And whats wrong with taking a fun game bringing it up to date, graphically, with the latest graphics technology? Team Fortress was fun. Why do people change the background of the desktop every so often? Same old desktop right? But with a new look. Its refreshing. Same with games. Games are supposed to be fun and the formula for making an FPS = FUN probably isnt going to change dramatically. Any game that id is involved normally lacks the 'fun' element. I know its probably a coincidence since, as far as I know, Carmack wasnt directly involving in coding the gameplay for ETQW. Maybe its just bad luck.
I'm sorry to inform the general public that vaccines DO NOT bestow upon thee eternal life. If you're around the age of 80 you need to be making your peace with God or the easter bunny. Whichever you believe in.