View Full Version : Everquest2 or World of Warcraft?
Rip Curl
18-08-2004, 22:21
Which one are you going for and WHY?
everquest2.
because swg is broken (keeping my chars). it looks good and is out sooner.
I will get both, unless I get into a beta for one or both in which case I can see if its poo or good.
WoW, because I trust Blizzard and would never play another SOE MMORPG again.
Rip Curl
19-08-2004, 08:53
WoW, because I trust Blizzard and would never play another SOE MMORPG again.
I feel like that too. But EQ2 looks damn good thou.
WoW because I've been playing the beta since April and am well and truly addicted :-)
kippa2k1
19-08-2004, 13:45
I feel like that too. But EQ2 looks damn good thou.
Same, I'd been looking forward to WoW for quite a while, but EQII looks too damn nice. Just hope I get in the beta :D
Rip Curl
19-08-2004, 14:29
I am gonna probably buy EQ2, Sept 10th release date I believe (could be wrong though). Does anyone know if they will have euro specific servers?
I would look, but as I am in work and in an open plan office, the website is a little colourful and I may get the odd frown or two for being a 'slacker' :)
Edit: Sod em...I'll just hover over atl - tab :lol:
EQ2 US release is late November, apparently. No idea when us Euro's will get it.
WoW should be better though from a polish and content perspective.
The problem with playing MMO's from the outset is that you are basically paying to beta test the game. I am hoping that Blizzard can buck the trend.
Bis
kippa2k1
19-08-2004, 16:20
I am gonna probably buy EQ2, Sept 10th release date I believe (could be wrong though). Does anyone know if they will have euro specific servers?
I would look, but as I am in work and in an open plan office, the website is a little colourful and I may get the odd frown or two for being a 'slacker' :)
Edit: Sod em...I'll just hover over atl - tab :lol:
November release scheduled atm, and it looks like we'll get it at the same time with EU servers from launch :eek:
Azathoth
19-08-2004, 18:58
Yep looks like November release and you can choose to play on the US or EU servers. www.gameplay.co.uk are selling Everquest 2 with a bonus starters disk that will ship before the game is released. This disk will give you the ability to create your character before the game is released, a pair of Jboots (extra speed) and other pre-order goodies.
omg free jboots!11111
I wonder if that is free jboots for every character, or only one.
I really wish WOW and EQ2 would hurry up and send me a beta invite!
kippa2k1
21-08-2004, 10:21
Ok this is going to be my EQ Character, better looking than any of the races in swg! :D
http://www.kippa.org.uk/rah.jpg
Did you get the character creation CD thingy?
Rip Curl
22-08-2004, 00:33
I am still so undecided about these two games. I have never been so indecisive in my life :doh:
World of Warcraft, SOE blew it with me over SWG, also going to try City of Heroes and am keeping a close watch on Dragon Empires
I gave in, the lure of jboots was too great :)
Pre-ordered EQ2, it just looks soooo sexy.
I've "played" WoW and watched a live stream of someone playing it and it does not seem all that special, hopefully the euro beta invites will be sent out soon so I can make a proper judgement.
WoW looks to much like a cartoon with those graphics. It's got to be EQ2!
When is WoW released? Not sure if i'd quit FFXI for it after all this time though...
kippa2k1
22-08-2004, 10:33
Did you get the character creation CD thingy?
I "aquired" it, yes :p
After the mess SOE are making of banning thousands of people in SWG, I'm feeling quite content in boycotting SOE MMORPGs :)
http://www.shacknews.com/ja.zz?id=8397220
Rip Curl
23-08-2004, 10:45
I have just pre-ordered it also (EQ2 that is). I'll try it for 30 days at least.
