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Everquest, you're still the best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing Everquest off and on now for 7 years now and I can say, without a moment's hesitation, it is the best one out there. I know that some will argue with this, but as far as a really good online game for adults, you cannot top this one. I've tried DAoC, EQII, WoW, Vanguard and numerous others only to always come back to EQ. Like someone said earlier, the music will take you back several years just like a good tune on the radio will and remind you of something funny that happened in game, or that special event or person. This is an awesome game and unlike others that are full of kids, this game is too advanced and too technical in many respects for kids to even be able to understand. The average age is late 30's - 40's with quite a few older players as well, which I love to see.

The quests are like no others I've ever seen in a game. When a 9 year old can play WoW, I don't feel you can really say you've accomplished much when you get a high level character there; whereas, with EQ, when you hit the highests level, you KNOW you've accomplished a lot and so do all of those around you. Does it have the best interface, no. Does it have the best map system, absolutely not. Are the graphics the best, no to this as well but the game content is way beyond anything I've ever seen before and you submerge yourself into a virtual reality game that will keep you entertained for years to come.

And, no, you won't jump off of a building, drop out of school or quit your job unless you were looking for an excuse to in the first place.

a must to buy if you hate dl

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: May 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This Anniversary Edition contains all 13 expansions out of 13 so it is totaly complete so you do not need to buy any other expansion for it just install and play Plus the last 2 expansions were dl only and a total of 60 dollars so if you are like me who hate to sit and rot dling a a 6gig+ game(6gigs are need for first 10 expasions) should buy this edition which many be the reason it got back ordered as amazon and possably EQ did not relize the number of copys they sell

Love Everquest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The Anniversary Edition will allow new users to join the game with ALL expansions for a significantly lower price than buying the game and expansions separately. Regular players can catch up on missing expansions for less than the cost of one expansion.
There are 11 (eleven) rewards included in the game pack, if you have never played before, and all un-claimed rewards are available to users who have claimed some of them previously.
The game itself is fun, and can be played on multiple levels. Some will just want to go out and play for adventure (killing) and loot, while others will join groups and guilds to expand their playing experience, taking on various tasks and quests to achieve ultra-high levels and armor/weapons/augmentations that boost the player to higher achievements.
While any age can play, from about 12 on up, parents will want to remember that there is occasional adult language used by other players - although the gamers will also usually shut down someone who continuously uses profanity: Everquest is meant to be a friendly atmosphere, fun for all.Everquest I: The Anniversary Edition

another EQer

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I waited through 13 expansions before trying out Everquest, and I have to say that this was 13 expansions too long to wait. The game has to be one of the best I have tried, there is something for everyone. The depth and complexity of the story is there, but not required for gameplay. This allows everyone to play the game the way they want, and not the way they have to.

Probably the best game of all time, and I doubt that anything in the next 50 years will make me change my mind.

good to the last drop

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: June 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this is awesome it upgrades old accounts or gives you a new one... and it gives you all the /claim rewards from all the expansions you didn't buy in stores. so it's well worth the 20 bucks if your missing an expansion or 2

A good game that has lost much of its early charm

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I first began playing EverQuest shortly after the release of their first, and widely considered the best expansion, Ruins of Kunark. The game delved me into this fantasy world like no other game before, the feeling was simply amazing. There was a huge, vast community of mature and social players that I have not ever seen before. The graphics (at the time) were awe-inspiring, having been put into this huge world full of danger and mystery. The music always give me a nostalgia rush and the 3D sound effects are still up there as top notch.

With each expansion, I saw the game losing more and more of its charm after Scars of Velious. It was finally after Planes of Power where I, as well as countless others finally realized that the game wasn't the same anymore with this ridiculous form of instant traveling that made all other forms of travel such as the boat (which now is completely gone from the game), mounts, etc. The game was not the same and the community was not the same as this once huge and vast community went off to other games like EverQuest 2 and World of Warcraft. I finally called it quits in November of 2005 and returned with the Anniversary Edition.

The game has definitely changed a lot. The most notable are the new, revamped zones, some for good and some for not. I don't like what they did with completely merging the Commandlands, completely revamping Freeport (not even the same city as far as I'm concerned) and the Bazaar. Otherwise, the graphics certainly do look a lot sharper in some areas of the game while some other areas look the same as they do from years back (just compare the water in Halas to the water in the Escape to Norrath trial). There is far more content and zones than ever which means more likely than not, good luck finding even one person in the classic zones many of us grew up with (Blackburrow, Crushbone, the Karanas, Lake of Ill Omen, etc.). This obviously left a bad taste in my mouth because playing by yourself in an MMORPG is obviously not what the game is designed for.

I can't say it was exactly a failed comeback. I did find myself having fun, granted, by myself in the old zones and reliving old memories but really, that's all I see the game is good for for someone returning from so long ago. It just simply is not the same game though if you are dedicated to getting to levels 60+ than you'll likely have more company and definitely a lot more fun then. All in all, it is hard to recommend this game for a new player because it is very old-school still but if you like those types of games, then by all means give EverQuest a shot because, hey, at $20 for 13 expansions plus the first month free, it's at least worth a try.

After playing EQ for 5 years...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 11
Date: April 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you're still playing EQ, and don't have all the expansions, then get this.

The Anniversary Edition includes the latest expansion, The Buried Sea (TBS). TBS was released about 2 months before this was, and for $30. This angered many, but IMO you get much more out of new expansions when you play them right as they come out. You explore the new content with everyone else at the same time, and loot is generally easier to get until they nerf item drops 2 weeks after the new expansion.

You'll need PoR to get auras, and The Serpent Spine to play the new race of Drakkins or to do mid-level quests for so-so gear. Bits and pieces of essential features come with each EQ expansions. E.g.: Guild Hall: DON; Magus for traveling: LDON; Monster Missions: DODH; Dain MM: PoR.

I once quit my job and another time dropped out of school to play EQ fulltime, so I'm a dedicated player, but presently I'm out of the game. When I come back I will certainly buy this.

Overwhelming Excitment

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I found this game to be a blast. The graphics are outstanding, you can see the computer characters breathing. The player versus player is epic. The animations for the magic attacks are top notch. The only down side overall is earning platinum to buy supples.

Great Way to update Existing Accounts

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I will keep this simple. This is a great and cheap way to update your account toi the most current. This gives you all the 13 expansions that are presently out. A very great buy, was worth every penny.

Everquest

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is a really old game. Started the whole MMO craze like 8 years ago. BUT this is also the best buy for a videogame you're ever gonna get. Base EQ and 13 expansion packs included in this bad boy all for $20, PLUS you get a free month when you start a new account. So in all honesty you get all the content the game has to offer for 5 dollars for the first month! There's no way to beat that.
If you're like me you've played WoW to death. always kind of wondered what EQ was all about. If you find WoW too easy, definitely try this one out

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