Ahh memories...
5 of us got EQ when it first came out. No one knew anything about it and there was nothing available as far as maps/guides so we created our characters to group together; Ranger (me), paladin, rogue, wizard and a monk. Who needed a cleric when ranger and pally could heal?
Man we sucked soooo bad! But damn did we have fun! I remember when my ranger hit lvl 5 with a full set of patchwork; went into BB for the first time, fell through the hole in the tree and lost my corpse. I was so pissed at losing everything!
First run from Quenos to Freeport and I was like WOW, look at that bridge! Running through the Gorge and then Runnyeye, man that was a dangerous run. Then waiting 4+ hours in the vale to get someone, anyone who could bind us! When we finally found someone... fizzle, fizzle, fizzle. Putting all your gear in the bank before taking a boat; just in case? Geez that was fun times.
I'm sure you must remember this...
Seen my corpse?