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WoW vs EQ2
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Alright. I still haven't made up my mind yet of which game to get. WoW or EQ2? I wanted to participate in the beta stage but never got an opportunity to get an account. Please help me out and give me your opinion about each game.
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CLOSE PLEASE!@#!
the 500000th post about this...
oh BTW EQ2 for the Win
Maxxxi - Frostfell - Asherons Call 2
You know what. Buy World of Warcraft. In fact, pre-order the platinum edition and buy 10 game cards because some stranger on a forum suggests this game
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Look kid, before this thread gets locked why don't you just read up on the games instead of listening to some people on a forum spam games that haven't even been released yet.
Playing: City of Heroes/ Dark Age of Camelot
Upcoming: EverQuest II
Playing: Vanguard SoH
Played: EQ, Planetside, SWG, WoW, EQ2
Just make a sticky... the official WoW vs. EQ2 thread or something....
There is so much info on both games out there, you really should be able to see what game is more for your playstyle. Each game has advantages/disadvantages, that only YOU would consider.
For example, I dont really mind the fact that WoW has "worse" graphics than EQ2, you and many others,however, might. You may want the class system that WoW offers, or you may fancy the EQ2 class system.
What I would do if I were you, is think of what you want in these types of games FIRST, then see what game offers more of what you want.
m not saying you should go with me or anything .. but personally it depeds what type of gamer you are .. if your casual and dont want to spend too much time on a game then pick world of warcraft . if you are more of person who will spend hours apon hours on a game then pick eq ...
they both have disadvantages and advantages .. i dunno personnally i think eq graphics look like laminated plastic .. but each to his own ..
to me they both have about the same standards .. but like syndakit said read up on both .. find out as much as you can .. take a look at screen shot talk to people etc .. find out for yourself .. and then decide you have plenty of time anyways as they arnt due out of a gooood few months to come .
1,2 buckle my shoe 3,4 knock on the door 5,6 pick up sticks
7,8 GO AND SKATE !
without life we'd be dead.
The problem is that there are made _new_ threads about it. It is really unnecessary to make a completely new thread since any old threads about the same topic are bumped. So new members should always check previous threads before making new ones, IMHO. What is the point of making new threads just because new members are too lazy to check existing ones?
hey i think you should try visit the sites... instead of asking them
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com
http://everquest2.station.sony.com/
but if you really want to know my oponion take WoW
what say you, men, should we reward the lazy?
WoW should run better on worse computers, i'll bet.
though im sure Eq2 will be stunning, i also think it will lag. However, the EQ team certainly has more XP (pardon the pun) making MMO's than the WoW team, although Blizzard is trying to learn from other MMO's mistakes **coughcoughEQcoughcough**
(if this double posts it's my darn browser's fault)
your lazy? wow your 15 years old...
Maxxxi - Frostfell - Asherons Call 2
take Wow
Here is a list of reasons why Eq2 will be awsome and will blow WoW out of the water.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
1. Locked encounters: When you engage a monster it becomes a locked encouter. This prevents kitting, kill stealing, loot stealing, ect. I think this is an awsome idea.
2. Combat: The combat in Eq2 looks simply stunning. If you have watched some of the vidoes than you would know what i mean.
3. Guilds: Guilds are much more important in Eq2 than they were in Eq1. Guilds will compete with other guilds for prestige, honor, and favor with the rulers of their city. They are much more involved than in Eq1 where they were just names on a list. Guilds will be able to own guild houses too.
4. Families: They will consist of people with the last name. They will be important, just not as important as guilds. You will beable to notice what family a person is in by observing their last name.
5. Fellowships: They will consist of a maximum of 6 people. They will always share experiance with each other no matter where the other members are.
6. Housing: Players will beable to own their own housing. From instanced appartment style housing, to massive guild mansions. The appartment style will be easy to obtain, but the stand alone housing will mostly only be obtainable by the highest level guilds.
7. Races: There will be 16 playable races. From the shortest gnome, to the tallest ogre.
8. Classes: There will be a total of 46 classes. Eq2 implements a branching style, where you choose what path to take as you advance.
9. Character customization: Players will beable to customize their appearance with complete control. Giving them even more options on how to make their character exactly the way they want them to be.
10. Lore/history: Eq2 will have an unimagianble amount of lore and history. All of this will play an important role in gameplay and guests.
11. NPCs with voices: Every NPC in Eq2 will have their own voice. NPCs will actually call out to you if they have a quest that you are capable of doing.
