New Players, yay!

[Tecmos Deception]

It's fun to regularly see new players popping into the forums, announcing that they are starting (or restarting) p99. This place is great, endgame and trolls and all, you just need to remember that this is a GAME and so it is about having fun. Just because someone else did x, y, or z and said it was fun doesn't mean you need to or should follow in their footsteps. A huge part of the fun in classic and on p99 was/is exploring and finding your own way in the world, though sometimes with some guidance.

If any new players have questions about anything, feel free to shoot me a PM or a tell. My 'specialties' are enchanters and soloing, but I've done at least a little bit of everything on p99 over the last few years. If you "/who all A-Team" odds are any of us who are online would be willing to answer your questions too (and if they aren't, tell them it's my fault).

:)

[Enxienty]

The thing is the forums make end game and the server in general seem 100x worse then it actually is lol

[Laledorie]

The thing is the forums make end game and the server in general seem 100x worse then it actually is lol

I agree, I hope that it doesn't discourage people from actually trying the server out. It's actually much calmer than the forums lol! ^.^

[Aerar]

I dont know, I just joined and im having a blast. I just hope there are people to group with before I get to 60 there seems to be a very top heavy side to this, but maybe there is a bottleneck of people at like 30 or so that I can get in on.

Just started Lvl 10 Necro -

[Wrathis]

I'm only level 8 right now but from my noob druid in Gfay and being in Field of Bone there seem to be anywhere from 6-12 people in each zone so I'm hoping a good bit of zones stay that way.... Unless I want a specific camp then everyone go away :)

[Laledorie]

I think it really varies from zone to zone... There are quite a few people if you know where to go. Lots of people in Unrest, South Karana, Everfrost (maybe that's just a druid hangout), Kunark seems to be loaded with people. The more you play, you'll learn the hangouts =) Welcome to the server guys!

[feanan]

The thing is the forums make end game and the server in general seem 100x worse then it actually is lol

Actually, the end game is pretty much just as crappy as you read about on the forums.

If you are 60, and not in TMO, your life consists of hate and fear, and sky. And you can sit in seb or kc and never do anything.

But, yeah, the journey to 60 is a good time, and hey, if you are just starting now, and aren't a powergamer, maybe velious will be out by the time you'd care anyway.

[Tecmos Deception]

I dont know, I just joined and im having a blast. I just hope there are people to group with before I get to 60 there seems to be a very top heavy side to this, but maybe there is a bottleneck of people at like 30 or so that I can get in on.

Just started Lvl 10 Necro -

There are quite a lot of people who aren't 60, though there IS a bit of a thinning out from 30-40 it seems. http://p1999pop.dmsimard.com/ indicates that 90+% of characters are NOT level 60 yet.

Finding people to group with depends on a few things, like what times you play and how long you are on at a time... but definitely the most important things are 1) finding friends/a guild who are happy to group with you when you're on even if you aren't ideal mixtures or whatever and 2) hanging out in the popular zones.

P99's popular zones are EC area, gfay+crushbone, oasis, unrest, mistmoore, south karana, city of mist, karnors. People spend time in other zones too, but if you want a good chance of being able to find a group without having to put it together yourself, stick to these spots.

[Aerar]

What is TMO?

[fadetree]

The Mystical Order, its a very old guild from early days in EQ, in fact from my original server. They are extremely dedicated raiders and they have a lock on the current end game on p99.

[Laledorie]

A guild from Fennin Ro from back in the olden days... Although from what I've heard, it's nothing like the original TMO that I knew. But then again, I don't know any of these new TMO-ers so who knows... Maybe they do actually have souls? ;-)

[Tecmos Deception]

If you are 60, and not in TMO, your life consists of hate and fear, and sky. And you can sit in seb or kc and never do anything.

People like this guy are the problem with the forums on p99. He doesn't like the way something is, so he goes on and on and on death and fire and brimstone about the state of the endgame or the server just because he's butthurt about it.

I've been 60 for like 10 months with my enchanter. I am not only NOT in TMO, I'm not even in one of the other big guilds (divinity, europa, taken, fe, etc). But I have a fuckload of fun on p99. Spore king with guild, planes raids, soloing and duoing and grouping in the bottom of HS and hole and seb, helping out new players on the server with random drive-by buffs, etc. And of course leveling alts has always been a fun thing for most people, and part of the classic experience.

If this dude is 60 and all he does is hate, fear, sky, and sit doing nothing in seb or kc, it is no one's fault but his own. It's true that you need to be in TMO to have a shot at killing VP dragons, but even TMO doesn't get all of the non-VP mobs (just the lion's share). And again, there is much more to do in the game than kill said boss mobs.

[indiscriminate_hater]

i, for one, enjoy going back to all of the low-mid level zones that used to cause my troll SK so much grief on live and obliterating every trace of life in them.

