Is Everquest worth coming back to? - Erollisi Marr

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 08:00 AM

I guess the title speaks for itself. I stopped playing a good 3-4 months ago, however I'm curious if I should still be playing.

I'm in college now, and finding I have quite a bit of excess time where I can't find anything to do with myself except play video games I've already beaten. I know manaburn was nerfed. (Sadly)

Is it worth coming back and starting at level 1?

CrypteXY · 11-13-2002, 08:21 AM

No.

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by CrypteXY
No.

<3

Nire · 11-13-2002, 08:29 AM

I had to opportunity to get my account back...I tried playing, couldn't stand the exp gind anymore. That's just my 2 cp, your milage may vary.

Jellybean · 11-13-2002, 09:25 AM

Nirecnad makes my teeth sweat...

Check out the sig and realize the game's gone to pot. Give me back SF and I'll get back in game.

gonades · 11-13-2002, 10:15 AM

gonna quit playing eq when i go into college.......< class of 03 /rowr>

I'm in college now, and finding I have quite a bit of excess time where I can't find anything to do with myself except play video games I've already beaten.

Join a frat man ...

my friends at UT in Dallas in a big one...cant think of the name, but he says they are always doing something.

I dont think think it would be worth coming back and starting all the way over at level 1..... just my opinion though....

Assonace · 11-13-2002, 10:33 AM

Hey Helius, well man I enjoy playing my monk but the rest is pretty boring to me, They nerfed monks also, But mines still fucking uber, I got hacked which blew ass... But If in deed you do come back get up with me about some gear and PLing....

P.S. Make a Melee

Malevant · 11-13-2002, 10:33 AM

Ahhh yes, Frats. Providing a handy way of delineating the "deep" and "shallow" ends of the college gene pool since their inception...

I'd say give it a try, if you don't like it you'll know in under a month and can just cancel again.

Martigan · 11-13-2002, 11:34 AM

The only way most people will quit EQ is if they add little computer stations inside the game...and when you log in, your character immediately goes to a computer to play EQ. Only after constant nagging and prodding does your character finally log out and do what you want it to do.

gonades · 11-13-2002, 11:35 AM

Providing a handy way of delineating the "deep" and "shallow" ends of the college gene pool since their inception...

lol.....actually most of the people in the frat i mentioned are pretty damn smart

Festivus · 11-13-2002, 11:45 AM

I got one word for you if you are in college. Live this word, learn it, love it...

The word?

BEER

Should be closely followed by GIRLS in my opinion. Don't play EQ, go party while you can... for soon you get to learn a new word... WORK.

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by Festivus
I got one word for you if you are in college. Live this word, learn it, love it...

The word?

BEER

Should be closely followed by GIRLS in my opinion. Don't play EQ, go party while you can... for soon you get to learn a new word... WORK.

Neither are foreign to me, however I don't do either on the weekdays or sundays. I prefer passing my classes.

I just need something to do in the mean time, between those things.

Brinen · 11-13-2002, 01:54 PM

There are plenty of things you can do if you don't want to play eq.

1. Read a book/write a book
2. Learn an instrument (chicks dig guys that can play shit)
3. Excercise/Lift weights/play a sport
4. Learn a computer programming language. (vb, c++, javascript, perl, html) take your pick, every single one of them will land you a nice job if you know them well.
5. Ummm.....find a different computer game to play.

Brinen

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Brinen with stuff added by Toxx
There are plenty of things you can do if you don't want to play eq.

1. Read a book/write a book
Yes, I do in fact read. While at work, I'd rather not read all of the time.
2. Learn an instrument (chicks dig guys that can play shit)
I used to play the trombone in highschool, I have no desire to start that again. Added bonus, I don't need to play shit to get chicks. 8)
3. Excercise/Lift weights/play a sport
Yes, I lift 3x a week and play pick up hockey games on friday afternoons.
4. Learn a computer programming language. (vb, c++, javascript, perl, html) take your pick, every single one of them will land you a nice job if you know them well.
No desire here. =\
5. Ummm.....find a different computer game to play.
My resources are running slim.

