If EQ3 Hypothetically were in development, what would you suggest?

[Mblake81]

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

If you want to make EQ3, then commit to it, knowing that the game itself will have relatively niche appeal and will not be the next WoW or Fortnite blockbuster game.

PC games have always been niche, EQ was celebrated for breaking 100k subs. 200+ million people play COD mobile today.

Think about that though, this has always been the case. But even with a small crowd we still funded the best video cards, sound hardware, monitors etc. Sometimes I do wonder how a game like original EQ was even made when you consider the attitudes of everyone today.

To be honest I don't need the most cutting edge graphics, it would be nice but I realize that requires big company $$$ these days. I would settle for an update to the classic visual and sound, the game launches kunark and velious and that will be considered the new "original world". The next expansions do something different and stay classic. Suggestions about mudflation is great, be nice to have a 10 expansion game plan laid out that makes cohesive sense. The span of time also allows for wikis to be updated with new maps and information, because that will be done. We don't do Geocities anymore.

*Edit: Despite the min/maxer attitudes found in MMORPG's, I wouldn't worry about rolling out an expansion every 6 mo - 1 year. P99 proves every 2 years would be fine. The hardcore will finish and open a window for the rest. Come back when the new Xpan launches.

As far as the artwork, RIP Keith Parkinson. There are still a good many classic D&D artist alive. I judge EQ by Keith.

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

Another important thing - EQ needs drama.
Therefore,
- there must be no instancing
- KS should be a thing
- training should be possible
- death should be just as unforgiving as on P99