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After 4.5 Years, downloading again.
Insane to think that after all this time, and playing every single MMO out there I constantly thrive for the old days of Everquest. The out dated graphics, the grind to level cap, the constant hours of camping a mob to receive nothing but a story. Have had nothing but an immense pull on my mind while playing every other mmo out.
Been there done that, Lineage 2, EQ2, LoTRO, WoW (from beta to now), DAoC, Aion, AoC, Vanguard, SWG, Eve, DDO, and too many right now to list. Considering all the F2P asian grinders I have tried in hopes of finding another home. Nothing has been able to keep me settled to playing a game.
In fact most of the games now a days, have had me come home from work, kiss the girlfriend, pay the bills, watch some tv, maybe play xbox 360 for 2 hours then go to sleep. I have a sub to Aion at this moment but honestly, I cannot bring myself around to level my toon. I leveled up to 26 on a sorcerer, to find the pvp. A constant battle of people flying around in a bland world.
It just doesn't satisfy me. I'll admit, when it comes to PVP WoW has it. The PVP in that game kept me playing for years. When I got around to just focusing on raiding, the content was done within 2-3 nights. When they released new content, gave it a week and it was on PUG farming.
In my mind, nothing compares to this game. Its the only game I can keep interested in. The carebear aspect of games these days is intense. Granted I understand EQ has given up some of its more grunting ways but it is still EQ. I played the game for I believe 7-8 years. I don't care about pvp anymore, I care about a game with a community that was so easy to immerse yourself in. When you logged in, just chatting with your guild and going to exp up or farm aa's.
Or logging on my alt bard and farming rockhoppers in DSP, Kiting with my ranger, and fear kite with my necro. Grouping up with my monk, and all my other toons. I have played almost every class in these new mmo's out to date and nothing compares to the class mechanics of EQ. It seems as if every class is a caster and constantly on cool downs and you rely on them to do anything.
It is safe to say in my mind that this game was easily perfection to me. I am glad to be installing the game again. Terribly, I lost my old accounts and all their information so I created a new one. But all the expansions for $20.00? Thats a steal, and hopefully with this new server out, I can relive some of those moments.
Hopefully there is some sort of community still left, even if it is a small community. Come on, I survived on WAR, and dead vanguard as well as aftermath AOC. The number of people don't really bother me, as long as there is some sort of base community that is fine with me. Plus I am curious to jump in with all the old timers. I cannot wait to log in and explore my old worlds, I am beyond thrilled. Anyways, I hope to see most of you in game.
I cut it into small paragraphs so your eyes wont burn as you read a wall of text. I know my grammar is HORRIBLE but bare with me here.
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i feel you, i long for the old days of EQ back... to be honest, i dont know why i havent downloaded it again yet... the last time i played, was for a few months... 2? years ago, after a LONG break. the servers were alot quieter than they used to be, but there was a good community going on, or so i felt. the hot zones help get you in touch with other players of your level, which is incredibly usefull.
let us know how you find your return to EQ, id love to hear about it... though it may force me to choose between activating my dk acct or my mage acct!
i haven't downloaded it again only because i know it'll totally destroy my social life and suck the life out of me. i still love and long for it though; everquest next will be the end of me and love it regardless.
First step back into the world and its intense seeing all of the old controls back. Its difficult to get used to the dated UI and the way the characters move coming from newer games. But Im enticed and like I said before thrilled. Not really looking to start over from 1 considering I have played most classes in this game, I know their mechanics and spell books very well.
Started at crescent beach and I guess this is where the exploration comes in considering im not sure which zones are the hot ones to level in now a days at 51. Not sure which zones are soloable anymore as a ranger, or necro or bard class.
But chances are I will be playing until I go to work tomorrow.
They have hot zones nowdays that give increased exp. Ask in general chat which zones are hot for your level range. Also makes it easier to find groups.
Congratz!
