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carpsycocarpsyco Member Posts: 95
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hi everybody and im a casual gamer.

i play for 30 minutes to 3 hours per day.

i also have a kind of old computer( can run games like WoW or DAoC).

i HATE quests that are like "kill 10 of these", after play silkroad with the kill 2000 of these.

im thinking about EQ1 or WoW.

what do you think?

Carpsyco

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  • TheodorykTheodoryk Member Posts: 1,453
    If you're to pick between EQ or WoW, I'd say go for WoW. As a casual gamer, you'll be hard pressed to achieve anything with your character in EQ1.

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  • M1sf1tM1sf1t Member UncommonPosts: 1,583
    skip EQ1 go directly to EQ2 way more vaired quests and easier to level up. WoW is great up untill you reach level 60 and then you either reroll or raid...raid...and raid some more. Try EvE-Online as well and see if you like it but do read up on that game as it has learning curve but is very rewarding and you can get stuff done even when you are not playing the game.

    Games I've played/tried out:WAR, LOTRO, Tabula Rasa, AoC, EQ1, EQ2, WoW, Vangaurd, FFXI, D&DO, Lineage 2, Saga Of Ryzom, EvE Online, DAoC, Guild Wars,Star Wars Galaxies, Hell Gate London, Auto Assault, Grando Espada ( AKA SoTNW ), Archlord, CoV/H, Star Trek Online, APB, Champions Online, FFXIV, Rift Online, GW2.

    Game(s) I Am Currently Playing:

    GW2 (+LoL and BF3)

  • TorakTorak Member Posts: 4,905

    Originally posted by carpsyco

    hi everybody and im a casual gamer.
    i play for 30 minutes to 3 hours per day.
    i also have a kind of old computer( can run games like WoW or DAoC).
    i HATE quests that are like "kill 10 of these", after play silkroad with the kill 2000 of these.
    im thinking about EQ1 or WoW.
    what do you think?
    Carpsyco

    If you don't like kill task (I feel your pain) try Guild Wars. Its has a solid quest/story driven mission system and is excellent for casual gamers. Guild Wars is easy on the system specs also.

    WoW is going to feed you a bunch of kill task. The only redeaming thing about WoW is its fast and easy, so its good for a casual player in that sense but the game depth overall is pretty junky. Level to cap, PvP grind for honor or raid, other then that, you can reroll and level again.

  • GreyfaceGreyface Member Posts: 390

    Originally posted by Theodoryk
    If you're to pick between EQ or WoW, I'd say go for WoW. As a casual gamer, you'll be hard pressed to achieve anything with your character in EQ1.


    If you go with WoW, just keep in mind that the game does not want you after you hit level sixty.  I find that managing expectations is the way to avoid bitterness later.

    If you're looking for a game you can play for longer than six months, you might want to look at EQ2 (which will run on an older computer if you adjust the settings) or DAoC on a classic server.  If you prefer PvE and crafting, go with EQ2.  If you prefer PvP try DAoC.

  • carpsycocarpsyco Member Posts: 95
    Ok Thamks every body ill try out guild wars or DAoC(Whats a classic server?) My computer cant run everquest 2 ( would low settings work on Nvidia geforce mx2/mx400, 400 megabytes memory intel pentium 4?).

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  • nthnaounnthnaoun Member Posts: 1,438

    Originally posted by carpsyco
    Ok Thamks every body ill try out guild wars or DAoC(Whats a classic server?) My computer cant run everquest 2 ( would low settings work on Nvidia geforce mx2/mx400, 400 megabytes memory intel pentium 4?).


    Your cards will not run on EQ2 sorry. Classic servers on DAoC are the newest servers available. There you don't have to worry about bots, artifacts and long raids, or the free level to 20 system (only people with a lvl 50 can get the free 20). Essentially, the classic server is the most popular and newbie friendly. The problem with DAoC is that you won't be able to run RvR with the video card you have, unless you have a lot of RAM. Lag is terrible in RvR without a good system. They did a graphics upgrade that you can't see in the trial, that makes a world of difference, but also screws those with mediocre systems.

    Guild Wars, although I'm no fan, is your best best. Aside from DDO, it is the only game I know of with real quests that don't lead you on a kill X number of Y. You can even run Guild Wars on Dial up if you want. DDO will require a decent machine however.

  • carpsycocarpsyco Member Posts: 95

    Ok thanks i might go with guild wars but...

    whats Asherons Call or Lineage II like?

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  • TorakTorak Member Posts: 4,905

    Originally posted by carpsyco

    Ok thanks i might go with guild wars but...
    whats Asherons Call or Lineage II like?

