Old Player looking to try DDO again?

[Lundivar]

Last time I played DDO is probably over 5 years ago at least and everybody I knew left a long time ago on Thelanis server. I don't remeber much although I did have a level 18 Cleric, and lesser levels Wizard & Sorcerer at the time.

Is it worth trying this game again and relearning a good chunk of it??

[殺してあげる]

In the end that is on you, but...

Can you overlook graphics that haven't improved that much since then, but instead focus on your character and the game play ?

Are you planning to VIP a bit, or are you fine with playing the content you had before only? (content which probably hasn't changed vastly, outside of Champion mechanics)

Do you plan to solo, drag someone from 'back then' to play, or find a new group?

Lastly, 20+ is going to largely be dull without the first expansion, which VIP will not cover. Will you be willing to get the expansion before judging 20+ content, or want to make new character from scratch and delay the issue?

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There have been a lot of Quality of Life changes from back then.. a lot of Spell-like Abilities to smooth out SP issues, two large revamps to enhancements to further customise (and power creep) characters, things like giving armour and shields the ability to mitigate some damage, and so forth. The addition of Saga Rewards to give a reason to run chains of quests and not just cherry pick the best xp/min ones. The barest basics of the game are pretty much the same, so it isn't a change there, but the theorycraft is different and your ideas of then might not carry forward.

i.e. a remake/new character is probably better than salvaging your old char. Or push to 20 and TR the character. (You can easily get a true heart to reincarnate by running the challenge instances, so that won't cost you)

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In sum: if you had fun before, you could very well find fun again. It's simply a matter of 'has your tastes changed/aged? Somethings are as fun now as when you left them, some are bitter with nostalgia, and others are 'how the hell did I ever enjoy this?'.

At the least, just redl the game and putter around a bit. It'll only cost you bandwidth and a bit of time to do so.

[Taebrythn]

what they said is very true. its not hard to find people again. there are plenty who would love to run with others but the common theme is most seem to disappear after a short bit.

[Rodfather]

Why not? Just be prepared to solo more and group when you can. With things ike champion spawns, reaper mode, new op random loot, new races, new classes, new monsters, new classic module series, there is still plenty out there to experience if you are not afraid of the dark.

[Doug]

I'd guess as much depends on why you left as does on what you're looking for in a game. But if you liked it before, you'll either find much more to like or you'll completely hate some of the new directions it has taken. Probably won't take long to decide which.

[CW]

I recently just returned after some years. Rerolled on a new server Sarlona. Found a guild and got some other friends to return and we are having fun with it. I may even migrate one of my old toons over.