Perhaps EQNext is going in the right direction..

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

Everquest Next isn't Everquest. It uses the names of the races and locales but that's about it. The game itself seems more a cross between FF14 and Guild Wars 2.

However, I have no qualms about the graphics style. Sure, it's very different from typical EQ, but different doesn't mean bad. The chicks look hot, the guys look cool, and the monsters look badass. That's well enough for me. Being a purist isn't always necessary.

Seconded. It's a different game within the same franchise. The mechanics and visuals of LoZ: Ocarina of Time are very different from LoZ: Link's Awakening, but that doesn't detract from my ability to appreciate both or play both.

I'm probably most excited to see if/how they weave current EQ lore into EQNext lore, through similarities or direct differences.

Example - during the sand art intro they had a quote from Miragul Tah'Re - "Takish'Hiz will stand for eternity!" I would shit my pants to see a GM event(s) down the line about his betrayal of the kingdom and its subsequent downfall.