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I agree with most of what has been said regarding re-capturing the original EQ feeling. I also wonder how video gaming as a hobby fairs in older age and when it approaches 30, 40 years etc. Modern gaming as we know it has only been around for about 30 years or so years, and I’ve noticed myself...

I’m curious, is you guys’ general consensus that a successful MMO that captures the 1999 EQ feeling of wonderment/newness no longer possible? Or will it take another big jump in technology? Or do you have to be in your teens or 20s to feel that? I don’t pretend to know the answer, I’m just...

Might not be a bad introduction to an inexperienced raider 😅 hopefully Velious raids still stay relevant during Luclin so I can experience them once I get my bearings. Appreciate it!

I’ve never raided much before, what’s the difference?

Does anyone playing have a chill guild that raids? I’m just getting back into PQ and got an enchanter to 54 in a few weeks with their ridiculous charming. Never played one before but holy shit the power difference is ridiculous. Would like to do some casual raiding and grouping to shoot the shit...

If they can figure out a sort of Goldilocks gameplay zone to keep players engaged enough that they won’t be so distracted by Discord or Netflix to not engage socially, but not so engaged that they don’t have time to do anything but play their class, I think they will have hit the spot a lot of...

I haven’t played it or followed this thread super closely, so that’s great to hear. I think strategic timing is a fine way to make wizards more engaging. I’d be more concerned about finding ways to make wizards more desirable for groups so no class is pigeonholed as a speciality raid/solo class...

I think this kind of captures the modern day problem with EQ style gameplay. EQ was always mostly about the social aspect, and I’ve seen it (accurately) described as basically a virtual chat room many times. But whereas back in 1999 you had the novelty of a digital world keeping you engaged and...

I just started up a 3-box with a buddy this past weekend, so we are running a full group. It’s definitely an adjustment from single boxing, but thinking of the content we’ll be able to do just the 2 of us is exciting. If anyone has any any plat/gear to hook us up with, it’d be much appreciated...

How is this game now? Was super into it for a few months (probably last played around Jan/Feb), but then just hit a wall with progression that felt like I had to spend money or grind a lot to break through. I really enjoyed my time with it, but the hook just faded when it boiled down to doing...

Sad day. Probably my favorite artists of all time. Their animated music videos on Cartoon Network are major nostalgia. I hope one or both of them continue to make music as they are amazing producers, and I know one of them did some good stuff on his own before as Stardust.

That helps simplify it a good bit, thanks! I also just realized how to read some of those infographics @AladainAF posted and that is tremendously helpful as well.

So is a crit rate of ~40 what to shoot for and then go crit damage? I saw someone on a YT video mention diminishing returns or something on higher crit rates but didn’t fully understand.

That did it. I guess I’m still figuring out shields. Those bastards kept killing Razor too (those bubbles do a shitload) and as soon as he’s down, it’s game over for me. Now Abyss splits into 2 and I won’t touch it for a while I’m sure.

Do y’all usually have to be a little over leveled for Abyss? I’m on Floor 4 with lvl50 mobs, which is what lvl my Razor/Fischl is and my other 2 are 40ish. It’s a bonus for electro so figured I’d be good but I can’t beat it. I’m using all ATK/Crit gear on Razor and he has a lvl 40 Prototype...