I missed this so much

firesyde424 · #1 03-22-2010, 09:28 PM

I've been waiting for another progression server from Sony for so long I just finally gave up. I was cleaning my computer today and ran into my old EQ folder. I logged into EQEmu and saw this server. Intrigued, I made the changes listed on the forms, logged in, and created my half elf bard.

My first view was of the old East Freeport. And I nearly cried. I was standing next to a FP guard. Thinking back to my key arrangement for EQ, I hit "A" to turn left. Suddenly, my screen freezes and once I discovered what I had just done, I laughed so hard I cried.

Note to self: The default keybind for the "A" key is not "Turn left." It is, in fact, "Auto Attack." Change this and the other directional keybinds before to attempting a "left turn" while standing next to an East Freeport Guard.

-Lidara

P.S. I love the server, great job!

FatMagic · #2 03-22-2010, 09:30 PM

Welcome Lidara! Nostalgia reigns here on P99 (and the healthy or not-so-healthy dose of drama too.)

Reubin · #3 03-23-2010, 10:55 AM

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Nostalgia reigns here on P99 (and the healthy or not-so-healthy dose of drama too.)

That's part of the nostalgia though too. It wouldn't be classic EQ with out uber guilds competing, flamewars, and idiots being blacklisted?

FatMagic · #4 03-23-2010, 11:09 AM

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That's part of the nostalgia though too. It wouldn't be classic EQ with out uber guilds competing, flamewars, and idiots being blacklisted?

Yes... you are correct... as much as I don't care for it, it's definitely part of it! Hah!

Sponge · #5 03-28-2010, 02:46 AM

You thought "A" was turn left? I always think "A" is auto-attack.

Conclusion? You're not a true eq player.

gambetto · #6 03-22-2010, 09:52 PM

Welcome! I can completely understand what you felt. It's pretty darn great [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

to0p · #7 03-22-2010, 10:57 PM

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Welcome! I can completely understand what you felt. It's pretty darn great [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Indeed.

No game to date has done for me what EQ can, and thankfully now still does. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dac321 · #8 03-22-2010, 11:43 PM

When I started again, I loaded up in Neriak, I had to just sit back and absorb it all in. The second I logged on I got that feeling I can't put my finger on it, but no other server has been able to capture it.

Izzni · #9 03-22-2010, 11:56 PM

Just ignore all the bickering.

firesyde424 · #10 03-23-2010, 12:51 AM

My most memorable EQ moment was in the Neriak Necromancers guild on my first character which was a DE Necro. I remember hearing the different music and the style differences. It was the first time I had really been drawn into a game and it made the hair on my neck stand up.

I had more experiences like that, later on. My first run through Kithicor.... at night. The first time I went on a dragon raid(Vox, she killed us so many times I swear she dinged). Finishing my Cleric's epic, finishing my Bard's epic, and the first time I swarm kited on my Bard.

For the record, I remember when banded armor was twinking gear, you didn't get a backpack as a newbie, you had to actually LEVEL your sense heading, and the phrase "Griffon to Tunnel" was cause for concern.

Now... get off my lawn!!