I think people weren't all that bad back in ye olde days. You should not forget that EQ punishes death like no other, so the first thing everyone learns is to not die. This pushed a whole lot of people to stick to outdoor zones, where they'd always keep control over the situation, but plenty of people went on to learn the dungeons and mastered them with the available knowledge of the time.
What does surprise me is how bad so many people on P99 are at the game. I happily share knowledge and tips with the people I group with, but dear Prexus, there are plenty of people who are even beyond the Ocean Lord's grasp. I guess P99 has streamlined the 1 to 60 experience to such a degree that gear has become a crutch and the Usual Suspect zones have made game knowledge optional.
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