[Kavanah]

Originally Posted by t0lkien [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Having played P99 for a week now, I'm convinced that if the original EQ was redone using modern tech, it would be a total win. I'm a game developer, and I'd do everything I could to get on that project.

There is a massive hole in the market right now that no-one seems to have seen. The first company to produce a quality, high-fantasy MMO with depth and space will corner a large niche market (at least). A revamped EQ (EQ2 is misnamed, it's a totally different game) would nail this. Keep the mechanics and the balance as close to the original as possible - be OCD about this - use art that maintains the feel of the original art, but of much higher resolution; animations and effects that keep the feel of the originals but are of much higher quality (especially animations!). Reproduce Classic EQ up to Velious and stop. Dig down, not out.

If I knew enough people, and knew someone at Sony, I may even pitch the idea. Done right, it can't lose.

I always thought that this would be an amazing idea for them to do. I highly highly doubt it though.