This is my character http://www.asen27.dsl.pipex.com/eq2halfling.jpg
And I found this video which was interesting http://gamesdomain.yahoo.com/predownload?g=33230
Rip Curl
24-08-2004, 23:14
And I found this video which was interesting http://gamesdomain.yahoo.com/predownload?g=33230
The more I see of this game, the more I like the look of it. I really hope SOE get this right. I know most MMO's are bugged to hell at server start, I can accept that. Just hope they don't actually make it worse over time, and they learn from their mistakes in Star Wars Galaxies, and Planetside. (can't comment on the original EQ, never played it)
So Kippa, Saber, is the character generation thing similar to Galaxies?
Guess I shall traul through their beta testing forum at some point and find out the overpowered profession :P
is the character generation thing similar to Galaxies?
yup, pretty simular in what you can change. quite limiting with overal race appearance though. i only made a couple but for example, couldnt have a fat dark elf or a skinny barbarian :shrug:
still enough changes possibly to make you look unique- the clothing, i thought looked pretty cool also (alas- in the starter disc is just rags)
badgerprincess
25-08-2004, 00:41
Stormer needs her head tails :p Cant afford another game with a sub sadly.
http://www.ihatepapazeb.com/albums/junk/eqStormer.jpg
kippa2k1
25-08-2004, 15:55
And I found this video which was interesting http://gamesdomain.yahoo.com/predownload?g=33230
Looks better every time I see it :thumbs: :D Think I might go pre-order it now, don't want to miss out on my Journeyman Boots :p
bw_megatron
25-08-2004, 16:06
Seriously contemplating pre-ordering EQ2 now...... but not gonna can my SWG account until new year at earliest, want to see how JTL comes out.
Rip Curl
25-08-2004, 16:49
When is WoW released? Not sure if i'd quit FFXI for it after all this time though...
Not sure when WoW is out, I did a quick google, but it's all speculation I read. November / December I would guess.
:razz:
Fileplanet are offering a WoW closed "stress test".....very tempted to sign up because the EU beta is taking for ever.
Ok, two things, I gave in and subscribed to fileplanet for the wow test, hopefully that will start very soon because I want to play.
I also got my real EQ2 character creation cd from gameplay today, I had downloaded it before (but that was only the character creation bit). There are two CDs, lots of cool things on it like trailers, making of, lots of music, wallpapers etc. Looks even better now! :clap:
Edit: I would just like to add another OMG :notworthy after seeing another video on the CD, I've not seen these on the internet before so they must be exclusive.
The video that is so drool worthy is about 8 minutes of gameplay footage, and the video on the cd is 1024x768! It is also rather large....so I will try and find a way to lower the res so i can then upload it to my webspace.
bw_megatron
28-08-2004, 16:08
Bah on the WoW Stress Test page it says "only available to north american subscribers"
I've got a fp account too :(
*cough* proxy server *cough* http://www.stayinvisible.com/
Everything you need to know on that page (FAQ) including a list of proxies.
Hopefully Blizzard won't be running an ip check when you log into the game otherwise I think we are screwed.
Managed to convert the EQ2 video, uploading to my webspace now, it will be done in 40 mins.
update: I'm afraid Pipex don't want to give me enough space to upload the video (78mb). So much for that idea, unless someone else knows a place where I can upload it?
Ok the wow stress test is now open to non fileplanet members, sign up at fileplanet if you want :)
dannywonderful
30-08-2004, 21:35
After fiddling with proxy servers yesterday, I managed to get signed up for the WoW stress test and after a five hour download I'm now ready to play. :)
bw_megatron
01-09-2004, 10:53
Pre-ordering Eq2 tonight.... we're going to try to drag half of Valour with us :P
The first objective is finding a new spa.
WOW stress test opens at 8pm tonight hoorah.
dannywonderful
02-09-2004, 22:21
I've created a NIght Elf Hunter called "Gilgorn" on the Sargeras stress beta server if anyone wants to team up. :)
EDIT: Just finished my first six hour session in the World of Warcraft universe and I'm well impressed. The graphics aren't spectacular, but they're quite striking in places and I do quite like the whole visual style of it all. I haven't had any lag yet and with all the graphical settings at the max, it ran at a smooth 60 FPS the whole time. :)
I've mainly been doing the newbie quests, which are all enjoyable enough so far, whilst generally exploring the surrounding area to my start towns.
