Everquest 1 and 2

I've never played either and was wondering which has more people playing, or which would be a better choice.Everquest 1 and 2
i think that 2 is better. i never played 1 past luclin but i played 2 until i was lvl 70 then i quit. Its a good game.Everquest 1 and 2
Also, if I got the second one, should I get the expansions with it, or is one better than the rest? anything of that sort.
OK, here's how it is these days...EQ1 still has a healthy population of around 200k subscribers, however, most of that population is in the higher levels and are only playing because of the raid content. The game is NOT the same as it was pre-PoP (expansion). I would highly recommend you not start the game if you have never played before because you will be very lonely in the lower level zones. As for EQ2, now is a good time to jump in. If you buy the newest expansion, Rise of Kunark, then you get the base game plus every expansion that has been released for $40. Awesome deal right there. It seems to have a healthy overall population just so as long as you pick the right server. The game started out bad but each expansion, particularly since Echoes of Faydwer has significantly changed this game around.
EQ1 is a classic which (apart from UO) started it all. But yeah, its a bit late in the day to bother with it now. As for EQ2, contrary to popular belief and subscribtion numbers. (and I know I am going to get flammed by the kids for this.) It's better than WOW.