[Sidelle]

It's fun to regularly see new players popping into the forums, announcing that they are starting (or restarting) p99. This place is great, endgame and trolls and all, you just need to remember that this is a GAME and so it is about having fun. Just because someone else did x, y, or z and said it was fun doesn't mean you need to or should follow in their footsteps. A huge part of the fun in classic and on p99 was/is exploring and finding your own way in the world, though sometimes with some guidance.

If any new players have questions about anything, feel free to shoot me a PM or a tell. My 'specialties' are enchanters and soloing, but I've done at least a little bit of everything on p99 over the last few years. If you "/who all A-Team" odds are any of us who are online would be willing to answer your questions too (and if they aren't, tell them it's my fault).

:)
A-Team people always very cool and classy. Much respect. ;)

[Aerar]

Are these other big guilds not able to band together and take content away from TMO? I mean its not like having access to a couple of the big time bosses makes you that much better than everyone else.

If you dont like it, change it.

Im not 60 or anywhere close, and I look forward to getting some classic items along the way. In either case when I do get there, Im not planning to let some group of "hardcore" players ruin my day.

[Tecmos Deception]

The mechanics in place on the server, coupled with TMO's dedication to killing gods/dragons, make it hard to "compete." Most people don't like TMO's dominance, but they don't dislike it enough that they're willing to drastically change their playstyles in order to get a piece of the action.

[Aerar]

Can someone explain the xp bonuses on both P99 and R99 as well as the hybrid penalties.

Thanks!

[fadetree]

Some searching on this very board might help you out. Also the wiki.

[pharmakos]

http://wiki.project1999.com

[Aerar]

I already read the from 20% up to 50% then down to 20%

But I play a gnome necro and it doesnt feel like 50% increase over the classic game. What am i Missing?

[Aerar]

based on what I read on the wiki and the site, the base xp bonus is 20%

Rogue gets a 9% xp bonus and warrior gets 10%

On top of that Halflings get 5%

So would a halfling rogue get 34% static bonus or is it 14% increase after the 20% is applied which is 16.8 so really it becomes a 36.8% static bonus

[Tecmos Deception]

Racial/class xp mods mean you need more/fewer XP points to make any given level. Halfling 95% * warrior 90% = 85.5% xp required (compared to a human cleric who has no xp mods at all, for example).

The 20% xp bonus that is active to lure EQMac people in is probably truly a bonus on experience points earned per kill. Racial and class bonuses/penalties affect the number of xp points needed to make a level.

[Champion_Standing]

New players turn me on.

[Briq]

I recently started back. Very low amount of time to play but atleast I'm getting any time compared to none.
I had a 36 mage already but was getting.bored of it. While I wasn't able to play I've actually watched some of your HS solo videos, Tecmos, among other p99 videos. It has inspired me to start an enchanter with my main focus on mastering charm solo. I'm only level 4 now but when i hit level 12 i plan on starting it. Enchanter is one class I have never played before, or really had a desire to play but got the urge to create one. I am excited to play one now and level up. I want that challenge of soloing and not just sending in pet and healing it. Everytime before when I played I had aspirations to raid the end game but this time around I want to challenge myself with a class I've never personally played. I was always the warrior on the front lines instead of the caster in the background.

I also want to master jewelcrafting for income and researching so I don't have to buy those spells. The practice runes kind of confused me when i read about it though. I haven't actually started jc or research yet so I guess in time I'll understand.

[Lyra]

I already read the from 20% up to 50% then down to 20%

But I play a gnome necro and it doesnt feel like 50% increase over the classic game. What am i Missing?

When solo'ing, your pet takes 50% of your experience.

(Is it only if your pet does >50% of the damage or does it take 50% regardless of how much damage it does?)

[Lammy]

Most people don't like TMO's dominance, but they don't dislike it enough that they're willing to drastically change their playstyles in order to get a piece of the action.

A dozen IB/FE QQing in VS pit all day would disagree!

[Bohab]

tip: make sure to abuse tricks that may get nerfed someday (like invis pulling) to make yourself a small fortune before the nerf! then you can also claim you solo hard encounters when really you just abused an accepted glitch over and over ;)

[Roku]

...Most people don't like TMO's dominance, but they don't dislike it enough that they're willing to drastically change their lifestyles in order to get a piece of the action.

Fixt.

[Anichek]

And again, there is much more to do in the game than kill said boss mobs.

Tecmos, this is why you and I have always gotten along in our minimal interaction.

There's content to explore, level 1 thru level 60. People should just experience it, try new things, recreate old memories, and enjoy the game!

I think one of the things that feeds a lot of the animosity on this server is that realistically, 90%+ of the population is experienced, savvy EQ veterans looking to come back and reach equal to or higher than they were able to on Live. When they come in here now, roll that first character, and see that there are dominant guilds already - they forget how long this project has been around and what types of root systems have already been established.

Do I agree with the status of the endgame on this server? No, I don't, but I still think in the long run there's far more to enjoy if you simply seek out challenges and see what you can do, how much you can accomplish and clear those challenges.

I'm enjoyed my time on this server since day 1, even with raid content frustrations and challenges between my guild and TMO/IB/FE/etc etc etc....it's the competitive nature of the top 10-15% from Live all converging into one server and elbowing their neighbors for space. It's bound to happen.

