I understand how you guys feel, EQ1 was the MMO for me, the days of getting an expansion the day it came out and finding a group to spend the day exploring the new zones making your first trip to a city, literally being in awe at the new sights and mobs. Or even sitting on a dock waiting for a boat, chatting with the other travelers. Yes it was the good days, Im sure this is how u feel about XI. I truly believe most who wasnt around for the kunark/velious expansions of eq1 dont understand what a MMO community can be about.

Unfortunately I fear these types of games have foregone these features in order to make the games easier, to appeal to the mainstream. Dont get me wrong, I really enjoy this game and look forward to seeing it grow in its own aspects, but everyone has there one game that will never be replaced. The best thing we can do is not look for something to replace ffxi/eq or we will always be disappointed