WOW has been a bit of a disappointment so far, most of the quests are just collect 6 hides or whatever which means killing 30 bears because they don't drop them often, and there are so many people doing the same quest that it can be hard to find them in the first place.
Rip Curl
03-09-2004, 15:08
Yeah give me EQ2 with it's instanced quests for groups :clap: .
dannywonderful
03-09-2004, 21:10
WOW has been a bit of a disappointment so far, most of the quests are just collect 6 hides or whatever which means killing 30 bears because they don't drop them often, and there are so many people doing the same quest that it can be hard to find them in the first place.
Only my first few quests were like that, but I wasn't too concerned as I wanted to get used to the combat system anyway. There have also been some fetch and return missions, but again I wanted to explore the area so it was all good.
WoW also has instanced dungeons and when attacking random MOBs/NPCs they have a "tag" system in place so as soon as you start fighting, it becomes your kill regardless of how many others decide to jump in.
GreyJackal
03-09-2004, 22:00
That video for EQ2 does look lovely.
Warcraft's never really been my cup of tea to be honest, but anyway, I'm currently back in DAOC running around Hibernia like a lunatic :D
GreyJackal
04-09-2004, 08:13
and am keeping a close watch on Dragon Empires
It's been canned.
Dragon Empires newsletter - 3rd September
It is with much regret that we have today announced that we have now ceased further development of Dragon Empires due to technical issues we have recently experienced with the game.
yup saw that, on CoH anyway so no biggy I guess, stillgonna give WoW a try out, preordered it at play (£17.99)
I have two good piece of news, the WoW stress test has been extended to Sunday, and the best news ever.....
*drumroll*
EQII Beta Heading to the United Kingdom! 09/08/2004
EverQuest II fans in the United Kingdom should start preparing for their time in Norrath! Beta invites will be arriving to players over the next few days. Keep an eye on your inbox!
That is if you signed up, I don't know if you still can....but try here http://eq2players.station.sony.com/uk/
I sooo hope I get my invite because some people in the eq2 channel i idle in have got them already.
Rip Curl
09-09-2004, 09:29
I have two good piece of news, the WoW stress test has been extended to Sunday, and the best news ever.....
*drumroll*
EQII Beta Heading to the United Kingdom! 09/08/2004
EverQuest II fans in the United Kingdom should start preparing for their time in Norrath! Beta invites will be arriving to players over the next few days. Keep an eye on your inbox!
That is if you signed up, I don't know if you still can....but try here http://eq2players.station.sony.com/uk/
I sooo hope I get my invite because some people in the eq2 channel i idle in have got them already.
Tried to get a beta 'code' off them 7-8 times now...still not been emailed one :(
Edit: Over a number of days i might add, not just from your link.
Edit edit: ;) Used a different email addy, got it through straight away :thumbs:
hope i get at least one invite (i registered for beta on both my station accounts :D)
kippa2k1
09-09-2004, 16:27
hope i get at least one invite (i registered for beta on both my station accounts :D)
They cancel out any with the same billing address, so you only get 1 :p
They cancel out any with the same billing address, so you only get 1 :p
damn them, guess that means i wont get two jump to lightspeed beta test accounts either :lol:
Tried to get a beta 'code' off them 7-8 times now...still not been emailed one :(
Edit: Over a number of days i might add, not just from your link.
Edit edit: ;) Used a different email addy, got it through straight away :thumbs:
What beta code are you talking about? A confirmation code? Whenever I click resend code, nothing comes through on my yahoo or gmail account. :thinking:
Someone is in the EQ2 beta but I can't say who because that would be against the NDA.
However this person is also annoyed that his cdkey is not working, nor are alot of other people's, this person guesses that someone forgot to turn a database on or something.
