Why did you start playing? 
Always loved computer games so seemed like the next logical progression step for my pc gaming time 

Why do you continue to play? 

√ Personal Achievement (Quests/Gear) 
√ Collaborative Achievements (Raiding/Grouping) 
√ Fantasy/Roleplaying 
√ Friendship 
√ Leadership 
√ Other 
√ All of the above 
It feels wonderful to be able to contribute to a team goal. 

Friend Community 
Do you have people you met in real life that play with you? 
I was introduced to EQ by a co-worker who has since left the company and no longer plays. 

Do you have a consistent group of people you play with that you met in game? 
Yes 

Would you trust someone you met in game as much as someone you met in real life? 
Since the question was phrased as “someone” and not “anyone” I would have to say yes, after friendships and bonds are made. 

Other comments: 
The human element of this game cannot be ignored, I believe it is what makes the game even more interesting. 

Guild Community 
Why join a guild? 
To warp to zones quickly – Lol!!. No seriously, to meet and play with steady and consistent groupers. Going afk on a regular basis does not allow for forming and bonding with people who play on a regular basis and enjoy the game as much as you do. 

What do you look for in a guild? 
A guild that will mimic its leadership and leaders who enjoy the game and don’t’ think everyone should be ‘perfect’. I remember when I joined FiF, Maha began asking a buncha questions and I believe one of my responses was “oboy”. He said not to worry, this was just for his records and to see where they can help me improve with better gear etc. I knew then I had made the right choice. 

Do you prefer hardcore (second job), family (relaxed and noncommittal) or mixed guilds? 
I don’t think I have ever been in a hard core guild, if those are the ones that the members seem to be extremely competitive and aggressive even. I have been in a family guild and it was fun, but gets boring. The mixture of the fun and the raids keeps the interest I think. I would even venture to label FiF on the lower end of hardcore but still fun. 

Class Community 
Are you active in class community forums? 
I may not be clear on the question, however if active means contributing to and reading posts, then yes, when necessary for the most part. 

Server Community 
What do you think of your server's community as a whole? 
I think the mix in guild types is good for the server. I don’t know much about the other servers, but from what I’ve heard, Drinal is a mixed server community and not as hard core as some other servers. 

EverQuest Community 
What do you think of the EverQuest community as a whole? 
I think SOE has done much and continues to, work on improving the game for everyone. The GM’s always portray a willing attitude and are very professional. At least this has been my experience. The way this game is designed, it would be quite difficult to maneuver and navigate through all the rules and descriptions of what needs to be accomplished. I have found that the EQ community is also quite willing to share their experiences and help out others. 

Voice Chat 
Did you use voice chat before the integrated voice chat feature? 
Yes, I used the guild designated ventrillo. 

Assuming it worked perfectly, do/would you use integrated voice chat? 
I would if others would too. Not much fun talking to yerself, even tho I do win every argument . I think that there should be easier ways of launching the communication however. The present configuration of voice chat seems cumbersome to use, especially when the focus has got to be on a raid target or some other activity that requires full attention. It might be better for group type situations that are a little more laid back. Also we should be able to communicate within a fellowship and not just person to person, raid and group. 

Does voice chat change the feel or play of the game? 
Yes, in a way. It seems to take some of the anonymity away from the game which can be a good thing, or a bad one for some. Some instructions are much clearer when I receive them by voice rather than by written tell. There are advantages and disadvantages however. I can scroll back and re-read the written instructions (strat) 

Any other comments or suggested questions? 
Yes, can I have an acknowledgement as having contributed to your degree. No seriously, I hope my responses are helpful in your data gathering efforts. See you back in game soon Min. 

Cari.