Some thoughts(multiboxing)

TaZeR · #1 07-10-2014, 06:42 AM

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

EQ is a hobby, WoW is a game. They're very distinct from each other imo - like EQ is computer gamings equivalent of Chess and WoW is Snakes and Ladders in comparison.

Only more difficult game I have played vs EQ would be EVE Online but even that went mainstream easy with being able to buy Isk and characters legally with a CC.

I'm not so sure about that, I wouldn't equate any MMO to Chess since lets be honest here all MMO's really are is whoever puts the most time in is better. The grind is much harder in EQ and takes more planning because of that. The raid instances and dungeons in WoW by comparison are harder and more complex.

myriverse · #2 07-10-2014, 07:13 AM

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I'm not so sure about that, I wouldn't equate any MMO to Chess since lets be honest here all MMO's really are is whoever puts the most time in is better. The grind is much harder in EQ and takes more planning because of that. The raid instances and dungeons in WoW by comparison are harder and more complex.

Exactly.

Stop this fucking lie that even classic EQ had a shred of difficulty. It was a game that even non-gamers loved because of its ease.

Winobot · #3 07-10-2014, 08:14 AM

It's clear most of you never played in high end guilds on live. It's easy in hindsight because you know the encounters, but just imagine not knowing the encounters and there being no info to use.

myriverse · #4 07-10-2014, 11:30 AM

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It's clear most of you never played in high end guilds on live. It's easy in hindsight because you know the encounters, but just imagine not knowing the encounters and there being no info to use.

That's the point: 99% of the classic players were never part of any high end guilds. High end = pointless.

Whirled · #5 07-10-2014, 11:41 AM

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That's the point: 99% of the classic players were never part of any high end guilds. High end = pointless.

This dude speaks truth. +1

Thulack · #6 07-10-2014, 11:03 AM

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I'm not so sure about that, I wouldn't equate any MMO to Chess since lets be honest here all MMO's really are is whoever puts the most time in is better. The grind is much harder in EQ and takes more planning because of that. The raid instances and dungeons in WoW by comparison are harder and more complex.

Gameplay skill is not just based on how long you have been playing the game. i'm /cringing just using this as a example but if your were playing on Red having quick reflexes and good eye hand coordination will give you a leg up over someone thats slow to respond.

TaZeR · #7 07-10-2014, 02:20 PM

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Gameplay skill is not just based on how long you have been playing the game. i'm /cringing just using this as a example but if your were playing on Red having quick reflexes and good eye hand coordination will give you a leg up over someone thats slow to respond.

What I am saying is MMO's arn't skill based games a genius and a down syndrome 12 year old kid have the same chance. The reflexes and hand eye coordination is mostly related to the player being used to the game, it's environment, the UI etc.. You get better by leveling up, collecting gear, familiarizing yourself with the mechanics. Its not really any kind of special skill you hone to get better over time, it's just getting to know the game mechanics, areas, mobs etc...