Whatever happened to Everquest?? - Blu-ray Forum

Steelmaker · 02-03-2008, 12:11 PM

5 or 6 years ago this used to be the most popular mmorpg on the market. Then it just sort of faded out. I cannot believe Sony has not expressed any interest in bringing this franchise over to PS3. As wildly popular as the pc version was, I figured it would be a no brainer for PS3.

buckshot · 02-03-2008, 01:51 PM

eeeewwwww everquest. the only thing I know aBOut it is that a sibling Of mine Became so obsessed wIth it that thEy wouldn't acknowledge you or even get up from their chair even if you drove 90 minuteS to visit.

dmazyn · 02-03-2008, 02:08 PM

It is still around and everquest2 has been running for a few years.

Rustmonsteru · 02-03-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

eeeewwwww everquest. the only thing I know aBOut it is that a sibling Of mine Became so obsessed wIth it that thEy wouldn't acknowledge you or even get up from their chair even if you drove 90 minuteS to visit.

Well, they did refer to it as "Evercrack" back at the height of its popularity.
I played for a year and then quit. Like a lot of the mmorpgs I got left in the dust level-wise because I had a job and a life. I don't recall any anti-poopsocking rewards existing in everquest so it was really bad. I can't tell you how many times I was playing that game and someone would say "I just got fired; I guess I have more time to play". Anyone who has ever played a mmorpg or seen the Warcraft episode of South Park knows what this is about.

I never want to see or hear of Everquest again.

reiella · 02-03-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

5 or 6 years ago this used to be the most popular mmorpg on the market. Then it just sort of faded out. I cannot believe Sony has not expressed any interest in bringing this franchise over to PS3. As wildly popular as the pc version was, I figured it would be a no brainer for PS3.

The franchise isn't as solid anymore.

World of Warcraft dominated them seriously.

I doubt we'll see the Everquest franchise return to the fore-front of MMOs anytime soon.

It'd be nice, but I doubt it'll happen (they'd need another game, and another approach, and someway to get back Goodwill).

raginranger · 02-03-2008, 02:35 PM

I don't care if these games or fun or not, but it's undeniable how many lives they ruin. I realize at some point there is personal responsibility involved, and if you can't quit, then you need to realize it and ask for help. I know a kid who is 22 years old, never went to college, has been living at home since he graduated high school. He doesn't work, and all he does is play WOW. Yes, his parents are total idiots for letting him live this way but still. These games ruin lives, that is all.

Sporty · 02-03-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

The franchise isn't as solid anymore.

World of Warcraft dominated them seriously.

I doubt we'll see the Everquest franchise return to the fore-front of MMOs anytime soon.

It'd be nice, but I doubt it'll happen (they'd need another game, and another approach, and someway to get back Goodwill).

I agree. I played a few months of EQ2 last summer, fun game but they changed so much form launch to when I played they have a ton of broken quests.

Although I loved EQOA:F for awhile. I wouldn't mind them going that route again.

Sporty · 02-03-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by raginranger

I don't care if these games or fun or not, but it's undeniable how many lives they ruin. I realize at some point there is personal responsibility involved, and if you can't quit, then you need to realize it and ask for help. I know a kid who is 22 years old, never went to college, has been living at home since he graduated high school. He doesn't work, and all he does is play WOW. Yes, his parents are total idiots for letting him live this way but still. These games ruin lives, that is all.

That's more the players problem then the games IMO

That's like blaming alcohol for drunks. The problem isn't the substance but the lack of control and over abuse of it.

haushausman · 02-03-2008, 02:40 PM

Hell yeah they ruin lives.... or maybe social lives I was hooked on Asheron's Call, we rerolled a dagger char decked out in prepatch GSA who was max level. Could have sold the account for 2 grand. Microsoft deleted my account without warning because our log-in name into MS Zone was "SofaKenGood". It's not even a bad word, just sounds like it.

In the end I'm glad it was deleted. I'd still be playing 3 years later...

DealsR4theDevil · 02-03-2008, 02:44 PM

I played World of Warcraft for about a year. I count keep up with the unemployed players so I quit. Never tried Everquest.

reiella · 02-03-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sporty

I agree. I played a few months of EQ2 last summer, fun game but they changed so much form launch to when I played they have a ton of broken quests.

Although I loved EQOA:F for awhile. I wouldn't mind them going that route again.