I just returned after a similiar path as you. I did WOW, Vanguard, DAOC, EQ2 and many more and something was just missing. One thing you mentioned was grinding AA's. I think when games over-simplified by giving quests on a linear path that it bugged me. I still get aggrevated running around looking for parts to take to NPC Bob so he can make a tonic or something silly. I love logging in and deciding to work on plat, AA's or regular XP or loot and picking where I go to do that. I also love camping. I thought I didn't like camping one spot and going on a killing fest but it is much more social. If we are running around looking for ten stockpiled quests we aren't very chatty. Get it done and turn it in is the mentality in a lot of games. EQ still lets killing mobs give good XP and in a sense I can create my own adventure instead of go along for someone else's ride.
I hope you enjoy your return. It took me five years to realize how I missed Everquest and now I am having a blast doing it again. On a side note, I called SOE and got my old account back. My 64 SK was naked and low on AA but I leveled up an alt and got some donations and got reequipped rather quickly and am enjoying playing the old Dark Elf again.
Man I used to stay up 'til 4am in the morning on week working days, doing fear CR, raiding, or simply having a good time. I came back early this year, I'm a bit more responsible with my time now because having a job means a lot these days, so I make sure to stop at around 1am. I'm having a great time, no more long CR's because you don't need to worry about losing gear on your corpse anymore. I'm having as much fun ingame today as before, just less some of the tedium that used to come along with old EQ.
So if you are worrying about destroying your social life, I think you'll have a good time in EQ today, while spending less time and not having to destroy your social life or jeopardize your work for it.
To the OP, glad you're having fun, welcome back!
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After reading this, I myself actually re-activated my account. I too has quit roughly 4 years ago. Though the UI has changed dramatically, leveling seems to be a little easier and there are tons of new features. The old feel and community is still there. I've been through all the MMO's in my time, World of Warcraft, FFXI, Warhammer, Runes of Magic, Guild Wars, Star Wars Galaxies, Aion, Ect. But nothing compares to Everquest. I don't know why but no matter what game I come across I still remember the good times of spectre training to the dock in Oasis, or Druid Farming in WC. Hell I remember the first Cazic Thule raid on Druzzel Ro, soo many people, I don't know how we ever got it done. Though the controlls are a little out dated, it's nice to have a challenge again in an MMO.
I am currently playing Aion, thought it's an amazing game, it has good concepts, faily decent gameplay, and a some-what decent community. The sustainability is just lacking, I can be grinding for hours and I don't feel like I've accomplished anything. I don't know, it just seems like when I play EQ I lose track of time and don't feel like I'm burdend to do anything, I'm not rushed to get to 50, I'm not always scanning the horison to see an enemy assasin waiting to gank me. I quit WoW for Aion, I had been playing it since beta, and the game became too "instant gratification" friendly. People bitched and moaned and those people got what they want, they got an MMO that is easy and pretty, and that's all it will be from now on.
There's my two cents, for all you EQ players past and present, keep the fire burning, and watch for those Lego trains, they'll get you everytime.
Life doesn't revolve around Everquest, just in it.
I resubbed recently(see older posts) after about 5 years myself. I am loving it. As you said, EQ has a great community and challenges you in a way that no other game has . I am glad i came back.
Yesterday I was in PoN with 2 others and we had our mercs out. We were killing non-stop. The mobs just kept coming. I had a blast. I wasnt look at my exp going "ohhh how close to level?" Its great. Im glad to be back. I also went on a raid yesterday. It was for a guildies last drop for her 2.0. The mob killed me with one AoE. I dunno how but next thing i knew, I was dead. I laughed so hard and my whole guild was saying, Oh poor Swog... ahahaha. I got a new helmet out of it though
I have to agree with someone above I would resub.......however i don't want to lose my social life or fall behind in classes (its hard enough focusing in class without thinking about eq). Glad to seee everyone is enjoying it , I think i'll jump back in once winter break arrives ...ahh one month of nothing to do.