Why Classic EQ is still the best online RPG (and how P1999 could make it even better)

[fishingme]

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

Power-leveling existed in classic EQ. Check

MQing items existed in classic EQ. Check

Recharging items existed in classic EQ. Check

Twinking existed in classic EQ. Check

I see your points, and agree with some of them, but this server was created to mimic a classic era EverQuest. Removing or altering the above listed would be interfering with the devs intentions of creating a classic server.

Determining what or whats not fun is subjective. People loved EverQuest for many reasons, not just the reasons you listed.

Mqing on my server on live was extremely rare. A large population imo was the cause of this. Twinking to the extent on p99 was really really really rare on live, also imo due to a large population. So, classic? Not too much, but I can live with it.

[Elements]

I would just like to point out the EQ is based largely on the hobbit/LotR and that bilbo twinked frodo with mithil anda badass sword. Also aragorn powerlevelled the hobbits.

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[Noudess]

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

I would just like to point out the EQ is based largely on the hobbit/LotR and that bilbo twinked frodo with mithil anda badass sword. Also aragorn powerlevelled the hobbits.

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Bilbo was related to frodo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You're troll should be eating your halfling, not twinking him ;P)

[Taffan]

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

I would just like to point out the EQ is based largely on the hobbit/LotR and that bilbo twinked frodo with mithil anda badass sword. Also aragorn powerlevelled the hobbits.

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[Raavak]

The thing is, you still have the freedom here on P99, to make it how you wish. You don't need the GM's to hardcode it. Just get a group of like-minded people together and play by these rules yourself. Check into the Role-Playing guild someone is trying to start.

[eqravenprince]

Ideally if there is custom content, it should be discussed thoroughly and voted on. I do like your passion though.

[Noudess]

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

Ideally if there is custom content, it should be discussed thoroughly and voted on. I do like your passion though.

I guess I'd say we can all discuss and vote, but the decision lies in the hands of the great people who set this server up. I bow to whatever they decide.

Thanks about the passion comment. I love EQ - this old style. It literally broke my heart when they ruined it. I love it here, but I do think some players make a mockery of a great game with their words and actions.

[Slave]

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

...the decision lies in the hands of the great people who set this server up. I bow to whatever they decide.

They decided long ago that none of the things you have mentioned are bugs or exploits. Pretty much nobody thinks that. That is basically some pretty fucked up conspiracy shit you're spouting, real tin foil hat kind of stuff with absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to back it up, and truly assloads of developer interviews, patch notes, and official announcements to counter it. I would just reroll a new forum account if I were you.

[Noudess]

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

They decided long ago that none of the things you have mentioned are bugs or exploits. Pretty much nobody thinks that. That is basically some pretty fucked up conspiracy shit you're spouting, real tin foil hat kind of stuff with absolutely zero evidence whatsoever to back it up, and truly assloads of developer interviews, patch notes, and official announcements to counter it. I would just reroll a new forum account if I were you.

So you're saying they intended:

selling a used up item after a non-used up one and getting 2 non used ones back?

having a level 12 get xp from a 30 mob via some contorted battle?

MQing items they intentionally made no drop?

Show me any proof of that. They are all such bastardizations of intended functionality and you think its consipracy? Can you back any of that up? No. Its just people*not wanting to give up cheats.

[Itap]

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

So you're saying they intended:

selling a used up item after a non-used up one and getting 2 non used ones back?

having a level 12 get xp from a 30 mob via some contorted battle?

MQing items they intentionally made no drop?

Show me any proof of that. They are all such bastardizations of intended functionality and you think its consipracy? Can you back any of that up? No. Its just people*not wanting to give up cheats.

Dude, why are you beating a dead horse? We all know devs made changes to the original EQ, but it didnt happen till expansions later (I.E. removing hybrid penalties, improving all melee skills to be equivalent to warriors, ect).

This emulated server isn't "Lets create original EverQuest, yet modify it so that it makes certain individuals happy, because we know that's what the original developers would have wanted".

This is a recreation of original EverQuest, along with all the original rules and original gameplay.