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Summary: Everquest addiction
Review: After looking into this game that I have played since Nov of 1999. I would recommend it if you like to game and have the time to play. I have spent many hrs and days playing it. It is based off of D&D however, on the other hand it is nothing like it. It has the different races ranged from Halflings, Gnomes, Woodelfs, Darkelfs, Highelfs, Trolls, Ogres, Humans, Barbarians, Erudites.
Classes range from Cleric, Druid, Rangers, Rogues, Shamans, Warriors, Enchanters, Magicians, Bards, Wizards, and now with the new expansion it has the Beastlord.
It is very addicting, however if you have the time and patience I would recommend this game to you. If you are interested in the gaming process.
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Summary: Terrible... Expensive... Just bad!!
Review: I bought this game because my friends recommended it to me... I wish they hadn't. You have to pay 10 bucks a month for something that is just not worth it. I'd enjoy it more if maybe they'd have put in a 1 player off-line version, but I still would have given this review 1 star. The gameplay is bad, and it's always the same old thing-- hit the monster with a stick, and keep moving. The worlds are vast, but with no challenge at all. No challenges, no mazes, the lands were slapped together all in about two minutes for each area/zone. The monsters are too simple to beat, the quests are easy, and there's no end to this game. For you parents out there, this game absorbs your children's lives. Basically, their grades in school will drop, they will never do what they're told, and if there are online restrictions in your house, they will play as much as possible behind your backs. One of my friends even waits until his parents to fall asleep to sneak downstairs and play Everquest. The game makers made a big mistake in making this game, and they should've quit while they were ahead.The bottom line is: unless you want your life ruined and your money wrongly spent, DO NOT BUY EVERQUEST-- you could buy something a little more useful, or even a better game... but, I'm not going to stop you. You'll see what I mean if you buy it.
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Summary: EverQuest: Bane of Social Life
Review: Now, I suppose I am not qualified to write this review since I do not actually own the Trilogy set, and therefore I am playing vanilla EverQuest, a game with neither of the expansions featured in the Trilogy set. However, I am writing to illustrate a point - the point that I rate a game 5 stars on it's own, when there are two add-ons available right before your eyes - add-ons which only serve to improve the game, set the level limit a little higher, add more items and two new continents - new quests, playable races and NPC's to interact with. Whilst I have none of these additional features, I rate this game above all others. EverQuest is a game based in the fantasy world of Norrath. For those of you unfamiliar with fantasy games or books in general, you play in a fantastic world - a world of powerful Dragons, dark, sprawling Dungeons and potent and destructive Magic. In short, you are part of a world of adventure. For a beginner, this game can be tough - one of only a few criticisms that can be aimed at it. A beginning player will find him or herself strapped for cash and unable to kill a very, very large percentage of the creatures that populate the world of Norrath. All is not lost, however, as Bats and Wasps populate some zones - easy pickings for even the lowest level characters. It is not long before you reach level 10, and from there onwards things become more interesting - you are killing more powerful foes and gaining at least some treasure of value. However, it is not until you reach level 30 that you can really begin to experience the wealth of options this game has to offer. Hitting level 30 is a process that will not take you long, with the huge number of helpful people on any given server, willing to help you out graciously and generously - this was not something I expected, having been treated to taunts on many other online games as a newbie (someone new to the game). The one biggest criticism I have to aim at the game is the fact that it is addictive to the point of being outlawed for the same reasons as narcotics - this game is capable of single-handedly reducing a social/work life to ruin. This, however, is only a minor issue provided you can keep in touch with reality as well as the infinitely more appealing world generated by EverQuest. Another problem with the game is that of money - whilst the $10 a month (or roughly £6.90 for UK users) is perfectly reasonable, considering the money and time spent on new games. What is slightly demanding, however, is the fact that gamers are forced to pay a lump sum upon purchasing the software that should really be free. The reason I do not own Trilogy is that I cannot afford to spend the money, considering the number of months I would put into it after having bought it. I also think it is unacceptable for Verant not to include the new Shadows of Luclin expansion with the Trilogy pack - forcing people to fork out money to the tune of $45 as well as an additional monthly charge of $10 for the priviledge of playing a computer game is ever-so-slightly demonic - but the fact of the matter is that Verant can afford to, as players are unlikely to stop playing the game once addicted - and the $45 to start does not seem like much until you add it to the $120 you spend on playing for a year (assuming you renew every month - the most expensive option - instead of renewing every 3 or 6 months). All in all, EverQuest is a fantastic game and a must-buy for all interested. It's pro's far outweigh it's con's provided you can stomach the threat to your life in the real world.