So long story short- I've always appreciated your take on things, Tecmos, and I enjoy seeing you try to combat the overabundant negativity that generally lurks its way onto these forums, and into the game.

[Tecmos Deception]

tip: make sure to abuse tricks that may get nerfed someday (like invis pulling) to make yourself a small fortune before the nerf! then you can also claim you solo hard encounters when really you just abused an accepted glitch over and over ;)

Oh please.

[Tecmos Deception]

When solo'ing, your pet takes 50% of your experience.

(Is it only if your pet does >50% of the damage or does it take 50% regardless of how much damage it does?)

Pets eat 50% of xp if you are solo AND it does more damage than you do. Outdamaging your pet gets you full xp and you never lose xp to a pet in groups even if the pet does all of the damage.

[Aerar]

crap that explains it, I have crap mana and pet with 2 hander before lvl 20 will always out damage me.

Interesting thing is I REALLLY want to play a class that can weild SSOY like I wasnt able to in Original, the problem is that lvling as a warrior without a healer by your side and good starting gear is nearly impossible

[Splorf22]

The whole goal of The A-Team has been to do cool stuff in the endgame without tracking and 3AM batphones. I think for the most part we've been successful.

I think one of the things that feeds a lot of the animosity on this server is that realistically, 90%+ of the population is experienced, savvy EQ veterans looking to come back and reach equal to or higher than they were able to on Live. When they come in here now, roll that first character, and see that there are dominant guilds already - they forget how long this project has been around and what types of root systems have already been established.

Definitely. Everyone wants to come back and do a bit more content than they did on live, but instead the endgame here is hugely overcrowded with everyone else thinking the same thing. Add a lack of progression, so you can't just wait for another expac to draw off the top guilds, and things can get really frustrating.

I understand why Rogean implemented Variance. Without it, we would have literally 300 people on Trakanon's spawn point every time. The problem is that variance 'solves' things by making the raid scene so soul-suckingly onerous that most people just aren't willing to get involved at all.

[justin2090]

At least competition mixes things up a bit. Getting all the loot from the same mobs over and over again would get pretty old unless there is a guild competition. I mean TMO and FE had a general hate for one another. So naturally that feud was more than just getting loot for your toon(s). It was about the other guild not getting the loot.

At least that's what I've gathered from reading the forums. I think it makes the game more fun to compete over raid mobs. One day I'll level a toon into the 50's and find out but from what I can remember from live... I liked the competition.

[Splorf22]

At least competition mixes things up a bit. Getting all the loot from the same mobs over and over again would get pretty old unless there is a guild competition. I mean TMO and FE had a general hate for one another. So naturally that feud was more than just getting loot for your toon(s). It was about the other guild not getting the loot.

At least that's what I've gathered from reading the forums. I think it makes the game more fun to compete over raid mobs. One day I'll level a toon into the 50's and find out but from what I can remember from live... I liked the competition.

As I have posted at least a million times, I'm not against competition. I'm against tracking and batphoning and variance. There is a huge difference. Anyway I have failed every time in explaining this, so carry on.

[justin2090]

It wasn't ment to be directed towards you. Just my general idea.

[pharmakos]

Interesting thing is I REALLLY want to play a class that can weild SSOY like I wasnt able to in Original, the problem is that lvling as a warrior without a healer by your side and good starting gear is nearly impossible

my warrior was my first character on the server. it's been a long journey so far, but it was certainly not impossible. there's lots of generous people on this server, i was handed some pretty good items at low levels simply because people felt bad for the warrior in oasis wearing leather and wielding bronze swords. =p

[Aerar]

but did you get those sexy SSOYs?

[pharmakos]

never had an SSoY on this toon... did have a Yak War Club and a Yak Scimitar though, for a bit.

[Aerar]

Im more than happy to hold onto anyones old gear or weapons, dont want to get too encumbered folks

[mishurza]

I give Yaks to my charmed pets. Yaks are garbage compared to most Kunark weapons. If your heart is set on wielding them you shouldn't have much issue finding one for next to nothing.

If you are a pet class, duo with another pet class. Pets can't take xp in groups, plus for every group member you have mobs give you 8% more xp so this will almost always be a faster way to level.

If you want to slay big dragons on this server, be prepared to lose sleep.

1001 ways to have fun in EQ. Find what entertains you and rock it out.

[seancombs]

any veterans wanna chill with the original puff daddy? i'll gladly accept free plvls as a token of appreciation

[Aerar]

I am a necro and my bro is a mage so the pet class thing was our strat especially because we dont have any gear starting out.

[Erasong]

im a returning p99 vet. coming back naked tho. starting an enc. lfg yall!

[Whiteberry]

The Mystical Order, its a very old guild from early days in EQ, in fact from my original server. They are extremely dedicated raiders and they have a lock on the current end game on p99.

well there is also Forceful Entry wich we kill somme of the higher lvl targets......