Everquest

Seeing this upcomming Kunark expansion for Everquest 2 I'm simultaneously reminded how great Kunark was in Everquest and how much of a disappointment it is that Everquest 2 is being a completely different game(in my eyes) are using all this Everquesty stuff. Its never really convinced me as being a true sequel to Everquest. I know this isn't pointing out anything new here as there are other Everquest fans who think the same but just wondered other's views in light of this new Kunarak expansion.

Lots of fluff, and no depth. Just absolutely no depth or sense of reward.

I think I was disappointed the first time I tried EQ2 because it wasn't like EQ1. In particular, EQ2 shadow knights are not EQ1 shadow knights.

But I tried it later with a more open mind after a lot of the changes they've put in, looking at it as a game completely unrelated to EQ1, and I liked it better. I didn't like zoning so much in the original starter cities. Then EoF came along, and then Neriak, and that solved that problem. I enjoy the reminders of EQ1 places and lore while I play EQ2, but I understand that it just isn't the same game.

I am currently playing EQ1, but the draw of playable Sarnaks in EQ2 is pretty strong for me. What I have seen of them so far looks pretty interesting, but I have questions about the customization for Sarnaks and exactly was sort of treatment the re-interpretation of Kunark has gotten. I was pleased with EoF, so I am hopeful, but if it turns out to be awful... well, it wouldn't be the first time an expansion shattered my hopes and then stomped on all the pieces.

I dont think Everquest 2 was supposed to be a complete follow up to everquest.  I mean if you think about how much has changed in Norrath and the amount of time between the games it's going to be very different.

I think they are both really good games.  I played EQ1 for a number of years and absolutly loved it.  Now I play EQ2 and am loving that. 

Just cannot go into the game thinking you are going to be playing EQ1 with new graphics.

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Just cannot go into the game thinking you are going to be playing EQ1 with new graphics.

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Had a look at the review of Everquest Online Adventures recently on the PS2 which you would think would have updated graphics but instead the graphics look really poor by the screenshots. That was my hope of an improved EQ1.

Everquest 2 is pure adventure. No real immersion, no real sense of danger... it's just progression, adventure, and a whole lot of fun. I loved EQLive, and I love EQ2. I like them in very different ways however.

Each to their own. I recommend you give it a shot if you're tiring of SOE's changes to EQ1.

i was confused by the changes at first, but i soon came to realize EQ2 was much more fun than EQ1 (in my opinion) and now i have 4 level 70 adv class chars and 5 level 70 crafters. i had one level 65 on eq1 before i quit (lvl 65 was max at the time, and i had no crafters because crafting was boring)

Everquest 2 is a great game because it is accessible, offers varied gameplay options, high-level of immersion with audio and visuals, and obtaining a group is efficient through the mentor system.  High levels and low levels benefit from a mentor system because high levels can gain AA-point experience and low levels can group with high friends or meet new people.

EQ 2, in my view, is the best value and most fun MMORPG presently on the market.  The Risk of Kunark expansion is soon to release as well.  New race.  Epic weapons. 

It is a fun and exciting game. 

Originally posted by jayheld90

....now i have 4 level 70 adv class chars and 5 level 70 crafters.....

That's the problem, i DONT want FOUR level 70s...i want ONE character i can continue to develop. No one seems to get that except the original EQ and UO.

FFXI seems to have a very deep character development process, might try that.

Guess you never actually played the game then! Do some higher level quests that take you all over Norrath then come back and say no depth. Opinions are like A$$es, everyone has 1 but some are more regular!

If you just wanna bash EQ2 go ahead, but do it with a bit of style and not a 1 liner that you read some where else because you didn't have the inteligence to even do the quests on Noob Island.

Peace out