Perhaps a long term solution for EQ is to integrate the best aspects UO
somewhere in the future. Perhaps a new continent where every zone is PVP.
Would be nice to see a player run justice system, guildwars, etc. Perhaps a
completely revamped trade system as well.

Galtin of E'ci

> Being a longtime UO player - and looking for a 'virtual world' - this has
> ALWAYS been my #1 complaint about EQ - also the clue that OSI is most
> afraid Verant will catch onto.
>
> I love both - but UO is a 'world' - EQ is a 'game' in it's current state.
>
> People live in worlds - practically indefinately. People win games and
> move
> onto something else.
>
>
>
> >This is actually a criticism Raph Koster (Designer Dragon) had
> >with EQ. As currently implemented, EQ is an advancement-based
> >game. After you hit the top level, there is little to do
> >besides the same thing over and over to get more stuff. UO
> >(even with its faults) gets around the problem by being more
> >of a social game - there are lots of new things you can do
> >once you max out all your skills.
>