I'm not so much looking for something to do, just wondering if EQ is worth my free time; considering I'd be starting from scratch. 8)

Nire · 11-13-2002, 02:34 PM

Kylien,

If you will allow me to administer sweet prison justice once again, I will come back to the game.

Parum · 11-13-2002, 02:51 PM

No.

Blessing Angel · 11-13-2002, 03:10 PM

Depends on what you are playing for and what you can handle.
At times I miss playing EQ because of the friends that I made and whatnot. RL is great, don't get me wrong. Its just something that is imprinted in your mind after you played for so long. But I know my characters are in good hand =) *blows the dust off and into Nire's face* =D

If you do come back, come back for a good reason more than because of petty self-interest.

Chiteng · 11-13-2002, 03:21 PM

If you actually wish to play the game, no.

Zolmaz Zo'Boto · 11-13-2002, 04:57 PM

Martigan LMFAO.. Great post..

Toxx I suggest you sit down and evaluate your RL situation.
Then decide if the stress of juggling RL and a game holds enough
water for your interests.

Personally (since I am unguilded) I seem to have more time to work and make money, So I can put money into my retirement fund. So when I am to old to work I can play more Games. *Gasp

How the heck can you play games unless you make money ?

ATM I am learning HTML and all that crap that goes with Java and
applets and and . Ok I bought frontpage 2002 for my business.
I have much exp with graphics so designing a web site shouldn't
be that hard. And besides I love my work and All that goes with it.
Heck if I didn't I would've joined the coast guard.

So you see Toxx, Do what you enjoy. If you need to escape for
a while, Even a short while. Then do what you need to do.
But always follow your interests. That is what makes living a
grand and alluring adventure.

Zolmaz Zo'Boto (Once upon a time there was this Crazy Gnome)
Gdzila1@yahoo.com

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Zolmaz Zo'Boto
Martigan LMFAO.. Great post..

Toxx I suggest you sit down and evaluate your RL situation.
Then decide if the stress of juggling RL and a game holds enough
water for your interests.

Personally (since I am unguilded) I seem to have more time to work and make money, So I can put money into my retirement fund. So when I am to old to work I can play more Games. *Gasp

How the heck can you play games unless you make money ?

ATM I am learning HTML and all that crap that goes with Java and
applets and and . Ok I bought frontpage 2002 for my business.
I have much exp with graphics so designing a web site shouldn't
be that hard. And besides I love my work and All that goes with it.
Heck if I didn't I would've joined the coast guard.

So you see Toxx, Do what you enjoy. If you need to escape for
a while, Even a short while. Then do what you need to do.
But always follow your interests. That is what makes living a
grand and alluring adventure.

Zolmaz Zo'Boto (Once upon a time there was this Crazy Gnome)
Gdzila1@yahoo.com

Great post, and advice. Thanks

Metzen · 11-13-2002, 08:05 PM

Toxx if you dont come back I'l hunt you down and stab you in the eye... That is all...

/wave Toxx

Lurikeen · 11-13-2002, 08:24 PM

If you have kicked EQ, then don't pick up the habit again. Especially if you considered yourself a hardcore EQ gamer prior to leaving.

If you weren't hardcore, then it is really a hassle to play the game casually for only a few hours per week unless you play a good soloing class like a Necro.

I only play casually because I play a Necro (so don't have to spend time LFGs) and know some good people which are fun to chat with IG. Still, my time IG has plummetted and I know I would never start over again.

Igota · 11-13-2002, 08:37 PM

Personally I would say to think about what is is you like about EQ before you make up your mind.

For me, I loved what the game once was, and that kept me coming back, but the game has really changed and it is just not for me anymore.

If you like what it has turned into and you have the urge then I would by all means do it.

Jellybean · 11-13-2002, 08:42 PM

OMIGOD Nire if it gets me close to you in your *VALORIUM BLUE* again you'll get all the man-love you can handle!

Oh yeah, did Jax tell you that if you guys come to the ATL yer stayin in my criz? BWAHAHAHA!

Edit: Igota, that's exactly where I am. I love what EQ was pre-Kunark... Kunark was prolly the best time in the history of EQ... but Velious and since has changed the game too much for me. I couldn't come back if I tried...

