How Old Are You in MMO Years?

[Elladar]

Started in playing MMOs in 2004.

- Runescape
- WoW
- Fable 1
- Fable 2 *
- TorchLight
- Monster Hunter 1/2
- Dofus*
- Lineage 1
- Lineage 2*
- EVE *
- Global Agenda *

* = Played either first few levels, or at my friends place. WoW and Runescape were the only games that I played for a long period of time. WoW = around 3 years, Runescape = around 1 year.

[anagain]

Well I guess I'm actually a relative newcomer compared to many of you. I started my MMO life in 2002, so that would make me 8ish.

EQ - The Christmas 2001 issue of PC Zone gave away the original Everquest and I bought the mag and gave the game a go. I'd only gotten in to the PC midway through 2001, buying my first machine (20G HDD, Ge-Force 2, 256Mb RAM and a 1G CPU) to play Championship Manager which a friend had introduced me to.

I plugged in EQ and made a wood elf druid (as recommended by PCZ mag) and started what would become a love affair. I remember dieing shortly after when I fell off Kelethin because I wasn't used to gamma settings and couldn't see. I then found the newb area just off the main lift (now what was that called again?) and set about killing bats and things. I didn't actually last long my first day. A good friend had joined me but he sadly gave up on MMOs very soon after. Me, though, well I went back the next day and couldn't get myself to log off I was having so much fun.

Many happy memories developed and I scoured the net to find the Kunark, Velious and Luclin expansions (Luclin being much easier - but I don't think I got that till later...or I got it first and Kunark/Velious later...I know I discovered the joys of LOIO almost too late).

SWG - Sadly EQ started to get not as much fun around the time of Gates of Discord and I started to play a lot less before migrating to SWG with an EQ friend who had set up a small city and cantina on Radiant server.

I loved that game but I think I arrived too late. I still had time to nicely develop a Creature Handler/Bio-Engineer and a general crafter (I was enjoying myself so much that I bought a second account). I was really starting to like the social/economic structure of SWG and, in hindsight, I should have given it more time before the NGE. Instead I moved, with much anticipation, to EQ2 when it released.

EQ2 - Joined at released and joined the roleplay server. I had some fun but it wasn't really everything I had expected it to be and I didn't last much time after Christmas of 2005.

I went back to EQ2 in June 2006 and played some time on an EU server until I got bored of no groups.

I went back a third time in May 2009 and moved my EU conjuror over to Guk server to join up with EQ friends. I made my first top level character in any game but did eventually get bored of not being able to get groups...and the game had turned raid heavy which didn't really suit me.

I don't actually regret any of the times I have gone back to EQ2. I've had fun each time and can actually happily accept a few months of fun. I do slightly regret moving Ameleya from her original server.

WoW - I honestly don't remember the dates that I played this, but there was a period between my EQ2 subs that I was subbing to EQ on and off and probably fit WoW in around then. I remember playing beta so I suspect I started the game at release...whenever that was.

I just know I played, had some fun PvPing and a bit of fun levelling before I got bored of the grind at about 45.

Vanguard - The game I hoped so much from and was so disappointed by...sadly. I beta'd, gave up beta because I could barely run it, found myself very disappointed but still bought at release. I didn't last long first time out really.

Went back to Vanguard in October 2007 and got a bit more fun out it, playing as a ranger with the guys from EQ...we have tended to follow each other about. We all sort of just left a few months later, but I had some fun.

Warhammer Online - Played this one at release. It started great and is the best PvP I have ever played. Then the free month subs left and the game died. That was last MMO I played other than EQ2.

Other games I've played/tested:
Runescape
Dark and Light - remember that?
Ryzom - very early
Fallen Earth - dire
Guild Wars - lasted 10 minutes
EVE Online demo - joined that too late and decided not to try and get up to date
A Tale in the Desert - sure I played that

I've looked at many more:
Gods and Heroes - was something I was really interested in till it got canned
Chronicles of Spellborn - I went to play and realised it was European continent only - getting a redo now and still looks fun
Earthrise - got my eye on this for its SWG connections
Star Wars TOR - I dunno about this...can't see it being a true MMO...it's off my radar atm
Xsyon - sounds interesting
Final Fantasy XIV - just looks lovely and a friend had many good things to say about XI

There must be something else out there that's worth a go. Perhaps I shall have a go at LoTRO and something else. I miss MMOs but nothing's grabbed me of late...not enough to keep me anyway.

Make my game please Trion. ;)

[Elladar]

Well I guess I'm actually a relative newcomer compared to many of you. I started my MMO life in 2002, so that would make me 8ish.

.........

Make my game please Trion. ;)

I know that this is not the place to say this, but... WHAT THE HECK happened to the story?? HUH?! It has been a bloody week, and no posts from you!

[Slyde]

For MMOs

• Everquest 2000-2007 (two accounts)
• Star Wars Galaxies (launch - 10 months later then back to EQ)
• Everquest II (2 weeks at launch, then back to EQ)
• Vanguard (since beta - still playing 2 accounts)
• Star Gate Online (beta - game canceled)

But if you really want to know how old I am, I have been playing console & PC games since Pong ~1975

[WarpCode]

Im ancient in online gaming terms.. I hope I can remember everything I played. Here they are in no particular order other then what I can remember as I am typing them out.