I like the world/setting myself still. I occasionally reactivate my All Access and look around, but never for too long.

SOE needs to garner alot of goodwill to get a good online game going again. Which, oddly enough, with MMOs, goodwill only comes about from providing a good online game. People like to kvetch about the CS of various different MMOs, but the thing is, they pretty much all boil down to the same general level.

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

I played World of Warcraft for about a year. I count keep up with the unemployed players so I quit. Never tried Everquest.

Just want a comment here for other folks who may read this thread and get into MMOs at some point.

The trick is not to try to keep up with people you can't. That only leads to frustration on your part or to IGE... Both of which aren't good. Just play the game at your pace [if you can, some paces aren't well suited for different games, unforunately], and don't worry about keeping up with the joneses unless you're in a Tier 1.

Terjyn · 02-03-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by raginranger

I don't care if these games or fun or not, but it's undeniable how many lives they ruin. I realize at some point there is personal responsibility involved, and if you can't quit, then you need to realize it and ask for help. I know a kid who is 22 years old, never went to college, has been living at home since he graduated high school. He doesn't work, and all he does is play WOW. Yes, his parents are total idiots for letting him live this way but still. These games ruin lives, that is all.

This personality type WILL be addicted to something. If you cut out this, it'll just be something else.

The game doesn't ruin the life. Some other factor (environmental, psychological) ensures that the life will be ruined by something. The game is just the current outlet.

Lee Christie · 02-03-2008, 05:13 PM

I play EverQuest II regularly, I find it much more fun than WoW, but yes in terms on market share, World of Warcraft is untouchable, which is why you wont ever hear about any other MMO in general conversation, or advertising, or online unless you actively look for it.

Well you might hear about Second Life, but seriously that's not a real MMO.

ezcobar411 · 02-03-2008, 05:19 PM

I loved EQOA, but I had it when I was younger and when my mom stopped paying for it, I couldn't play anymore. I tried to get back into it later, but everyone was far more advanced than I was in level. Just wasn't fun. Once MMORPGs come to the PS3, I'll be sure to get involved. The Agency certainly looks good.

atrofast · 02-03-2008, 05:20 PM

I've been playing Everquest2 for three years now, and before I go any further I would like to mention that I have yet to reach max level. Me and my wife enjoy our adventures into the world of Norrath, without letting our personal lives suffer. She works, I go to school full time/work part time, in moderation an MMOG can be a great experience.

Lee Christie · 02-03-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by atrofast

I've been playing Everquest2 for three years now, and before I go any further I would like to mention that I have yet to reach max level. Me and my wife enjoy our adventures into the world of Norrath, without letting our personal lives suffer. She works, I go to school full time/work part time, in moderation an MMOG can be a great experience.

I've been playing since launch, I'd probably have a max level toon by now except I deleted my characters in attempt to make myself quit a while back. It didn't work, I rejoined the game and started over, I'm at Level 58 of 80 now, and I have an 80 Armorer (tradeskill).

thunderclap · 02-03-2008, 06:04 PM

I used to play Dark Age of Camelot and EVE but after a few months it sort of got boring for me. I did the trial of WoW but it felt the same as the other two mentioned. I just don't find it fun running around doing these little mini-quests, trading, killing for XP... it just becomes very repetitive. And I'm not into the socializing in games since most of my experience has been immature kids or adults who are on 18 hours a day. No thanks.

AlaskaDon · 02-03-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

eeeewwwww everquest. the only thing I know aBOut it is that a sibling Of mine Became so obsessed wIth it that thEy wouldn't acknowledge you or even get up from their chair even if you drove 90 minuteS to visit.

buckshot!! Are you a long lost relative?
I have a sibling like that too. He has been holed up in my parents house for 10 years now playing this crap. He's in his forties. Really sad. It started with EQ and now it's WoW.

Lee Christie · 02-03-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AlaskaDon

buckshot!! Are you a long lost relative?
I have a sibling like that too. He has been holed up in my parents house for 10 years now playing this crap. He's in his forties. Really sad. It started with EQ and now it's WoW.

Is your sibling Ethan from ctrl-alt-del?

king2440 · 02-04-2008, 04:01 AM

I used to play EQ for about 2 years, back in the 02-04ish years. Was in the top raiding guild on my server, and boy that was some fun gameplay.

