What happened with the poppulation

[Tilien]

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

The only thing that makes eq a "game" is that it serves no real purpose and it's on the computer and you do stuff for enjoyment. Trying to argue that eq is a bad game is stupid because a game doesn't have to do anything besides be enjoyable or satisfying. Better graphics doesn't make a game superior for example unless it actually makes the game itself more fun in some way.

Eq mechanics/gameplay do a lot to make the game more satisfying to play. Sitting on a boat for 30 minutes sucks in the moment but it adds value to other aspects of the game.

I want to discuss something you said specifically: You said people are trying to push for changes in p99 that would make it worse. If they would enjoy those changes... then how does that make the game worse?

Although arguing that gameplay has no design principles and is purely in the eye of the beholder is a philosophical one, you don't seem to honestly hold that position.