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So after coming from a long list of MMOS (I originated in EQ, yea I'm one of those) I am currently having MMO withdrawls. I've got a subscription to WoW a friend got for me, which I barely use because I despise that game. I can't bring myself to play it. On to my point is this, while waiting for upcoming MMOs I need something to keep me busy and feed my mmo hunger. I bought EQ2 not too long after it came out and after a few days realized how rediculously horrible that game was. However in light of recent changes I hear it is a much more fun game now. I've also always wanted to play a fae/fairy type character so with the new expansion coming out I'm considering buying it. My questions to those who sill play EQ2 are;
- Are there any ultra populated server? Which ones are they?
- I read you can now pick your class upon creation. One of the biggest things I hated about that game was the fact you had to follow this trail and wait for certain levels to pick your class. Is this gone now?
- I remember reading one of the expansions brough pvp in to the picture. Is this pvp on pve server? How does it work?
Any and all answers to these questions would be apreciated. I'm having a hard time deciding on what I want to do MMO wise.
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It is a much better game, although alot easier than it was at launch thats for sure. As for servers ill suggest najena, its probably the most drama free server of them all, and has one of the largest population of players who play at all times of the day, so you can get a group pretty much any time (it's been called the server that never sleeps)
as for the class thing, yes that is gone now.
as for pvp, there are duels and arenas (dont get used much) on the pve servers, and they did bring in pvp servers a while back, which is basically open pvp, freeport vs qeynos.
hope this helped:)
"God, please help us sinful children of Ivalice.."
Najena is a PvP server, so judging by his post I'd say it's well populated. (I play on AB myself, which has a fairly high population as well, but it is PvE)
You really have no idea do you? Dueling, sure on the PvE servers but open on the PvP servers. As far as item loot, well im sure you can read well enough to take a look below.
Coin and Item Loot
In the event of an honorable death, players will drop a percentage of their coin into a chest that can be looted by anyone who gained rewards for the kill (or the player who died if they make it back to the chest in time).
Additionally, there is a chance that players will drop a single item from their non-equipped inventory upon death. These items are of Treasured quality and lower, and cannot be Attuned or No-Trade.
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Ah, I was, my apologies.. Thanks for clearing that up.
"God, please help us sinful children of Ivalice.."
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Coin and Item Loot
In the event of an honorable death, players will drop a percentage of their coin into a chest that can be looted by anyone who gained rewards for the kill (or the player who died if they make it back to the chest in time).
Additionally, there is a chance that players will drop a single item from their non-equipped inventory upon death. These items are of Treasured quality and lower, and cannot be Attuned or No-Trade.
That's not real PvP. In real PvP nothing is safe and any item can drop, especially the best items a player owns, not just the lesser quality gear from one's inventory. For PvP to be real and risky, something to be considered carefuly, not just a zergfest without true consequences, all items must be at risk.
"We feel gold selling and websites that promote it damage games like Vanguard and will do everything possible to combat it."
Brad McQuaid
Chairman & CEO, Sigil Games Online, Inc.
Executive Producer, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
www.vanguardsoh
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Jorev you dont seem to understand what PVP is. It's when you fight another player. You know, player vs player.
Looting has nothing to do with PVP.
Real PVP is permadeath, but you are too carebear for that Jorev.
"name a single game out that actually fits this model. not a mud, but a new MMO."
The Realm Online. 3 item random, including any item that is equipped.
EvE Online, all items are at risk, can be collected in space after foe is destroyed.
Those 2 games I know for certain, having played both.
I believe UO and Shadowbane have item looting not limited to inferior items but am not certain since I have not played them.
"We feel gold selling and websites that promote it damage games like Vanguard and will do everything possible to combat it."
Brad McQuaid
Chairman & CEO, Sigil Games Online, Inc.
Executive Producer, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
www.vanguardsoh
You are the carebear because you think PvP without risk and loss or gain is meaningful. You are too afraid to put your money and items where your mouth is. You can only fight in a protected environment where your stuff is safe.
You must be one of those clowns that runs around saying you pwned people yet have nothing to show for it.
I am eager to play a game that will offer permadeath for all participants which is why I support Trials of Ascension. Check out my posts on that game forum and the dates I posted.
"We feel gold selling and websites that promote it damage games like Vanguard and will do everything possible to combat it."
Brad McQuaid
Chairman & CEO, Sigil Games Online, Inc.
Executive Producer, Vanguard: Saga of Heroes
www.vanguardsoh
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playing eq2 and two worlds