1700 for a computer.? Sure a Real good one but for the
average Joe, I can't see why you cant get a nice
computer nowadays for around 700-900.
I have an Intel Celeron 1.2 Ghz with 300+ megs of ram
and a Nvidia 64 mb video card. I get no lag most of
the time unless extreme casting in populated places.
Machine runs smooth and fast enough for me.
I do agree on the lag in zones though, until I bought
my newer computer, I could not stand to fight on Laggy
zones. TOo much hassle.
Good luck on the gamecube although I think I would go
PS2 since you can get your fix of EQ online
adventures.
Later
Rob
--- "mlockridge01 <
MLockridge01@...>"
<
MLockridge01@...> wrote:
> Our most current game platform is the N64, but that
> is my son's
> exclusive property and resides in his room.
>
> The computer is shared, and getting another one, and
> another line (or
> DSL on a network) is a bit costly for the family
> right now. So, a
> game platform for the TV is just the ticket for when
> someone else is
> playing EQ, or satisfying their email and surfing
> habit.
>
> Why Gamecube? Metroid Prime. Love the Metroid
> franchise. Don't mind
> some of the cute (Mario, StarFox) games, either.
> Some are quite
> playable, and often very good as far as gaming.
>
> I just wonder how much more money I can scrape
> together for endless
> computer upgrades. Bottom line comes to at least
> $1700 to get current
> with the specs for EQ, and a little bit ahead as
> well. I just don't
> know where I can get that money right now.
>
> So, a cheaper alternative is the platform system.
> All things
> considered, upgrades for that every few years will
> still be cheaper
> than the big bucks I need for the computer.
>
> But the games, while good, are not the same.
>
> The up side is that there is much in the EQ world I
> can continue to
> explore and enjoy even without the upgrades. I find
> the lag in Luclin
> and POP to be a bit anoying, but acceptable for all
> but heavy combat.
> My son will do battle even with the lag, but I avoid
> it. I find the
> lag to be too distracting.
>
> I can quest there, use the bazaar, and transport
> system for my non-
> druid alts. Plus, I have only just begun in Velious.
> Still lots to do.
>
> May just get lucky with a lottery ticket one day.
> Then a nice botique
> machine would be mine.
>
> In case I don't get back on before the big day,
> Merry Christmas and
> Happy Holidays to all. I really appreciate the EQ
> community, and this
> group in particular.
>
> Barto Proudfoot
>
>
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