[bluelightning2k]

I can top this. The Erudite zone was literally built around a massive chasm. Early on in the game I unlocked "levitate" - and naturally levitated down into the big chasm.

A little way down a loading screen hits for a zone called "The Hole"; a high level raid zone. My levitate was removed by the loading screen, and retrieving my body would require a team of high level players - thus lose (meaning ALL my gear and inventory was permanently lost, and a heavy XP penalty).

I don't think experiences like these are as positive as your nostalgia has led you to believe.

[Aeglaecia]

the magic of old computer games stems from a combination of a sense of the unknown, inconsistent difficulty curves, and freedom ... these did come at the price of a buggier experience compared to modern guardrailed polished titles ...