer Gaming Service.

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