Some thoughts on XP, Drops, etc.

[oldlurker]

Originally Posted by John Adams

Where we differ in opinion (only) is that it requires some special server or client to do it. It is my opinion that the current emulator, with the appropriate amount of effort, can do exactly what everyone wants it to do. All it takes is database work, removing some of the clicky transport doors from the world and voila - Old EQ.

I beg to differ. There where huge changes in gameplay over the years. The most prominent would be the melee revamp(imho a much needed upgrade for 2h weapons)around SoL launch. Most of this has to be changed/implemented in the server code.
So what is truly classic? If you "only" look at the changes(mostly nerfs) that went in from the day EQ launched to the day Kunark hit the shelves you will be quite overwhelmed.
But it is my option too that is a waste of time and effort to try to get an really old client to work with eqemulator. Not to mention the legal problems, not everyone still has his EQ, Kunark or Velious game CDs.

[Wizzel]

I respect all of your opinions and I realize that it can basically be the same game as the original game and I realize both of you believe that the work myself and another are doing are a waste of time. All I ask is that you hold your judgment and give it a try. This isn't trying to recreate the first memory and the original feeling, it is about trying to play a game I once loved to play. Why do I load up SimCity 2000 every once in a while. Why don't I play SimCity 4. Simply put, newer doesn't mean better. Why do we always play Halo 1 when friends get together. Simply put, Halo 2 is not as exciting. I feel that if you asked a lot of people if they would play Everquest as it was, 1-50, Antonica, Odus and Faydwer for free, most would say yes.

-Wizzel

[Jonathan5]

Did someone say Everquest, 1-50, Antonica, Odus, AND Fayder, FREE?! Sign me up.

[John Adams]

Originally Posted by Wizzel

All I ask is that you hold your judgment and give it a try.

You definitely got that. I am very much looking forward to what you are doing. And the rest is moot until then.

Originally Posted by oldlurker

There where huge changes in gameplay over the years.

You got me there... I tend to look superficially at the game from a content point of view, and the nerfs/changes to the engine did have a profound effect on the game itself. Damn you for putting a rumple in my rant!