I believe it was more like 2002 when the server started. The 2005 date was under the new name.
If you like P99, and are looking for a spin that feels like luclin/PoP-era everquest (minus quick easy travel) this is a great emulator to check out. It is definitely a dual-box haven, and I'd highly recommend it with my perspective as a player since 2005. You wont find another customized server like this.
This is definitely a game where 1-65 is the tutorial, and at 65 you are at a significant disadvantage. The gains you make for each raid-tier of gear along with AAs makes it a whole new game at those levels.
I'd definitely say to slow down your leveling - half the fun of SoD was the custom content all the way through. Check out the cesspits for the best possible loot before the lock sets in. Also, knock down some adepts for a little challenge and break from leveling.
Some of my favorite parts of SoD (feature-wise):
- Adventure banding (never out-level a friend/alt)
- Treasure maps - very fun for the first time around
- Focus on making limited functionality characters (warriors/rogues) much more interactive
- Melody!
Long live the multiple iterations of EQ that can keep us coming back for more servers with the same textures and basic game-play!
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