Classic Everquest Community? I think not!

[HeallunRumblebelly]

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

lol I predict that a bunch of unguilded Druids will go ahd and cockblock everyone from seb keys just for sheer amusement.

Teams of Bards and wizards! SPEED + INSTAGIB, MAKE IT SO D=

[Rasterburn]

Or wizzy manaburn teams. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Brut]

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

lol I predict that a bunch of unguilded Druids will go ahd and cockblock everyone from seb keys just for sheer amusement.

I predict ogres/trolls will build a wall of meat around the seb entrance orb to cockblock everyone just for sheer awesome.

[Exeno]

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

I think it is the opposite here... People back then were ass holes and acted like since they were 45+ they were gods. Here people buff up people all day for free, give out gear and so on. The only the gay shit is with the class's but once u get 20+ people seem to not care as much bout that shit.

I think it should be mandatory for people to buff newbies in ec. Since mostly everyone there sits around and sells stuff

[Mady]

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

Precisely. This is not a game for slackers.

When you get right down to it, "casual" means wanting all of the rewards -- but without doing all of the work.

bullshit

[Dantes]

The only difference between this server and a live server is the amount of people with marijuana related names. Seriously. Did nobody toke up back in the day or did they just not talk about it? Maybe you gotta be stoner to waste your time playing a 10 year old video game. I dunno, it's odd.

But in all seriousness, people are much nicer here on P99 than classic. I've had tons of people help me out with free gear. Back in the day you had to have a character with tits to get free gear. And lots of the groups I have been in were full of great people. I don't know what server you are playing on, but it doesn't sound like P99 to me.

[Crash]

My experience so far has been as good or better than Live, easily.

[ShadowWulf]

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

The only difference between this server and a live server is the amount of people with marijuana related names. Seriously. Did nobody toke up back in the day or did they just not talk about it? Maybe you gotta be stoner to waste your time playing a 10 year old video game. I dunno, it's odd.

Its usually the same old people trying to be "edgy" or funny. Usually these same people join a group and do nothing but talk about it also, as if people really give a shit. Id be more impressed if you started talking about your weekend repairing your back deck and doing some hands on dog training with puppys than harping on the name of your bong.

[Cyph]

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

Id be more impressed if you started talking about your weekend repairing your back deck and doing some hands on dog training with puppys than harping on the name of your bong.

Reminds me that I have a dog competition this Sunday. Wouldn't think anyone in EQ would care :P

[Braveguard]

So many try to rationalize their own behavior by saying that "everyone" is doing it. Everyone isn't doing it. If you're doing something skeevy, it's because your being a skeeve (dunno if that's a word but it sounds right).

Casual players do not usually want all the rewards with no effort. Most of the casuals I've met are just better at being satisfied with taking in the moment instead of pushing for some imagined post-50 (or whatever the level cap is) goal.

"Nice" people do not turn into douches when they get to high level. If you're a douche at 50, it's not because you have to be or because things change. It's because you're a douche. I played classic at the high end. My entire guild was filled with cool people. I don't remember us ever getting into a flame war. We never stole a camp or got into a shouting match or did any of those things that seem to be a problem here. However... we were not interested in competing to "get there first". We mostly just wanted to play with friends, have a good time and enjoy the game. We did. Of course, we had a few people leave us after a time so they could go to hardcore raid guilds and we had our share of (usually short-term) members who were focused on loot but, generally, we were just happy to do some raiding and grinding together.

As for P99, unfortunately I've seen more bastards than heroes so far. The heroes give me hope that there is still fun to be had though. The biggest problem I see so far is the lack of interest in grouping. I think that's mostly because of my class. I think I might start again as a tank to see if that generates more interest. I group with my regular partner usually but it would be nice to meet more people and I'm thinking the people that group (even when not raiding) might be a different crowd than the hoards of solos out in the Karanas. Maybe one day, we'll even find a guild worth joining.