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Originally Posted by HippoNipple
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I understand people saying they want the 2 boxing because they want to play a group class, and their schedule may not permit enough time to find a group every time they log on, but thats something they just need to deal with. It's Everquest and thats how it is. This population is about as healthy as it can be right now as far as enough people playing without it being too overcrowded.
The people that would actually use boxing for good would be small compared to the annoyance of boxing from the hardcore players. The last thing we need is 2 people trying to clear Fear or Hate while boxing when there would be an entire guild wanting the opportunity.
For the few that can only log on for a half hour, guess what Everquest isn't for you, its not an instant gratification game. I understand wishing you had more time or wanting changes made so it can fit your play style but for the rest of the people who can play it more often, it can't change to a boxing game. There are downsides and upsides to both arguments, but the argument against boxing is way more legit and sound as far as the community as a whole.
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Are you seriously that selfish? Just because you enjoy playing your classic one way doesnt mean everyone else has to share your style of play. Because I dont have 5hrs to spend nightly lfg or play a class thats group oriented, I have to take 3 years to get to level 50? Get off your high horse.
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Originally Posted by Humerox
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The proof is is the pudding, so to speak. P99 is THE most successful EQEMU server, ever. PEQ's population always hovers in the 300's it seems - at peak - and that population includes all the boxed accounts. And there's nothing really wrong with PEQ...except for the ability to attract new players...and I think boxing has a LOT to do with that.
I've also said once boxing is allowed, it becomes required in order to compete. MOTD: Bring your boxed "whatever" to the next raid, because we have more important things to worry about with the availability our live players.
This becomes even more true through Kunark and Velious, with the increased difficulty of encounters.
All in all, if it ain't broke...why fix it? The population continues to grow, we are nearing 1000+ at peak. I remember the days we were hollering at each other every time it broke 200. Which really wasn't all that long ago...six or seven months, maybe. When Kunark releases, I'll bet we more than double our current peak.
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P99 is the most succesful server because Rogean did a damn good job of advertising it on other forums and believe it or not most old school eqers prefer pve to pvp and want to have that nostalgic feeling. Playing on this server is your best chance at getting that.
The anti boxers are unwilling to compromise (threats to quit) whereas the boxing crowd will continue to follow the server rules and play but keep pushing the boxing topic.