Anyone tried EQLive with its 50 expansions?

[AdamM01]

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

It may just be that since EQ 2000-2002 was my first MMO, that it would be my favorite, but I think even if I were starting for the first time, I would enjoy EQ Classic much more.

I agree, but that is coming from a stance of playing EQ first and I loved it. I think that the majority of people nowadays just want to play end game content. Most don't really care about getting to know their community or grouping, they just want max level and good gear to brag about. I think that most WoW, Rift, or other new MMO players would hate classic EQ if they played it now, only getting 1-2 levels after playing for a few hours.

That however, is what I loved about it. I had to group and get to know my fellow players to advance in the game. I personally think that any game is more fun with others to play with, I don't buy most of my games to play the single player, I like interaction with others.

I did try out EQ live back in December, I actually renewed my membership with them. I quit back in 2003 about 4 months after PoP was released, and then a brief 2 month stint when LDoN was released because I wanted to see what the instanced dungeons were like. I didn't like it, I enjoyed the realistic competition for mobs and camps. As for EQ live now, it is horrible, the community is virtually gone unless you are 90-100, which I am nowhere near. I was able to create a new Magician character and go 1-40 in about 2 days which is insane (playing only a few hours a day). Although I enjoyed going through old zones and reliving the best parts of EQ, it was way to easy and boring. I'm so happy I found project 1999, I have been playing for a couple days now and have a whopping level 4 mage and level 3 bard. Absolutely loving it.