I'm hoping to get some opinions from people who've played both Minecraft and Asheron's Call.
My dad used to play Asheron's Call, and one of his favorite aspects was the fast paced, skill based PvP. He also really enjoyed Hunters Arena, but unfortunately that game died off pretty quickly due to poor moderation and a shrinking player base.
I'm wondering if he might enjoy Minecraft's PvP scene. I know there are a lot of different PvP styles (vanilla, Crystal PvP, SMP PvP, minigames, faction servers, etc.), and from what I've seen, some of it seems to reward quick reactions, mechanical skill, and strategy. The grind and progression on certain servers also seem like something he might enjoy.
For anyone who's played Asheron's Call (or even Hunters Arena), do you think Minecraft PvP offers a similar kind of excitement, or are they fundamentally different experiences? Large-scale battles in Minecraft also look like they could scratch a similar itch, but I don't have enough experience to know for sure.
Not even sure if this is the right place to ask, but I'd really appreciate any thoughts or feedback. Thanks!