I don't mean that the way it may have sounded... This is not a confrontational thread, I just want to know what your motivation is to log on as often as you do.
A RL friend of mine from work was deeply involved in the whole FPS scene. He built a monster computer with surround sound and a 22 inch monitor just to play shooters. I introduced him to EQ2 and now, he doesn't play shooters any more!
I was talking to him about a month after he started his life in Norrath and asked him how he was doing... how he liked it. He said, "It's not just a game. It's more like visiting an alternate reality."
In a way, it is like that for me too... sort of a dream state where I am living an entirely different life. I think I log on night after night because there is so much for me to do in that world.
I also tend to grow attached to these toons I create. I don't want them to die... even though their death isn't permanent. I care about how well they're equipped. About how well prepared they are to live in that world. In that respect, it's almost like being a parent.
How about you, what is it that keeps bringing you back to the log-on screen?
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Well..I play because I don't have a life..No wait..Because of all the friends and nice people you meet..and helping people..Thats pretty much it..Why get to lvl 50 if you arn't going to help everyone you can when you do..
I mostly play because it is "Daddy's Quite time" and I find it very relaxing to log on, hang out and have some fun.
My other reason is that I can keep in touch with many of my friends who have moved away. We all try to get together at least once a month in game, hang out at a tavern and talk smack. Like we did in the old days, but with no hangover in the morning.
I guess it is really the community that keeps me going. Old friends and new, it's all good.
My other reason is that I can keep in touch with many of my friends who have moved away. We all try to get together at least once a month in game, hang out at a tavern and talk smack. Like we did in the old days, but with no hangover in the morning.
I guess it is really the community that keeps me going. Old friends and new, it's all good.
Right now its one of 2 things worth playing.
Other then that its something to do.
Other then that its something to do.
So I can answer questions and leave my input on the message board. Why else? 
Seriously, though, I love the game. I like nothing more than to come home and sit down and play if only for an hour. I have loved fantasy games ever since I played Wizadry. It is indeed the allure of an alternate reality. It's just so damn...cool!!! Who wouldn't want to be a mighty hero, wielding the sword ordaned to you by the gods in order to slay the vile creature known only as The Faceless One. It is up to you to defend the universe against the onslaught of evil.
I mean, come on? What more could you want? There is adventure to be had in all games, whether they be RPGs, FPS, 3rd Person Action. It doesn't matter. EQ2 just does it better than any game I have seen.
Seriously, though, I love the game. I like nothing more than to come home and sit down and play if only for an hour. I have loved fantasy games ever since I played Wizadry. It is indeed the allure of an alternate reality. It's just so damn...cool!!! Who wouldn't want to be a mighty hero, wielding the sword ordaned to you by the gods in order to slay the vile creature known only as The Faceless One. It is up to you to defend the universe against the onslaught of evil.
I mean, come on? What more could you want? There is adventure to be had in all games, whether they be RPGs, FPS, 3rd Person Action. It doesn't matter. EQ2 just does it better than any game I have seen.
Gaming has always been in my blood. From pencil & dice D&D (player and DM) to my first video game held on a cassette tape for the Commodore Pet.
The world of MMO's was openned by Gemstone II and Dragon Realms. That was quite an experience as a scrolling text based game.
After a few years break, I returned and picked up EQ1. The immersive environment and depth of mechanics kept me coming back. I don't remember completing many quests, or even knowing what quests were available except for the Epic ones. I DID spent a lot of money at the Bazaar, though.
Initially I played only for an hour or so on the weekends, which became a few time a week, and is now an hour or so every night. My rule though, is that my playing is done when everyone is either asleep or not home. Family time and baby-time comes first.
I explain to the wife that this is my "hobby". Not drinking or carousing at some bar, or staying out late at night. She resisted initially but relized that a husband within sight is a good thing. :) And where else can you get daily entertainment for $18 a month? That's like 2 movies right there.
As I look at EQ2, I realize it is the things to do, the unfinished quests or writs that keep me coming back. In spare time at work (yes, I'll shamelessly admit it) I surf here or OGaming for quests and info.
Sure the graphics are good and all that, but it's the content that matters most. I've also picked up the advance-the-guild bug and am hammering out writs faster than Bob Villa on a Victorian remodeling job.
I see the grand goal of reaching level 50 within my grasp, but it is viewed bittersweet. After reaching the pinnacle, I'm not sure what my direction will be. Maybe finish all the HQ's I can to get the coveted Relic Keeper title, or work on Mage faction for my future flying carpet. Maybe I'll become a professional Mentor'er.
The high-level raid zones are discouraging, as I never have long periods of time to commit to such a venture. So I know there will be areas I may never see and experience.
And that's what leads me to Baked Alaska (DoF). I enjoy exploring new areas, even being part of the discovery team. I definately will get that adventure pack, if nothing more than to open up new zones and content to explore.
