How much is the monthly subscription to EQ?

SagaLore

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I'm building a newer system and want to test out the Radeon 9600PRO 256mb card I got. Many years ago I played everquest on occasion and want to try it out again for a few months. Their site is all messed up, I can't navigate to anything useful. My old account still works but their forums won't log me in so I can ask them. Apparently theres been a bajillion expansions packs since I played. I found info on a Station subscription that works for all of the games, but I don't want to take out a mortgage to play, I just want to play the original EQ. :(
 

SagaLore

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Originally posted by: aplefka
Dunno, but screw EQ... wait a few weeks for Guild Wars to come out.

But then I have to buy yet another piece of software...

What ticked me off the most about EQ is that everytime they wanted to expand the worlds, you have to buy another expansion pack. Sure you could play without them, but the new characters and graphics wouldn't show up properly for the rest of us still killing bats and wolves. And then when they expanded to the Planes of Power, 95% of the members dissappeared to another zone almost permanently and there were only a few of us newbies left scattered around. :( When they upgraded their graphics engine about the third time, my GeForce 2 Ultra had to play it at the lowest quality just to play it without bad lag.
 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: SagaLore
Originally posted by: aplefka
Dunno, but screw EQ... wait a few weeks for Guild Wars to come out.

But then I have to buy yet another piece of software...

What ticked me off the most about EQ is that everytime they wanted to expand the worlds, you have to buy another expansion pack. Sure you could play without them, but the new characters and graphics wouldn't show up properly for the rest of us still killing bats and wolves. And then when they expanded to the Planes of Power, 95% of the members dissappeared to another zone almost permanently and there were only a few of us newbies left scattered around. :( When they upgraded their graphics engine about the third time, my GeForce 2 Ultra had to play it at the lowest quality just to play it without bad lag.

But after you buy Guild Wars, there's no monthly fee. I didn't know that until now, and it interests me.
 

SagaLore

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Originally posted by: nakedfrog
But after you buy Guild Wars, there's no monthly fee. I didn't know that until now, and it interests me.

Where did you get this tidbit of information? :D
 

Xenon

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I want to say 13.99, but I really don't remember anymore. EQ2 is 14.99 and you can get both for 21.99. If you are serious about playing EQ1 now referred to as EQLive then you should get this. It comes with a free month and is only a few dollars more than if you just restart your old account. There has been 1 more expansion since and another is planned for next month.
 

SagaLore

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Originally posted by: Xenon
I want to say 13.99, but I really don't remember anymore. EQ2 is 14.99 and you can get both for 21.99. If you are serious about playing EQ1 now referred to as EQLive then you should get this. It comes with a free month and is only a few dollars more than if you just restart your old account. There has been 1 more expansion since and another is planned for next month.

Thanks! That's a great bargain.

Adul: I will eventually. ;)
 

Meractik

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I have everquest trilogy that im looking to sell, its in great condition if anybody wants it ill sell for $10 paypal
just drop me a private message :)
 

Gothgar

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Originally posted by: SagaLore
Originally posted by: nakedfrog
But after you buy Guild Wars, there's no monthly fee. I didn't know that until now, and it interests me.

Where did you get this tidbit of information? :D

Guild Wars is awesome! I have my prebook in :p