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Originally Posted by Tilien
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I'm shocked most people here think it is a good game, especially compared to title's released these days. EQ is a poorly designed game by most current standards. I play because I enjoy the lore, the people, the nostalgia.
The game being difficult (it's not) doesn't make it good: TMNT being difficult does not make it a good game.
The game requiring many hours of sitting at the same spawn for minimal payout doesn't make it good: "Watching the paint dry" has still not surpassed video games in popularity.
EQ was and is a chat room with a game running in the background, putting much effort into saying it's a *good game* is silly. That being said, I love it all the same.
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Even with todays standards I think it is a good game because Everquest has a series of things that make me like it over modern mmorpgs. To me it captures that nearly sandbox (not saying it is a sandbox) feeling of being an actual world as opposed to just a game. Most mmorpgs are third person only, you have multiple hotbars of skills, and really over the top flashy effects and techniques. From charging across the map, super leaps, etc. Everquest feels far more "low magic" in comparison. You also aren't some chosen one surrounded by other chosen ones in their story and aren't praised every second of every day session even for killing rats or being told you are the greatest while thousands of others are told the same thing. To me Everquest is a better game because it is more immersive than its modern contenders. Don't get me started on various fast travel options in said games or instant jumps to far away locations. I actually like EQ's long boat rides. POP instant travel books is the main contributor to me leaving back then.