Some of you guys think you got tactics doing 16 on 16 SOCOM battles (or w/e it is, havent played the game), try coordinating a raid of over 80-100 players. On top of that, try "racing" another guild to a boss monster; fun stuff. those who played the high-end game would know what I'm reffering to.

anyways, Everquest was MUCH of a better game in it's prime than WoW will ever be. Though wow is more for the average joe type player who doesn't really have to go through much of a time sink, thats why it probally appeals to the public much more.

Anyways, believe it or not, i ended up selling my level 65 shadowknight in '04, for over $2k. A guess is a nice sum, but still that incentive doesn't replace the time i wasted playing the game.

02-03-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Whatever happened to Everquest?? 5 or 6 years ago this used to be the most popular mmorpg on the market. Then it just sort of faded out. I cannot believe Sony has not expressed any interest in bringing this franchise over to PS3. As wildly popular as the pc version was, I figured it would be a no brainer for PS3.

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02-03-2008, 01:51 PM	#2
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	eeeewwwww everquest. the only thing I know aBOut it is that a sibling Of mine Became so obsessed wIth it that thEy wouldn't acknowledge you or even get up from their chair even if you drove 90 minuteS to visit.

02-03-2008, 02:08 PM	#3
dmazyn Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	It is still around and everquest2 has been running for a few years.

02-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#6
raginranger Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I don't care if these games or fun or not, but it's undeniable how many lives they ruin. I realize at some point there is personal responsibility involved, and if you can't quit, then you need to realize it and ask for help. I know a kid who is 22 years old, never went to college, has been living at home since he graduated high school. He doesn't work, and all he does is play WOW. Yes, his parents are total idiots for letting him live this way but still. These games ruin lives, that is all.

02-03-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Hell yeah they ruin lives.... or maybe social lives I was hooked on Asheron's Call, we rerolled a dagger char decked out in prepatch GSA who was max level. Could have sold the account for 2 grand. Microsoft deleted my account without warning because our log-in name into MS Zone was "SofaKenGood". It's not even a bad word, just sounds like it. In the end I'm glad it was deleted. I'd still be playing 3 years later...

02-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:76	I played World of Warcraft for about a year. I count keep up with the unemployed players so I quit. Never tried Everquest.

02-03-2008, 05:13 PM	#13
Lee Christie Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I play EverQuest II regularly, I find it much more fun than WoW, but yes in terms on market share, World of Warcraft is untouchable, which is why you wont ever hear about any other MMO in general conversation, or advertising, or online unless you actively look for it. Well you might hear about Second Life, but seriously that's not a real MMO.

02-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#14
ezcobar411 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	I loved EQOA, but I had it when I was younger and when my mom stopped paying for it, I couldn't play anymore. I tried to get back into it later, but everyone was far more advanced than I was in level. Just wasn't fun. Once MMORPGs come to the PS3, I'll be sure to get involved. The Agency certainly looks good.

02-03-2008, 05:20 PM	#15
atrofast Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-ray collection:24	I've been playing Everquest2 for three years now, and before I go any further I would like to mention that I have yet to reach max level. Me and my wife enjoy our adventures into the world of Norrath, without letting our personal lives suffer. She works, I go to school full time/work part time, in moderation an MMOG can be a great experience.

02-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#17
thunderclap Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chicago, IL	I used to play Dark Age of Camelot and EVE but after a few months it sort of got boring for me. I did the trial of WoW but it felt the same as the other two mentioned. I just don't find it fun running around doing these little mini-quests, trading, killing for XP... it just becomes very repetitive. And I'm not into the socializing in games since most of my experience has been immature kids or adults who are on 18 hours a day. No thanks.

02-04-2008, 04:01 AM	#20
king2440 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston	I used to play EQ for about 2 years, back in the 02-04ish years. Was in the top raiding guild on my server, and boy that was some fun gameplay. Some of you guys think you got tactics doing 16 on 16 SOCOM battles (or w/e it is, havent played the game), try coordinating a raid of over 80-100 players. On top of that, try "racing" another guild to a boss monster; fun stuff. those who played the high-end game would know what I'm reffering to. anyways, Everquest was MUCH of a better game in it's prime than WoW will ever be. Though wow is more for the average joe type player who doesn't really have to go through much of a time sink, thats why it probally appeals to the public much more. Anyways, believe it or not, i ended up selling my level 65 shadowknight in '04, for over $2k. A guess is a nice sum, but still that incentive doesn't replace the time i wasted playing the game.

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