Plus Kylien got moved to another server so that sucks hard. Anyways... yay!

Toxx · 11-13-2002, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by Igota
Personally I would say to think about what is is you like about EQ before you make up your mind.

For me, I loved what the game once was, and that kept me coming back, but the game has really changed and it is just not for me anymore.

If you like what it has turned into and you have the urge then I would by all means do it.

Also good advice.

With the addition of PoP, is old EQ THAT foreign? I played pre-kunark all the way to August of this year, at which point my account ran out and I didn't bother to restart it.

I agree EQ was in it's prime in the Kunark era, however I'm just curious if I come back, will I be playing a game filled with a Counter Strike type atmosphere? I guess I know Everquest isn't what it was, but if I enjoyed what it was, is there a chance what it is will be enjoyable too? (Good luck decrypting that)

11-13-2002, 08:00 AM	#1
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Is Everquest worth coming back to? I guess the title speaks for itself. I stopped playing a good 3-4 months ago, however I'm curious if I should still be playing. I'm in college now, and finding I have quite a bit of excess time where I can't find anything to do with myself except play video games I've already beaten. I know manaburn was nerfed. (Sadly) Is it worth coming back and starting at level 1? __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

11-13-2002, 08:23 AM	#3
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Originally posted by CrypteXY No. <3 __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

11-13-2002, 08:29 AM	#4
Nire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada eh? Posts: 727	I had to opportunity to get my account back...I tried playing, couldn't stand the exp gind anymore. That's just my 2 cp, your milage may vary. __________________ http://www.uiguild.com/forums "Some would call it date rape, but I have Asmira pretty well convinced its just Incubi." - Ubaj

11-13-2002, 09:25 AM	#5
Jellybean Jelly: It's what's for dinner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Under Nire's Desk! Posts: 54	Nirecnad makes my teeth sweat... Check out the sig and realize the game's gone to pot. Give me back SF and I'll get back in game. __________________ Rev. Kylien Emotion Jellybean, Esq. Forever in service to Storm's Fury "I hope you drown in this mess you make, of your self-inflicted hate. You turn your back on the friends you lose, when they don't follow all your rules. But people are what they want to be, they're not lemmings to the sea. Maybe it's time that you looked at yourself. Quit blaming life on someone else."

11-13-2002, 10:15 AM	#6
gonades Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 146	colege is when im gonna.. gonna quit playing eq when i go into college.......< class of 03 /rowr> I'm in college now, and finding I have quite a bit of excess time where I can't find anything to do with myself except play video games I've already beaten. Join a frat man ... my friends at UT in Dallas in a big one...cant think of the name, but he says they are always doing something. I dont think think it would be worth coming back and starting all the way over at level 1..... just my opinion though.... __________________ Jizzle

11-13-2002, 08:21 AM	#2
CrypteXY Banned User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Prison Posts: 488	No.

11-13-2002, 10:33 AM	#7
Assonace Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 19	Well Hey Helius, well man I enjoy playing my monk but the rest is pretty boring to me, They nerfed monks also, But mines still fucking uber, I got hacked which blew ass... But If in deed you do come back get up with me about some gear and PLing.... P.S. Make a Melee

11-13-2002, 10:33 AM	#8
Malevant Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 59	Ahhh yes, Frats. Providing a handy way of delineating the "deep" and "shallow" ends of the college gene pool since their inception... I'd say give it a try, if you don't like it you'll know in under a month and can just cancel again. __________________ Veteran Malevant Faeshadow Warder of Clan Battle Axe

11-13-2002, 11:34 AM	#9
Martigan Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Juan Bautista, CA Posts: 4,462	The only way most people will quit EQ is if they add little computer stations inside the game...and when you log in, your character immediately goes to a computer to play EQ. Only after constant nagging and prodding does your character finally log out and do what you want it to do.

