[Kimojuno]

Okay I just wanted to ask, because I wasn't sure, so...:

1) It's free right?

2) I have to download stuff, right, but how much space is it?

3) Can I join?

4) ...Just to make it even!


Anyway just wanted to ask -.- I'm somewhat lazy when reading a website :/ :\ so um yeah... ....

~ Kimojuno -

[Phieta]

Here we go with another of Phi's Answer Ambushes!

1. EQ2 is nowhere near free; it's at least $50 (depending on whether you get CD, DVD, or DVD Special Edition). And $15/ month.
2. If it works the same as EQ1, the only downloads would be patches after the game is initially installed. I heard it's ~2 GB, but I could be wrong (as I do not own it yet).
3. As I understand... yes.
4. matt damon

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Meanwhile, I have questions of my own. Firstly... I currently have an AMD Athlon 1.1 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, and DSL. This computer was designed to run the original EverQuest with Shadows of Luclin, and it ran fine (at full graphic quality even!) with no lag except in crowded places (The Bazaar especially). Ironically, I quit soon after. But back to my question. With this setup, I assume I'll be running EQ2 slowly, uglily, or both. My mainboard can support up to 1 GB RAM with an AMD Athlon XP 2600+... should I make the upgrade, or will I still get bad slowdowns afterward?

Also, I won't make the upgrade (for EQ2 anyway) without a proper answer to my next question. I know the system requirements, but what about the life requirements? Even with the original EQ, I could handle the "addiction" problem. My issue is simply free time (I usually have ~1 hour on weekdays, more on weekends). Is this enough to play EQ2, and would it be worth the monthly fee?

[Kimojuno]

If you go here http://eq2players.st...?guildId=170208 it says "join free" :/ hmmmm lol *confused*

~ Kimojuno

[Phieta]

That's to join "The Station" which is Sony's site/ service/ whatever for their online games. They do have one or two free games I think, which is why a Station account is free.

I can see how it would be confusing though

[Kimojuno]

That's to join "The Station" which is Sony's site/ service/ whatever for their online games. They do have one or two free games I think, which is why a Station account is free.

I can see how it would be confusing though

-.- That's irratating! lol

~ Kimojuno

PS: Scratch this topic :'( I can't play then

[Phieta]

Got a friend to answer my questions, so I'll close this... but I'll post the answers for anyone who wants to know. Though I'll take second opinions

1. At the minimum requirements, you can run EQ2 at the minimum detail settings and it'll be good as long as you prefer good gameplay to good graphics (and don't mind the loading times while zoning). The recommended requirements are more like the "minimum requirements to get a good balance of graphics and speed." Also, the graphics are purposely designed to be so insanely detailed that you can't use the highest settings - that way, they'll still look good a few years down the line.

2. It really depends... typically you'd need over an hour, preferably several, for a single playing session.

*Closed*