Total n00b here, to EQ and p1999

[Verril]

Can anyone tell me what the population of p99 is compared to EQ back in the old days? Is it significantly lower?

Also, is there an active RP population on this server?

[ko37qtl]

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

Can anyone tell me what the population of p99 is compared to EQ back in the old days? Is it significantly lower?

Also, is there an active RP population on this server?

The more populous servers were consistently around 2,000 players at primetime when I started in 2000. I've seen our numbers as high as 1,500 and I'm sure others can attest to different values. I think that's probably pretty close to the servers that were down lower on the list alphabetically.

I don't see a whole lot of roleplayers. I'm sure they're around but I haven't sought them out. I used to be big into roleplaying on Live but I save it more for the tabletop at this point. I don't think a static world is a great environment for it but it can add a little spice to daily life.

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[Muggens]

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

Also, is there an active RP population on this server?

You're not going to meet alot of people instigating roleplay on you, so you have to play the lead role yourself - Just keep it up, some will find it endearing/entertaining and certainly join in sometimes - Dont falter buddie, try and keep it to more than a grindfest on Blue.

But I gotta admit Red is really suited for Roleplaying, as Ive tried playing an Erudite wizard there each encounter lead to some great roleplaying moments, as Im trying to stay alive and peaceful atleast amongst what are considered Good races.
The PK'ers around the noob era(Faydwer, CB) really ruined it for me though with their mindless continuing killing of naked noobs. I managed to stay alive untill a Paladin of all people killed me several times right from stepping off the elf elevator there.

Lets try and make it more like:
Blue - Roleplaying casual oriented
Red - Gameplaying PVP oriented