Any comparrison?

maultar · #1 05-07-2010, 01:25 PM

After over 10 years of playing mmorpg's and coming full circle, nothing beats EQ. Wife and I were discussing it, she like the freedom and challenge EQ presents. It's not so cookie cutter. Sure there are quests many people do but some don't do any. You are not required to lok for "!" over peoples heads and go get 5 pelts, 6 teeth, 7 foreskins. It's just do whatever you want where ever you want.

Are there any games out there old or new that have that same feel to it? That aren't so pvp centric either.

Omnimorph · #2 05-07-2010, 01:29 PM

For most people i think EQ was their first MMO, and it had a feeling that they no doubt tried replicating with other MMO's, but none came close. (whether this be because EQ had something special, or just because it was your first MMO i'm not sure)

Either way, the fact that so many people are back here i'd say that there isn't any [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

maultar · #3 05-07-2010, 01:32 PM

I think I have to agree, and that's a sad thing. EQ being such a hit and all, did no other companies want to try and have some of that on their own? I mean there are tons of WoW copy cats. Why was there no EQ copy cats?

From what I remember didn't horizons have that freedom feeling to it? I never stuck with it.

Shannacore · #4 05-07-2010, 01:33 PM

Because EQ is difficult and people don't want to play difficult games.

maultar · #5 05-07-2010, 01:36 PM

Or the plight of the casual gamer caused the cookie cutter crap. You right too Shanna. I remember all the FAQ's on games coming out. What about the casual gamer etc etc etc. Why can't one play a difficult game casually? :P Don't have to sink too much time in to EQ to get moving seriously. Sure you may not get epic or jboots but there is so much more to be had.

Omnimorph · #6 05-07-2010, 01:37 PM

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Because EQ is difficult and people don't want to play difficult games.

EQ isn't difficult though :/ it's just unforgiving. You mess up, you die, lose loads of exp and have to get your shit back.

Sort of thing that if it happened to you 5 times in a row you would probably quit [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Excision Rottun · #7 05-07-2010, 01:37 PM

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people don't want to play difficult games.

Women seem to....oh we're not talking about RL?

Shannacore · #8 05-07-2010, 01:37 PM

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Women seem to....oh we're not talking about RL?

Bahaha, shush.

Shannacore · #9 05-07-2010, 01:39 PM

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EQ isn't difficult though :/ it's just unforgiving. You mess up, you die, lose loads of exp and have to get your shit back.

Sort of thing that if it happened to you 5 times in a row you would probably quit [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Well, that's what I meant. Worded improperly.

Yellow · #10 05-07-2010, 01:40 PM

he isnt lieing your species is pro at mind warfare.