Got my email this morning, and the key doesn't work :/
bw_megatron
11-09-2004, 10:12
On Beta myself
kippa2k1
11-09-2004, 10:18
Hmm, I'd better have the email when I get home then :p
Azathoth
11-09-2004, 11:25
Problems with the Beta keys they have sent out to EU users coming up as invalid. Best to wait and see if they can do anything when the U.S wakes up.
Rip Curl
11-09-2004, 13:21
:lol: Typical. After I was having problems with getting the regestration code using hotmail. I used my work address. Damn if I am going into work to find out if I got beta invite :thinking:
Hmm, I'd better have the email when I get home then :p
woot. i got up late to find a pleasant suprise in my inbox :n0rty:
plus a so far, unopened email from SOE ;) (edit: make that two :o )
bw_megatron
11-09-2004, 15:05
Keys are actually working now.
Going to download beta overnight
bw_megatron
12-09-2004, 22:03
Beta still downloading :(
GreyJackal
12-09-2004, 22:18
Yeah I'm averaging 20k. It's nuts. There's a complete list of files and their respective sizes on the beta forums in the UK Server section by the way.
Rip Curl
12-09-2004, 22:24
Well I hope to see an invite into EQ2 Beta tomorrow when I log onto work email. I hope anyway.
I don't know what I've done right then. I finished downloading at about 2pm, but haven't played much because the WoW servers are still up (supposed to go down for good at 8pm) :)
Got my level 5 halfling scout off the starter island and doing some quests.
GreyJackal
12-09-2004, 23:03
I hate you :p
(actually, don't spose you can host any of the files can you? ;))
Party in my (starter) room! Which is bigger than most of the houses in SWG :lol:
I'll be buying a new wooden floor when I have enough money.
edit: to those who are dloading slow, apparently you can dload like this http://patch.everquest2.com:7010/patch/eq2/europe-main/common/"insert filename" and use http or some download montior/speeder up thing.
Got to lvl 7 now, for a quest I had to got into a mage tower, sadly i got killed very promptly, my soulshard is left in a place very hard to get to (I've been trying for the last 5 hours, died about 10 times.....soooo much exp debt its not funny). I guess tomorrow when most of the world finishes dloading it will be easier to get, soulshards take 3 real life days to regenerate which sucks. I think the main thing annoying me is that there are lots of these invisible (bugged) mobs in the mage tower that you cant target or see, and they will kill you unless you zone, it made it VERY hard to get my shard simply because as we slowly worked our way into the tower, a bugged mob would start whacking us and we have to zone which means starting from the beggining.
At first I thought hmmm, this game is not that fun, and I still think its "ok" but its strangely addicted me as I am only now going to sleep at 7:10AM, thats about 11 hours of playing so something must be wrong :lol:
I think tomorrow I may make an evil cleric for freeport. Valour even have their own fountain in Qeynos, the Fountain of Valour.
bw_megatron
13-09-2004, 10:31
LOL
Gonna continue downloading it when I get home from work tonight, hopefully will be on by Wednesday
Rip Curl
13-09-2004, 12:42
Well I hope to see an invite into EQ2 Beta tomorrow when I log onto work email. I hope anyway.
Nope didn't get one...sigh :(
Mine finished downloading last night, but I didn't think it was a good idea to log in at midnight, with work today.
Might log in tonight and have a shufty...
bw_megatron
13-09-2004, 15:11
Downloading files via Sabers method rather than ingame
Hopefully will be on later tonight or tomorrow
bw_megatron
17-09-2004, 16:31
Taken from http://eq2.stratics.com/content/hoclog/hoclog1.php
"AlGhouti - <Talasyn> when is the next large invite into beta?
[SOE]Gallenite - We're just coming off of a pretty big addition of UK, France, and Germany adds, and the next batch will be coming out over the next week, including more additions from those who signed up earlier this year on our website -- if you signed up, make sure your email address is up to date! ;) "
More Beta Invites Next Week!
Means Kryptoz, Galco etc have a chance yet
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