    Lineage II is definately not what you are looking for! Its a good game (here come the trolls, duck) but it has a tough grind and requires alot of time.

    Ashrons Call was a great game when other people played it

    Guild Wars is a good choice.

  • VanillacreamVanillacream Member Posts: 344
    Baldurs Gate 2.  (singel player game: perfect for the casual gamer).

    MMO wise, any really. I play EQ2 as a casual player for 1 year, no problem.

    People say WoW because of the "xp bonus", but you get that from EQ2 as well.


  • nthnaounnthnaoun Member Posts: 1,438

    Originally posted by carpsyco

    Ok thanks i might go with guild wars but...
    whats Asherons Call or Lineage II like?


    Lineage II is a very horrible game, by ethical standards. People are really rude, unhelpfull, gankers (not to be confused with PvPers), elitists, and there are more bots than you can shake a stick at. You also won't be able to take part in the best parts of the game until you update your system.

    I've never played Asherons Call, but from what I hear of it, I wish I tried it in it's prime. This game you should be able to run without a problem. I think the key to enjoyment in this game if you enjoy social interaction is joining a guild, since the population is very low.

    I really think Guild Wars is your best bet for now, but it can be very trying for the mature gamers. I actually would rather play Neverwinter Nights on a Multiplayer server than play Guild Wars, which is what I did until I resubbed to EQ2 and SWG.

    Best of luck to you.

  • TorakTorak Member Posts: 4,905

    Originally posted by nthnaoun
    Lineage II is a very horrible game, by ethical standards. People are really rude, unhelpfull, gankers (not to be confused with PvPers), elitists, and there are more bots than you can shake a stick at. You also won't be able to take part in the best parts of the game until you update your system.

    I'm nice, so are many of the players of the game who post on this site, I've met several of them ingame. 

    I've never played Asherons Call, but from what I hear of it, I wish I tried it in it's prime. This game you should be able to run without a problem. I think the key to enjoyment in this game if you enjoy social interaction is joining a guild, since the population is very low.

    You should have been there in its prime, sorry you missed it.....this is what MMO's should be striving to improve and build on, not this raiding, grinding kill task crap. To bad Turbine kicked it to the curb years ago.

    I really think Guild Wars is your best bet for now, but it can be very trying for the mature gamers. I actually would rather play Neverwinter Nights on a Multiplayer server than play Guild Wars, which is what I did until I resubbed to EQ2 and SWG.

    NWN is an excellent choice no matter how you slice it!

    NWN 2 is almost apon us

    Best of luck to you.


  • carpsycocarpsyco Member Posts: 95

    Ok I think ill go with guild wars.

    Thanks everybody for the help.

    Carpsyco

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  • UltraPureUltraPure Member Posts: 18

    after Reading:



    If you go with WoW, just keep in mind that the game does not want you after you hit level sixty.  I find that managing expectations is the way to avoid bitterness later.

    If you're looking for a game you can play for longer than six months, you might want to look at EQ2 (which will run on an older computer if you adjust the settings) or DAoC on a classic server.  If you prefer PvE and crafting, go with EQ2.  If you prefer PvP try DAoC.


    "The Dude Abides."

    Very accurate.  DAOC is fun, easy to learn, hard to master pvp (lots of time, won't do it in few weeks). EQ2 is a bit slow to level and see progress past mid teens.  However, still plenty of fun.

  • docminusdocminus Member Posts: 717
    not 100% sure, but i'd say that in guild wars you can reach level cap pretty fast, and then it's only pvp left?

    as a casual gamer though, wow can still keep you busy for half a year until you reach lv60. i think gw for a casual gamer is much less than that.

    otherwise i'd suggest eve online - seems to have everything for the hardcore player to the casual one.




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  • carpsycocarpsyco Member Posts: 95

    Originally posted by carpsyco
    Ok Thanks every body ill try out guild wars or DAoC(Whats a classic server?) My computer cant run everquest 2 ( would low settings work on Nvidia geforce mx2/mx400, 400 megabytes memory intel pentium 4?).


    i was wondering could i run guild wars Factions on my computer?

    And does any body know what the Requirments of Nightfall is?

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  • Synyster777Synyster777 Member Posts: 301
    I wouldn't recommend guild wars at all I would say EVE or WOW for the casual gamers. If you want only PvP and nothing else then yeah play guild wars but if you want a casual MMO then play WoW or EVE or something casual friendly. But keep in mind unless you want to grind grind grind then when your level 60 make alts do not buy wow.

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