Comparing EQ to WoW

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

It was the exact opposite for me. I have 3-4 friends I still go on RL trips with that I made through WOW and none from EQ. It might have to do with my age when I was playing EQ compared to WOW. Or it could have to do with the fact that I was into pvp, not pve. One could argue that pvp in WOW is a better way to get to know someone as there's an unlimited amount of pvp interaction and limited pve interaction due to instance lockouts and how leveling is fixed.

I was in HighSchool during EQ, and grouped with people all the time and kept in contact. WoW was a solo experience until Raiding/Gearing up for Raiding.

I don't enjoy MMO PvP period, but I can see your example making perfect sense because of the time investment early PvP required. You had a group that you had to communicate with and depend on in a completely different way then PvE people.