Just to close the loop, I started playing EQ yesterday and hoo-boy does it feel like 1999: the graphics, the music, the interactions! I'm blown away by how similar it is to WoW, it kinda feels a little like the later Might & Magic's. There's clearly an evolution at play. Especially in UI.

Anyway, I got past the stiffness of it and it's kinda fun. Can't seem to change my fonts so its a bit of an eye chart thought. LOL. Good stuff!