I downloaded EQ the 2nd night I had my Dell and after 2 weeks I have finished the first episode, so i thought I post my thoughts for any that might be interested in getting the game. First, I played EQ for the PC for about a year so I was a bit familiar with the layout although it is not overly complicated. I played at the the easy level (2nd easiest out of 4) and found the play to be fairly quick with little downtime to heal/regain mana. Fights seemed a little on the easy side and I could typically handle anything that was thrown at me. Quests were compelling enough to keep me interested although nothing was overly taxing. It took about 8-10 hours to complete all the quests for my charater and Sony is planning 2 more "episodes" to add to the story. They have also just offered a free downloadable zone to play in until the next zone comes out. I plan to try my luck at some other characters (you can have 4) to see what a warrior, wizard, etc would be like and to adventure some areas I quickly passed in my haste to finish during my first trip. On a side note I had no technical problems with loading or playing the games and found a forum on Sony's website for any problems. Based on what I saw the response seemed to be fairly quick.

Anyway enough of my rambling, I recommend the game to anyone that likes the genre. Also can anyone else recommend a similar game for the PPC?

Not sure if this is anything you might be interested in, but I thought I would at least post it for you. It's called Dragon's Breed. Just found it myself so I don't know how good it is.

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I have personally been afraid to try EQ for the 4 years it has been out becasue o fwhat ive seen it do to people. I purchased Ruins of Kunark when it first came out in 99 and tried the 30day trial. Unfortunately, back then, choosing a server to play on was very crude and I ended up in a PvP (Player vs Player) server. Of course I got killed instantly and it was no fun. So I put it off for another 2 years. So I finally just recently decided to try it again. And I can say nothing more then I put 7 hours a day into my character.

I have yet to try the PPC version, but am very excited about it. I think I might wait for all 3 episodes to come out and then try it.

I have nothing but good things to say about EQ for the PC, but I have yet to try the PPC version. I hope it is as good as the PC version.

I wasted 1.5 years of my life ... 6pm-2am playing the online version.... had a 51 Warrior that kicked butt ... Top of the line Armor and Weaps .... Was a very well funded Warrior ( EC Peddler ) -- Well anyhow - I MISS IT BADLY, but I did not know when to log off --- so now, NONE !
I do want to try it on ppc, but funds are low atm ....

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I tried EQ for the first time last night. All I can say is "wow"! It took me a little while to figure out how some things work but only because there is so much you can do This game is a lot of fun! And best of all, when your character dies you don't lose your experience pts!

Never played PC EQ, but I did play a lot of Anarchy Online. I also play a lot of console RPGs, including Phantasy Star Online. I picked the retail version up when I was at Best Buy getting a CF memory card. I am impressed so far, but I've only played about an hour. I'm lovin my new Axim.

One thing I noticed, it seems the buttons are assigned differently than the tutorial showed.

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Heh, I'm a D&D player from around 1977, but I never allowed myself to get addicted to Everquest....
My PC addiction is World War II On-line.

But I might just have to check out EQ for PPC!
The single Player aspect should help keep the obsession down a bit I hope......

Ya, that's what I'm doing. I didn't realize at first that you could get to all the menus from the touch screen. Pretty cool!!

I've got to say...I've been playing Phantasy Star 4...again...and as much as I love it, because I do....and I would be a 7hr a day guy as well.......but here's my vantage point: I get frustrated sometimes @ LIFE.....no stop and save!!! I do so well at RPG...isn't it the best? Can we put this mastery of fantasy into functionality in the real world? Am I just thinking WAY TOO MUCH or what do you think?

"He's not concerned w/ yesterday - He knows constant change is here today - He's noble enough to know what's right, but weak enough not to choose it..." -Rush
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Using what? Was that on NES or SNES?