Originally Posted by Silenia
I played EQ for almost 4 years (long before Wow existed), and never ever did I see the type of rudeness in there that I do in WoW (mainly because the GM's actually played and interacted with players). The player base was a hell of a lot nicer. I've tried several beta versions of other games and even in those I didn't see the type of behavior that I see in WoW. People for the most part are just downright rude in WoW.  |
I think one of the major differences is also that in EQ you had to act and operate as a team in essence to get anything accomplished. Only about 2 classes in EQ could solo leveling all the way up to the highest level. Parties were needed to level your character to the highest level. At one time the Everquest raid were set up for 72 people content. The guild that I was in EQ back in the days of Planes of Power expansion had raid sizes of over 100 people. Where we had to have 1.5 raids on some of the nights.
I loved EQ for the 6 years I played it for different reasons then I love WoW. EQ was fun but it was also PAIN. I am just saying WoW is alot more based on the idea of solo play.