PS2 limitation new Zone solution.

[Altheav]

Yeah, I have a 20GB HDD on my 360, and I ran into "Out of space" errors during the last version update. I plan to upgrade my HDD as soon as I can afford it, which will likely be at least a few months from now.

There is a very good reason why SE wouldn't make non-PS2 zones: it would effectively double the workload for them, as they'd have to maintain two versions of the codebase. Plus they'd have a TON of work to do with updating the graphics. The amount of work required isn't really worth it, IMO. Plus I really, really don't like the idea of players being restricted from accessing certain zones due to what hardware they are running.

[rog]

There is a very good reason why SE wouldn't make non-PS2 zones: it would effectively double the workload for them, as they'd have to maintain two versions of the codebase.

That or because there is absolutely no reason to do so.

[Ilax]

Plus I really, really don't like the idea of players being restricted from accessing certain zones due to what hardware they are running.

I agree, is in some sense a bit crude for PS2 not be able to join new zone, but could be worse... Eventually they wont have choice to swap, is same as i said before, PS2 can't play 14 and please don't get to conclusion is reason why 14 is not a great success ><

Hmmm, i kinda lost track of Everyquest.... IS EQ1 still more popular then EQ2? If yes, then i guess SE should learn about this, i know EQ2 had very hard time at start...

Anyway, EQ1 never died and will probably never since company still put new content in it none stop, for XI it seem they won't have that luck till they make the right choice, and to say people will start play 14 just to get ride of limitation, is like dreaming. I would rather play something totally new instead, which involve totally new monster, totally new concept...

in my head is clear, i end to spend too many year into XI to restart all over again in 14. Is not like i only loose progress i did, but also loosing my friend-environment.

[rog]

I agree, is in some sense a bit crude for PS2 not be able to join new zone, but could be worse... Eventually they wont have choice to swap, is same as i said before, PS2 can't play 14 and please don't get to conclusion is reason why 14 is not a great success ><

Hmmm, i kinda lost track of Everyquest.... IS EQ1 still more popular then EQ2? If yes, then i guess SE should learn about this, i know EQ2 had very hard time at start...

Anyway, EQ1 never died and will probably never since company still put new content in it none stop, for XI it seem they won't have that luck till they make the right choice, and to say people will start play 14 just to get ride of limitation, is like dreaming. I would rather play something totally new instead, which involve totally new monster, totally new concept...

in my head is clear, i end to spend too many year into XI to restart all over again in 14. Is not like i only loose progress i did, but also loosing my friend-environment.

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

[Ilax]

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

ah ok because you have better one?

Regression >> progression right?

[rog]

ah ok because you have better one?

Yes. The ONLY limitation imposed by the ps2 is its 32 mb of ram. Nothing else. There is no real limit to zones, gear, monsters, etc. They can add as many new zones/gear/mobs as they want, and it won't require even a single extra byte of ram.

Regression >> progression right?

Removing access for ps2 players and getting absolutely nothing in return for it is just silly.

[Ilax]

Yes. The ONLY limitation imposed by the ps2 is its 32 mb of ram. Nothing else. There is no real limit to zones, gear, monsters, etc. They can add as many new zones/gear/mobs as they want, and it won't require even a single extra byte of ram.

32 meg is crazy limited, you have any knowledge in programming? Is already amazing the game able to run with only that.

[rog]

32 meg is crazy limited, you have any knowledge in programming? Is already amazing the game able to run with only that.

Yes, and increasing the value of a variable does not use any more ram.

[Ranadir]

I agree, is in some sense a bit crude for PS2 not be able to join new zone, but could be worse... Eventually they wont have choice to swap, is same as i said before, PS2 can't play 14 and please don't get to conclusion is reason why 14 is not a great success ><

Hmmm, i kinda lost track of Everyquest.... IS EQ1 still more popular then EQ2? If yes, then i guess SE should learn about this, i know EQ2 had very hard time at start...

Anyway, EQ1 never died and will probably never since company still put new content in it none stop, for XI it seem they won't have that luck till they make the right choice, and to say people will start play 14 just to get ride of limitation, is like dreaming. I would rather play something totally new instead, which involve totally new monster, totally new concept...

in my head is clear, i end to spend too many year into XI to restart all over again in 14. Is not like i only loose progress i did, but also loosing my friend-environment.

Nah EQ2 has/had a larger player base, at least until they easymoded the content in the last 2 expansions.