I hear there's an upity giant out there that needs to be taught some manners.
The world of MMO's was openned by Gemstone II and Dragon Realms. That was quite an experience as a scrolling text based game.
After a few years break, I returned and picked up EQ1. The immersive environment and depth of mechanics kept me coming back. I don't remember completing many quests, or even knowing what quests were available except for the Epic ones. I DID spent a lot of money at the Bazaar, though.
Initially I played only for an hour or so on the weekends, which became a few time a week, and is now an hour or so every night. My rule though, is that my playing is done when everyone is either asleep or not home. Family time and baby-time comes first.
I explain to the wife that this is my "hobby". Not drinking or carousing at some bar, or staying out late at night. She resisted initially but relized that a husband within sight is a good thing. :) And where else can you get daily entertainment for $18 a month? That's like 2 movies right there.
As I look at EQ2, I realize it is the things to do, the unfinished quests or writs that keep me coming back. In spare time at work (yes, I'll shamelessly admit it) I surf here or OGaming for quests and info.
Sure the graphics are good and all that, but it's the content that matters most. I've also picked up the advance-the-guild bug and am hammering out writs faster than Bob Villa on a Victorian remodeling job.
I see the grand goal of reaching level 50 within my grasp, but it is viewed bittersweet. After reaching the pinnacle, I'm not sure what my direction will be. Maybe finish all the HQ's I can to get the coveted Relic Keeper title, or work on Mage faction for my future flying carpet. Maybe I'll become a professional Mentor'er.
The high-level raid zones are discouraging, as I never have long periods of time to commit to such a venture. So I know there will be areas I may never see and experience.
And that's what leads me to Baked Alaska (DoF). I enjoy exploring new areas, even being part of the discovery team. I definately will get that adventure pack, if nothing more than to open up new zones and content to explore.
I hear there's an upity giant out there that needs to be taught some manners.
I have always played RPG games dating back to Pool of Radiance for the commodore 64. Before that I enjoyed reading D&D manuals though I never really played much. I did buy all the dice and monster manuals because it was just cool to me and kept my interest.
Played the Might & Magic series and was quite ticked when 3DO went belly up though MM11 absolutely stunk. No new ideas and force feeding sequels can do that do a company.
Started EQ1 about 2 years after it came out. My previous online experience game from an EA game called "Motor City". That game was great and I spent many hours playing it until that game went belly up. EQ1 held my interest and still does today. I would much rather waste time playing Everquest or EQ2 then sitting in front of the boob tube watching Britany Spears reality specials or something of that nature.
I have been on a major crafting binge with my Carpenter. Presently level 38.70 and counting. Goal is to try and get to tier 5 before the new expansion comes out. Guess the thought of actually being ahead of the curve or close to it keeps me going. Obsessive compulsive. Of course, I can only play about an hour or two. I play at night, after work and chores, and not for very long. I value sleep way too much.
I agree with Tut regarding high end raids and guilds. That is a part of these games that I will never get a chance to see. Unless I win the lottery and/or get divorced or something like that.... I solo 95% of the time and actually like crafting better then adventuring. I get mad when my toon dies but don't really get too attached. I don't really play alt's since I don't have the time.
EQ2 is presently the way I unwind from my day. Better then smoking and/or alcohol but nowhere close to be as good as sex.
Played the Might & Magic series and was quite ticked when 3DO went belly up though MM11 absolutely stunk. No new ideas and force feeding sequels can do that do a company.
Started EQ1 about 2 years after it came out. My previous online experience game from an EA game called "Motor City". That game was great and I spent many hours playing it until that game went belly up. EQ1 held my interest and still does today. I would much rather waste time playing Everquest or EQ2 then sitting in front of the boob tube watching Britany Spears reality specials or something of that nature.
I have been on a major crafting binge with my Carpenter. Presently level 38.70 and counting. Goal is to try and get to tier 5 before the new expansion comes out. Guess the thought of actually being ahead of the curve or close to it keeps me going. Obsessive compulsive. Of course, I can only play about an hour or two. I play at night, after work and chores, and not for very long. I value sleep way too much.
I agree with Tut regarding high end raids and guilds. That is a part of these games that I will never get a chance to see. Unless I win the lottery and/or get divorced or something like that.... I solo 95% of the time and actually like crafting better then adventuring. I get mad when my toon dies but don't really get too attached. I don't really play alt's since I don't have the time.
EQ2 is presently the way I unwind from my day. Better then smoking and/or alcohol but nowhere close to be as good as sex.
I play because i find mmorpg to be quite relaxing, and its a good break from real life. You also get a sense of accomplishment that you dont get in most other games. In everquest you can be proud of your character and you know that all you put into the character isnt in vain since your character can have a 5 years career and meet alot of friends.
