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Batman475@webtv.net (Bruce Wayne) wrote in news:12946-42AC53B9-19
@storefull-3177.bay.webtv.net:
> First off hello to you all. I don't have a computer but I'm getting
> one soon. My wife and I both play the pen and paper version and we love
> it. We are looking forward to playing the computer game as well so my
> question is this.... I know that I'll have to buy the game for my
> computer, so how much is the game and how much does it cost to play
> online? Also can you just play solo on your computer or is it an online
> game only?
> Thanks in advance.
>
You can get a version of the game with all but the latest expansion for
usually on the order of $30 or $40 I think. Not sure off hand what it's
called, but look for one that includes Ruins of Kunark, Scars of Velious,
erm, uh, Something of Luclin, Planes of Power, Lost Dungeons of Norrath,
Gates of Discord, Legacy of Ykesha, Omens of War. You can also then
pickup the latest expansion, Dragons of Norrath seperately.
The game is playable only online, and there is a monthly fee that just
went up, or is going up shortly, to $13.95 I think. I would suggest
playing the first 30 days, which you get free (you will still need a
credit card or game card to register, but, you can cancel your
subscription immediately if using a credit card, and you will not be
charged). If you decide you will be playing long term, then go for one
of the longer term subscriptions, 3, 6, or 12 months, and save a fair
amount over the monthly cost.
There is also EQ2 which is generally easier to learn, and easier to play
for short periods, if that suits your playstyles more. It is also easy
to solo any class in EQ2, whereas in EQ1 you will need to pick one of the
solo classes (druid, wizard, bard, shaman, necromancer (probably missed
one or two)). If you will primarilly be playing with your wife, I highly
recomend that one of you play a tanking type class (warrior,
shadowknight, paladin), and the other a healing class (cleric, druid,
shaman). There are other combinations that can work as well.
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