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Looking for an old MMO
safwd
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So im not a big fan of any of the newer MMOs out there, and i want to play something, so i was wondering what older game is in the best shape to start out again.
Games im looking at are:
EQ
DAOC
FFXI
Lineage 2
AC
Are there any people at lower levels anymore or are they all ghost towns? FFXI kind of creeps me out with the pokeman things that you have to talk to and the character screens with the guys running down hill and falling but i can try to overlook that stuff.
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I roll back to old games quite often. I have to mention one thing though, before deciding on a server when you start an older MMO just do the research first. Unlike newer MMO's, you get drastic changes in quality from one to another. IE, many servers are flat out dead or some servers are a merge etc.
Out of that list, DAoC will probably give you the most enjoyment. Theres still a fairly healthy community also.
speaking of community, one thing you'll notice with older games are more people enjoying the game and less BS talk in general chat about what games the players are jumping ship to next. You'll find a much more mature community who have been playing the game for a while and not your ranting MMO floaters who drift from game to game spamming all of the chat channels with how WoW sucks etc.
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot foot stomping on a human face -- forever."
Thanks for the input.
I have the original disc for DAOC so that is a pretty easy one for me. Plus they have the trial so i can do that. DAOC was my second favorite game after EQ back in the early days. I really cant go back to EQ anymore but i threw it up there anyway.
Thanks again, i may give DAOC another try.
I actually have somwhere in my disks a copy of the Neverwinter nights server after AOL closed it down, found it on the internet.
You can also try ones that people are resurecting. Earth and Beyond is being redone by a volunteer group and have done quite well so far. They have a working server and are doing some betas now.
If you want old school then I would say www.ashenempires.com. If you want browser for a more casual play then www.dicingdangers.com
I am interested to hear about Earth and Beyond, do you have a URL?... i did a quick search but only found out of date info. Not even sure if I have my old CD's any more may have used them as beer mats after the last battle.
I know Anarchy Online was not mentioned but the classic game is now free to play, I often drop back when I am waiting for the next big MMORPG.
You want old, Check out this game, its been dead since march of this year, but this guy got the servers from sega legally and is now running them. You can't get much older than this-
http://www.schtserv.com/
Hey friend, you sound like us here at my house.
We are downloading EQ1
Maybe its cool now to play retro MMOs since all the ones that have came out recently don't have alot new to offer(besides naval in PoTBS)
That is untill...............WAR!!!!
EQ - Amazing game with massive history and lore behind it. Most players are high level. You will most likely feel very alone at low levels.
DAOC - Huge history and lore again. Players of all levels and a pretty good population due to merged servers, Best PVP in an MMO on top of it all. Very very easy to level up at low levels and have a good time.
FFXI - Very hard game to learn and level up. In its old age now I wouldn't even consider FFXI
Lineage 2 - Korean MMOs scare me. I hate grinding, and I don't like how everyone looks like a suer model woman.
AC - I don't have enough expierence to say.
Overall, I say go with DAOC. Or have you considered Anarchy Online? Free to play, and if you really like it you can always upgrade to P2P later.
-Selek
[quote]You want old, Check out this game, its been dead since march of this year, but this guy got the servers from sega legally and is now running them. You can't get much older than this-[/quote]
You can get a hell of a lot older than phantasy star!
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Tried: Ultima Online, Everquest 2, Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Flyff, Perfect World, Silkroad Online, EVE Online, Ryzom.
Out of that list, I would have to say FFXI is the one with the most life to it.
If you want old school then I would say www.ashenempires.com. If you want browser for a more casual play then www.dicingdangers.com
Ashen Empires isn't that Old School and came out after many of those games. It just a crappy game. (Though it was good when it was Dransik)
Yup, definitely FFXI, but don't expect any instant gratification. You really gotta spend alot of time on everything and earn your way. Nothing come easily like newer MMOs...
Kemih ~ 13 Red Mage | Currently playing FFXI & LOTRO, awaiting Warhammer Online & Aion...
E&B is dead, has been for awhile, sad though because I always wanted to try it.
E&B is dead, has been for awhile, sad though because I always wanted to try it.
Earth and Beyond?
http://enb-emulator.com/
"If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot foot stomping on a human face -- forever."
To me playing an established game that's been out there for a while would seem a bit overwhelming. When I started EQ shortly after release I was amazed by the enormity of the game, quest, items, skills, spells, armor and weapons, that was in the beginning. It just amazes me when I reflect on all those characteristics that an older game has.
Just going to Allakhazam and seeing all the information its just mind blowing.
The Old Timers Guild
Laid back, not so serious, no drama.
All about the fun!
www.oldtimersguild.com
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I played WoW for a year and got in the same boat. WoW was just to repetitive for me. You ground to level 70 then you spent the next year doing the same content over and over in hopes of getting lucky with their RNG.
Out of the list I have played DAoC and it was probably the most enjoyable. It also appealed to me that I could solo just about anything with a bot and what I couldn't solo with a bot was totally doable with a solo group.
I simply like UO better because it has much more freedom and I enjoy that aspect of the game. I like playing the way I want to play instead of being forced into a specific class role.