A solution to expansions

[Ravager]

The solution is the same as it was back in 2001. Play something else.

[fadetree]

No. Just no. Play something else.
I'd like PoP, but it isn't going to happen.

[Vandil]

If you don't like P99 and none of the other popular alternatives seem fun, you are welcome to roll your own server and set it up as you like. The EQ Emulator forums have guides for such things.

Don't know how to run a server or code? Don't complain.

[tobolamr]

Player-made content isn't all bad. They allow that in Neverwinter, and a good number of the player made content is actually quite fun, imho... But, they also built in the ability for a player to create in that world and make it playable by all.

I've been in EK and running back to Rivervale a lot lately, and you take that ramp path to Highpass... But the bottom ends - that could be a good opening to some sort of zone there.

Yes, maybe leave P1999 as is, and do a Project Purple or some other idea, and do P1999 and add some new zones.

But then, who would build it? Who decides what goes where and how? What loot drops?

Maybe it could be as simple as popping rare mobs, or making the Sleeper live again, or... ???

And who has the time to devote to it?

[nostalgiaquest]

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

I've been in EK and running back to Rivervale a lot lately, and you take that ramp path to Highpass... But the bottom ends - that could be a good opening to some sort of zone there.
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I've thought this ever since I was a lvl 16 bard running from qeynos to Freeport for the first time in the early 2000's. Why the shit doesn't that path lead to something!?

[maskedmelon]

Would be cool if it lead to a series of dungeons that connected back to sol a/b, guk and maybe even befallen :3

[Lhancelot]

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

Would be cool if it lead to a series of dungeons that connected back to sol a/b, guk and maybe even befallen :3

I mean adding more dungeons would be neat, but there are so many places that no one ever sets foot in, such as Runnyeye. I love that dungeon so much, the goblins are neat with their own banker, a king, etc., deep in their underground city. Maybe if stuff was just revamped a bit, added item drops, new npcs, that would make it so places like Runnyeye were populated again.

[Lord_Snow]

Just my 2 cents, but if the GM's opened guide positions to write monthly GM events. That would solve the bordem problem. GM's in live were able to do this all the time. From skellies invading qyenos to Dragons popping in odd zones. Dig deep in the lore and get inventive. Or fix broken quest that should have been fixed in live.

[Samocles]

TBH this shitposting has gotten kinda ridiculous.
First of all, I never said I was bored or disliked EQ in any way, and obviously it should be a separate server, but there's a lot of opportunity here. The purists can play classic EQ, while people who seek more novel experiences, and are more prone to boredom can play on custom-content servers, making the content itself would probably do a lot to alleviate boredom.
Although, the population divide is certainly a valid concern, honestly there isn't much we can do about this. One hand making new content might attract players, but we shouldn't change the foundation of the game to attract players. So, the best solution would be to bring on people who abide by the same ideals that EQ was founded upon, not only muh epic raid and looting shit, but also small details that lots of people take for granted, like tidbits of scattered lore, secrets and exploration.

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

Just my 2 cents, but if the GM's opened guide positions to write monthly GM events. That would solve the bordem problem. GM's in live were able to do this all the time. From skellies invading qyenos to Dragons popping in odd zones. Dig deep in the lore and get inventive. Or fix broken quest that should have been fixed in live.

This is mainly what I was thinking, temporary GM events would do alot to alleviate boredom. They would also serve as a stepping stone for potential writers or content creators, it's a win-win scenario.

[Baler]

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

TBH this shitposting has gotten kinda ridiculous.

Not sure what you expected. This is a ERA based mmorpg server community. Meaning it's set in stone that the servers are based on an exact era of the mmorpg.

What made you think people would be embracing custom content with open arms?

It would be like going into a classical art museum and asking for new or alternative art.
just saying..