"These two servers were a bad idea from the beginning really"
I completely disagree with this statement. I played basically 4 toons on 2 accounts on the sleeper server. Enchanter and Wizard to 51, and 2 clerics, one per account, to levels 44 and 46 or 47. I stopped playing on the sleeper server long ago.
However:
I learned a lot about the history of Everquest, and why a lot of things are the way they are. I grouped a lot in South Ro, some place I had never fought in before. I experienced a watered down version of the EC Tunnels, and learned what "I am at second torch" means. I played dark elves for all of these toons so I learned the geography and a bit of the lore of Neriak and the three tiered town that is the home of the dark elves.
The highlight of the progression server was my time in OT. To me, THIS is what made EQ a great game. Log in, do /ooc 35 chanter lfg, get group, enjoy the game. Lots of people 24/7.
What could be better!
This has substantially altered the way I view EQ. It is why I now put my EQ time into GE, which is as close to this wonderful experience as exists in current EQ. On my server, in GE there is almost always 10+ people, even during off peak hours, and during peak hours it is usually over 20. Not as good as OT was on the progression server during its hey day, but still VERY VERY good. And because of the time I spent playing the progression server, I fully appreciate the current GE experience.
I just hope that when the developers remove GE as a hot zone, when presumably GE will go back to being a deserted ghost town, I just hope that the new hot zone to replace GE will be as popular and successful as GE is now. My fear is that the hot zone change will be EQ's last gasp, that the replacement for GE will not attract a regular gathering of people, and that the last breath of life will be squeezed out of the game. But even if that happens, it won't erase the fun I am having in GE now. And if won't erase the fun I had on the progression servers last year.
I am very thankful for the time I got to spend on the progression servers. I learned a lot about the early game I missed, I learned a lot about what I enjoy the most about EQ, and I had a blast. Well up until we got to level 51, at which time my wife and I returned to our original servers. But thats ok too it did not erase the good times we had.
Progression Servers Merging
Progression Servers will be merging on March 21. From EQLive:
| Progression Server Merge Information |
On March 21, 2007, we will be merging the EverQuest Progression Servers. Characters will be moved from The Sleeper server to The Combine server and The Combine server will retain its name. The Sleeper server will then be closed. In addition, we will be doing a character wipe on these servers for all characters that are below level 10 that have not been logged in within 90 days of the merge date will be deleted. Check back on the EQPlayers Website on Monday, March 12, 2007 for updated information about the merge. We will provide the answers to other questions as needed before the merge. Questions and Answers about the Merge: Q: What will be the name of the server after the merge? Q: What will determine who gets to keep their character names? Q: What will determine which guild gets to keep its name? Q: If my character name has to be changed how do I change it? Q: If my guild name has to be changed how do I change it? Q: Does time in trader mode count toward time played for purposes of deciding who will have the X next to their name? Q: How do I make sure I keep my character User Interface and other character settings?
Q: What will happen to my corpse? Q: What happens with my information on EQPlayers? Visit the Progression Server Discussion forum on the Official EverQuest Forums for further discussion about the merge. |
