How much nostalgia plays a role here

[Topgunben]

Just tried to get one of my buddies to play this, who has 0 experience with any MMOs besides WOW. I gave him a fair warning that the graphics are a little dated, and gameplay is also a little dated, but if he is willing to give it a shot, its one of the best games he'll ever play.

Unfortunately it just didnt work out for him haha. I think hes used to the smoothness(?) and handholding that other MMOs seem to offer. Honestly, trying to figure out how to do some of the most basic things in this game can be challenging if youve never done it. Scribing spells, casting spells, canceling casting spells, medding and so forth.

It makes me think though, how much nostalgia plays a role for me, and how that keeps me coming back, moreso than actual gameplay, storyline, or community. I am actually glad that he gave me his honest opinion, but at the same time, I do wonder if he would have stuck it out past level 2 if his opinion would have changed?

Nonetheless, you cant get me into any type of anime, its just not my thing. I see guys my age (mid 30s) talking about their favorite DBZ toons and I just cant even consider getting into it. So for my buddy, maybe thats the case with classic EQ.

[evilwizard]

nostalgia is all that this game has.

new players don't exist, because this shit is hot fucking garbage.

[Bondrake]

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

nostalgia is all that this game has.

new players don't exist, because this shit is hot fucking garbage.

Nah. I play it a couple times a week because I find the game relaxing.

[HalflingSpergand]

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

nostalgia is all that this game has.

new players don't exist, because this shit is hot fucking garbage.

Tbis is really funny in an ironic way. Only an idiot would think this is hot garbage, but most people are idiots

[Donkey Hotay]

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

nostalgia is all that this game has.

new players don't exist, because this shit is hot fucking garbage.

This is somewhere around 9/10 True, I would say. I'm sure Perdu is a nice person and I mean no offense but I wouldn't take any odds on his playing out a month based on my experience since 2013.

The game is very strategic and almost turn-based when you consider regen and respawn timers but once you've devised your strategy for a given play area, there's absolutely nothing worthwhile to do in the game while you wait for glacial regen. Everyone tabs out of the game because the boredom isn't alleviated by the group chat you would have had in the original game to fill this dead space.

If a player has to tab out of a video game to keep from eating paint chips for entertainment, it's hot garbage just like the man said.

[strongNpretty]

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

This is somewhere around 9/10 True, I would say. I'm sure Perdu is a nice person and I mean no offense but I wouldn't take any odds on his playing out a month based on my experience since 2013.

The game is very strategic and almost turn-based when you consider regen and respawn timers but once you've devised your strategy for a given play area, there's absolutely nothing worthwhile to do in the game while you wait for glacial regen. Everyone tabs out of the game because the boredom isn't alleviated by the group chat you would have had in the original game to fill this dead space.

If a player has to tab out of a video game to keep from eating paint chips for entertainment, it's hot garbage just like the man said.

And i'm sure you're a nice person too.. Med breaks, Tab outs, Spawn Breaks.. All crucial to make sure a huge chunk of this community gets the fuck up off their chair to stretch or bath or eat..

[Donkey Hotay]

I really don't care, Mr. Internet Tough Guy avatar.

[strongNpretty]

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

I really don't care, Mr. Internet Tough Guy avatar.

Cared enough to tell me you don't care and provide me with a name. Anytime you provide a name to something.. You care... This is somewhere around 9/10 True, I would say.

[Jibartik]

lol

[Jibartik]

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