I started EQ just after GoD was released, my first MMO I ever played. I was always big on RPG's and thought "How cool they have an RP server!"
I started on Firiona Vie, made a Froglok Paladin. I ran around Innothule as my RL friend is trying to explain how to get to PoK, and I end up coming accross an LDoN group waiting to enter their adventure. I ask them how to get to PoK, they say the book. I tell them I don't have that book yet, and they say PoP is required. ???? WTF is PoP? One of them says players can port me there, so I hound them for 10 minutes asking for a port, and finally I get one. Finally in PoK!
I begin /ooc'ing about my character, a lost Froglok adventurer in need of gear, looking for high adventure! etc. My RL buddy tells me I should try the bazaar for gear, and he leads me to the bazaar. Again, I start /ooc'ing asking for gear and help, etc. Only to be met with replies of "Quit begging joo n00b!" and "Haha those E-bay toons are getting desperate" and basically everyone just starts trashing on me.
I had no understanding of the game, and was REALLY pissed at all these people that were so mean! I wanted to get in a fight real bad, and someone convinced me to settle it in the arena. Yep, Loading, Please wait..
Ahh yes, growing pains!