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For someone that is REALLY into it, I can see how Legends would be worth it. Lets face it, EQ is cheap when you consider how many hours of enjoyment you can get out of it. How many games can you pay 8bucks a month for, and be able to play for YEARS. Its like buying a new game every 5 months (and I dont have many games that I buy off the shelf that last me more than a month or 2). You get out of it what you want to, for people that enjoy the social interaction, it's there, powergaming? There too. Role-playing? You got it.. EQ is a great, cheap diversion. Hell, you pay 8 bucks going to see a movie. EQ is what it is, and what you get from it is what you want. I personally wouldnt pay 40 bucks a month for the Legends server, but if someone is that into, and enjoys it that much, dont bash them for paying to do something they really enjoy. Hell, I could sit here and bash people that spend 50-100 bucks a month paying for martial arts, hell, you get better combat practice going to a bar and punching some redneck in the face! Is it worth 40$ ? Its obviously worth it too someone that enjoys it that much. I have a 2000$ guitar. Is it worth it? It is too me, I spent 5 years as a professional musician. Is my motorcycle sitting in the garage worth 15k? It is too me, I ride the damn thing every chance I get and enjoy it immensely.. Is it worth me paying 80 bucks a month for full digital satelitte service? It is for me, I make the money, and I like to be able to watch whatever the hell I want to watch on tv..
Heres a quote I liked..
'I can't imagine what kind of no life loser would subscribe to the legends server'
Its easy to sit around and pass judgement on others isnt it, but be a little more fair, and think about how much fun we would have on these boards scrutinizing YOUR life.
That statement wraps up the stupid, judgemental nature of exactly the kind of low life loser's he was refering too if you ask me.
Just something to think about..
I personally think EQ is a great game, regardless of what you think about the implementation, GM staff , etc.. All things aside, overall, I would say its one of the most well thought out, and well implemented MMORPG's out there (Ive played around with AC and AO, but havent touched DaoC). Its the reigning king for a reason.
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Edit: I saw someone here use the <rant> XML tags.. I liked it so I ripped it off, hope ya dont mind!