12. Artisan class: The artisan can get experiance from using their skill. They don't have to fight a single monster ever. They live sort of "normal" lives, having a job, and getting money from it.
13. Tradeskills: Tradeskills are much more advanced and indepth in Eq2 than in any other. Eq2 has a revolutionary system. Instead of just click, click, click, WOOT!!! i made a sword. You actually have to "engage" the furnace and craft your item. You have to keep the tempreture at a right level, and you have to work with the metal to form the desired result.
14. Two starting cities: In Eq2 there will be only 2 starting cities, which is an awsome idea. These will always be populated because there are only 2. Each will have around 17 zones each, making them massive. They will provide a hub for trading and traveling. In most mmorpgs with many starting cities, you end up with only one or two actually being populated with people. The others are compelety abondoned. There are only 2 starting cities, but there are more than 2 cities, just they are alot smaller and less important.
15. Exploration: Exporlation will be an important factor in Eq2. With no one knowing what happened to the rest of Norath it will be your job to explore and learn.
16. Boats: Boats will be the primary mode of transportation in Eq2. Players will beable to actually naviagte boats instead of them being on a set course. There of course will be set routes for some boats. But players can guide some boats. Allowing them more freedom in where they want to go.
17. Graphics: The graphics in Eq2 are simply amazing. Just look at this picture:
Look at the detail, you can actually see the veins in the guy's hands and neck.
I can go on, but i won't at this time.
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-EQ1 character:Grotub, shaman of the Tribunal server
I hope you're getting paid to fellate the EQ2 team like that.
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They panic, so... just hold them down
I could live like this
I'm closing in; hate all around
I could be like this
Hearing them; them in my head
How can they be so sweet... sweet?
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-EQ1 character:Grotub, shaman of the Tribunal server
Dum Dah Dummmmm! The world of Tommorow!
The year, 2005, the place, YOUR HOMETOWN
Everquest II will rule, and the world will kneel before it's new electronic master. It shall summon vast armies of cybernetic robot warriors and roll over the world's combined armed forces. Then the WoW will develop an AI, and summon it's own vast armies of cybernetic robot warriors, but it will be too late, and Eq II will carry the day. WoW will retreat to it's stronghold around Oracle's computer, but the inevitable, unstoppable Eq II army will destroy WoW, Oracle's computer, and Oracle himself!
Then I shall be seated at the right hand of Eq II, and my name shall be Lefty!
All the world shall worship the new order!
Peace through MMORPG!
Power thourgh MMORPG!
Victory and the total obliviation of Oracle through Eq II!
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-EQ1 character:Grotub, shaman of the Tribunal server
Lugnard before u ragg on BobJones i want u to back up every statement that u make with logic and facts. If not than ur just anotehr illogical Blizzzard 10 year old fanboy who doesnt absolutely know anything about games period or should i say MMORPGs. IF u think WoW is gonna be a better game than EQ2 than u can be wrong and die wrong from ur ignorance. EQ2 has more content than any other game coming out by far. WoW has to eat alot of bread until it could even be half as good as EQ1. The meer fact that ppl even compare EQ2 to WoW is just laughable. I think their hasnt been any other stupid thread like this comparing these 2. The only reason why i can understand the comparison is because WoW is coming out at the same time as EQ2 basicaly, and if ur comparing the 2 on content, graphics and etc. than ur a complete idiot who doesnt know anything bout life and games at all.
Lugnard listen man, if u make one more illogical comment or rag on Bobjones than ill have to shut u down so hardcore that u will be going home and crying to ur mom for the truth of HOW ur wrong.
WoW is gonna be good game but it doesnt bring anything new to the world of MMORPGs, where EQ2 brings a ton. IF u want me to list than just hola back.
Wow... you sound like a disgruntled 12 year old. And why would you even consider defending a spammer? Bobjones is posting the same posts in almost every thread... that's called spamming and is against the rules and policy of the forum.
And how are my comments illogical? I've played many MMORPGs (DAoC, EQ, CoH, AO, Shadowbane, PS) and I know what I'm talking about dealing with MMORPGs. How do you know that EQ2 has the most content of any MMORPG? You don't know because you certainly don't play it seeing how it's not out yet... everyone's comments are mere opinions and speculations.
Oh and maybe you should take a walk around the block or something seeing how you're in some sort of berserker frenzy on an internet forum...
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