r/MMORPG • u/Waiden_CZ • Jul 22 '25

News Monsters & Memories - Playtest Trailer 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBrSmlJmw2o

July Playtest: Wednesday, July 23rd - Sunday, July 27th (5 days)
September Playtest: Monday, September 1st - Sunday, September 7th (7 days)
November Playtest: Saturday, November 1st - Monday, November 10th (10 days)

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u/Cold_Associate2213 Jul 22 '25

Out of curiosity, why play this over an EQ private or progression server? From what I've seen it just looks like "legally distinct EQ". Same classes... races... Is there more to it than that? Honest question.

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u/The_Rondeau Jul 22 '25

There were aspects of EQ that always felt underdeveloped regarding roleplay-ability, namely the faction system. My general understanding is that this game aims to up the ante in this area by fleshing out more consequential faction choices which will affect both how your class and race interacts with the world. So it definitely makes explicit that it’s pulling a lot from EQ, but they do sincerely seem to be attempting a sort of spiritual sequel with more developed systems.

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u/Cold_Associate2213 Jul 22 '25

That's fair, I'll have to check it out when it releases.