EverQuest II and Star Trek Online

[Sano]

Wasn't sure where to put this thread; hope this is the right spot.

Anyway, if anyone plays EQII or STO, let me know.

I am Aya@Sanontx22 on STO. In the Auxilium guild
I am Datijo on EQII, on the Crushbone Server. In the United Nations Space Command.

So, if you play either of those, let me know!

[graffix_13]

Man, been awhile since I've played EQ2. How is the population for that game? Is it F2P or is there still a sub fee?

I heard rumors of an EQ3 maybe in the next few years, but it's been so long since I've heard any news on that front.

[Sano]

Man, been awhile since I've played EQ2. How is the population for that game? Is it F2P or is there still a sub fee?

I heard rumors of an EQ3 maybe in the next few years, but it's been so long since I've heard any news on that front.

Yeah, there is a free-to-play model and a paid model. I pay for it, but I don't think the advantages of paying for it until you hit 90 (95 is now max level). A lot has changed. You can now just warp anywhere if you have a Guild Hall; makes it much easier to get around.

I play a Dark Elf Shadow Knight and I am half way through 69. Highest I've ever gotten on an EQ game. I had a 58 Druid on EQ1 a long long time ago. But anyway, if you want to play, hop on the Crushbone server and send me mail or if I am on send me a tell. Name is Datijo.

Also, the new EQ is code named EQNext. I don't know when any details come out for it, maybe at E3

[graffix_13]

Dark Elf Shadow Knight...good choice! That's what I played when EQ2 first came out. Before jumping over to WoW. So much has changed now, so I doubt I'll give it another shot.

However, I am thinking of playing EQNext when it comes out. Especially if it comes out on PS4.

Like you, I had a level 58 character on EQ1 (Human SK) way back when. I quit playing shortly after Luclin came out and before PoP (must have been around 2001-2002). Man, EQ1 was a great game. It was a grind, but it was addicting. Sadly, I don't think it's possible to get that "first MMORPG" feeling again. WoW was fun for me while it lasted, but it never compared to that first year of playing EQ1.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I'll admit that I bought EverQuest II at Goodwill the other week out of sheer amusement. It was something like 12 CD-ROMs!!! I have never actually played it.

[BogusMeatFactory]

EQ 2 was a far better MMO than World of Warcraft in my opinion. The only place that I saw WoW winning was overall artstyle. It was consistent and pleasing.

with EQ2 you had far more interesting combat systems a strangely fun crafting system and a much more in depth interactive world. I love EQ2 and it is one of the few MMOs that I endorse as a playable experience.

The fact that you can learn languages in the game and that can open up new quests was crazy to me. The lore and books in the game are fun to collect and there is so much overall content that goes farther than, "Go here, kill this." Not to mention the crazy housing system. So much fun!

The Free to Play model is not bad. You are locked out of some races and classes, but the major set are there. Plunking money down on the game can be super cheap as well, since they do a lot of triple station cash days on holidays. Buy yourself a $15 card and it is now $45.

I have stacks of the station cash cards stocked up which I am very interested in selling, discounted of course if anyone is interested.

I don't play anymore, since I just don't have the time.

[Sano]

Lol, sadly I must admit I have dropped EQ2 for now as a few friends have gotten back into WoW. I MMO hop a lot as well, meaning I jump around the MMOs that I play. Which are: EverQuest II, Star Trek Online, SWTOR, WoW and GW2. I love them all equally.

[graffix_13]

The problem with MMORPG's for me, is that I miss out on so many good console games. They are just a huge timesink and I pretty much spend all my time playing that game instead of other games.

I remember when I was 'addicted' to the first Everquest, my brother was playing FF IX and we telling me how good of a game it was. But I was too busy with EQ to listen.

I also don't keep my computer up to the latest and greatest. That's was another thing I liked about WoW...you didn't need a super good computer to play it. That's why I think my next MMORPG will be on the console (PS4). I played FF XI for awhile, so I may check out FF XIV ARR or more than likely EQ Next.

[Gunstar Green]

I play STO occasionally but not enough to justify ever joining a group of people to play with. I just can't get into MMOs in the same way other people can. I don't have an addictive personality I guess.

Once I've seen all of what the game has to offer I never really feel the need to continue grinding and improve myself. Most of these type of games have such a repetitive end-game that I get tired of really quickly.

STO does have some great story missions and user made missions though. It's definitely something that any Star Trek fan ought to check out.

It's probably more suited towards the people who liked DS9's grim, wartime Trek than people who like the lighter TNG though they've made an effort recently to add more optimistic Trek-like elements such as the Federation assisting in the rebuilding of Romulus.

[Sano]

I completely understand where you're coming from graffix_13. Get so addicted to an MMO, you stop playing your other RPGs, or games period.