In Response, How many would start on a new blue server?

[Valoril]

Assuming a sample of 400 voters is representative, 3/4 of the P99 population would start on a new blue server if it opened (and I would too).
This is consistent with other more general findings about MMORPG that 80% of players play less than 20 h/week and that only a small minority of 10-20% is motivated by hardcore raiding and max level content.
Those who were on Fippy progression server at release have seen the overwhelming attraction effect of an EQ server that allows to start anew.

The paradox is that if a new P99 opened, the old would instantly depopulate leaving only hardcore raiding guilds on it because they invested too much time in their characters, bank account and equipment.
It is however probable that they would move sooner or later too so that the net effect would be equivalent to a wipe and a reset of the old server.
The latter being much cheaper, faster and easier I would have no problem with a wipe and reset as an alternative proposal.

[HeallunRumblebelly]

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

Assuming a sample of 400 voters is representative, 3/4 of the P99 population would start on a new blue server if it opened (and I would too).
This is consistent with other more general findings about MMORPG that 80% of players play less than 20 h/week and that only a small minority of 10-20% is motivated by hardcore raiding and max level content.
Those who were on Fippy progression server at release have seen the overwhelming attraction effect of an EQ server that allows to start anew.

The paradox is that if a new P99 opened, the old would instantly depopulate leaving only hardcore raiding guilds on it because they invested too much time in their characters, bank account and equipment.
It is however probable that they would move sooner or later too so that the net effect would be equivalent to a wipe and a reset of the old server.
The latter being much cheaper, faster and easier I would have no problem with a wipe and reset as an alternative proposal.

Nope. We'd just take over both servers. The infrastructure is already there.

[feanan]

What you fail to realize, without peons to lord over, and without the fun of blocking content for other "scummy casuals", raiding guilds wouldn't want to be on their own server.

[rollin5k]

Pretty much everyone would jump on a new server. I think people who say otherwise are just bluffing

[innocent51]

I wouldnt restart. However of they make a velious Server and a classic (non Kunark) i would consider Play in both.

[Caloosadesign]

I Started a month ago, and have loved every minute so far. Brings back memories of 1999. I have never had a hard time finding a group. I sell everything to save up for next set of spells. I have no uber armor or weapons, and am not jelious of some of the twinks that I have grouped with. It only helps me grouping with them to get through some of the tough mobs easier. I have a set of leather armor and I'm happy. Thanks to all the people that made this experience possible.

[Splorf22]

The people who want a new server aren't the casuals; they are the hard-core types who came late and want to erase the head start of the neckbeards who got there first. A new server will be just like the old one within 6 months; read the threads about Red's launch if you don't believe me.

[fishingme]

Originally Posted by Splorf22 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The people who want a new server aren't the casuals; they are the hard-core types who came late and want to erase the head start of the neckbeards who got there first. A new server will be just like the old one within 6 months; read the threads about Red's launch if you don't believe me.

I play casually, I've got plenty of platinum and gear here with many chars 55+. Id restart.

[blakedubois]

I'm pretty casual as well and I voted yes to a new server without hesitation