I started again a few months back after more than 10 years of not playing and it's just so much more immersive than any other game out there. The world and atmosphere is just the best I've ever experienced.
My biggest problem is that I can't get any of my friends to play it with me. It's just too old, the graphics are dated, the combat is kind of clunky, the UI is really difficult to get used to and even if I get one to play it with me, they lose interest in the game while playing the starter zone. Even I hate it. It feels like Funcom tried to replicate other more modern mmos with it and it has not much to do with the rest of the game.
So, why no AO2 or even better an Anarchy Online Reloaded with real new graphics, more fluid combat, maybe an easier UI.. but with the same skills, world and everything else.
I realise that Funcom has financial problems. But what about crowdfounding? Why does Funcom not try it? I would be willing to donate a few hundred bucks for a new AO.
I think AO was kind of ahead of its time at release. But now, in todays market, I truly think there could be place for it.
What are your thoughts about a new AO? Any others players out there that would be willing to help crowdfunding it if they would decide to try it?