11-13-2002, 11:35 AM	#10
gonades Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 146	lol Providing a handy way of delineating the "deep" and "shallow" ends of the college gene pool since their inception... lol.....actually most of the people in the frat i mentioned are pretty damn smart __________________ Jizzle

11-13-2002, 11:45 AM	#11
Festivus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 513	College I got one word for you if you are in college. Live this word, learn it, love it... The word? BEER Should be closely followed by GIRLS in my opinion. Don't play EQ, go party while you can... for soon you get to learn a new word... WORK. __________________ Festivus Metalpole Twisting Beer and Music for 65 Levels Proud member of Midnight Fury no images!

11-13-2002, 01:21 PM	#12
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Re: College Originally posted by Festivus I got one word for you if you are in college. Live this word, learn it, love it... The word? BEER Should be closely followed by GIRLS in my opinion. Don't play EQ, go party while you can... for soon you get to learn a new word... WORK. Neither are foreign to me, however I don't do either on the weekdays or sundays. I prefer passing my classes. I just need something to do in the mean time, between those things. __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

11-13-2002, 01:54 PM	#13
Brinen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7	There are plenty of things you can do if you don't want to play eq. 1. Read a book/write a book 2. Learn an instrument (chicks dig guys that can play shit) 3. Excercise/Lift weights/play a sport 4. Learn a computer programming language. (vb, c++, javascript, perl, html) take your pick, every single one of them will land you a nice job if you know them well. 5. Ummm.....find a different computer game to play. Brinen

11-13-2002, 02:03 PM	#14
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Originally posted by Brinen with stuff added by Toxx There are plenty of things you can do if you don't want to play eq. 1. Read a book/write a book Yes, I do in fact read. While at work, I'd rather not read all of the time. 2. Learn an instrument (chicks dig guys that can play shit) I used to play the trombone in highschool, I have no desire to start that again. Added bonus, I don't need to play shit to get chicks. 8) 3. Excercise/Lift weights/play a sport Yes, I lift 3x a week and play pick up hockey games on friday afternoons. 4. Learn a computer programming language. (vb, c++, javascript, perl, html) take your pick, every single one of them will land you a nice job if you know them well. No desire here. =\ 5. Ummm.....find a different computer game to play. My resources are running slim. I'm not so much looking for something to do, just wondering if EQ is worth my free time; considering I'd be starting from scratch. 8) __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

11-13-2002, 02:34 PM	#15
Nire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada eh? Posts: 727	Kylien, If you will allow me to administer sweet prison justice once again, I will come back to the game. __________________ http://www.uiguild.com/forums "Some would call it date rape, but I have Asmira pretty well convinced its just Incubi." - Ubaj

11-13-2002, 02:51 PM	#16
Parum Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Are you my mommy? Posts: 227	No.

11-13-2002, 03:10 PM	#17
Blessing Angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 95	Depends on what you are playing for and what you can handle. At times I miss playing EQ because of the friends that I made and whatnot. RL is great, don't get me wrong. Its just something that is imprinted in your mind after you played for so long. But I know my characters are in good hand =) blows the dust off and into Nire's face =D If you do come back, come back for a good reason more than because of petty self-interest.

11-13-2002, 03:21 PM	#18
Chiteng Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 10,240	re: original poster If you actually wish to play the game, no. __________________ “It is clear that the individual who persecutes a man, his brother, because he is not of the same opinion, is a monster.” Voltaire 'For those with faith, no proof is needed. For those without faith, no proof is enough' French Priest

11-13-2002, 04:57 PM	#19
Zolmaz Zo'Boto Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,040	Martigan LMFAO.. Great post.. Toxx I suggest you sit down and evaluate your RL situation. Then decide if the stress of juggling RL and a game holds enough water for your interests. Personally (since I am unguilded) I seem to have more time to work and make money, So I can put money into my retirement fund. So when I am to old to work I can play more Games. *Gasp How the heck can you play games unless you make money ? ATM I am learning HTML and all that crap that goes with Java and applets and and . Ok I bought frontpage 2002 for my business. I have much exp with graphics so designing a web site shouldn't be that hard. And besides I love my work and All that goes with it. Heck if I didn't I would've joined the coast guard. So you see Toxx, Do what you enjoy. If you need to escape for a while, Even a short while. Then do what you need to do. But always follow your interests. That is what makes living a grand and alluring adventure. Zolmaz Zo'Boto (Once upon a time there was this Crazy Gnome) Gdzila1@yahoo.com

