After having beta tested WoW for a few months and then deciding to go play EQ2 ( the no race class restriction thing really hooked me...Troll Bard, Halfling Monk anyone?:) I was amazed at how similar the games play.

Game play in fact is almost identical. Both games start you off in a low level area, both games set you on a course of simple starting quests to get you going. After the initial warmup period both games have TONS of quests to accomplish. Neither are like the old EQ 1 where its killing for killing sake ( unless you wish to). Every time you go out in the field you are looking to accomplish Task X for Reward Y. Speed of gameplay is also almost identical. Fast attacks, nice animations and fast recharge times on spells. Even some of the small details are identical ( griffin transportation system anyone?).

The biggest differences(out side of PvP) are the graphics and the crafting system. In EQ crafting is its own 'mob encounter' where you have to cast the right 'spell' else you take damage and end up with an inferior product. WoW uses a more simple add component A ,B + C press button ( POOF) item. Graphics are obvious. EQ2= high polygon realistic models. WoW= high quality cartoonish models and scenery.

Bottom line: both are great games which play nearly identical. The determining factor over which to play comes down to 4 things: Graphics, PvP, Tradeskills, and Race/Class Restrictions.

Hmm I think this is my second post here:)....I know I'm under 10 heheh:)

This comment was edited on Jan 7, 12:34.