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Originally Posted by cbdarden
I am interested in playing on a legit EQ server. I find it hard to believe you would have trouble finding people willing to play on it.
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You would be surprised. We all rant and rave about wanting a legit server, but back before this was a reality the most asked question was something along the lines of 'Can I be level 60 with full <whatever the coolest gear was> and GM abilities?'
Beyond that, it also takes a lot of work to design a legit server. The default db is not designed for very low level areas. The are no wandering mobs, no quests, and by default everyone starts out pretty far apart. There are also a lot of zoning issues. All the uber zones are fully populated though, which just goes back to my first point.
It also requires a dedicated staff. You have to want to give the players their game. This right here cuts out the vast majority of the enthusiasts. The players will want resolutions (well, for things not caused by the emu that you can actually fix) and uptime. It's your choice whether you want to try your best to give them their game, or condemn them for demanding so much. Unfortunately, it's usually the latter.