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Summary: OK....But, You had better read This!!
Review: The idea of the size of the game is very cool. The Gameplay is ok, but Verant stopped there. The user interface is not very well put together, not user friendly. The ability to navigate around the interface is somewhat difficult and I have played a lot of RPG's. It is your call, but I would save my money.
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Summary: Misleading system specs
Review: The System specs listed here are out of date. Since the Luclin expansion all users must have DX 8 and thus, Windows 98 or better. ********DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU RUN WIN95!!*******
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Summary: Sother PerfectPitch
Review: Whats up i have this game and its the best game ever!!! aside from the payments its so kool!!! you create a player and you go into a fantacy world and life the life of the character. you have to get exp. you get it by fighting monsters and stuff( to parents there are no guns only swords and magic spells) the highest level is level 60 but you can still kill dragons and stuff, ITS SOOOOO KOOL!!! the only bad things are the payments which arent too much and that to play the game you have to read the booklet or you will be lost. I LOVE EVERQUEST!!!
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Summary: The ultimate online multi-player fantasy game
Review: I grew up exposed to role-playing games, and my major problem was that I could never find anyone to play with. Especially since a game required 4-6 hours a week, every week. I wanted to play, I read a lot, sometimes I even started campaigns. But, unfortunately, I could never find enough other people to get involved. Everquest is the solution to that problem. In the old days, you had one person who built the world (a DM or GM), and four to eight people who played in it, when they were all available. Now we have a company that builds the world, and 400 thousand players who play when they want to, for as long as they want to.
Finally, you can get out and play, and play whenever you have time. The worlds are huge, they are beautiful, and there are both other players to meet and places to adventure. Downside? Well, if you've never played a fantasy game, you are going to be massively confused.
If you've never played a first-person shooter, you are going to have some trouble. If you have a 56k modem, or an older system, this will be pretty hard for you, the game works much much better on a powerful system with DSL or Cable modem. When you play the tutorial, you might be tempted to put the disk back in the box and ask for a refund.
Don't. It defaults to some really crummy graphics (pre Doom quality), but those can be turned up and improved. Once you get into the game, you are going to want to use F10 to get the full-screen view of the world.
Now is when things start to shine. On a good system, in full-screen mode, the game is visually on a par with quake.
If you get the expansion pack (shadows of luclin), your graphics will be much better, but you'll need a better system.
It moves fast on my DSL (internet connection speed makes more difference than system speed, and graphics card makes more difference than ram), I suspect it would be a drag on a 56k modem. The best things about the game?
1) Lots of choices for class and racial type, including evil ones like drow, trolls and ogres
2) Great graphics, when your system can support them.
3) LOTS of other people playing.
4) Play when you want to, for as long as you want to.
5) HUGE worlds.
6) A lot of online sites that have maps, discussion boards, etc. Good player support network.
7) A company that is CONSTANTLY releasing patches and updates. They patch this game every week!
They put a TON of work into keeping this game running, and running smoothly. The worst things about the game?
1) Really hard to get started. Everything from default graphics, to figuring out how to do stuff, this game is rough on the beginner.
2) The game does seriously focus on going out and killing things. Alternatives like quests exist, and they are pretty extensive, but most quests are "go kills something and bring me the body" quests.
3) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This game is seriously addictive, and if you aren't careful, may start to cause problems.
4) You will spend more time playing than for most games.
5) Can run on a lower-end platform, but really isn't worth it. Will make you want to upgrade.
6) DSL or Cable a must. This is the original game and the first two expansions, packaged together. I'd definitely recommend it over the jewel-case only version, which is just the main game. The graphics improvements that came with the expansion make it worth the extra cash up-front. Everquest has a small monthly fee, which is per user, so if a couple people in the household want to play, that fee can add up.
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Summary: "Da Crack"
Review: They dont call it "Da Crack" for nothin'. This game is a powerful drug, very hard to walk away from. Well worth the cost. My wife and I both play and cant imagine not having E.Q. as close as our computer. The very thought sends chills up and down our spines.
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Summary: Nice Addition to your Collection
Review: Before Everquest I had Ultima Online. When EQ came out I gave it a try. Well I tell you I it was the funnest game i have ever played. I stopped my UO account right then and started playing EQ. The monthly fee is a little price to pay for such a cool game. If you like to explore, do quests, or gain power this game is for you. If you have the money I would definately get this game.
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Summary: Everquest
Review: No way would I give a moments thought the the people who are blasting this game. My whole family plays and we all LOVE it. I have seen people like this in game and all I can say is /wave lets keep it honest here guys ;-)
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