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HaukunHaukun Member Posts: 5
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Hey guys. Alright, here's the deal. I'm currently looking for a new game to play. I have played Ultima Online since '99. I went through all the changes, the expansions, and to be honest I'm frustrated and sick of them all. I've also played my share of Asheron's Call, Everquest, DAoC, and Horizons. In all of these games I just haven't found anything that grabs me and interests me like the early days of UO. I'm a big fan of NWN and Baldur's Gate 1 and 2. I've thought about buying the D&D Online, I've just heard that it's not big on solo gameplay. What, if anything, out now has a good solo side with a smattering of grouping avalable? I'd prefer a fantasy setting, something with nice graphics, and a decent solo aspect where grinding out levels is not the main objective of the game. PvP doesn't really matter to me as I don't do it much, so If it was non-existant it wouldn't hurt my feelings. I know it sounds a little picky, but when you've been through as many games as I have you have a better idea of what you're looking for. Is there anything out there now that might resemble what I have described? Please help, oh wise ones of MMORPGS!!!

"Seize the moment and seize the day. Relish the joy, and fight all the harder against despair." - Drizzt Do'Urden

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  • volcom69_ervolcom69_er Member Posts: 7

    3 words for u

    WORLD OF WARCRAFT

  • EindrachenEindrachen Member Posts: 211

    Uh, stay away from WOW.  There's no guarentee you can even find a stable server to play on, and there is no compensation if you don't.

    That, and once you blow through to 60 in a month on your own, there's nothing left for you but raiding.

    But hey, it's your nickel.

  • SnaKeySnaKey Member Posts: 3,386

    Originally posted by volcom69_er
    3 words for u
    WORLD OF WARCRAFT

    Dude, he played UO. Suggesting WoW is an insult.

    I would suggest EVE here, but the OP seems to like Medieval MMOs. If he can get past the SciFi he might like it.

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  • EvelknievelEvelknievel Member UncommonPosts: 2,964

    I posted this same message for another person that asked..

    DAoC would be good to try out, between 3 factions to play from, I think there is

    a total of 44 professions. You got 4 different server styles to try from, pvp,

    cooperative, normal and classic servers.

    Go to the DAoC forum section and you can see alot of questions about why people

    should at least try this game. First and foremost $19.99 for the EPIC Edition at any

    Wal-Mart store or specialty shop. And I think they still got thier 14 day Trial out,

    however, the trial has the catacombs engine in it, but, believe me, the EPIC edition

    has more Graphic Updates with its Darkness Rising Expansion.

    Its is a Fantasy game. Its got also a learning curve to it as well. If you decide to

    try it out, make sure you look for the UI (User Interface) Mod.

    http://camelotvault.ign.com/View.php?view=UI.Detail&id=13

    EXCELLENT Mod Update for this game with Colorful maps and cleaned up Interface.

  • GameloadingGameloading Member UncommonPosts: 14,182

    Originally posted by SnaKey
    Originally posted by volcom69_er
    3 words for u
    WORLD OF WARCRAFT

    Dude, he played UO. Suggesting WoW is an insult.

    I would suggest EVE here, but the OP seems to like Medieval MMOs. If he can get past the SciFi he might like it.


    Dude, he asked for a game to PLAY. suggesting EVE is always an insult.

    to op: sounds like WoW will be a good match for you, but it is very diffrent from UO. you also might Like Lineage 2 but its a very heavy grind and is based on lvl's.

  • HaukunHaukun Member Posts: 5
    Already have done the DAoC thing... Is there anything out now that's comparable to UO in it's early years, or have MMOs evolved into a state of stagnation or the grind and the gold. If so, that's really sad...

    "Seize the moment and seize the day. Relish the joy, and fight all the harder against despair." - Drizzt Do'Urden

  • macklordmacklord Member Posts: 16

    There are some upcoming games for this year..im waiting on vanguard and darkfall..I am also from the UO days :) ...I am currently in charge of a decent ol time guild ..come check us out @ http://www.dragon-lord.com we are seeking a good group for the future any interested come take a visit :)

  • SpathotanSpathotan Member Posts: 3,928

    Originally posted by Gameloading
    Originally posted by SnaKey
    Originally posted by volcom69_er
    3 words for u
    WORLD OF WARCRAFT

    Dude, he played UO. Suggesting WoW is an insult.

    I would suggest EVE here, but the OP seems to like Medieval MMOs. If he can get past the SciFi he might like it.


    Dude, he asked for a game to PLAY. suggesting EVE is always an insult.

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  • Gouki4uGouki4u Member Posts: 215

    Originally posted by Haukun
    or have MMOs evolved into a state of stagnation or the grind and the gold. If so, that's really sad...

    Yes.

    Stay away from WoW if you're not into the grind. That is all there is, and once you're finished grinding there's nothing to do but try to get loot.

    DDO has almost no solo play. The entire game is focused around groups doing instances, and soloers will have a very hard time making the most of the game.

    Eve does have the sandbox freedom of UO, but that is about the only similarity. The whole thing is in space, and you never leave your ship. Also it is entirely possibly the tutorial (which is very necessary for beginers) will melt your brain due to its length.

    The only thing I can think of that resembles old school UO is...old school Ultima Online.

    When people will pay others to play a game for them it might be a sign the game isn't all that fun.

  • GIROGIRO Member Posts: 219

    you played UO since 99...you have no idea what u missed before that , trust me when it reached 99 the game had de-evolved

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  • ScottcScottc Member Posts: 680

    Originally posted by volcom69_er
    3 words for u
    WORLD OF WARCRAFT

    What a great idea! LETS SUGGEST A UO LOVER FUCKING WOW! Please, quit life, drink bleach.

  • HaukunHaukun Member Posts: 5
    I say I played UO since '99 because I can't really remember. All that I DO remember is having fun in a single world, where the only moongates were the ones that would take you from town to town, not from Fel to Tram. My earliest memory was as a newb trying to figure out how to keep from making all of my chars into Dark and Evil Lord, cause no matter what I did that's what they ended up. So I said to hell with it, I'll keep em that way:) I know it probably wasn't balanced, but having GM Swords and Tactics, wearing plate, and summoning Daemons... that was the life!:)

    "Seize the moment and seize the day. Relish the joy, and fight all the harder against despair." - Drizzt Do'Urden

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