Pre-MMO days:

LORD
MajorMUD
Tele-Arena
Trade Wars (Original and 2002)
Crossroads

MMO Titles:

Everquest
Everquest 2
Dark Ages of Camelot
Lineage 2
Irth Online
Asherons Call
Asherons Call 2
Gods & Heroes (Beta tested original)
Shadowbane
World of Warcraft
Tabula Rasa
Anarchy Online
Wish
Dark & Light
Saga of Ryzom
Vanguard
Ether Saga
Rappelz
Perfect World
Tails Runner
Aika
Allods
The Sims Online
Shaiya
Last Chaos
Aion
Soul of the Ultimate Nation
Granado Espada (Sword of the New World)
Zera Online (Korean Beta)
Jade Dynasty
Hellgate London
Matrix Online
Champions Online
Guild Wars
Star Wars Galaxies
Free Realms
Archlord
RF Online
TERA ( Focus Group Tester)
Divine Soul (Current beta tester)
Fallen Earth
Lord of the Rings
Atlantica
2Moons
4Story
Age of Conan
Cabal Online
Conquer Online
Corum Online
Dekaron
Dungeons & Dragons Online
Entropia Universe
EVE Online
Final Fantasy XI
LEGO Universe (Current beta tester)
Karos Online
Knight Online
Mythos (Beta tested the original)
Pirates of the Burning Sea
Silkroad Online
The Chronicles of Spellborn
Twelve Sky




Cant wait to add RIFT to that list of games. Hopefully it will be the only one I play for the next several years.

[Elladar]

But if you really want to know how old I am, I have been playing console & PC games since Pong ~1975

Gramps, arent you a bit too old to still play computer games?

[Slyde]

Gramps, arent you a bit too old to still play computer games?

I'll never be too old ;)

[Elladar]

Im ancient in online gaming terms.. I hope I can remember everything I played. Here they are in no particular order other then what I can remember as I am typing them out.

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Hellgate London

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This is just me "Nit" picking, however Hellgate is an Action RPG. Therefore I believe it does not qualify to be called an MMO. And that is 1 fking long list mate!

[Elladar]

I'll never be too old ;)

That is my reply when my parents ask me the same question. HOWEVER I was not even born when you started playing pong!

[Liziana]

Gramps, arent you a bit too old to still play computer games?

Heh...he's right you're never too old...I've told my sons, "if you ever have to put me in a home, make sure my room has high speed internet and a brand spanking new computer and I shall be happy". No knitting needles for THIS Gran!!!

[Abigale]

Wow, this is so much fun to read! All the nostaligia almost brings a tear to my eye.

But really, though... isn't it amazing how we all have these shared memories and experiences? No matter where we come from or how old we are or our socio-economic background, we can all come together and share these experiences.

That use to be the most fascinating thing to see when I was running the Fan Faires. It was not uncommon to see a middle aged lawyer in a suit sitting with a twenty-something guy with green hair, and an abundance of tattos and piercings having an animated conversation about the best warrior tactics or the best place to level a mage. You know these two people probably wouldn't have said much to each other had they met anywhere else. But through gaming together, they had found common ground and friendship.

Ok... Nostalgia overload here. But so fun to remember the old days of our MMO journies.

[Arithion]

Wow, this is so much fun to read! All the nostaligia almost brings a tear to my eye.

But really, though... isn't it amazing how we all have these shared memories and experiences? No matter where we come from or how old we are or our socio-economic background, we can all come together and share these experiences.

That use to be the most fascinating thing to see when I was running the Fan Faires. It was not uncommon to see a middle aged lawyer in a suit sitting with a twenty-something guy with green hair, and an abundance of tattos and piercings having an animated conversation about the best warrior tactics or the best place to level a mage. You know these two people probably wouldn't have said much to each other had they met anywhere else. But through gaming together, they had found common ground and friendship.

Ok... Nostalgia overload here. But so fun to remember the old days of our MMO journies.

It is SO GREAT to have you here

[MuckyPup]

But if you really want to know how old I am, I have been playing console & PC games since Pong ~1975

Im with you brother. I remember my dad bringing home a little HP "PC" with, of all things! a monitor on it!! Even though it was like 3 x 3 or there abouts.

I can still recall going into the store with my dad, to buy the very best in home computing....The VIC 20! I remember being amazed that we could afford the $360 it cost.

Ab's is right, there is no other venue I could see myself in, where I would communicate so well, with people from different walks of life, lifestyles, and countries. I have made some pretty good Efriends, as well as RL friends out of the gaming world.

Here's to some fun times, good friends, and great entertainment, sure to come in the near future.

[Liziana]

Im with you brother. I remember my dad bringing home a little HP "PC" with, of all things! a monitor on it!! Even though it was like 3 x 3 or there abouts.

I can still recall going into the store with my dad, to buy the very best in home computing....The VIC 20! I remember being amazed that we could afford the $360 it cost.

Ab's is right, there is no other venue I could see myself in, where I would communicate so well, with people from different walks of life, lifestyles, and countries. I have made some pretty good Efriends, as well as RL friends out of the gaming world.

Here's to some fun times, good friends, and great entertainment, sure to come in the near future.

is "the near future" sooner than "soon"?

[Slyde]

Im with you brother. I remember my dad bringing home a little HP "PC" with, of all things! a monitor on it!! Even though it was like 3 x 3 or there abouts.

I can still recall going into the store with my dad, to buy the very best in home computing....The VIC 20! I remember being amazed that we could afford the $360 it cost.

Ab's is right, there is no other venue I could see myself in, where I would communicate so well, with people from different walks of life, lifestyles, and countries. I have made some pretty good Efriends, as well as RL friends out of the gaming world.

Here's to some fun times, good friends, and great entertainment, sure to come in the near future.

Ha! You got me beat. My first computer (1982) was the Commodore-64 (your VIC-20 is older). That's when I first got interested in programming.

After that I got an IBM 286 (in 1988) and started to play PC based games (I also had an Atari 2600 & 5200). By then I was working as a programmer.