I think it goes both ways. There's an arguement against a reboot that newer players might be deterred from joining, knowing that they'll never catch up before it's wiped. However, I think it's equally plausible that a new player would be encouraged to start, knowing that very soon everything will be wiped clean again and they'll be on an equal footing with the guy that's been playing for the past three years. I also don't see them starting a 2nd server unless the population on this one just explodes and we hit the thousands of player mark. Otherwise, you'll split the healthy (but not huge in the grand scheme) population we enjoy now and both servers will seem quiett in comparison.
That being said, the classic experience has been a blast again, and honestly...if I had to choose between continuing on to Luclin and beyond, a reboot, or 2nd server...I think I'd choose the reboot. If I'm still here in a few years when velious is done I will have had a chance to re-live a great time in online gaming. It was an unforgettable experience the first time around, and this walk down memory lane has been amazing. I think I'd want the guy who discovers this server in two years to be able to have the same experience I had. I'm not selfish, I don't need this to be about me. I get to enjoy the ride for a few years, then I think it should be done, reset, and start over for the next group of gamers. There's hundreds of thousands of EQers out there that have yet to stumble onto our little project.
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