[Deathrydar]

Just for context, I played both Everquest at launch in 1999 and World of Warcraft when it launched in 2004.

I started playing Classic WoW when it launched with a guy that I work with. He never played MMORPGs before. We played for a while and, as most of you know, I became bored of Classic WoW before I even played it for a month. I took a week off from work to play it at launch and played it as much as I possibly could before I grew bored with it.

So yesterday I am talking to that guy in work and I am telling him how I died in the Qeynos catacombs but was bound in Freeport and how I gotta get my corpse. He stared at me with a confused look as I told him this story. He asked me why I would prefer a game like that (Project 1999) over classic WoW.

I paused because, first off, I knew no matter what I answered, he wouldn't get it. If I was going to make a point, I wanted it to hit home. So I just shrugged and didn't answer.

I logged on after work and zoned into East Commons. I sent one /ooc that asked if anyone could port me as close as possible to Qeynos for a CR. I immediately received five tells from players telling me that they will take me. It was overwhelming.

I looked at my chat window, sat back in my chair, and said to myself, THAT is why I prefer this game over classic WoW!

It doesn't matter if my friend understands why I play this game, as it's not for everyone! Yes, it is kind of sadistic, but whatever!

The community is what made EverQuest the best game above all others, and the community is what makes Project 1999 the best game above all others presently. I just wanted to share this little story.

I love you all. Well, most of you...