Good friendship were born playing EQ1, and i am sure alot more will be born playing EQ2
Good friendship were born playing EQ1, and i am sure alot more will be born playing EQ2
Put simply, the People.
I've thought of quiting MMO's in general several times and just sticking to less addicting regular Rpg's but I can never last more then 2 weeks.
To me the whole point of an MMO is interaction and making new friends, best way I can realy describe how I feel is with a story (short one this time I promise).
In late march of this year my crusader was just reaching level 19 and I was looking for a group in antonica. Someone shouts about a group forming to kill highwaymen and since I got nothing better to do I offer to help, the group is me, a level 18 halfling druid named loam, a level 19 half elf bard named Selgaunt and a level 21 dark elf scouty type.
We decide to do Guard of Motte quest since we are killing highwaymen anyway. We get the quest finishd and the DE has to leave so its just me loam and selgaunt left. I say something about lord grimrot's sycthe and dwarven cleansing and tell them how cool the weps are. The say sure and we take off for the claymore, along the way loam asks if his good friend twylite, a level 18 wood elf predator, could join. I, of course, say of course and she joins us.
We start the quest and it takes us forever to get the scythe peices to drop but we are ******** around and having fun nevertheless, and I notice they are all unguilded so I invite them to join the greatest guild on the planet, Hierarchy of Equality. They all say yes so now we look all cool runnign around in our guild tags together and we finaly finish grimrot's sycthe, we knock out dwarven cleansing fast due to my expert knowledge and Twy's sneakyness., but its getting late so we say goodnight thinking I just got some cool new guildies.
The next day I go and buy my pally horse since I dinged 20 during Dwarven cleansing and then Loam and twlite log in and we deicde to get a nek group going, we form the group and head over to the beach and bust on some pirates and we have a blast. We make plans to start AQ1 next weekend cause we are all level 20 now. In the next 2 weekends we get aq1-6 and level 20-26. Over the course of the next couple months we knock out 3 heritages and level 27-35 and become the best of friends, we officialy call it a static and none of us level w/o the others.
Me and loam spend weeks camping SH for the SoT and never get it, but become best friends in the process. Me and twy create evil alts, a zerker and a inquis, to play when loams not on and our characters get Rp married. In short these guys are some of the best friends and allies I have ever had.
One weekend loam doesn't log on so me and twy play our evil alts. One week becomes 2, then a month, then 2 months and no sign of loamy. My guild trys to get me to level my pally with them but he sits stoicly at level 35 for the day when shortstack returns. Slowly twy begans to spend all of her time on other alts and she finaly decides to delet Twylite. I contemplate deleting Tarudor and can't do it.
Fast forward to 3 weeks ago, I'm leveling my monk when i see a little yellow message pop up:
"Friend: Loam has logged on"
I damn near break my keyboard franticly typing my welcome back message to one of my best friends ever. We talk for a bit and iIlearn that he was forced into taking a hiatus because his comp blew up and he had to get it repaired but the guys ****** somethign else up and it took even longer.
He finaly asks me what level Tarudor is now and I reply:
"He's still 35, I knew you'd be back shortstack"
Loam's quiet for about 5 minutes and then he says:
"Thanks"
And that folks is why I keep playing, since hes been back me and loam have duo'd up to 37 and have done most of splitpaw.
I can't think of a reason I would have to keep playing if it wasn't for my friends.
So here's to friendship
Told ya it wasn't that long
Edited, Wed Aug 10 16:29:52 2005 by TheDakster
I've thought of quiting MMO's in general several times and just sticking to less addicting regular Rpg's but I can never last more then 2 weeks.
To me the whole point of an MMO is interaction and making new friends, best way I can realy describe how I feel is with a story (short one this time I promise
). In late march of this year my crusader was just reaching level 19 and I was looking for a group in antonica. Someone shouts about a group forming to kill highwaymen and since I got nothing better to do I offer to help, the group is me, a level 18 halfling druid named loam, a level 19 half elf bard named Selgaunt and a level 21 dark elf scouty type.
We decide to do Guard of Motte quest since we are killing highwaymen anyway. We get the quest finishd and the DE has to leave so its just me loam and selgaunt left. I say something about lord grimrot's sycthe and dwarven cleansing and tell them how cool the weps are. The say sure and we take off for the claymore, along the way loam asks if his good friend twylite, a level 18 wood elf predator, could join. I, of course, say of course and she joins us.
We start the quest and it takes us forever to get the scythe peices to drop but we are ******** around and having fun nevertheless, and I notice they are all unguilded so I invite them to join the greatest guild on the planet, Hierarchy of Equality. They all say yes so now we look all cool runnign around in our guild tags together and we finaly finish grimrot's sycthe, we knock out dwarven cleansing fast due to my expert knowledge and Twy's sneakyness., but its getting late so we say goodnight thinking I just got some cool new guildies.
