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You can see for yourself here. It's a demo, it's free, you can't lose. :)

That would depend on your system. Make sure you have at least a 128MB video card and 1GB of RAM (although it's possible to play with less). This game has settings that can vaporize even the best system available today. Most folks play with medium settings, and it's still amazing.

Basic plot: It is now 500 years since EQ1. The gods have retreated, the lands have upheaved. There are two starting areas, Qeynos (good) and Freeport (evil). I've never been one to delve into lore much, but there is a significant storyline with many side plots.

It is probably closest to FFXI. You run around in an open over-land area or dungeons, either solo or grouped, slay monsters complete quests, fight, die, etc... You'll find the economy in EQ2 is must friendlier than FFXI. Much easier to buy and sell goods without getting nailed with crazy prices.

In EQ2, you can have as many hotbars up as you like filled with all your abilities. I usually have 5 hotbars up with all my spells, buffs, and special abilities, not including my pet window.

It is a little more challenging here. For initial quests when you start in your city, you will be hand-walked through discovery. However, once you gain levels and take on harder quests, you will have nothing but your intuition or a convienient spoiler web site to guide you. That can be good as it makes for a challenge. Almost every quest has been well documented, so it's not hard to find information on it.

None here to hire. You can either solo (plenty of opportunity for that) or group (even more opportunity for that). Any class can effectively solo all the way to the max level. But solo loot drops are not as good as group loot drops.

Speaking of leveling, we've had hardcore grinders get to the max level within a few months. ANyone can do that in any game with the right companions. However, this is the opportunity to "slow down and smell the roses".

Only one class pick here. Once you decide to be something, you are that forever. You will have extra character slots if you desire to make an alt. The only "extra" class you can be is an artisan. Meaning, you can be a 30 Shadowknight and a 22 Tailor, if you desire. There are many artisan classes just like adventure classes. Each is it's own level path... Make a basket, get crafting exp. Kill an orc, get adventure exp.

Same case here, except for the cutting grass. :) There are literaly thousands of quests to be done, hundreds of zones to explore, and an entire crafting system to use.

I believe it will. Try out the free demo at the top of this page to get a feel for the game. But remember, that is just the tip of the iceburg. The real adventure awaits. :)

A word of caution...WoW, even though it sports millions of players, is generally characterized as having immature players that spam the chat channels. The crowd in EQ2 is more mature and friendly. WoW graphics are also more "cartoony" than EQ2. SWG was created around the same time as EQ1, and has similiar stiff graphics. EQ2 graphics are light years beyond that in SWG.

I'm sure each reply on those boards will be similiar, "This game is the best! Try mine!" You can't lose by getting the free demo and seeing for yourself. I'm not sure if the other games have that.

Good Luck on your choice, hope to see you in Norrath. :)

Thanks Tutan, for the info and link... downloading now. I'm just torn to get this game, SWG or WoW, but like i said, EverQuest was my 1st Online RPG, i would love to see the EQ serise to grow and grow

While you do have to talk to the NPC, you will not have to search for the keyword. All quest giver NPCs will have a halo-like quill over their heads. A quote box will replace the mouse pointer when you scroll over them. Double clicking will start the converstaion and you will see different options pop up used to extend the talk. When you get to the actual quest, another box will pop up with a quick description of the quest as well as your reward for completing it. You have the option to accept or decline. If accepted, the quest will be logged in your journal (accessible by the "J" button on your keyboard) with comments on how to proceed.

When you finish the quest, it will usually tell you to return to the starting NPC, who should now have a book over his head indicating that he will complete your quest. Furthermore, some quests will require you to talk to other people in order to continue on the quest. These people will also have an icon over their heads, but I cannot remember what it is. Hope that helps.

Edited, Wed Feb 1 14:06:30 2006 by Mearyk