EQ... Next

[Xslia]

most of you have seen the media teases, I even saw one gamer ranking group give it the #1 game of the year... for 2013 which amazes me since no one has seen it yet.... I stumbled onto this site while searching for Elder Scrolls online - which was suppose to be due out this June (rumor) and they had that one ranked #3.

Cellar has been keeping up with the media on EQ next - the storybook model intrigue me. They claim to have a working model in August - we'll see, at SOE live. It was believed that depending on how well the model is - maybe an announcement for it's release.

Most like a few of us will check it out.. I checked out EQ2 - but left it behind early on. What will hold my interest will be the raid makeup - how many people into raids. I know there was a push in the past to drop raids down to 32 ish in EQ - I wonder if that transfers across...

If some of us checkit out - we can post what server (if there is a restriction). Some of the new games are eliminating the server restriction (Elder Scroll) - if you want to group with a freind on X server - you just scoot over to there or visa versa...

[Eagles]

EQ2 had some very ncie features.

Their quest tracker was much better and made it actualy fun to do quests.

I liked the fact that ever class could solo effectively.

I liked that doing quests earned prestige and rewards for your guild.

[Xslia]

Guess we wait till August to hear about it - once they do the preview at SOE live.

for those of us that may go mess around and check it out - we'll post servers...

[Zephur]

EQ2 had some very ncie features.

Their quest tracker was much better and made it actualy fun to do quests.

I liked the fact that ever class could solo effectively.

I liked that doing quests earned prestige and rewards for your guild.

I hated that you lost buffs if not grouped with the buff caster.
Ran out of stuff to do after 6 months and was like 2 raids total, so i gave up.

[jaerlyn]

I hated that you lost buffs if not grouped with the buff caster.

Actually, that's always been one of my biggest issues with EQ. It makes the buffs more important than the class, all too often. I much prefer the 'buffs are auras on the classes' style. That way if you want a buff, then you invite that class.

[Eagles]

Ran out of stuff to do after 6 months and was like 2 raids total, so i gave up.

*laugh* only 2 raids total sounds good to me.... I think we have too many raids, I prefer the group game (though I do like group game with raid gear).

[Augustas-]

prepare for my glorious return to norrath in eq next

[Hrendra]

So, with the giant EQNext reveal at SOELive, my interest has been piqued. I admit, I have some worries about its similarities to other games that lack the challenge/community of Everquest, but...I've signed up for Beta, and hope the rest of y'all do too. If nothing else, it should be a unique experience.

Curse Entertainment did a great job compiling the various videos:

http://www.youtube.com/user/curseentert ... ture=watch

[Hrendra]

Other useful links:

Everquest Next homesite, with Beta signup links and featuring the Roundtable--vote and help steer the direction of the game
https://www.everquestnext.com/

A nice summary of the major components of EQN with tech demo:
http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game ... rrath.html

EQHammer, a nascent site that will be focused on EQN content
www.eqhammer.com/

[jaerlyn]

You realize, Hren; EQ Next only exists because of step 17 in my 45 step plan...

[Hrendra]

You realize, Hren; EQ Next only exists because of step 17 in my 45 step plan...

Damn you!

[Requeim]

I have been talking to Thirk and Galamann about EQ Next, along with a few other EQ buddies that were on different servers.

Honestly it looks great and it could seduce me back to the darkside hehehe (which is were I prefer to play anyway).

Of all the guilds I ever played with, my experience with Infinit, Xslia and crew was simply the best. em/hats off.

Hoping that we make another guild in EQN.

Hope all is well!!

Requeim