The next day I go and buy my pally horse since I dinged 20 during Dwarven cleansing and then Loam and twlite log in and we deicde to get a nek group going, we form the group and head over to the beach and bust on some pirates and we have a blast. We make plans to start AQ1 next weekend cause we are all level 20 now. In the next 2 weekends we get aq1-6 and level 20-26. Over the course of the next couple months we knock out 3 heritages and level 27-35 and become the best of friends, we officialy call it a static and none of us level w/o the others.
Me and loam spend weeks camping SH for the SoT and never get it, but become best friends in the process. Me and twy create evil alts, a zerker and a inquis, to play when loams not on and our characters get Rp married. In short these guys are some of the best friends and allies I have ever had.
One weekend loam doesn't log on so me and twy play our evil alts. One week becomes 2, then a month, then 2 months and no sign of loamy. My guild trys to get me to level my pally with them but he sits stoicly at level 35 for the day when shortstack returns. Slowly twy begans to spend all of her time on other alts and she finaly decides to delet Twylite. I contemplate deleting Tarudor and can't do it.
Fast forward to 3 weeks ago, I'm leveling my monk when i see a little yellow message pop up:
"Friend: Loam has logged on"
I damn near break my keyboard franticly typing my welcome back message to one of my best friends ever. We talk for a bit and iIlearn that he was forced into taking a hiatus because his comp blew up and he had to get it repaired but the guys ****** somethign else up and it took even longer.
He finaly asks me what level Tarudor is now and I reply:
"He's still 35, I knew you'd be back shortstack"
Loam's quiet for about 5 minutes and then he says:
"Thanks"
And that folks is why I keep playing, since hes been back me and loam have duo'd up to 37 and have done most of splitpaw.
I can't think of a reason I would have to keep playing if it wasn't for my friends.
So here's to friendship
Told ya it wasn't that long
Edited, Wed Aug 10 16:29:52 2005 by TheDakster
The Dakster confided:
/sniff
OBD smiles as a single manly tear winds it's way across his cheek...
Quote:
He finally asks me what level Tarudor is now and I reply:
"He's still 35, I knew you'd be back, shortstack"
Loam's quiet for about 5 minutes and then he says:
"Thanks"
"He's still 35, I knew you'd be back, shortstack"
Loam's quiet for about 5 minutes and then he says:
"Thanks"
/sniff
OBD smiles as a single manly tear winds it's way across his cheek...
OBD showing a ***** in his manly armor! It can't be!
pssst, glad you can understand how I felt, that was one of the best convo's me and him ever had. Almost brought a tear to me eye to, and I'm almost sure it did to his
pssst, glad you can understand how I felt, that was one of the best convo's me and him ever had. Almost brought a tear to me eye to, and I'm almost sure it did to his
I would have to also say friendship keeps me coming back. I mean you can play console RPG's but for how long, I mean eventually you know what every NPC in the game says and when they say it. When you log on to an MMO you never know what the person next to you is gonna say.
I havent been playing EQ2 very long I am only lvl 25, but I have made a lot of friends and I almost quit FFXI for it, but I couldnt bring myself to leave all of my friends there either lol.
If anyone is on the Nektulos server send me a tell sometime, Mikew is my char. name.
I havent been playing EQ2 very long I am only lvl 25, but I have made a lot of friends and I almost quit FFXI for it, but I couldnt bring myself to leave all of my friends there either lol.
If anyone is on the Nektulos server send me a tell sometime, Mikew is my char. name.
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Wow Dakster, that was one of the best posts I've read in a while.
I have pretty similar feelings. The rush you get from being in an awesome group, levelling with RL friends, or just pushing your char to the limit is better in EQ2 then anywhere else. Sure, it has problems, but I have faith that it'll get better, because it has been. Remember when you couldn't sell offline? Plus, I love the ooc chatter and silliness. The random odd things you see every day. The thrill of new spells.
I keep playing because I have fun playing. Simple as that. Just wish SOE would change their marketing, abandon all the Antonia/Stuff crap and go right after WOW head-on. Steal teir customers away with better gameplay and content.
(And PLEASE SOE, bring back the random messages during zoning.)
Teaching Snakes to kick...
I have pretty similar feelings. The rush you get from being in an awesome group, levelling with RL friends, or just pushing your char to the limit is better in EQ2 then anywhere else. Sure, it has problems, but I have faith that it'll get better, because it has been. Remember when you couldn't sell offline? Plus, I love the ooc chatter and silliness. The random odd things you see every day. The thrill of new spells.
I keep playing because I have fun playing. Simple as that. Just wish SOE would change their marketing, abandon all the Antonia/Stuff crap and go right after WOW head-on. Steal teir customers away with better gameplay and content.
(And PLEASE SOE, bring back the random messages during zoning.)
Teaching Snakes to kick...
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