When was your first experience with Everquest?

[Fjolvar]

I was introduced to Everquest during pre-Kunark around 13 years old by a childhood friend of mine at the time and played the tutorial at his house. I watched him play his character and was instantly enthralled and eager to purchase the game. After begging my parents to pay the monthly fee, I finally bought the game when Kunark was released and convinced another friend to buy it as well. We both made Barbarian warriors on Rallos Zek and I spent most of my newbie days in Everfrost peaks roaming the area and enjoying the atmosphere. After rolling several characters on different servers, I eventually settled with a Troll warrior on the Saryrn server and named him Scold. I leveled him to 60 and played hardcore until maybe 6 months after Velious was released. I decided the game had taken up too much time from my life and that in the end I needed to focus on school, but I don't regret playing and wish I could play like I did when I was young. I have so many good memories from that game and met so many nice people. I ended up selling my account for $700 on Ebay after I quit. I'm only a casual player now on P1999 mainly for nostalgia and having a bit of fun, not nearly as serious as I used to be. I'm now a grad student in university full time so I don't have the time to dedicate to the game like I want to. I graduate this May which will be the first time I won't have to worry about school in many years, so I think I might increase my playing time then. I'm looking forward to it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Slegor]

I'm guessing here, but I started EQ in the Fall of 1999. Having played D&D, I understood the basics. Started with a Mage. I'll never forget stepping into the forest and killing snakes and spiders, then running like hell to the zone. Settled on a Wood Eld Druid. Played him for four years. Hearing that theme music takes me back.

Scott

[Jimjam]

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

I was introduced to Everquest during pre-Kunark around 13 years old by a childhood friend of mine at the time and played the tutorial at his house. I watched him play his character and was instantly enthralled and eager to purchase the game. After begging my parents to pay the monthly fee, I finally bought the game when Kunark was released

My experience too. My childhood friend was part of my D&D / Rolemaster group. It was so cool* to see a multiplayer RPG being played 1st person on a computer.

*for a certain value of cool.