Why I *will* be playing on Ragefire

[Rec]

the support guy just said stealing kills is allowed. lguk is going to even more cool

[Oleris]

pretty fucking dumb to just state that highest DPS wins.

[Swish]

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

the support guy just said stealing kills is allowed. lguk is going to even more cool

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

pretty fucking dumb to just state that highest DPS wins.

The subtext of this approach is they don't have to employ as many (or any) guides to keep the peace. Daybreak only there to make money... the funny thing is that I'm sure the subscriptions would easily cover a GM's salary, and not wanting to expend is actually going to hurt the subs a lot.

Oh well... if its anything still like the SOE environment they'll close the gate after the horse has bolted, they're traditionally great at that.

[Zabran]

That seems pretty rediculous? Can you link to that?

[Zabran]

EQ is a big enough time investment that this really makes me think twice about playing.

btw Swish that GIF is awesome, do you have boxers?

[Swish]

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

EQ is a big enough time investment that this really makes me think twice about playing.

btw Swish that GIF is awesome, do you have boxers?

I've got 2 german shepherds... one is definitely as stupid as the boxer going in circles lol [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I think it's going to be sad that so many will box, and that there'll be a lot of powergaming and economy manipulation in the first week.

I think the low GM presence will finish it off for a lot of people in the first month. Will be interested to see how sharp the subs drop off and if anything is said or is noticeable with the online count.

[BossThunderace]

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

P99 is the nostalgic home that one always returns to. It's an almost "perfect" snapshot of an old memory that I love remembering. Of course I will continue to come back to P99.

The one big gripes I have with P99 is just how saturated the end game is. You look to your left... and spot a level 5 rogue twink rocking their epic. I even managed to very heavily twink out my Cleric with her own money... just by doing a little hill giant farming. New players have gear raining down on them. I'm guilty of twinking out some of the new players myself. I would freaking kill for a wipe or new server.

Of course there are things about Ragefire that will seriously bug me. Just to name a few:

* Revamped zones
* The market place
* No bot/box restrictions
* Bandoleer
* Melody (learn to fucking bard!)
* Some of the weird "new" UI elements that are anything but intuitive.

Having said that... Ragefire is a fresh start and a chance to experience the expansions again. I miss Luclin and PoP. I enjoyed raiding in GoD. Hell, I even quite enjoyed Omens. Will Ragefire be the Everquest I remember? No sadly. Ragefire an awkward bastard of old memories and... whatever the fuck EQ Live has turned into. Once one accepts this, I do think there is some fun to be had.

have you checked out p2002?

http://p2002.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8

3 box limit. no bandoleer/melody. classic PoP era UI. classic Pop era zones.

Having a great time on p2002 so far, come check it out!

[BossThunderace]

btw, dark elf masks are still dropping for a limited time, and the server is still new pretty much no economy at this time.

[Pringles]

So this launches tomorrow???? Wow.....

[Oleris]

yeah, renewed my isboxer account and 3 live accounts.... will give me some entertainment for the next month at least.... wish I was playing velious here though :*(