I disagree on most points. I prefer bad graphics. The original player models have a real heart and soul to them. In general, the new models look like every other mmo to me. Soulless creations. I do agree the abilities are staggering in some cases and could definitely be adjusted, but it is a daunting undertaking when so many exist. I prefer the classic UI with the small box. Now hang on... I am not saying it would work today. But a fixed classic UI that balances well with a large viewing area and yet able to tick the nostalgia would be amazing. Spells have never been easier to manage, I do not get the issue... you click the spell gem and load spells based on category and they are organized by level. It's sometimes hard to find an odd spell but in general it does work very well.
This^ Ark is a totally different type of game but it pulls me in for a few months+ year after year the way EQ used to. What MMOs do you guys keep returning to?
then you are fine? eq is still here, it just exists in a state that is unplayable for a chunk of the OG base pop