Other SOE games...namely Everquest 2

Prisoner

Dehner wrote:
Just wondering if other SOE games are worthwhile...I ask this as my subscription to MXo is coming to an end soon and I will be looking for other possibilities on the station access if it proves worthwhile.

First off...is Everquest 2 worth while, I know the graphics are alright and stuff but does it have the content to keep someone engaged well after the first few levels?

SWG, although I am sure it is alright for the diehards the graphics and the age of the game do not attract me in any way. For me the graphics if they are poor or indifferent take away from the presentation and the seriousness of the game.

Please kindly let me know if any of these games, minus SWG, are worth your hard earned dollar and could keep you occupied for any length of time, thank you.

EQ2 is a very good, balanced game ... now. Admittedly it had a bit of a shaky start. Its graphics were pushing the capabilities of top-end systems at release; now the average gamer's system can play it at reasonable settings (e.g., AMD Sempron 3000+ (socket A, barton type) and ATI 9800 Pro plays well at 'Balanced' settings including shadows).

Its archetype class system had some real balance issues, which have been 99% sorted out (there's always a little tuning going on in any MMOG).

EQ2's strength is its content. Tons and tons and tons of things to do. That also means that if your idea of fun is rushing to the top level then you will miss a lot; unlike some of SOE's other games (SWG, EQ1) the 'real' game doesn't begin at the end of leveling.

CodyK46

I've played EQ2, and I play wow. EQ2 seems just like WOW, but with different graphics. I would go with WOW instead of EQ2.

LestatLioncourt

Old thread, but i will post here anyway because some player may have station access.

EQ2 is a great game, lost of content, with pvp servers now.

Good graphics, good expansions, a game to play for 1 year and ask for more.

Currently I'm divided, to continue to play EQ2 or MxO. I don't have time to play both games, so no sense on getting station pass.

And for me EQ2 beats wow. no way that in 2 months you get all the gear. and theres more then raids and pvp all the time.

If you can try EQ2, but get back here because the MxO community needs you! -.-

Message Edited by LestatLioncourt on 05-15-2006 04:07 AM
Message edited by LestatLioncourt on 05/15/2006 03:07:28.

Ghostwise

Yeah EQII>WoW. WoW looks like a Saturday morning cartoon and loses it's flair rather quickly. There is much much more to do in EQII. EQII is prettier and more complicated as well. It really is a great game. EQII and WoW are both excellent games, but EQII IMO is a whole lot better,prettier, and immersive. More variety= alot more fun. SMILEY

Beanix

Boo!

I'm using the Everquest2 Free trial, so far so good!

My defenition of EQ2?

WoW With Orgasmic Graphics SMILEY

I realy think EQ2 is awesome, however i've been told that SwG might be better at the time. soo.. i'm gonna get station Acess SMILEY

Anyways....

Antonia Bayle - Beanix SMILEY

CodyK46

Well, I to am looking for a new MMO to play. I'm bored to death of WOW,
and want something differen.t I'm thinking of either SWG, EQ2, or FFXI.
But, I've played SWG for 2 years until the whole NGE came into play.
I've played EQ2 for a few weeks and enjoyed that a whole lot. I could
get MxO, SWG, and EQ2 on the station pass, and then subscribe to FFXI.
But that would be too much **bleep** MMOs to play.

MagnumTorr

I upgraded to the Station Access plan and am pleased with it, i played every game and they all are worth it.

Even EQ I is awsome and wirth playing and getting into, trust me it is.

I can't even say witch one I like the best or worst, MxO is what I'm playing now, I thing I'll go to EQ II next, and I just got done with Planet side and before that EQ I and SWG.

P.S. I did already play EQ II but was testing each one for a bit so only got to Level 5 or something I forgot but it is good and quests are original and different and it does feel like a big world, I even got Desert of flames but did not get into that part yet.

P.S.S SWG is just not bad like they say, it is just that the old jilted vets take it and go crazy over it because it is not played like a Fantasy game any more and more like a true Sci-Fi Game.

Message Edited by MagnumTorr on 06.13.2006 10:04 PM
Message edited by MagnumTorr on 06/13/2006 21:04:29.

**Avalod**

Ok this guy says he been an access subscriber from the dawn of EQlive your kidding me WHAT A IDIOT TBH...

EQLive had no access subscription if your talking about the subscription to play all of SOE's MMO's your a sad case wanting attention.

Me who has been around with sony since the ddawn of pre-kunark has enjoyed everyminute even thoguh it costed me about $60 per 6 months in the old days when they had it.. Yes of course i will also admit when live open BETA was up during pre-Kunark to kunark itself. it was a blast... now they have all sorta of raid content that im a satisfyed customer with..

But thats going off topic..

What im wanting to know is how in the 6 or 7 phases of hade's did you even get a station access subscription during eqlive... eqlive is old skool 1999 not no eqplayer's oh no your a sad case alright...

And i would love to see where your getting all this cheap shot info to make you look bad.....

Over my 11 and a half years with being a customer i wouldnt trade the knowledge i gained from learning about MMO's to now startting to develop small ones down here in Full Sail at the moment... it jsut goes to show you people really need to have stuff to back there un-informative info up with..

And i have plenty to back sony's case up

Insomniac99

If your looking for another game i would agree with the earlier statment and look away from soe games

Ive played ever soe mmo except everquest 1

and to behonest they do not listen to the majority of the player base take swg for example half the player base is begging for a roll back from nge but we wont get it !!

I have a station acess acount so i cna play everything and personaly i dont like any of the changes that have happend to everquest 2 swg or mxo all though mxo changes arent as extreme as eq2 or swg !

My advice is City of heroes i ran i guild over there its awesome you should try it out great community and combat system!

Ghostwise

This isn't a necro since its still on the front page. SMILEY

EQII is the bomb! With all the constant massive updates they have now, it is a whole nother world. PvP is a blast. There's something about killing your enemy and then stealing their money from them and possibly some good gear if they forgot to go to the bank before venturing out into your territory. Not to mention that cool Hunter title or Dreadnaught title you get to put in front of your name after you kill someone and gain enough infamy to warrant a title. SMILEY

Fantastic game.......don't listen to the haters. On another note......Vanguard looks to be even better. SMILEY

Ouais

Hi there,

I'm currently playing to EQ2 on Storms, Europe French server. The game is good and graphics are great . I wanna move to MxO due to the French community that dont match with the way i go in a mmorpg. Wont try another server and start all over again.

About the content and time spend / achievement , there is an huge quest base ( like 3K ) you can raid, group or play solo depend on the class you picked up etc. As many of any kind of game anyways.

I had great fun in EQ2 thats for sure, but now, its time for me to move to another game, and i choosed MxO ( well the day i ll be able to try it with a buddy key SMILEY

Before to move yourself to another game, remember that :

The people that are playing to a game make that one good or bad. An exemple ? UO at start : bad graphics, zero communication, Pk everywhere made the best game i ever seen . Cause of the community inside that game )

RainKingX · 09/24/2006 20:30:40

Old thread. Nevermind.