11-13-2002, 05:41 PM	#20
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Originally posted by Zolmaz Zo'Boto Martigan LMFAO.. Great post.. Toxx I suggest you sit down and evaluate your RL situation. Then decide if the stress of juggling RL and a game holds enough water for your interests. Personally (since I am unguilded) I seem to have more time to work and make money, So I can put money into my retirement fund. So when I am to old to work I can play more Games. *Gasp How the heck can you play games unless you make money ? ATM I am learning HTML and all that crap that goes with Java and applets and and . Ok I bought frontpage 2002 for my business. I have much exp with graphics so designing a web site shouldn't be that hard. And besides I love my work and All that goes with it. Heck if I didn't I would've joined the coast guard. So you see Toxx, Do what you enjoy. If you need to escape for a while, Even a short while. Then do what you need to do. But always follow your interests. That is what makes living a grand and alluring adventure. Zolmaz Zo'Boto (Once upon a time there was this Crazy Gnome) Gdzila1@yahoo.com Great post, and advice. Thanks __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

11-13-2002, 08:05 PM	#21
Metzen Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 194	Toxx if you dont come back I'l hunt you down and stab you in the eye... That is all... /wave Toxx

11-13-2002, 08:24 PM	#22
Lurikeen Freaky Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17,873	If you have kicked EQ, then don't pick up the habit again. Especially if you considered yourself a hardcore EQ gamer prior to leaving. If you weren't hardcore, then it is really a hassle to play the game casually for only a few hours per week unless you play a good soloing class like a Necro. I only play casually because I play a Necro (so don't have to spend time LFGs) and know some good people which are fun to chat with IG. Still, my time IG has plummetted and I know I would never start over again. __________________ "All I said was... that bit of halibut is good enough for Jehovah." —Monty Python's "Life of Brian"

11-13-2002, 08:37 PM	#23
Igota Supporter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 490	Personally I would say to think about what is is you like about EQ before you make up your mind. For me, I loved what the game once was, and that kept me coming back, but the game has really changed and it is just not for me anymore. If you like what it has turned into and you have the urge then I would by all means do it.

11-13-2002, 08:42 PM	#24
Jellybean Jelly: It's what's for dinner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Under Nire's Desk! Posts: 54	OMIGOD Nire if it gets me close to you in your VALORIUM BLUE again you'll get all the man-love you can handle! Oh yeah, did Jax tell you that if you guys come to the ATL yer stayin in my criz? BWAHAHAHA! Edit: Igota, that's exactly where I am. I love what EQ was pre-Kunark... Kunark was prolly the best time in the history of EQ... but Velious and since has changed the game too much for me. I couldn't come back if I tried... Plus Kylien got moved to another server so that sucks hard. Anyways... yay! __________________ Rev. Kylien Emotion Jellybean, Esq. Forever in service to Storm's Fury "I hope you drown in this mess you make, of your self-inflicted hate. You turn your back on the friends you lose, when they don't follow all your rules. But people are what they want to be, they're not lemmings to the sea. Maybe it's time that you looked at yourself. Quit blaming life on someone else."

11-13-2002, 09:04 PM	#25
Toxx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lolin-ville Posts: 135	Originally posted by Igota Personally I would say to think about what is is you like about EQ before you make up your mind. For me, I loved what the game once was, and that kept me coming back, but the game has really changed and it is just not for me anymore. If you like what it has turned into and you have the urge then I would by all means do it. Also good advice. With the addition of PoP, is old EQ THAT foreign? I played pre-kunark all the way to August of this year, at which point my account ran out and I didn't bother to restart it. I agree EQ was in it's prime in the Kunark era, however I'm just curious if I come back, will I be playing a game filled with a Counter Strike type atmosphere? I guess I know Everquest isn't what it was, but if I enjoyed what it was, is there a chance what it is will be enjoyable too? (Good luck decrypting that) __________________ If you see me in game, you've already lost.

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