Things you'd like to see in ''Everquest Next''

[MegamanXZOBMV]

I apologize if this thread has been made before. I tried the search function, but my search-fu is weak.

If it actually happens, given recent events at Sony, what are somethings you'd like to see in the next Everquest game?

For example, I have an interest in mythology and theology. I attribute most of this to Everquest's Lore. As a child/young teenager playing Everquest, I loved it's lore, and would like to see it play a more prominent role for the PC's.

Specifically Deities

EQ's deities were really nothing more than a faction modifier, with the occasional deity-specific items, quest, or what have you. EQ2 stepped it up a little bit with The Shadow Odyssey, giving special blessings and miracles specific to each deity. I thought this was neat, and a good move personally.. but the miracles/blessings were a little impractical.. they added a little bit extra to customization, but they couldn't be used very often.

So, one of the things I'd like to see is Religion/Deity impact a character in a similar manner as to a race/class decision. A few examples:

A Cleric of Solusek Ro: Still a Cleric, essentially, but perhaps his Fervor/Smite-style spells deal Fire damage instead of magic/divine?

A Dark Elf Warrior of Innoruuk: Thought it would be neat, a Hate-worshipping Warrior gaining some extra Hate/aggro-related skills, or a more powerful taunt.. whereas a Enchanter of Quellious may gain more powerful mesmerizes/lulls.

Agnostics could have a little more freedom, maybe disguised IC/RP/Lore-wise as talents or gifts. Instead of a Paladin worshipping E'ci, maybe it's an Agnostic Paladin who simply has an affinity for gift for ice/cold, and it's reflected in his skills somehow?

Just a thought. Post your own evil desires here!

[Mikaelo]

I wouldn't mind if it didn't suck.

[Daywolf]

1. didn't suck
2. sandbox
Otherwise...

[Knuckle]

character models that dont look like shit because they try to imitate real human movement, a game world that runs smoothly without a 2,000 dollar system focusing on swaying grass and accurate shadows, and a gameplay and quest system that isn't cut and copy of WoW or the current stink that is Everquest live. Oh ya, and spare me the pop culture shit in game.

[JayDee]

I'm buying the collector's edition then rage quitting 3 months later when it's a clear & utter disappointment.

[mimixownzall]

No instances.

Defined classes/class roles.

[Daywolf]

Originally Posted by mimixownzall [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No instances.

This too, but often the case for the sandbox anyway... mostly... apart from SWG, but that's crap since it's changes.

[snwbrdr642]

no SoE.

everything else will be a minor detail once that is taken care of.