I don't come here often and I've only played the emulator sporadically over the last year or so, but I wanted to observe this milestone in some way.
September 24, 2002 is a day I will remember probably for as long as I live. This was the greatest game I ever played, and I still wish I could see what it would have become had Westwood Studios still been around to market, shepherd, and develop this game to its ultimate potential.
It's a crying shame what EA did to this game.
I am glad that this emulator project exists and I love that I can experience some of the great elements of this game still. Thank you for that you crazy developers.
I probably would devote more time to this game if I knew that this community was going to grow and make this a fun social experience like it was back in the day, but I hold back with misgivings about putting too much time into the game when the plug could be pulled at any moment. I also am fearful that just as I get my first character to level cap there will be a player wipe announced and I'll lose all that time and effort. I don't know if I could bring myself to do it all over again. I am of an age and disposition where I really jealous with my time.
Earth and Beyond holds a special place in my heart, but at the same time there are some things about this game that I would love to change. I am really so conflicted about playing this game all over again. I'm sure that a lot of you who are still playing feel the same way. I wish I could be convinced that its worth it to play again.